Dates Announced for 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party; Tickets To Go On Sale Next Week

 by Beth Keating

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DisneyBizJournal.com

April 20, 2023

 

We may be “Halfway to Halloween” in Disneyspeak, but the dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom actually begin in August, and tickets go on sale next week.  Disneyland’s popular Oogie Boogie Bash is also returning, with 24 dates scheduled for September and October in California.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins at 7 p.m. and ends at midnight. However, party guests may enter the Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m. to get a jump on their celebration. Ticket prices vary by date, with dates rising in price the closer you get to Halloween.  Prices begin at $109 for Adults (ages 10 and up) and $99 for children (ages 3 to 9), and top out at $199. There are discounts available for annual pass holders and Disney Vacation Club members.

 

Mickey’s 2023 Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates are:

August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29

September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29

October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31

November: 1

 

Guests who have a stay booked at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, 2023. Ticket sales will open to the general public on May 2, 2023.  Popular dates have been known to sell out quickly.

So, what are some of the highlights of the Not-So-Scary party? Candy, of course!  Guests are given a commemorative Trick-or-Treat bag upon entering the park, and are invited to make their way through designated “Treat Trails” throughout the Magic Kingdom. You’re welcome to collect as much free candy as your heart desires.  There are also a number of special treats available for sale throughout the evening, some of which are party exclusives.

 

While most of your favorite rides and attractions are open (except for those being used as treat trails) and offer much lower wait times during the party, several of the rides have themed party overlays to make the party more exciting. And TRON will be open for the parties this year!  (Be sure not to miss the Pirates of the Caribbean ride on party night for a little extra mischief from the scallywags.)

 
Party-only shows include the ever-popular Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular; a Not-So-Scary Fireworks Spectacular; and the Boo-To-You Parade which runs several times each night, with the very cool grave diggers “sparking” their way down Main Street. 

 

Elsewhere in the Kingdom, there are a number of meet-and-greets with rare characters, usually including Jack Skellington and Sally, and other character favorites in holiday costumes. And if you’re looking for some great photos of your night, there will be event-exclusive 3D step-in photo opportunities, as well as special event Magic Shots from the PhotoPass photographers throughout the park.

 

If you feel the need to work off the calories from all that Halloween candy, head over to one of several dance parties that typically take place throughout the evening, including the Disney Junior Jam Dance Party at Cosmic Ray’s.  And speaking of music, one of our family’s favorites will be returning: The Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet becomes the Cadaver Dans, with eerie (and corny) versions of their traditional jokes and tunes.

Don’t forget that the Not-So-Scary Halloween party is the one chance for grown-ups to dress the part as well (just make sure you are abiding by Disney’s costume guidelines…. and make sure your costume will allow for comfort in the Florida heat!)

 

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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.