What do Disney do at Halloween?

There's special entertainment and food. The big draws at these events are the unique entertainment offerings guests can't experience regularly, including: Mickey's Boo-to-You Parade, Hocus Pocus Spelltacular show and Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.



For Halloween in 2026, Disney transforms its parks into a "spooky-but-fun" wonderland. The headline event is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, a separate-ticket event featuring the iconic "Boo-to-You" parade led by the Headless Horseman, specialized firework shows, and trick-or-treat stations where guests of all ages can collect massive amounts of candy. One of the unique aspects of this event is that adults are allowed to wear costumes, which is normally prohibited. At Disneyland in California, Oogie Boogie Bash offers a similar experience with "treat trails" themed after Disney villains. Beyond the parties, the parks feature "fall" overlays, most notably Haunted Mansion Holiday, where Jack Skellington takes over the mansion. In 2026, the decor is a major draw, with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and themed snacks like pumpkin-spice churros. It is a "pro-tip" to book these tickets months in advance, as the 2026 dates sold out almost immediately due to the high demand for these limited-capacity, "after-hours" experiences.

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Oogie Boogie Bash is a special extra-ticket event held select nights at at Disney California Adventure during the Halloween season. The party includes an exclusive Halloween parade with an appearance by a horseback-riding headless horseman, trick-or-treating, and more.

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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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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party offers unique character greetings, Halloween-inspired ride overlays, unique food items, trick-or-treating, unique shows, fireworks, and a special “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade. We cover all these items in this guide. What is this?

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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023 Prices Ticket prices range from $109 to $199, ($10 less for children ages 3-9), with a $10 discount available to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members on select nights. DVC members must be eligible for Membership Extras to receive the MNSSHP discount.

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While crowd levels can vary greatly throughout October, Halloween festivities and the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival remain as constants all month long. If you can find the perfect part of the month—with low crowds—for your trip, you just might discover the best time of the year to visit WDW.

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For safety, masks and clothing that drags on the ground are prohibited, but additionally, Guests aged 14 or older can't come in costume. That doesn't mean you can't have fun with how you come dressed to the parks.

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Beverages: Sparkling beverages, signature lemonades, coffee and tea; additionally, beer and wine will be available to guests 21 and over. Guaranteed firework viewing in the Plaza Garden (standing area only)

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Disney parks let you show some skin, but not too much skin, at its parks. You must wear shoes and shirts at all times. You should avoid clothes with excessive ripping as these may violate parks' modesty rules.

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