2022 Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

There are several specially ticketed events offered throughout the year at Walt Disney World and 1 of those is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) where people get dressed up in costume and attend special activities that are only offered at this party.

Here’s everything you need to know about what takes place at the party, how much it costs, when it’s held, and thoughts on how to create a touring plan to use during the party.

Let’s get started…

What is MNSSHP?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a specially ticketed (costs extra) event that takes place in the fall at Magic Kingdom.

There’s special entertainment, fireworks, characters, and even trick-or-treating.

More on all of that below.

Even though we grumble a bit about the price, we love it so much that we come back year after year. It’s a lot of fun, and a great way to kick off the spooky season.

When is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Historically, the Halloween season kicks off in mid-August and runs through the end of October.

2022 Party dates

Party dates for 2022 are:

• August 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 
• September 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30 
• October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 

Will more parties be added?

In the past, Disney has been known to add additional parties, however that is never guaranteed. Looking at the schedule of parties above, the most likely place we’d see parties added is in August or September.

Least crowded Halloween parties

People often ask about the least crowded parties and which days they should attend.

The fact is, the parties are way busier now than they were even just a few years ago.

It appears that Disney is selling more tickets, and with the party not being held for a few years, there is a lot of pent-up demand for it.

That being said, aside from the first couple of parties, August and September are still better options than October.

One caveat is that we always expect the first party (and sometimes the first 2) and the parties right around Halloween to definitely sell out.

How much do tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cost?

Ticket prices range from $109-$199 (plus tax) for adults and $99-$189 (plus tax) for children.

Remember, this is a special ticket and separate from your regular park ticket.

A good indicator for how popular Disney thinks a party might be is found in the price structure: more popular (and busier) parties have a higher price point, as you can see in the chart below.

Are there discounts available?

Disney used to offer advance ticket sale discounts, but those don’t appear to be a thing in 2022. Instead, the only way to save is with an Annual Pass or DVC Discount.

Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club discounts

On select nights, guests that are Annual Passholders or DVC (Disney Vacation Club) owners are able to save a few dollars on their tickets.

When do Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets go on sale?

• Tickets on sale NOW for ALL guests. Make sure you are logged into My Disney Experience before heading to the Special Events Tickets page on the Disney World website.

Tickets are limited and may not be available for purchase on the day of the event (or earlier).

In 2022, tickets for onsite guests opened up at Midnight Eastern Standard Time for online purchases.

Tickets are also available by calling 407-WDISNEY (beginning at 7 am).

Tickets are non-refundable, even if there’s bad weather.

For this reason, we used to advise people to wait to get their party tickets until they got to Disney World so they see how the weather was going to be.

However, many party dates sold out in the last couple of years, so now we suggest buying them ahead of time if you’re pretty certain you want to attend.

Do I need a Park Pass Reservation for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

No Park Pass Reservation is needed if you plan on only attending the party.

If, however, you plan to arrive to Magic Kingdom before 4 pm, you will need a regular theme park ticket and Park Pass reservation.

Historical dates for MNSSHP ticket sales

• 2019 – January 19, 2019
• 2020 – February 25, 2020
• 2021 – (Boo Bash) – June 15, 2021
• 2022 – May 12 (onsite guests), May 18 (everyone else)

Party dates that have sold out

You can definitely plan on some parties selling out, so if you really want to go, we recommend purchasing your tickets early.

For reference, nearly every Boo Bash event in 2021 also sold out and as you can see from the information from the last time MNSSHP was held, lots of the parties sold out in 2019, too.

In 2022 the MNSSHP dates that have sold out are:

• August 12 (sold out on Aug. 7)
• August 16 (sold out on July 28)
• August 19 (sold out on Aug. 8)
• August 23 (sold out on Aug. 8)
• August 26 (sold out on Aug. 11)
• September 2 (sold out on Aug. 6)
• October 31 (sold out on July 1)

In 2019 the dates that sold out were:

• September 22 (sold out on Sept. 22)
• September 27 (sold out on Sept. 24)
• September 29 (sold out on Sept. 25)
• October 1 (sold out on Oct. 1)
• October 8 (sold out on Oct. 7)
• October 10 (sold out on Oct. 8)
• October 11 (sold out on Oct. 8)
• October 14 (sold out on Oct. 13)
• October 17 (sold out on Oct. 17)
• October 24 (sold out on Oct. 19)
• October 25 (sold out on Oct. 24)
• October 31 (sold out on Oct. 8)
• November 1 (sold out on Oct. 30)

In 2018, the dates that sold out were:

• August 17, 2018 (sold out on Aug. 17)
• September 14, 2018 (sold out on Sept. 14)
• October 4, 2018 (sold out on Oct. 4)
• October 30, 2018 (sold out on Oct. 29)
• October 31, 2018 (sold out on Oct. 12)

MNSSHP Start Time

The main party events begin at 7 p.m. and end at midnight, but people with event tickets can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m. to enjoy the park in its “regular” state before the party officially kicks off at 7.

We highly recommend you take advantage of that perk and we cover exactly how to maximize those hours before the party starts down below.

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Member? You cannot get in early for the 2022 party.

In the past, DVC Members and up to 7 guests (for a total of 8 people) could enter Magic Kingdom on just a party ticket beginning at 2 p.m. But, this is not happening for 2022.

Important: You do not need a regular park ticket to visit Magic Kingdom on this day if you have a Halloween party ticket and arrive at 4:00 pm or later.

Additionally, if you intend to go to a park other than Magic Kingdom before the party, you do not need a Park Hopper ticket if you plan to arrive at 4:00 pm or later.

The discount is $10 per ticket. To check on availability, log into your My Disney Experience account and navigate to Event Tickets.

Get the Halloween party map

The map for 2022 won’t be available until (typically) the first party, but here’s the map from 2019’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (including characters and where to find them) to help you begin your planning.

Click to view the full-sized PDF.

What takes place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Special 50th Anniversary Additions

Disney is tossing in a few extras in celebration of the big 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World.

Here’s what that looks like:

• New 3D photo backdrops throughout the park, so you can take a picture-perfect snapshot
• A reusable treat bag that you can fill with candy and take home—featuring a design inspired by Halloween and the 50th Anniversary celebration
• A commemorative print to take home—a keepsake themed to Halloween and the 50th Anniversary celebration

Wristbands

Since the park is open only for party guests, those attending will need to get special wristbands.

Wristbands can be picked up at:

• the front of the park (as you enter)
• Market Street welcome (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• near Tortuga Tavern
• by Fantasy Faire
• at Tomorrowland entrance across from Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
• Liberty Square Ticket Office

Trick-or-treating

Everybody is given a small bag when entering the party, but you can bring your own if you’d rather have something a bit bigger.

We recommend that you go later in the night to avoid lugging around heavy candy, to enjoy shorter lines, to benefit from Cast Members often generous portions later in the night, and to allow you to do more important things earlier.

Trick-or-treat spots are noted as orange Mickey heads on the map. They include:

Main Street U.S.A.

• Market Street (open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; you can pick up your treat bag here and hit several candy stops along the way)

Fantasyland

• Pinocchio Village Haus
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Storybook Circus WDW Railroad station
• Ariel’s Grotto

Tomorrowland

• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Carousel of Progress
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Adventureland

• Enchanted Tiki Room
• Tortuga Tavern

Frontierland

• Splash Mountain
• Tom Sawyer Island Dock
• Country Bear Jamboree

Liberty Square

• Columbia Harbour House

Allergy-friendly treats

People with food allergies: you can grab a teal bag from a Cast Member at any treat location and/or head to City Hall and Liberty Square Ticket Center for an allergy-friendly selection.

You can collect teal tokens at the trick-or-treat stations which can later be redeemed for allergy-friendly treats.

The allergy-friendly centers are shown as teal Mickey heads on the party map.

Dressing in costumes

Disney used to allow everybody to wear costumes during the Halloween party, and while lots of people still dress up, the policy has changed in recent years.

Here’s the current policy, but basically, you can wear whatever you want as long as it’s not violent or dangerous. 

General

• Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.
• All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
• Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
• Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
• Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.

For Guests ages 13 and under:

• Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long as the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.

For Guests ages 14 and older:

• Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
• Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g.,full-length Princess dresses)
• Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
• Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are acceptable.
• Acceptable accessories include: transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
• Masks of any kind may not be worn.

Boo-To-You Parade 

Parade time: 9:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.

The Boo To You Halloween parade is held twice during the party (at 9:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.). For easiest viewing, go to Frontierland for the second parade. The parade begins in Frontierland and comes through Main Street about 15 minutes after the official parade start time, so keep that in mind when planning.

In true Disney fashion, the Halloween parade comes with a couple fun “extras”:

New for 2022! Max Goof (cosplaying as Powerline) and his awesome 90’s crew will keep guests waiting on the arrival of theBoo to You Parade entertained. This is in place of the previous Zootopia Party Patrol which has kicked off the parade for the past several years.

Usually these little pre-parades are fun dance parties that allow the crowd to get up and dance around. They are a good way for kids to work out the kinks before the fun begins.

In 2019, Disney introduced a couple of new floats and updates to the Boo to You parade:

Joining the Haunted Mansion waltzing spirits…

…we now also have the spectral bride from the attraction.

2019 also welcomed the introduction of two new Tomorrowland inspired floats: 

one featuring Buzz Lightyear and alien explorers and the other with the Incredibles and Edna Mode. 

But the highlight of the parade for many occurs before it even starts with one of the signature moments of the entire evening: the appearance of the Headless Horseman.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Showtimes:

• August and September: 8:35pm, 10:45pm, 12am
• October: 7:40pm, 8:35pm, 10:45pm, 12am

In Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the mischievous Sanderson Sisters from Disney “Hocus Pocus” return to the mortal world for one night during the Halloween season.

With only a few hours to run amuck, the three sisters decide to use their magic to throw the best, most evil Halloween party this side of the graveyard!

Hocus Pocus takes place in August and September at 8:30 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and midnight. In October show times are 8 p.m., 8:35 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and midnight.

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular (fireworks extravaganza)

Showtime: 10:15 p.m.

Replacing the much beloved HalloWishes (which made its final appearance in 2018), this new nighttime show debuted in 2019 and features Jack Skellington as host and includes projections, lasers, special lightning effects, and of course – lots and lots of fireworks.

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy join in on the adventure as Jack tells the story of “how anything can happen on Halloween Night.”

Because of the use of projections, much like Disney Enchantment (the regular nighttime show), the best views will be close to the castle.

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular (fireworks extravaganza) takes place at 10:15 p.m..

ZOM-BEATZ-BASH

Dance party times: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Located in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland, this NEW dance party features Zombie and Cheerleaders at Cosmic Ray’s. There will be music inspired by the ZOMBIES original movies on Disney Channel.

Note: This replaces the Descendance Party that was last held in 2019 at MNSSHP.

Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball Dance Party

Dance party times: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

This dance party features Monsters, Inc. characters like George Sanderson, Mike Wazowski and Sulley, and it takes place on the Tomorrowland Stage from 7 p.m. – midnight.

Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam

Dance party times: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Located in Storybook Circus (hence the name), this dance party features Disney Junior characters, including Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, and Doc McStuffins.

The dance party takes place from 7 p.m. – midnight.

The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:50 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.

The Cadaver Dans perform their ghoulish medley of popular “tombs” for guests in Frontierland on the balcony by Country Bear Jamboree during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.

Meet and greet opportunities with Disney characters

There are always chances to meet lots of characters during the party.

You probably won’t be able to meet all the characters in 1 night, so keep that in mind when deciding which ones to prioritize.

¹in special attire for the party

²exclusive characters or character combos

³at a dance party (doesn’t sign autographs)

Characters in CAPS – very popular! Plan to line up before the party begins, during parades/fireworks, or the last hour of the night.

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey Mouse¹ – Town Square Theater
• JACK AND SALLY² – Town Square Theater

Adventureland

• Aladdin with Abu² – at the Agrabah Bazaar, this pair swaps sets with Jasmine and Genie
• Jasmine with Genie² – at the Agrabah Bazaar, this pair swaps sets with Aladdin and Abu
• Jafar² – near Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Captain Jack Sparrow – near Pirates of the Caribbean

Liberty Square

• The Gravediggers² – gazebo

Frontierland

• Country Bears – roaming

Fantasyland

• Anastasia and Drizella – roaming
• Cinderella – Princess Fairytale Hall
• Cruella DeVil² – roaming
• Donald & Daisy² – Storybook Circus in Dumbo queue
• Pirate Goofy¹ – Storybook Circus near exit of Goofy’s Barnstormer
• Alice and Mad Hatter² – Mad Tea Party
• Belle and Gaston² – Gaston’s Tavern
• Ariel and Eric² – Prince Eric’s Market (across from Ariel’s Grotto)
• Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet¹ – Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Minnie Mouse¹ – Storybook Circus in Dumbo queue
• Princess Elena – Princess Fairytale Hall
• Princess Tiana – Princess Fairytale Hall
• Queen of Hearts and Tweedles² – Mad Tea Party
• Rapunzel – Princess Fairytale Hall

Tomorrowland

• ELVIS STITCH² – In between Carousel of Progress and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Many Magic Kingdom attractions will be open

Not all of the rides and shows will be open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but many will.

In the past, the lines for attractions were relatively short (when compared to a normal park day).

However, the increased crowds mean that the wait times on the most popular attractions can be significant. 

Attractions that are open:

• Adventureland – The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Swiss Family Treehouse
• Frontierland – Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Liberty Square – The Haunted Mansion
• Fantasyland – Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, it’s a small world, Peter Pan’s Flight, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mad Tea Party, Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and The Barnstormer
• Tomorrowland – Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Attractions that are missing from the list above (and are not open during the party) include Jungle Cruise, Carousel of Progress, Country Bear Jamboree, Princess Fairytale Hall, and Mickey’s PhilharMagic.

Special ride experiences  

Disney has 4 attractions with a Halloween twist available during the party. Here are what those options look like:

• Mad Tea Party – special lighting and music takes this wild attraction up an even madder notch. Not a must-do, but it is kind of fun to ride with the upbeat Halloween music and the festive lights.
• Pirates of the Caribbean (starts right at party time at 7 p.m.) – same ride but the exterior features special lighting with live actors in the queue and on the ride playing pirate roles. This is already a great ride and the live interaction with “pirates” adds a unique element. It’s fun for both kids and adults.

• Space Mountain (may begin before party, typically around 6 p.m.) – same ride but in complete darkness and with Halloween music. Out of all the Halloween enhancements, this one is probably the best and a definite must-do for anybody that loves thrill rides.
• Monster’s Inc. – Basically, Disney has turned the Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club into a trick-or-treat station that you can walk through, all while a Halloween version of the audience interaction portion of the show is taking place. Guests can choose to grab a seat and watch (which is a fantastic option if you need a cool place to rest for a few minutes) or they can continue walking through the theater to grab more candy on the way out the door. 5 stars for prolific candy distribution, but sadly 2 stars for the rest of it. Do it for the candy, not for the show itself.

Special mention: Haunted Mansion. Though it’s not listed on the party map as “Halloween twist” like the attractions above, there is a lot going on there during the party so it deserves a special mention here.

The attraction itself isn’t different, but there are several things going on in front. Those include:

• Photo op holding the lantern in front of the Haunted Mansion sign
• Photo op in front of the carriage
• Madame Carlotta, Madame Renotta, and Broome the Butler (2 very entertaining ghost sisters) take turns on the lawn in front of the ride and interacts with the crowd
• Hatbox Ghost Magic Shot

Each of those can be done without riding the ride. Just enter through the exit area of the ride and hop into the correct line or viewing area. 

Halloween Party Genie+ and Lightning Lane Selections

While it hasn’t been confirmed, we don’t expect Disney to use Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane (pay-to-ride) Selections once the party officially begins at 7:00 p.m.

However, if it works like the old FastPass+ system, if you have a valid theme park ticket you should be able to get Genie+ and ILLs for 4:00-7:00 if you plan to arrive in that timeframe.

Photo opportunities

PhotoPass photographers will take special photos during the party and when you see the pics afterward, you’ll see something magically inserted into the photo.

Tip: to get several Magic Shots in 1 photo stop, be sure to let the PhotoPass photographers on Main Street know. They will be able to do a few at once.

Memory Maker

Because of the uniqueness of the photographs you can get during the party, we highly recommend you purchase Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day.

In the past, Disney offered a discount on Memory Maker One Day for $10 off the regular price making the discounted total $59. No word yet on what we will see for 2022.

Magic Shots for the 2022 party are available at these locations:

Town Square Flag Pole

Along Main Street, U.S.A.

On Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street, U.S.A. facing Cinderella Castle

Near gardens in front of Casey’s Corner and Plaza Restaurant

Cinderella Castle Hub

Cinderella Castle Walls by Pinocchio Village Haus

Near Carousel of Progress

Near Carousel of Progress

Near Hall of Presidents (separate photographer from Headless Horseman)

Near Hall of Presidents (separate photographer from Hitchhiking Ghosts)

Haunted Mansion entrance

There are also 3D photo-ops around the park during the party, including:

Monsters, Inc. backdrop inside the former Stitch’s Great Escape attraction (Tomorrowland)

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride backdrop inside the former Stitch’s Great Escape attraction (Tomorrowland)

Hocus Pocus 2 backdrop behind Ye Old Christmas Shoppe (Liberty Square)

Shopping for event merchandise

Disney always has exclusive merchandise available to purchase during their parties.

Here were the options for 2019.

Items can be purchased at The Emporium on Main Street and Big Top Souvenirs in Fantasyland. Pins are available at Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland.

Food options

Restaurants

Though you should probably be careful about spending too much of your party time eating, there are some Quick Service and Table Service restaurants available during the party.

Mobile Order is not available during the party, but you can find both full menus and party treats at Quick Service spots that are open.

Note: you must have a party ticket to dine at one of the available Table Service restaurants during MNSSHP.

Table Service restaurants that are available in 2022 include Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table.

You can book those on the MNSSHP dining page.

Seasonal treats available for purchase

Specialty seasonal treats are available to purchase during the party. Unless otherwise noted, the following sweet and savory snacks are exclusive to MNSSHP.

Important: Unfortunately, there aren’t any gluten-friendly or plant-based items available.

Here are the treats available in 2022:

Main Street, U.S.A.

Casey’s Corner

• Pain and Panic Hot Dog – $11.99 (foot long for $13.99): All-beef hot dog, sweet and spicy onion relish, and sriracha mustard topped with spicy cheese-flavored snacks (New) (Also available during regular park hours)
• Winifred’s Elixir of Youth – $6.49: Black tea slushy with kiwi foam and Winifred chocolate piece (New) (Also available during regular park hours)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Monster Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – $6.49: Monster cookies filled with vanilla ice cream (New)

Main Street Bakery

• Oh, My Gourd Cupcake – $6.29: Pumpkin spice cupcake with cinnamon cream cheese icing finished with dark chocolate ears (New) (Also available during regular park hours)

Popcorn Cart near Cinderella Castle

• Mexican Spiced Hot “COCO” Brownie – $5.25: Spice chocolate brownie with dark chocolate ganache topped with Miguel chocolate piece (New)

Snack Cart near Cinderella Castle

• M&M’s Peanut Butter Churro – $7.25: Churro rolled in peanut dust with peanut sauce, chocolate sauce, and M&M’s Peanut Butter (New) (Also available during regular park hours)

Tomorrowland

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• Not-So-Poison Apple Pie Milk Shake – $8.49: Apple pie milk shake with green apple whipped cream, sour apple marshmallow straw, cinnamon donuts, and a poison apple straw (New)

• Sweet Candy Corn Soft-serve Swirl Cone – $5.49: Sweet corn and vanilla soft-serve swirl topped with candy corn chocolate bow (New) (Also available during regular park hours)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

• Bayou Burger – $12.99: All-beef patty, jalapeño pimento cheese, crispy andouille sausage, and garlic pickles (New) (Also available during regular park hours)

Fantasyland

Cheshire Café

• Binx Pastry Tail – $5.79: Cat tail drizzled with dark chocolate and topped with Binx chocolate piece (New) (Also available during regular park hours)
• Cold Witches Brew Coffee – $5.29: French vanilla cold brew with pumpkin spiced foam topped with Halloween sprinkles (New) (Also available during regular park hours)

The Friar’s Nook

• Hades Hot Dog – $9.99: Spicy beef and pork hot dog, Hades’ relish, and pickles served with house-made violet mustard (New)

• Un Poco Loco Tots – $11.49: Chorizo sausage, green onion, and Hades’ cheese sauce (New)

Liberty Square

Ice Cream Cart near Haunted Mansion

• Chilling Chamber Pop – $5.49: Chocolate crumbs, cherry buttercream, and dark chocolate pearls topped with Tightrope Walker chocolate piece

Liberty Square Market

• Monster Cookie – $6.49: Sugar cookie with candy eyes and Halloween-themed sprinkles (New)

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

• Grave Digger Milk Shake – $7.99: Coconut and matcha blended soft-serve topped with whipped cream, Grave Digger shovel, and chocolate gravestone (New)
• Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake – $8.99: Funnel cake topped with chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, gummy worms, and Billy chocolate piece (New)
• Chilling Chamber Pop – $5.49: Chocolate crumbs, cherry buttercream, and dark chocolate pearls topped with Tightrope Walker chocolate piece (Also available during regular park hours)

Frontierland

Golden Oak Outpost

• Spellbinding Fried Pie – $9.99: Buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese wrapped in flaky dough topped with a candy eye and jalapeño ranch aïoli (New)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café

• Sweet Almond Corn Cake – $5.79: Almond vanilla cake dipped in white, orange, and yellow chocolate topped with candy corn (New)

Adventureland

Sunshine Tree Terrace

• Jack-O-Lantern Float – $6.99: Citrus swirl with Fanta Orange, brown sugar whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs (New)

Halloween Popcorn Buckets & More Novelty Items

• Glow Mickey Mummy Premium Popcorn Bucket ($24) – various Magic Kingdom popcorn carts (Also available during regular park hours)
• Donald Candy Corn Sipper – will be sold in early October at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café, The Friar’s Nook, and Sleepy Hollow Refreshments (Also available during regular park hours)
• Halloween Candy Glow Cube – Sunshine Tree Terrace (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
• Zero Popcorn Bucket – will be sold in early October at various Magic Kingdom popcorn (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

MNSSHP Fireworks Dessert Party

There are 2 styles of dessert parties that you can book (starting August 9) during MNSSHP. These both include guaranteed viewing for the MNSSHP fireworks spectacular shown at 10:15 p.m.

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace

Note: This is not the fireworks view from Tomorrowland Terrace.

This dessert party is held at Tomorrowland Terrace and includes:

• Desserts: Chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, seasonal fruits, cheeses and more
• Beverages: Sparkling beverages, signature lemonades, coffee and tea; additionally, beer and wine will be available to guests 21 and over
• Guaranteed firework viewing from a seating area on the restaurant’s terrace

Pricing is as follows:

• $115 (including tax and gratuity) for guests ages 10 and older; $69 (including tax and gratuity) for guests ages 3 to 9

You can check in at the entrance to Tomorrowland Terrace 60 minutes before the fireworks begin.

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing

Note: This is not the fireworks view from the Plaza Garden.

This dessert party is held at Tomorrowland Terrace and includes:

• Desserts: Chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, seasonal fruits, cheeses and more
• Beverages: Sparkling beverages, signature lemonades, coffee and tea; additionally, beer and wine will be available to guests 21 and over
• Guaranteed firework viewing in the Plaza Garden (standing area only)

Pricing is as follows:

• $99 (including tax and gratuity) for guests ages 10 and older; $59 (including tax and gratuity) for guests ages 3 to 9

You can check in at the entrance to Tomorrowland Terrace 90 minutes before the fireworks begin.

Important: It doesn’t look like Cruella’s Halloween Hide-Away, which was available at Tony’s Town Square during MNSSHP 2019 and included guaranteed parade viewing for an additional price, is returning for the 2022 party. Read more about the dining experience.

What about special Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards?

In the past, guests attending MNSSHP could pick up an exclusive Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom card.

But, Disney has permanently shelved the old Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game, so there won’t be any cards in 2022.

Tips and a sample touring plan

These were our recommendations in the past, and we expect them to be similar in 2022.

Keep in mind that you will not be able to do everything, so you’ll have to prioritize what’s most important to you.

Before the party starts (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

• Pick up your party wristband.
• Line up to meet some of the most popular characters (Jack & Sally, Elvis Stitch)
• Purchase party-exclusive merchandise (lines here can get long, so unless you want something that is limited in quantity, we recommend waiting until later in the evening)
• Grab a quick meal

After the party starts (7 p.m. until midnight)

• Watch the parade, but as long as the weather looks good, wait until the second one since it’s less busy and you can do other things during the first one.
• See the fireworks
• Attend the shows – they are exclusive to this party and can’t be seen any other time of year
• Meet characters that are important to you
• Trick-or-treat
• Snag party-exclusive merchandise

Things you should not spend time doing:

• Eating – you can get treats at many locations and there are some restaurants open, but don’t spend too much time on that. Be sure to eat before the events begin so you can spend your time doing other things.
• Doing things that are not exclusive to this party which includes meeting some characters and riding some rides. If you’re attending on a busy night, focus on the exclusive things as opposed to things you could ride during the day. 

Here’s a sample touring plan for the party:

• 4:00 – 7:00 – ride rides, eat dinner, and then get in line to meet your highest priority character (like the Jack Skellington & Sally)
• 7:00 – 9:00 – rides, characters, Magic Shots 
• 9:00 – 11:00 – fireworks, Hocus Pocus show
• 11:00 – midnight – Boo to You Parade at 11:15 p.m., trick-or-treat to get as much candy as you can, meet more characters with shorter lines

Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party worth it?

The party is worth it for groups that can stay up late, especially if you consider that you can think of your party ticket as your park ticket for the day but with special entertainment and shorter waits for rides.

For instance, if you’ll be in Disney theme parks for 7 days, you could get 6 day park tickets and also purchase tickets to the party.

On the party day, you could use the first part of the day to rest or visit Disney Springs, and then go to Magic Kingdom at 4 p.m. to use your party ticket.

It’s also worth it for people who will really enjoy party-exclusive offerings – exclusive characters, Halloween-themed fireworks, stage shows, etc., but you must pick just a few things and realize you will not do it all.

Halloween parties are often crowded, so if you do decide to attend, keep expectations in check and enjoy the party!

Not happening for the 2022 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

The most recent MNSSHP had a couple of items that aren’t returning for 2022. But, just in case they do decide to bring them back sometime in the future, we’re leaving them here for reference.

DescenDANCE Party

In the past, you could join your favorite Villain Kids for some wickedly good beats and fun photo ops at Cosmic Rays.

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way

Located at Tony’s Town Square, this was an event that guests could pop in and out of as they wish.

During the event, guests could dine on sweet and savory treats, along with both unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (as well as a festive atmosphere that ran until 12:30 a.m., which is after MNSSHP had ended).

There was also a PhotoPass photographer at the party to snap some pics while you mingled.

And, the best part was that included with the price to this “party within a party” was access to a special reserved area to watch the 2nd Boo to You Parade.

Yes, this one was expensive, but we have found it to be a lot of fun. 

And, the expansive selection of food items offered made it easy to use as a late dinner (which could help offset some of the $99/person price).

Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party like Boo Bash ?

Yes and No.

Boo Bash drew a lot of its inspiration from both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Disney Villains After Hours – 2 similar events with very different focuses.

After Hours events are typically centered on being able to ride lots of rides with little to no waits, while the draw for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Halloween-specific entertainment offerings (like the Boo to You parade, fireworks, and a plethora of character meet opportunities).

In the past, After Hour events didn’t typically occur in the fall.

And then Boo Bash came along, and it had a giant scoop of an After Hours event with a dash of the Halloween Party tossed in for a little added spice.

So, although Boo Bash had some Halloween Party favorites like trick-or-treating, the fact is that Boo Bash was a lot more like an After Hours event than Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

If you’ve never attended Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party and you’re wondering how they compare, check out the chart below:

Boo Bash, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and Villains After Hours Comparison Chart

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So what do you think? Will you be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Or do you have questions that weren’t covered?

Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments.

Want to read more about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

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• Why we don’t think the Dessert Party during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is worth it
• Complete Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets
• Tips (and guidelines) for planning your Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party costume