Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Review

 

Since today is half way to Halloween....
One of my favorite seasons to visit Walt Disney World is during the fall/Halloween and through the years some of our favorite memories have been made at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Last year was extra special as I was celebrating the big 4 - 0 birthday!  

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is an event that takes place at Magic Kingdom on select nights starting in August to October and requires the purchase of the event ticket. Magic Kingdom will close early on those nights for this special ticketed event that starts at 7pm. Only those who purchased a ticket will be able to stay (or enter) Magic Kingdom those nights. This event sells out fast, so I would suggest buying tickets as soon as possible. Prices vary by dates. Last year (2023) prices range from $109-$199 for ages 10 & up and $99-$189 for ages 3-9 - Not including 
taxes in those prices.  

When you enter the park for the event, you will receive a special wristband to help cast members identify who is there for the event. If you are already in the park for the day, you will look for a wristband station with Disney Cast Members to receive your wristband. The Disney Cast Members will start ushering all the people without wristbands to the exit. When you get your wristband, you will also get your trick or treat bag. If you have a food allergy you can ask fort the allegry friendly bag. At the treat stations, cast members will fill your bag with treats! Allergy - friendly trick or treaters will receive a teal token that you can later redeem at the allergy friendly centers. Who wouldn’t love to trick or treat at Magic Kingdom?! Yes - you can even dress up! 

There is also a special Halloween themed parade...the Boo to You Halloween Parade. It’s one of our favorite parades ever at Walt Disney World. Characters are dressed in their Halloween costumes & you get to see the Villains!

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular was amazing! The Sanderson Sisters are on stage at Cinderella’s Castle. 

Plus Rare character meet & greets!

And to top the event off.....Disney’s Not so Spooky Spectacular fireworks show!

I’d highly recommend adding this special event to your package! I would love to help you plan - email me at kristi@ppddtravel.com.

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Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party Review

One of my family's favorite ways to watch Magic Kingdom's fireworks is by adding a dessert party to our plans. It's the perfect ending to a magical day at Magic Kingdom! Now my family thinks this is the only way to watch the fireworks.

A Magic Kingdom dessert party is a unique way to watch the fireworks inside Magic Kingdom. The dessert party includes delicious Disney desserts, drinks-(including beer & wine options for those 21 & over) plus access to a reserved area for the viewing of Magic Kingdom fireworks just for those who attend the party! 

Currently, there are 3 options to chose from that take place inside Magic Kingdom and pricing varies depending on what option you chose.  

Option 1: Pre-Party. This option allows you to begin with desserts and then view the fireworks from the reserved standing area in the Plaza Garden.

Option 2: After-Party. This option you watch the fireworks first from the reserved standing area in the Plaza Garden. Once the fireworks are finished, you will then attend the dessert party. 

Option 3: Seats & Sweets: With this option you will enjoy desserts and then take your seats on the patio to watch the fireworks. 

We chose the post-party option this time. We checked in and got our bracelets at Tomorrowland Terrance Restaurant. Since there is alcohol, everyone 21 and up got a different bracelet than those that were under 21. We were able to go ahead and hang out in the reserved standing area in the Plaza Garden. We were able to enjoy a few snacks & drinks while we sat, rested & cool down from a great day at Magic kingdom. 

As we got closer to fireworks time, the guest who chose the pre-party option started to make their way into the Plaza Garden with us. Those who were in wheelchair & scooters had a section roped off in front of us giving them plenty of room without others crowding them. 

The cast members did a great job keeping us out off the walkways, but once we got closer to the start of the show we were allowed stand up and moved forward to the fence and enjoy the fireworks. 

After the fireworks we made our way to Tomorrowland Terrance Restaurant to enjoy the desserts. The select of desserts was amazing. They even had a cookie decorating station! 

My family enjoyed this magical extra. I would highly recommend to add a dessert party to your plans! 

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