“Boo to You” Means Something New This Year at Disney World

 by Beth Keating

News

DisneyBizJournal.com

May 8, 2021

 

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will not be returning to the Magic Kingdom again this year. That’s not surprising, given that fireworks, parades and close-up contact with character meet and greets are still on hiatus. The annual not-so-fright fest was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.

“Boo to You,” though, means something new this year. Replacing the Not-So-Scary festivities will be a Halloween-themed Disney After Hours event called “Disney After Hours BOO BASH.” It will take place on select nights, August 10 – October 31, from 9 p.m. to midnight most nights, with a few evenings slated for 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., after the Magic Kingdom closes for the day. 

 

Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings (with some more rarely seen characters such as Dr. Facilier and Captain Barbosa), and candy-filled treat stops will be part of the entertainment. Special performances by the Cadaver Dans will bring holiday music to the park and help set the scene for a spooky evening. Disney’s themed holiday décor and special event lighting will also add to the mood. A few “BOO BASH” limited edition themed treats are sure to make an appearance at the party as well.

 

For those unfamiliar with Disney’s after-hours events, guests will not need a daytime park ticket or Disney Park Pass reservation to attend the special-ticketed event, which sells only a limited number of tickets for entry. “Disney After Hours BOO BASH” tickets will give party-goers admission to Magic Kingdom Park as early as 7 p.m. for the fun. Because the event takes place after the park is closed to day guests, party-goers also have access to more than 20 attractions and rides while experiencing very low wait times. 

 

As was the case with the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary parties, guests of any age can dress in costume for the event, as long as they adhere to the safety guidelines (such as only guests younger than 14 being allowed to wear costume masks – they are a no-no for adults. Check the Costume Guidelines page on Disney’s website to plan your party attire.) 

Disney has not yet released prices for the event, but tickets will go on sale next month. Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will have the ability to purchase their party tickets early before tickets go on sale to the general public. More information and ticket sales will be available at the Disney World website here. Disney will release additional BOO BASH details as the dates get closer.

 

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Beth Keating is a regular contributor to DisneyBizJournal.

 

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