Is Disney busy on Halloween?

Disney World gets considerably busy on Halloween, especially Magic Kingdom where Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place. In fact, the party usually sells out around the end of October due to its popularity. As you can imagine, many people want to visit on Halloween and you should plan accordingly.



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Is the Halloween Party Worth it? If you are looking for something extra to do, or something special to add on to your vacation, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party definitely fits into the category of “things we think are worth the extra expense”. Just make sure everyone in your group is down to party, though.

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Due to Oogie Boogie Bash and fall breaks for schools in the West (Utah and Nevada in addition to California), typically pleasant weather, and the growing popularity of the Halloween Time at Disneyland seasonal overlays, October is now one of the busier months of the year in terms of sustained crowds at Disneyland.

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The underlying rationale for this is that many day guests avoid Magic Kingdom on party dates because the park hours are shorter and Happily Ever After fireworks are not shown to regular guests. This results in significantly lighter crowds on days of the holiday parties when Magic Kingdom closes at 6 pm.

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At Disney World, Magic Kingdom is undisputed as the best Disney Park for Halloween. The park has by far the most Halloween decor, events, themed food, and Halloween merchandise for Fall. Plus, it's home to Haunted Mansion, which serves up a dose of the Halloween spooky spirit (sorry) all year long.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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During the event, some of the most popular Walt Disney World rides — Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor — typically receive a Halloween makeover in the form of spooky lighting and spellbinding music.

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During the event, some of the most popular Walt Disney World rides — Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor — typically receive a Halloween makeover in the form of spooky lighting and spellbinding music.

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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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In addition to all of those, keep in mind that the weekends are almost always busier than the weekdays, with mid-week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) being less crowded than Mondays and Fridays.

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As happens every year around this time, crowds are starting to fall before Fall 2023 at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers data for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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When is Disney World the MOST crowded?
  • Easter (both the week before and the week after typically have increased crowds)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday in October)
  • Veterans' Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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Ticket Prices This party isn't cheap. Last year we saw a huge jump compared to 2019, but thankfully the prices aren't much higher for 2023. Ticket prices for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party range from $109-$199 (plus tax) for adults and $99-$189 (plus tax) for children.

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