LOVE Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party takes places during the Fall and early Fall each year. This is a special event held on select nights at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park. The cost for the event ranges from $85.00 to $149.00 (on Halloween night). Tickets may be purchased in advance or sometimes at the gate if not already sold out. Yes, some nights will sell out, it’s THAT popular.

So, why do WE love this party so much. Keep reading and I will tell you!

The Villains

Yes, we LOVE the villains and there are plenty to go around at this event. You will find everyone’s favorite baddies, including some rare characters. These rare characters will ONLY make their appearance at this party!

The Treats

• Candy, candy and even more candy. And yes, we mean the good stuff! There are treat stations set up throughout Magic Kingdom park and you may visit each one multiple times if you like!
• You will find specialty desserts and treats throughout this event, that is not available during normal operating hours. Of course, this is our favorite part!
• Special Event merchandise. Yep, merchandise such as collectible pins, popcorn buckets and tons more! You will only be able to find these goodies at the party, after 7 pm.

Special Parades And Events

• Mickey’s Boo To You Parade usually happens twice during the event.
• Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular, a fireworks show that will leave you breathless!
• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular-Sanderson sisters (need we say more)???

Low Crowds

Tickets are limited for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, so on most nights, you will find lighter crowds. The closer you get to Halloween, the more people you will find! It’s not bad at all. Totally worth it! Five minutes for Splash Mountain? Yes, please!

So MANY More Reasons We LOVE Mickey’s Not So Scary

• This is the ONE event that adults are allowed to dress up as their favorite character.
• Book your trip for the end of October through the beginning of November. The lets you see the magical transformation from Halloween at Disney World to Christmas at Disney World! The absolute BEST of both worlds.
• You can enter Magic Kingdom Park as early as 4 pm with a party ticket. The party doesn’t kick off till 7 pm, giving you 3 extra hours!
• There are also special events INSIDE the special event. Cruella’s Halloween Hide A Way, Dessert parties and table service dining options are all available during this event!’
  
• Don’t forget about the special photopass opportunities. You may just come home with a friend in your pictures!

2020 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

See, SO much to take in and one night hardly gets the job the done. If doable, we like to come back and experience it a second time.

This year’s dates are as follows:

• August 13, 18, 21, 25 and 28
• September 1, 4, 7, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29
• October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31
• November 1

If you are heading to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, be sure to take a peek at our HACKS FOR THE PARTY!

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special event party that requires a separate ticket to attend. The party takes place on select nights during September and October at Magic Kingdom. Happy HalloWishes can only be seen if you attend one of these parties.

Viewing Locations

Just like with the nightly Wishes fireworks that takes place at Magic Kingdom, there are many great viewing locations to watch Happy HalloWishes. My personal favorite is anywhere down Main Street U.S.A. or the hub in front of Cinderella’s Castle. Just be aware that it will be very crowded.

Happy HalloWishes

Happy HalloWishes is a fireworks show that begins at 10:15pm during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and lasts about 12 minutes. The Haunted Mansion’s Ghost Host invites you to drop in on Happy HalloWishes. Disney Villains help light up the night sky with their evil ways. Make sure to pay attention to Cinderella’s Castle too because you will find a myriad of colors crawling all over it!

The Disney Villains get things into full swing with their scary tunes. Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, Oogie Boogie and Cruella de Vil join in to do their best to steal the show.

Songs

Happy HalloWishes includes some of our favorite sinister songs:

• “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from the Haunted Mansion
• “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid
• “Never Smile at a Crocodile” from Peter Pan
• “The Skeleton Dance” from Silly Symphony – The Skeleton Dance
• “Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf” from The Three Little Pigs
• Oogie Boogie’s Son” from The Nightmare Before Christmas
• “Night on Bald Mountain” from Fantasia

Can’t get enough of these frightful songs? Click this link and grab them all!!

Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package

If you want to experience Happy HalloWishes in a unique way, you can purchase the Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package experience. You will have premium viewing for Mickey’s Boo To You Parade. Following the parade, you can enjoy Halloween themed treats at a private dessert party with excellent views of Happy HalloWishes. You can delight in chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cheese and seasonal fruits.

This premium package is available for $84 plus tax for Guests ages 10 and older and $50 plus tax for Guests ages 3 to 9. For reservations, you can book online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.

Click HERE for a little more information about whether the premium events are worth it or not.

If you aren’t able to visit Walt Disney World this fall to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, make sure to plan to attend next year because you will have a spooktacular time!

Have you watched Happy HalloWishes during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Did you love this fireworks show? Leave us a comment below or join us at the Disney Express Lane Facebook Group to discuss this and many other Disney topics.

photo credit: WDWNEWS

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Premium Events: Worth The Price?

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a ticketed event happening on selected nights during the Fall. During the party, there are TONS of things to see and do (and taste), that ARE included in your party ticket price. There are also some “premium events” going on that you may want to take advantage of. Is this worth the extra cost or not? While we can’t tell you what you should do, we can give you some great information and let you decide if an extra cost is “do-able” for your family!

The party ticket itself does come with a price tag. Adding on a premium event could add another $35-$79 per person!

Premium Events for 2018

Happy Hallowishes Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing: Raise your glass for a ghostly toast of sparkling cider while indulging in Halloween-themed eats, including chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other ghoulish goodies created daily by Disney’s master pastry chef. Specialty drinks, signature lemonades, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will also be served.

• Dessert party held at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at Magic Kingdom park, with fireworks viewing in the Plaza Garden
• Select nights August 17 through October 31, 2018
• Dessert Party Time: 9:15 PM
• Fireworks Show Time: 10:15 PM
• $41 plus tax for Guests ages 3 to 9
• $69 plus tax for Guests ages 10 and older.
• All Guests will receive identification credentials upon check-in and must present for entry to the dessert party.

Happy Hallowishes Dessert Premium Package: Raise your glass for a ghostly toast of sparkling cider while indulging in Halloween-themed eats, including chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other ghoulish goodies created daily by our master pastry chef. Specialty drinks, signature lemonades, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will also be served.

Top off this delectable event with boo-tiful views of the Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Spectacular over Cinderella Castle for a fright fest of color, music and light you’ll never forget!

• Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park
• Dessert party time: 9:15 PM
• Fireworks show time: 10:15 PM
• $50 plus tax for Guests ages 3 to 9
• $84 plus tax for Guests ages 10 and older
• Guests may also check-in directly at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at 4:00 PM.
• All Guests will receive identification credentials upon check-in and must present for entry to the dessert party.

Dates:

• August 17, 24, 28 and 31
• September 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 30
• October 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 and 31

• Call (407) 939-3463 to reserve your premium dessert party package or book online.
• A Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party ticket is required.
• Be sure to check out the costume guidelines right HERE.
• You will NOT need a separate park ticket for Magic Kingdom if you are going to the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

In the past, there has been quite an uproar over this event. Some feel that this is a rip off and that people are already paying enough for the Halloween Party. Calm down people! This is just an “extra.” If you don’t want to pay extra for it, don’t do it! I get it, I get it, I totally do! However, Disney adds these optional events as just that: OPTIONAL.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Premium Events: Worth the Price? I feel that the premium events are not a necessity to enjoy the Halloween party, but can add some “extra” Halloween fun!  You are definitely going to get enough “Halloween shenanigans” with the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.  If you want a designated place to watch the parade and fireworks and some “ghoulish” treats WITHOUT a large crowd, the the premium event may be for you!

Have fun and after attending let me know your thoughts! We would love to see your photos and hear your opinions! Is the extra cost worth it to you or NOT?

Here are some great tips if you are planning on attending this spooky event!

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Disney 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Disney Ticket Options

Tickets, tickets, get your tickets! Tickets are a necessity if you plan to enjoy the wonderful world of Disney theme parks. However, the vast variety of ticket options can make anyone feel overwhelmed. Even seasoned veterans can have a tough time picking the right ticket package for a Disney World vacation. But have no fear, because the team at Walt Express is here to give you all the details on every ticket option at Disney World. This handy, dandy blog post will have you feeling much better about picking the best ticket option for you and your Disney vacation.

Ticket Options:

Ticket options include all of the following: One Day Magic Kingdom, One Day Epcot, One Day Hollywood Studios, One Day Animal Kingdom, Magic Your Way-Base Tickets, Magic Your Way+Park Hopper, and Magic Your Way Park Hopper Plus. That’s a ton of choices and keeping them all straight can be really tough. Let’s talk about each one in more detail.

One Day Magic Kingdom

One Day Magic Kingdom tickets are pretty self-explanatory. You can only visit Magic Kingdom for one day. The ticket is not valid for another park or another day. Recently, these ticket prices became variable. This means that the price varies based on which date you choose. Prices vary from $105 up to $124 per ticket for Magic Kingdom 1 day tickets.

One Day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom

One Day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom means that you can pick one of the parks listed and visit only that park on that chosen day. You are able to go in and out of the same park. These ticket prices are also variable. Check your date here.

Magic Your Way-Base Tickets

Magic Your Way Base Package Tickets allow you to visit one park per day. You can leave the park, but you have to come back to the same park if you plan to visit again the same day. You can not go to more than one park a day. Magic Your Way Base Tickets are available for 2 days or more ticket packages.

Magic Your Way + Park Hopper

Magic Your Way + Park Hopper allows you to enjoy same-day access to all 4 of Walt Disney World’s theme parks which includes: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is a great option if you like to visit on park in the morning, but watch the fireworks or nighttime shows at another park. More on the pros and cons of park hoppers are discussed later.

Magic Your Way + Park Hopper Plus

Magic Your Way + Park Hopper Plus offers a certain number of visits based on the length of your ticket to certain destinations. For example, a 4-day ticket Magic Your Way+Park Hopper Plus ticket allows you to visit all four Disney World theme parks on four different days plus you receive 4 visits to any of the destinations listed below. The destinations are as follows:

• Disney’s Blizzard Beach
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
• Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
• Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course
•  ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
• Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course

Are Park Hoppers Right For You?

With all of that being said, I’m sure you are wondering if the Park Hopper is right for you. I will be honest, I have never been to Walt Disney World without the Park Hopper (with my kids) and the reason is, I like it for convenience. I like being able to go and do wherever I want and whenever I want. Our plans change a lot with small kids so that is my safety blanket. Just my preference!

Let’s take a look at who will benefit from park hopper tickets:

• (Someone like me) wants flexibility
• Visitors who want to do all four parks in less than four days. Do the math. 🙂
• Guests staying at Magic Kingdom area resort and Epcot area resorts. You can always walk to Epcot or walk or take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom for a late night stroll or dinner. Epcot especially has a lot to do for late night dinners or drinks.

Here are the people who should not get park hopper tickets:

• People who have every detail planned of their vacation and don’t need to hop.
• Travelers who have a strict budget because the park hopper is currently about $60 extra per ticket package.
• Travelers with very young children. Park hopping can be quite exhausting.
• Travelers who are not fond of spending lots of time on Disney transportation. Park hopping takes time, because you are moving from one park to another. Disney Parks are not situated close together and a standard travel time from one park to another is around 30 minutes or more. Disney recommends scheduling up to 90 minutes to arrive at your destination.

And Don’t Forget…

• All tickets on a package must be used within 14 days.
• 2 base tickets can not be used to enter two different parks in one day. Therefore, to enter two different parks on one day, you must purchase the park hopper.
• Special Event Tickets are sold separately. These include Harambe Nights, Villians Unleashed, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Night of Joy and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. You can purchase tickets for those events as they become available HERE, on the Disney website or by contacting your travel agent.

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Updated February 14th, 2017 to reflect the changes in ticket options.

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