What to Expect from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World
Photos courtesy of Disney
Theme parks and amusement parks typically focus on one thing during the Halloween season: good old-fashioned spooky business. Haunted houses and scare zones abound from Universal to Six Flags to Cedar Fair’s parks, guaranteeing a frightening time for everybody brave enough to enter.
There are a couple of exceptions to that rule, of course, and chief among them is Disney. They’re upfront about that fact, too: Disney World’s annual Halloween festival is known as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, after all. Especially young children might still be a little scared by the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion (I definitely was when I was five or six), but there’s nothing to fear about the rest of the Magic Kingdom during this special event. This party is more about treats, sweets, and good times that are a bit more on the goofy side than the spooky. Check out the video below for my thoughts, and keep reading for more information.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs at the Magic Kingdom at Disney World through Nov. 1. It’s a separate ticketed event that runs every Thursday and Friday night and select other nights throughout October; you can find the full calendar at its official web site. A ticket gets you access to the park starting at 4 p.m., with the party running from 7 p.m. to midnight, at which point the park closes. Tickets aren’t cheap—they start at $105, and that’s after a discount for buying in advance—but one benefit is that the park is less crowded than it is during normal operation, so lines are noticeably shorter.
What kind of hijinks can you get up to during the party? Well, it’s a Halloween thing, and obviously that means costumes and candy. Everybody can dress up during this event, including adults, who normally aren’t allowed to wear costumes to Disney parks (no masks, though, unless you’re under 14). There are candy stations throughout the park, where kids can do some traditional trick or treating for prepackaged candy. The whole park is festooned with elaborate holiday decorations, and along with some creepy mood lighting that creates a genuine Halloween atmosphere despite the Florida heat.
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