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Why You Should AVOID Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on This Random August Day


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Can you believe it’s almost time for spooky season in Disney World?

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Get that pumpkin spice ready!

Sure, it isn’t even officially the summertime yet, but we’re already talking about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! This Magic Kingdom after-hours event is back in 2025, and while we’re getting our costumes and wigs out of the closet, we do think there’s one night you should skip out on this party.

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In case you missed it, the dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary were finally released, so we can start party planning! The party kicks off on August 15th, 2025, and continues through October 31st.

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Not so scary!

The party isn’t every night over the three months that Disney celebrates the Fall season, so don’t anticipate a random Monday night spooky session. While we’re pumped to party, there is one night we would tell you to avoid during this year’s festivities!

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

If you’re planning on heading to the party on August 15th, we would advise against it. This is the opening night of the party, which can feel special and exciting, but it also might mean there are some bumps in the road.

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The Evil Queen!

Going on the first means that everything might not be truly perfect just yet! While Disney is magical, it’s still run by humans, meaning there are going to be some errors. Every opening event, from new shows to new parks, has bumps along the way, which we get! It just means if you’re looking for an even better night, give the park a few nights to test run it before you head to the party.

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Boo to You Parade

Another reason we would say to skip this night (and honestly, most of August) is because it is still toasty when it comes to the weather! In previous years, on the first night of the party, our reports have literally sweated through their costumes and wigs, making the night a bit sticky. (It’s me, I’m the reporter.)

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Even once the sun goes down, it’s still pretty warm, so maybe give it a few weeks before donning your cute and cool costumes.

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Finally, the crowds on night one are no joke! While the event is capped capacity, it can still get hectic around the parade times, character meet and greet lines, and more. We’ve seen massive wait times for Jack and Sally specifically.

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120-minute line for Jack and Sally at the party!

There are several nights that will sell out throughout the season, but it’s almost a guarantee that night one and Halloween itself will be packed! We don’t know just yet which nights will sell out because tickets don’t go on sale until May 22nd, 2025. If you’re staying on Disney World property, they’re available now!

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Hitchhiking Ghosts at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

If you’re still picking out your party dates, you can look at them right here!

  • August: 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
  • September:. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30
  • October: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
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Crowds on the first night of the 2024 party.

We love Not So Scary and we will be there the first night covering everything from the characters, parades, live entertainment, snacks, and more so if you decide to go, we get it! We just think it might be the night to avoid if you’re unsure of which party is best for you. Still not sure what to do? Let someone else plan it for you!

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2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party welcome sign

We can’t wait for the party to kick off, and we are still planning our costumes! As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney updates and news.

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Are you going to this year’s party? Tell us in the comments!

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