What to know about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World, Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland
We're halfway to Halloween season and Disney is doling out plans like pieces of candy.
This year, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Walt Disney World for 38 select nights from August to November, and Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will return to Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks revealed.
It's the one time of year even grownups can dress in costume and trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom and Disney California Adventure Park. Special tickets are required for the after-hours celebrations, which are not included with standard theme park admission.
Here's what to know about Disney World and Disneyland's Halloween plans.
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What are the dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023?
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be held on:
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.
When do tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets go on sale?
Tickets went on sale May 2 for the general public, after opening up early to guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green.
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How much is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party start at $109 and go up to $199 for guests ages 10 and up. Prices vary by date.
The price range is the same as last year.
Does Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party include park admission?
Tickets include admission to Magic Kingdom for the duration of the event, which runs from 7 p.m. until midnight this year. Guests may enter the park starting at 4 p.m, but all day admission is not included with Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets.
There is usually plenty of time to enjoy Magic Kingdom during the event, which has limited capacity for the party. Guests may want to avoid packing in a full park day beforehand anyway, since the event runs late into the night.
What to do for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Many guests plan their night around Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular show and Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, which features special castle projections and fireworks. Other entertainment offerings typically include performances by the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet and dance parties.
Another draw is the chance to see Disney characters not usually seen in the parks, like Jack Skellington and Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," various villains and classic characters in Halloween costumes. Meet-and-greet lines can get long, but wait times for attractions tend to be shorter than usual since capacity is limited for the event.
A virtual queue will be in place for the park's newest attraction, TRON Lightcycle / Run, during the party.
Is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party worth it?
Value is subjective, but the event is beloved by many guests, who get in to the Halloween spirit.
Prospective guests may compare the event to a typical day at Magic Kingdom, which costs between $124 to $189 with one-day, one park admission. Magic Kingdom's regular operating hours are also much longer than Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but it's not an apples-to-apples comparison because guests can't experience event-exclusive offerings outside of the party.
Is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for adults?
This is an all ages party. Many adults attend without kids, but it is meant to appeal to even the youngest guests.
Is there free food at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Guests can trick-or-treat for candy around the park, which is included with the event. Unlike Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, there is no other free food. There are however, numerous event-specific snacks available for purchase.
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What to wear to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Guests of all ages are invited to dress in family-friendly costumes that are not "obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent," according to guidelines on Disney World's website.
Accessories or props that may be mistaken for actual weapons are not allowed. Guests age 14 and up are also prohibited from wearing sharp or pointed objects or materials that could accidentally hurt fellow guests, costumes that reach the ground or drag on it, and costume masks of any kind.
Does Disneyland do anything special for Halloween?
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will return to Disney California Adventure for select nights this fall.
Like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Florida, the Southern California event invites guests to dress in costume, enjoy special entertainment and meet Disney characters in special Halloween costumes.
This year, Mickey Mouse and his friends will wear new outfits with “luminescent sheer fabrics that will give a ghostly glow,” according to Becca Goldenberg, a communications manager for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “Be on the lookout for lots of cobwebs and details like bat bowties and spider-shaped bells!”
What dates are Oogie Boogie Bash 2023?
Dates and other details on the event have not been released yet. They will be announced this summer.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Disney reveals Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party plans
