Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off at Disney World in August, and we’ve compiled all the dates you may want to avoid. This Halloween ticketed event at Magic Kingdom features exclusive entertainment, including parades, fireworks, character interactions, and trick-or-treating.
While attendance at these parties is capped to limit demand, you will definitely feel the effects of crowds during a sold-out night more than you would on a night that is not sold out. Keep reading for all the dates to avoid for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to save money on tickets and steer clear of the most crowded nights. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including new popcorn buckets and summer menu items at Disneyland and the recent changes to resort check-in processes at Disney World.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Party Dates to Avoid
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom saw price increases this year, with the most popular dates seeing the largest increases. This year will feature a total of 38 party dates. Tickets are on sale now for all guests.
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Now that all the pricing has been revealed, we can get a strong indication of which dates Disney anticipates being the most popular, with these dates also being the ones you should avoid. The most popular dates will often be super crowded and also the most expensive. We took into account pricing and crowd levels with the help of our Disney World crowd calendar to recommend which dates to avoid this Halloween season.
August Disney World Halloween Party Dates to Avoid
- August 7, 2026 – $159
Starting with August, the biggest date to avoid is the first night of the party, which is August 7. The first night of any major event always draws large crowds at Disney World, and the pricing will be higher than usual to match that demand. Aside from this date, the rest of the dates in August are among the cheapest of the season and make the perfect time to enjoy the party, if you can handle the heat.
September Disney World Halloween Party Dates to Avoid
- September 4, 2026 – $154
- September 18, 2026 – $169
- September 20, 2026 – $169
- September 25, 2026 – $179
- September 27, 2026 – $179
September has a longer list of dates we recommend avoiding, which fall into the consistent advice of avoiding parties on Friday and Sunday nights, starting mid-month when interest in Halloween starts to rise. The only outlier from this advice would be September 4, which is the Friday of Labor Day weekend. This date might draw more interest and be incorporated into holiday weekend plans. You will see larger-than-usual crowds this weekend in September.
October Disney World Halloween Party Dates to Avoid
- October 9, 2026 – $209
- October 16, 2026 – $219
- October 18, 2026 – $219
- October 23, 2026 – $224
- October 25, 2026 – $224
- October 29, 2026 – $224
- October 31, 2026 – $229
October has a far longer list of dates to avoid, starting with October 9, which might end up being one of the busiest party events of the month, aside from Halloween. October 9 falls during Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which brings some of the worst crowds of the fall season to Disney World. Aside from that date, the rest of the nights we recommend avoiding falls on Fridays and Sundays, with Halloween being the most popular night and most expensive.
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If you avoid these dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, this will not only reduce ticket prices but also help avoid larger crowd levels. It is important to keep in mind that these parties are capped, so nights can sell out, which does help limit the demand on nights like Halloween. But a sold-out party night will definitely feel more crowded than a non-sold-out night.
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