2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates, Tickets & What to Expect at Magic Kingdom

Kristi DeRubertis,

It’s almost time for spooky season at Walt Disney World, and that means one thing: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 is just around the corner! 🎃👻

This fan-favorite after-hours event at Magic Kingdom offers family-friendly frights, exclusive entertainment, rare character sightings, trick-or-treating, themed snacks, and unforgettable fireworks. Ready to plan your spooky Disney night? Here’s everything you need to know—from event dates to tickets, and all the eerie extras in between.

🎃 What is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is a separate-ticketed event held on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park. It transforms the park into a festive and frightfully fun Halloween celebration that’s perfect for guests of all ages.

Expect exclusive nighttime entertainment, Halloween overlays on favorite attractions, and special photo ops you won’t find anywhere else. And yes—costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (just follow the official Disney costume guidelines)!

📅 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 Dates

This year’s event runs from August 15 through October 31, 2025, on select nights. Here’s the full list of confirmed dates:

  • August: 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
  • September: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30
  • October: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31

🗓️ Pro planning tip: August and September parties tend to have lighter crowds and lower ticket prices!

🎟️ When & Where to Buy Mickey’s Halloween Party Tickets

  • May 15, 2025: Early access for Disney Resort hotel guests, Shades of Green, and Swan & Dolphin Hotel guests
  • May 22, 2025: Tickets available for the general public

Prices vary by date and tickets do sell out—especially on Halloween night—so buy early! Tickets can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com/Halloween or by calling (407) 934-7639.

🎉 Bonus: Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members are eligible for select ticket discounts.

👻 What’s New for 2025?

  • Mickey and Minnie will meet guests together for the first time in matching Halloween costumes at Town Square Theater!
  • A brand-new “Zombies”-themed dance party joins the lineup with music from Zombies 4.
  • Themed ride overlays and Halloween-inspired enhancements return (stay tuned for which rides will be included).
  • Look out for the Cadaver Dans, a ghostly take on the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet.

🍬 Trick-or-Treating at Magic Kingdom

MNSSHP is one of the best places to trick-or-treat—period. Over a dozen candy trails are spread throughout the park, and everyone (including adults) gets a free treat bag.

🍭 Allergy-friendly trick-or-treating is also available. Pick up a teal bag from a Cast Member and collect teal tokens, which can be exchanged for allergy-safe treats at special centers.

🕯️ Exclusive Halloween Entertainment

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade

Starts at 8:15 PM, this festive parade features beloved characters like Mickey, Minnie, Vanellope, Pain & Panic, and even the Headless Horseman riding through Main Street, U.S.A.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Catch the Sanderson Sisters on stage as they summon Disney’s most fearsome villains—Hades, Cruella, Jafar, and more—in this wickedly fun castle show.

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks

Hosted by Jack Skellington, this immersive fireworks show features projections on Cinderella Castle, eerie lighting, and music that brings spooky stories to life.

🛍️ Halloween Food & Merchandise

🍬 Expect a Foodie Guide filled with limited-edition sweets, spooky snacks, and themed drinks—perfect for fueling up between frights.

🛍️ Don’t miss exclusive Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 merchandise, only available during the event at select locations in Magic Kingdom.

Final Tips for MNSSHP 2025

  • Entry begins at 4:00 PM, giving you up to 8 hours of park time.
  • Costumes are welcome (but optional). Be sure to check Disney’s costume policy.
  • Download the My Disney Experience App for your digital party guide, showtimes, and mobile ordering.

Ready to scare up some fun? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 is shaping up to be more magical—and mischievous—than ever. Don’t wait to grab your tickets and start planning your frightfully festive night!

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