Welcome to the Dateline Disney World Not-So-Scary Update!

We’re reaching the end of August, which means it’s time to start celebrating Halloween. Well, at least, that’s how it works out in Disney World. Mickey’s Halloween Party started earlier than ever this year, so for this update, we’re checking it out! We’ve got lots to see here, so let’s get started.

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Welcome to Mickey’s Not So Scary!

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Cinderella Castle Forecourt

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The castle forecourt area is decked out with pumpkins and the statues are all dressed in costume!

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Halloween decor throughout Main Street.

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Madam Carlotta!

This particular inhabitant of the Haunted Mansion only makes herself visible during Mickey’s Halloween Party, and she is looking as glamorous as ever.

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We love the additional entertainment during the party.

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Madame Carlotta hangs out in front of the Haunted Mansion. Sometimes, she’s joined by Butler Broom., Dateline Disney World: Sighting of the New Ghost Bride and Other Not-So-Scary Updates , Dateline Disney World: Sighting of the New Ghost Bride and Other Not-So-Scary Updates , Dateline Disney World: Sighting of the New Ghost Bride and Other Not-So-Scary Updates

Special Haunted Mansion sippers and popcorn buckets are available this year.

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And there are photo ops around every corner.

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Gravediggers lined up for photos.

Cinderella Castle and the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular!

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Cinderella Castle sure does seem ominous with this lighting. It’s the perfect backdrop for a little Halloween magic, don’t you think?

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Well, you’re in luck because the Sanderson Sisters are back! They’re center stage with the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular.

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Is this on your “must-do” list for your Halloween Party?

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Character Meet and Greets and Photo Ops!

Part of the charm of Mickey’s Halloween Party is the abundance of characters all over the place. This is the perfect opportunity to snag a photo for Instagram or spend some quality time with your favorite Disney pals.

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You can find Alice and some of her friends meeting and greeting by the Mad Tea Party.

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The Mad Tea Party has a special lighting package for the party.

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The lights are completely off inside Space Mountain again this year on party nights.

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You can find some fun character meet and greets in Storybook Circus. I think Donald’s jack-o’-lantern costume is adorable.

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Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way

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For $99.00, you can enjoy Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way at Tony’s on Main Street. You get reserved seating for Mickey’s Boo-To-You Parade and you get to rub elbows with Ms. De Vil. 

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There is beer and wine available!

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You can snack on sweet and savory hors d’oeuvres, including spinach dip with ciabatta crostini and Halloween-themed flatbreads.

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The 101 Dalmation-themed desserts include chocolate-dipped strawberries, cheesecake and mini cannolis, Kanine Krunchy cake and Mini De Vil brownies.

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Do you think the $99.00 upcharge is worth it for Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way?

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Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular

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The fireworks spectacular is all-new for this year.

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Jack Skellington is the host, and there is a large puppet on the stage in front of Cinderella Castle.

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So many perimeter bursts in this new show. It sure does make for some pretty photos.

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Mickey’s Boo-To-You Parade!

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And of course, Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is back again, and with some new additions!

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The bride from the Haunted Mansion makes her debut this year.

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The Incredibles have new floats.

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There’s also a new float with Green Alien Men and Buzz Lightyear!

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Well, that does it for the parade and party!

Here’s a video of highlights from the parade as well:

What a whirlwind! It’s the earliest Halloween season we’ve seen at Walt Disney World, but the party was crowded all night. Will you be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year?

Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass

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Can’t get enough of the Halloween Party? There’s a new pass this year for the dedicated Party fans. For $299 plus tax, you can visit Mickey’s Halloween up to 35 times. This pass is supposedly in limited quantity, and only good for select nights. Personally, I’d love to watch the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular every night if I could.


What is your favorite part of Mickey’s Halloween Party? What do you think about the new ‘season’ pass Disney introduced this year? Would you go to as many parties as you’d like?

Let us know in the comments below!


MiceChat Sip and Nibble & Halloween Events – 2019

Do you want to see Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for yourself? Join us for an epic tour around World Showcase and the amazing Epcot Food and Wine Festival this October. We may a whole day of sampling items from EVERY booth in the festival! Plus, we’ll do some of the exciting Halloween events around Orlando, including Mickey’s Party!

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MiceChat is headed to Epcot on October 18 for MiceChat’s 2019 Sip and Nibble. You can experience the epic grandeur of Epcot paired with fantastic selections of food and wine, while getting to know some fellow Disney lovers.

Of course, that’s not all, we’ll invade Orlando from October 17-19, and we would love for you to join us. We’ll attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, journey to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, visit Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights and much more.

After the theme parks, we’ll set sail on the largest cruise ship at sea, the Harmony of the Seas, for a trip to the Caribbean from October 20-27. This is a great opportunity to see the world, visit theme parks (particularly during Halloween) and meet some fellow Disney fans.

We invite you to join us for part or all of our October MiceTrip. For more information, contact [email protected]. Don’t miss the boat! 


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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.