5 Tips to Make the Most of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

One of my absolute favorite events every fall is Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party inside the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. This spook-tacular event sees the world's most popular theme park transform into a ghoulish playground with lots of fun and special activities and events for all ages. Here are a few tips to make the wonderful festivities!

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1. Maximize the time for your tickets- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween is actually a "Hard Ticket" event, this means it requires a separate admission from a regular theme park ticket. While the party does not start until 7pm, your ticket gets you into the Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00pm. So take full advantage of the time!
2. Check out the second parade to minimize crowds- The party will feature the "Boo to You" parade both before and after the special firework show HalloWishes. The second parade is usually much less crowded, meaning you can see all the ghostly floats and fiendishly fun characters a little closer.
3. Look for the large white globes- When walking around keep an eye out for large white globes glowing in the distance. These are candy stops! Head on over and grab some treats for the family. And check out the special Alive in Wonderland trail by Space Mountain, its usually less crowded and will have several stops!
4. ​Enjoy the special villains show and experiences- I LOVE villains from Disney and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween is the perfect place to find them. Check out the map for special character meets and keep an eye out for some characters walking around. Also be sure to enjoy the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular in front of Cinderella's Castle-- check your show time guide!
5. Be Sure to Check the Costume Guidelines- While Disney encourages you to dress up for this fun experience there are some ground rules. No toy weapons and kids can only wear partial masks-- nothing covering the entire face. Adults should leave masks at home and make sure not to dress up too much like a Disney character. Also keep large costumes that may cover your entire body at home, or be prepared for a longer security search.

Bonus Tip: Before the parade begins keep your ears on alert for the sounds of a galloping horse.