2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Checklist

Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means it’s time for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!  And to help prepare you for the spine-tingling fun, we’ve created a checklist of all the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party offerings!

Guests flock to this premiere after hours event to enjoy specialty entertainment, trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom, dance parties, and rare character sightings. 

There are a ton of exclusive offerings during this five-hour affair.  And with our 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party checklist, you’ll be able to prioritize your favorites and make the most of your party time!

But before we dive into our checklist for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party in 2026:

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event taking place on select nights from August 7 to October 31, 2026.  The party officially kicks off at 7pm, but party guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm.

Guests of all ages are encouraged to come in costume and collect candy at various trick-or-treat stations throughout Magic Kingdom.

But the Halloween party isn’t just about trick-or-treating!  During the five hours of party time, guests can enjoy the following:

• Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular – A frightfully enchanting fireworks display hosted by Jack Skellington and featuring favorite Disney Characters.
• Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade – This monstrously fun parade features wicked Disney Villains, spooky Haunted Mansion spirits, and beloved Disney Characters donning their Halloween finest.
• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular – The Sanderson Sisters return to conjure the wickedly fun Party Potion and bewitch the partygoers at Magic Kingdom.
• Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup – Dance the night away with Lilo, Stitch, and Angel at the Tomorrowland Stage.
• Rare Characters – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a great opportunity to meet characters you normally don’t see in the parks, such as Jack Skellington & Sally, as well as fearsome Disney Villains.
• Streetmosphere Performances – Throughout Magic Kingdom, guests can catch various live performances, including the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet, Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash, and Destination DescenDANCE Party.
• Party Exclusive Offerings – During the party, guests can enjoy exclusive menu items, PhotoPass Magic Shots, and merchandise not available to daytime guests.

That is a lot to accomplish in five hours!  It’s impossible to see and do everything in one night at the party.  But, with this Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party checklist, you can prioritize your favorites and have the best spooky night ever!

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Trick-Or-Treat Throughout the Park

As I mentioned before, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a great chance for guests of all ages to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat around the park! 

Cast members hand out generous amounts of Mars Wrigley treats at the trick-or-treat stations.  Seriously, your arms will probably get tired from carrying that heavy candy bag around!

Have someone in your party with food allergies?  Never fear!  Guests with food allergies can collect tokens to redeem at Allergy-Friendly Centers for special treats!

You will find the trick-or-treat stations at the following locations:

Main Street U.S.A:

• Main Street Welcome Trick-or-Treating (open until 8pm)

Adventureland:

• Tortuga Tavern
• Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
• Sunshine Tree Terrace

Frontierland:

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square:

• The Diamond Horseshoe

Fantasyland:

• Mickey’s Philharmagic
• Princess Fairytale Hall
• Enchanted Tales with Belle
• Fantasyland Train Station
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Tomorrowland:

• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
• Tomorrowland Treat Trail

Ride Attractions

One of the benefits of attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the limited capacity.  This means shorter waits for attractions!  We’ve only included attractions with a special party twist on our checklist.  But, if you want to take advantage of low wait times to get on some rides, you can head over to the following attractions:

Adventureland:

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• Jungle Cruise

Frontierland:

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square:

• Haunted Mansion*

Fantasyland:

• 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
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland:

• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor* (Trick-or-Treat Trail)
• Space Mountain*
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
• TRON Lightcyle/Run
  
  

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Classic Disney characters are out in full force during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including some rare sightings!  Many of them are dressed in their Halloween finest, which makes these character interactions extra special. 

I included a few blank lines on our 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party checklist so you can include your favorites from the following:

Main Street USA:

• Mickey and Minnie (Town Square Theater)
• Jack Skellington and Sally (Town Square Theater)

Adventureland:

• Friends from Aladdin (near Magic Carpets of Aladdin)
• Jack Sparrow (Buccaneer Bash)
• Captain Barbossa (Buccaneer Bash)

Frontierland:

• Chip and Dale (near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure)
• Country Bears (roaming)

Liberty Square:

• Mirabel and Bruno (Liberty Square Gazebo)

Fantasyland:

• Friends from Alice In Wonderland (near Mad Tea Party)
• Lady Tremaine, Anastasia and Drizella (near Pinocchio Village House)
• Friends from Winnie the Pooh (near The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)
• Ariel and Prince Eric (Journey of the Little Mermaid)
• Belle (near Maurice’s Cottage)
• Gaston (near Gaston’s Tavern)
• Maleficent (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Evil Queen (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Pluto (Outside Storybook Circus Tent)
• Daisy Duck and Donald Duck (Pete’s Silly Sideshow)
• Goofy (near Mickey’s PhilharMagic)

Tomorrowland:

• Stitch, Lilo, and Angel (Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup)

Party Exclusive Food and Drinks

Keep your energy up at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party with some party exclusive food and drink offerings!

For a full list of party food and drink offerings, head to Disney Parks Blog!

Party Specific Magic Shots

Disney’s PhotoPass Service is the perfect way to capture your memories at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!  PhotoPass Photographers are located throughout the park to snap photos in a variety of spooky settings including character interactions.  But one of my favorite features of PhotoPass is Magic Shots!

Magic Shots add fun Disney surprises to your PhotoPass photos, and there are exclusive Magic Shots only available during the Halloween party!

To learn more about PhotoPass, check out our Memory Maker: Pros and Cons article.

I hope this checklist ensures you have a scary good time at 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! 

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