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Where to meet Jack and Sally at Disney World in 2024

Where to meet Jack and Sally at Disney World in 2024

Jack and Sally are eerily adorable and super fun, and if you love meeting characters, these two are definitely some you’ll need to add to your bucket list.

The bad news is they don’t meet year-round, but you can meet Jack and Sally at Disney World from about mid-August through mid-December.

Here’s what you need to know…

Note: You’ll notice that we don’t list the meeting times below. That’s because those times can frequently change. Instead, we have an entire post on how to use My Disney Experience to locate characters and find their current meeting times. Make sure you take a few minutes reviewing that if you’re new to the process! Interested in meeting other characters on your next trip? Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Characters at Walt Disney World for info on other characters.

Get ready to party

This adorable couple from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas are only available to meet during Magic Kingdom’s 2 main parties: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP).

Attending one of the parties is the only way to meet Jack and Sally at Disney World.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

MNSSHP Basics

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular of all the premium events you can attend at Magic Kingdom. 

Held several times each week between mid-August and the end of October (and sometimes even until November 1), this fun (and family-friendly) party celebrates all things Halloween, in a not-so-scary way.

welcome to mickey's not-so-scary halloween party

The party includes all sorts of cool stuff like special entertainment and firework shows, themed food, trick-or-treating, and even characters you can’t find anywhere else.

All of this comes at a cost, however. 

In 2023, ticket prices for MNSSHP 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.

Meet Jack and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Jack and Sally
  • Meeting Location: Town Square Theater – Main Street U.S.A. – Magic Kingdom
  • Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
  • Costume: Regular outfits
  • Exclusive to MNSSHP: Yes; you can meet them at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, too, but for that party, Jack is wearing his Santa suit.
  • Average Wait: More than 1.5 hours (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
  • Tip: Line up as close to 4:00 p.m. as you can (they begin meeting around 4:30 p.m.) OR join the line around 11 p.m. (at the end of the night). If lining up early, make sure you get your wristband first!
  • Photopass Available? Yes
  • Autographs: No, but an autograph card is provided

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

MVMCP Basics

From the beginning of November up through the week before Christmas, several times a week Magic Kingdom is transformed into a holiday wonderland complete with festive decorations, fun seasonal entertainment offerings, exclusive fireworks and stage shows, and even cups of hot cocoa and cookies.

MVMCP Map 2023

In 2023, ticket prices for MVMCP ranged from $159-$199 (plus tax) for adults and $149-$189 (plus tax) for children.

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 here.

Meet Jack and Sally at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Jack and Sally Mikey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Meeting Location: Town Square Theater – Main Street U.S.A. – Magic Kingdom
  • Type of character experience: Meet & Greet
  • Costume: Jack in his Santa suit and Sally in her regular outfit
  • Exclusive to MVMCP: Yes; you can meet them at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, too, but for that party, Jack is in his regular outfit.
  • Average Wait: More than 1.5 hours (wait times available in the My Disney Experience app)
  • Tip: Line up as close to 3 p.m. to enter the tapstiles, as the line opens at 4 p.m. and the characters start meeting between 4 and 4:30 OR join the line around 11 p.m. (at the end of the night). If lining up early, make sure you get your wristband first!
  • Photopass Available? Yes
  • Autographs: No, but an autograph card is provided

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Jack and Sally meet?

Jack and Sally greet guests at the front of the park inside Town Square Theater (at the spot where Tink usually meets).

wait time for jack and sally at mickey's not so scary halloween party

What’s the best time to visit?

Even though the parties don’t start until 7 p.m., your ticket will get you in starting at 4 p.m.

And, although things don’t officially kick off until 7 p.m., the most popular characters (including Jack and Sally) will start meeting earlier.

In Jack and Sally’s case, they typically start meeting around 4:30 p.m.

Line up at 4 p.m.

For the shortest waits, we recommend you line up for them as close to 4 p.m. as you can so that you are at the front of their line.

If you do that, you’ll be able to head over to line up to see another one of the more popular characters (like Elvis Stitch) or line up for party exclusive merchandise before the rest of the party even starts.

That way you can focus the actual party time on some other characters and experiences instead of spending it standing in line. 

Try to arrive at the front entrance of Magic Kingdom around 3:00 p.m and jump in the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party entrance line. That should put you at the front of the pack, heading to meet Jack and Sally.

Important note: before you can get in line, you’ll need to make sure you get your party wristband. You can do that at the front of the park (if you are entering around 4 p.m.) or there are wristband stations inside the park where you’ll be able to get one. 

Line up at 11 p.m.

If, by chance, you can’t get there to hop in line right at 4 p.m., your next best option is to hop in line towards the end of the night. 

Because the line can get cut off before the party ends, we don’t recommend you wait until any later than about 11:00 p.m. to do that. Expect your wait around that time to be about 1 to 2 hours.

Because the line for these characters can be so long (which eats up valuable party time), we don’t recommend you line up outside the recommend times above.

Do Jack and Sally sign autographs?

Jack and Sally are too busy entertaining guests to sign autographs BUT they do hand out pre-signed cards to guests after you meet them.

Plan to try to meet the Seven Dwarfs and Jack and Sally in one night?

If your plan is to meet both Jack and Sally and the Seven Dwarfs, you’ll need to be more strategic, and you’ll probably need to make some sacrifices and plan to spend some time in line.

Here are some ways to do that:

Getting your wristband at the entrance (Meet Jack and Sally First – recommended)

  • Arrive to the front entrance of Magic Kingdom around 3:00 p.m and jump in the party entrance line. That should put you at the front of the pack, heading to meet Jack and Sally.
  • Get your wristband right at 4:00 and head directly to Town Square Theater.
  • Jack and Sally begin meeting at 4:30. If you are towards the front of the pack, you should be done by 5:00.
  • After you are done meeting Jack and Sally, head directly to Storybook Circus and line up for the Seven Dwarfs. You’ll likely have a bit of a wait, but you should be close to being done by the time the party officially kicks off at 7:00 p.m.

Getting your wristband in Fantasyland (Meet Seven Dwarfs first)

  • Line up for a wristband at the PhilharMagic wristband location around 3:30-3:45.
  • Option 1:
    • Head over to Pete’s Silly Side Show to line up for the Seven Dwarfs. Keep in mind that they do not start meeting here until 6:15, and you will need to wait outside in the elements until they let people in (which may not be until 6:15). If you do this, you’ll be at the front of the line to meet the Seven Dwarfs
  • Option 2:
    • Ride nearby rides until about 4:45-5:00 p.m., and then go and jump in line for the Seven Dwarfs. You’ll have a longer wait for the Dwarfs, but part of that wait should be inside in the air conditioning.
  • Get in line for Jack and Sally no later than 11:00 p.m.

Tips for meeting Jack and Sally

  • Do you consider yourself a huge fan? Don’t be afraid to dress up! Here are some costume tips to help you with that.
  • The interactions here are especially fun, so consider asking the Cast Member stationed there to capture video of it on your phone while the PhotoPass photographer takes the still photos. 
  • If you don’t have Memory Maker you can purchase Memory Maker One Day which will let you download and save all of your party pics.
  • Get nervous meeting characters? Here are some things you can talk about:
    • ask Jack if he’s got any plans for Halloween or Christmas this year
    • ask Sally if she has any advice for growing Nightshade
    • ask Sally for her Worm Wort Soup recipe
    • ask Jack about Zero

Mikey_J

Monday 6th of May 2024

So, is it awkward if you go to these parties alone? Really wanna see Jack and Sally but kinda worried I'll stick out like a sore thumb.

Shannon Albert

Monday 6th of May 2024

Not awkward at all! We've done it many times.

Liz Green

Monday 6th of May 2024

Taking the kiddos to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party this year! They're gonna be thrilled to meet Jack and Sally, big fans of the movie Thanks for the lineup times, super helpful!

Tara P.

Monday 6th of May 2024

Liz, you and your kids are going to have a blast! Make sure you catch the fireworks too, they're a must-see.

sallyo

Monday 6th of May 2024

i heard the lines to meet characters can get crazy long. is it really worth lining up so early? just wanna make the most of my time at the park.

Shannon Albert

Monday 6th of May 2024

It's worth lining up early if you don't want to miss anything once the party begins. You can also make it your last stop of the night. Just be sure to line up by 11 p.m. or so before they shut the line down.

Dave C.

Monday 6th of May 2024

Absolutely love the idea of meeting Jack and Sally! The Nightmare Before Christmas is a classic, and seeing them at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party sounds like the perfect holiday treat. Thanks for the tips on timing.

Jenn Smith

Monday 6th of May 2024

Hey Heather Thomas, super excited for the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Never been before. Can kids of all ages trick or treat or is there like an age limit? Don't wanna drag my teen there if they're gonna feel outta place lol.

Shannon Albert

Monday 6th of May 2024

Anybody can trick or treat, including adults! Hope you have a great time with your teen.

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