Your guide to 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

New Halloween fireworks, new parade floats and more new experiences are debuting this year at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which kicks off Aug. 16, 2019.

Let’s take a look at everything that’s coming and what you need to know. (Check back with us after the first few parties for all the reviews.)

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

• Aug. 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• Sept. 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
• Oct. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
• Nov. 1

What is the cost for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Tickets start at $79 (plus tax). They are different depending on the day. Tickets can be booked Disneyworld.com or the Disney Reservations Center at (407) 827-7350. There are discounts for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members.

Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks

The new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” lights the night sky (see photos here) in a spellbinding display. Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” spins a not-so-scary tale about how anything can happen on Hallween night.

Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, brings everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure where four friends – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck – find themselves drawn into a haunted house.

Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade

The galloping Headless Horseman fronts “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade.” The parade opens with a flurry of beloved Disney friends, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in new Halloween costumes. The spectral Bride from The Haunted Mansion appears in the parade this year alongside waltzing spirits and those famous Hitchhiking Ghosts. Pixar pals join the fun, too, including The Incredibles and designer extraordinaire Edna Mode, as well as Buzz Lightyear and alien explorers on a planetary playset float inspired by Pixar’s Toy Story films.

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

This is a must-see event. The mischievous Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” enlist the help of the Disney villains to conjure the ultimate Hocus Pocus Party Potion—and cast a spell on everyone. (See photos from previous years.)

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

As only she can, host Cruella de Vil invites guests to mix and mingle with her impossibly hip circle of friends during Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. This new reservations-only social promises a fun, festive atmosphere with themed music and décor matched with divine hors d’oeuvres, sweets and drinks (including beer and wine).

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way ($99 per person, plus tax) is available only during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Reservations are required and can be made at Disneyworld.com or by calling Disney Dining at (407) 939-3463.

New and special enhancements for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

• New this year, when guests follow a treat trail into the Monster World at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, they’ll interact with a comic entourage of monsters who are learning about the curious human-world holiday called Halloween.
• Among many popular park attractions available to roaming ghosts and goblins, Space Mountain turns out the lights, going completely dark and hurtling guests through the blackness of deep space to the sounds of a new hard-rockin’ soundtrack.
• Guests embarking on Pirates of the Caribbean will encounter a crew of live pirates engaged in a whole new swashbuckling quest for treasure.
• At the Mad Tea Party, special lighting and music enhance the nighttime experience to bring out the maddest hatter in everyone.
• The new DescenDANCE Party takes the stage at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland, where guests can groove to a beat inspired by the “Descendants” Disney Channel movies.
• Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam in Fantasyland is the place to party with favorite Disney Junior characters like Doc McStuffins, Timon and Vampirina. New this year, Nancy Clancy from the hit Disney Junior series “Fancy Nancy” joins the fun.

Attractions open during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019

The ticketed event means shorters lines for your favorite attractions. Here’s what you can expect to be open. Remember, rides are subject to closure at any time.

• Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• A Pirate’s Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas
• Country Bear Jamboree
• Splash Mountain
• Haunted Mansion
• 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
• Astro Orbiter
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Space Mountain
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019 Characters

The party usually means more characters and different characters than normal come out and are available for photos. Be aware, that the lines can be very, very long. So check your guides when you enter to make sure who is out and where you can find them.

Here is who was around this past year.

• Mickey Mouse
• Minnie Mouse (dressed in Halloween costume)
• Aladdin, Abu, Genie, Jasmine
• Ariel and Eric
• Anastasia and Drizella
• Belle and Gaston
• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Cinderella
• Cruella DeVil
• Daisy Duck (dressed in Halloween costume)
• Donald Duck (dressed in Halloween costume)
• Goofy (dressed in Halloween costume)
• Jack Skellington and Sally – They are usually at Liberty Square and the lines for this are long.
• Jafar
• Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear
• Moana
• Princess Elena
• Princess Tiana
• Queen of Hearts, Alice, Tweedle-Dee, Tweedle-Dum, Mad Hatter
• Rapunzel
• Seven Dwarfs
• Stitch
• Tarzan,  Jane and Terk
• Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger (dressed in Halloween costumes)

Trick or Treating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

There are a number of trails around the Magic Kingdom where you can pick up candy. Watch out for the heat, the chocolate does melt. Adults, you can do this as well. If you have a food allergy, see a Cast Member to pick up a teal-colored treat bag. When you trick-or-treat with your teal bag, you’ll receive a teal token at our treat stations. Later on, you can redeem these teal tokens at the Allergy-Friendly Centers for your special treats.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Costume Policy

• Appropriate attire only: 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. Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
• Dress as your favorite character, but no autographs: All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
• No realistic-looking weapons: Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• No sharp objects: Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.

For those 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 those 14 and older:

• Layered costumes discouraged: Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
• The high-water pant rule:  Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (for example, full-length Princess dresses) 
• Capes: Yes, capes are allowed as long as the length does not go below the waist. (But it might be better to follow the Edna Mode says, “No capes.”)
• Themed attire: 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. 
• No masks: Masks of any kind may not be worn. 

Dining options for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Many of the quick-service restaurants are open during the evening as they would normally be. There are four sit-down dining options available, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, The Crystal Palace and the Plaza Restaurant. Advance reservations are highly-recommended.

Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Dessert Parties

There are two dessert parties available for an extra charge during the party. For reservations, you can book online or by calling (407) 407-939-1872.

Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing: The dessert party is held at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant with fireworks viewing in the Plaza Garden. The party time is at 8:45 p.m. for the 10:15 p.m. fireworks show. The cost is $69 plus tax for guests ages 10 and older; $41 plus tax for guests ages 3 to 9.

Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace: The dessert party is held at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant with fireworks viewing from the Terrace. The cost is for $84 plus tax for guests ages 10 and older and $50 plus tax for guests ages 3 to 9.

Special Mickey’s Not-So-Scary food and beverages

This year’s party features a variety of new and returning treats. Below is a sampling. The complete list can be found here.

Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake: This treat can be found at the Main Street Bakery. This Candy Cupcake with Peanut Butter Chips, Chocolate Candy Bits and Toffe filled with Carmel Sauce. It is iced with Chocolate Buttercream and topped with a Chocolate Cauldron.

Sally Push Pop: Found at the snack carts near Cinderella Castle, htis is gluten-friendly Vanilla Cake, Buttercream, and Strawberry Crispies.

Jack Push Pop: Found at the snack carts near Cinderella Castle, this is made of a Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, White Chocolate Crisp Pearls, and Dark Chocolate Curls.

Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake: Found at the Liberty Square Popcorn Cart. This is a Cirtus-scented cake with Raspberry Bavarian Cream, Glacage, Buttercream Pearls and Flowers topped with a Chocolate Axe.

Pumpkin Spice Milkshake: This can be found at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies. This Pumpkin Spice-flavored shake is topped with Candy Pumpkins and a Mickey Straw.

Headless Horseman Cheesecake: Found at Sleepy Hollow. This treat is Pumpkin Mousse layered with Chocolate and topped with a Headless Horseman Chocolate piece.

Special Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party photo ops

There will more than 30 photo opportunities being offered by the Disney PhotoPass Service for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom.

In addition to the photographers around the park and those at the character meetings, the new Disney PhotoPass Studio located inside of Sir Mickey’s will also be open during the party and offering Halloween-themed props. No reservations are required. 

You can find photographers near the entrance, at Town Square, down Main Street, U.S.A., around Liberty Square and in other locations at the Magic Kingdom.

Special Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pins

Here’s a look at all the specialty pins being released.