The One Night You Do NOT Want to Go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World

We’ve got a word of warning to give you about Disney World’s upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Now that Disney World has finally dropped major details about this year’s party nights, including when and how much we’ll expect to pay to get in, there’s an even bigger insider tip you need to know before snagging those tickets. If you’re looking to get the best bang for your buck out of one of Disney World’s most anticipated seasonal events, then you’ll definitely want to hear us out!

Fall will be here before we know it and that means Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party isn’t too far behind! This seasonal event is a highlight to the fall festivities in Disney World and tickets to the event are so popular that most nights can sell out rather quickly!

Snagging your ticket to MNSSHP means you’ll get early entrance to Magic Kingdom before the party officially starts for the evening, an opportunity to bend Disney World’s typically dress code and dress up in costume, enjoy exclusive treats, drinks, eats, along with party merchandise, and take in party entertainment like the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular show, Mickey’s Boo To You Parade, and more!

So if you’re considering snagging tickets to be among some of the first to take in this year’s event, we offer up a small token of advice from your AE friends who’ve been doing this party for decades. While you might be tempted to grab those tickets for the first party night, it might not be your BEST move for this event.

For starters, tickets for the first MNSSHP night typically cost MORE than the very next parties that follow after it. Since this is such a popular event, it stands to reason that EVERYONE would want to experience it on its opening day but that’s not always the wisest financially.

If you’re willing to wait until the very next party night or select a party that falls within just a few weeks after it, you’ll pay significantly less for your party ticket than the first night attendees and those waiting until the closest dates in October to Halloween day to attend.

Also, party maps don’t tend to change much year after year, however, it’s not outside of the realm of possibilities! Just within the past few years we’ve seen Disney World switch up offerings during party nights like party exclusive food locations, character meet and greet spots, and even all new additions to the ever popular Boo To You Parade.

Since Disney World doesn’t typically release the party maps and offerings until the parties actually begin that first night you could be essentially going in blind. Imagine planning to experience something you’ve been so set on and hyped about only to find that it’s no longer offered or switched locations costing you precious party time and leading to heartache if you completely miss it.

Disney World typically does their best to limit the number of tickets that are sold each party night but that doesn’t mean it won’t be packed! While you might not experience shoulder to shoulder crowds like the height of summer or holidays between Christmas and New Years, that doesn’t mean that the park will be completely empty. And with the first party night historically being quick to sell out, everyone’s going to be super excited to be out in full force to take it all in!

If you’re not a fan of higher crowds and don’t mind waiting a few extra days to let the opening day wave of partygoers pass by, this could really work in your favor.

If you’re looking for a travel agent to help with your vacation, we recommend our friends at Mouse Fan Travel. They’re experts in the field with over 20 years of vacation planning experience, and they can help take a bunch of the stress out of the entire booking process for you!

All in all, if you’re truly looking to make the most of your experience during this once a year event, patience is your best friend. While it might stink to miss out on the hype of the very first party of the season, you might find that waiting by just one date could make the difference in how you experience such a special event.

EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Do you dress up for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party nights when you attend? Tell us what you’re planning to wear as your next costume in the comments below!

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