Disney Confirms Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates at Magic Kingdom This Fall

Can you believe that we're already Halfway to Halloween? As is usually the case, Disney is celebrating by announcing that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to the Magic Kingdom this year beginning August 7.

What’s Happening:

• This ever-popular Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to the Magic Kingdom this fall, complete with spellbinding entertainment and favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best.
• Each year, the park celebrates the season during this event, with offerings that include exclusive entertainment, Halloween-themed food and beverages, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and character greetings, only for those who attend the party. 
• Guests can also dress up and show off your most creative Disney-themed costume and see the Headless Horseman stalk the streets. Favorite rides get a little spookier at the park, and you may even run into a witch or three.
• Yesterday, Disney has teased when the event will kick off with a haunted poem:
  • When the pumpkin hour chimes just right, A clock Unveils secrets within siGht. 🎃 Check the hands, then coUnt the patch, the harveSt holds the first date to caTch! 🕰️
• If you read the details, it will reveal that the first Halloween Party will take place on August 7, 2026 — which is a week earlier than last year.

• Sure enough, this morning, we got a full list of all 38 dates:
  • August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  • September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29
  • October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
• Tickets for this year's parties will be available for purchase starting on May 5 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green.
• General on-sale will be on May 12.
• Tickets will range from $119 to $229, with prices varying by date selected.
• FYI, this range matches pricing from last year.
• Additionally, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket for event nights from August 7 to October 2.

The Entertainment and Attractions:

• This year, Stitch will host an "ever-changing" dance party at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
• He'll be joined by Lilo and Angel for the aptly named A Masquerade with Stitch.

• Of course, some other party favorites will be returning.
• These include:
  • Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade
  • Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
  • Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
  • Cadaver Dans
  • and more!
• Meanwhile, in addition to the regular attractions of the Magic Kingdom, some special overlays will return, including:
  • Experience Space Mountain in pitch-black darkness while listening to spooky tunes.
  • Special lighting effects on Mad Tea Party
  • Trick-or-treat at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

• As we wait for the 2026 installments of these popular parties, unleash your spooky side by taking a look back at the tricks and treats of last year's event.

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• A new patent filed by Disney could see the way safety checks are conducted on attractions at Disney Parks be updated and streamlined.
• More new Bluey merchandise is arriving at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Store, bringing Bluey and Bingo into the parks and beyond!
• A classic piece of Disney dating back to the 1920s is being recreated in the new Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.