Disney4me Posted August 18 Report Posted August 18 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has officially kicked off in Disney World and, of course, we were there on opening night reviewing all of the new snacks, meeting exclusive characters, experiencing attraction overlays, and trick-or-treating! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treat Bag There are A LOT of things to do and remember at this special-ticketed event, so it’s common to make a mistake or two. While we were there on opening night, we saw some brutal mistakes, and we’re here to tell you about them, so you don’t make them, too. Watching the First Parade Mickey’s Boo to You! Halloween Parade has two showtimes throughout the night: 8:15 PM and 11:15 PM. While we get that you’re excited and want to see the parade as soon as possible, we recommend waiting until the second parade to watch. Guests with young children tend to leave the party earlier, causing the park to become less crowded. In the earlier months of the party, it will also still be light out with the sun setting later, so you won’t be able to watch the parade in full darkness. Although the second parade was still very crowded (more than in years past), it was still less crowded than the first showing. Mickey’s Boo to You! Halloween Parade 3 Popular Rides CHANGE During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Waiting Until Last Minute to Find a Parade/Fireworks Spot These Halloween parties can get CROWDED, especially when it comes to live entertainment. If you want to guarantee a front-row spot to watch, we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before their designated showtimes. In the past, the second Halloween parade was much less crowded than the first, but this year it was way more crowded — so crowded that even one person may find it hard to find a spot closer to showtime. So, if you want to guarantee your spot, show up early because you may not find one otherwise. Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular It’s a SOLD OUT Night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and You Can Tell Trick-or-Treating When the Party Begins One of the best parts of the Halloween party is getting free candy at the trick-or-treat spots around the park, but we recommend waiting a bit before you start. Use the start of the party to try the exclusive food offerings like the Graveyard Hot Chicken and Waffle at Sleepy Hollow or the Hades Cake Pop at the Lunching Pad. The reason you should grab food over going trick-or-treating is that some of these spots close earlier than the party ends. But don’t wait until the last minute to do your trick-or-treating either! We saw long lines for candy five minutes before the end of the night. Let’s go trick-or-treating! Disney Just UPGRADED Trick-Or-Treating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Getting in Line for Jack Skellington & Sally at 4 PM In the past, we’ve always recommended getting in line to meet Jack Skellington and Sally as soon as possible, especially if you have a day ticket to the park. However, we’re saying the opposite this year! When their line opened at 4 PM, Jack and Sally had a whopping 120-minute wait! This wait decreased as the party went on, so if they’re not on your priority list, we’d recommend waiting until later in the party to meet them. Jack Skellington and Sally! FULL LIST of All the Characters You Can Find at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party This Year! Buying Merchandise at the Start of the Party The merchandise for this year’s party is absolutely STUNNING; however, we’d recommend waiting until later in the party to grab it. If there’s something you think will sell out, like limited edition pins, feel free to grab those at the start — they’re small enough to fit in your bag anyway! But other merchandise like shirts and bags will likely be available by the end of the night, especially if you’re going to an earlier party in August or September. You don’t want to be lugging around a shopping bag the whole night, do you? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Crossbody Loungefly Ready Your Wallets! Here’s A Look At The Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Souvenirs Watching the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular Before Midnight There are multiple showings of the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular throughout the night, but one of those showings is actually when the party ends at midnight. This is about a 20-minute show, so if you have enough gas in the tank left when that midnight showing comes around, we recommend seeing that one. This way, you won’t have to spend party time watching it, and you’ll get to stay to watch after the party officially ends! Other showtimes include 9:05 PM and 10:35 PM, with an additional show at 7:35 PM added starting October 1st. Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Planning a Disney World vacation can be stressful, especially when it comes to these special-ticketed events. Our friends at Small World Vacations have helped over 250,000 families plan their trips! Whether it’s your first or 50th Disney Vacation, the agents over at Small World Vacations are your best resource when planning a magical Disney vacation! Click the link below to get a FREE quote on your next vacation! And now you’re ready to conquer Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party without any mistakes! Follow us at the Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news, updates, tips, and tricks! Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Worth It in 2026? IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! 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