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The beloved Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is finally back in 2022 and I am all here for it. I will be attending in October and I can not wait.
Why am I so excited?
Well, no one does Halloween better than Disney. Even the Non-fans must agree. The level of imagination needed to transform a theme park into a spooky land seemingly overnight is some next-level stuff.
I may be partial. Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. Disney is my absolute favorite vacation spot. So put them both together and I am obsessed.
I am more of a festive Halloween fan. I am not into all the scary stuff. Making Disney for me so much better during the Halloween season. We first explored Disney during Halloween in 2019. It was an absolute blast.
During Halloween, the parks are decorated with pumpkins and festive decor. Special treats and activities can be found around every resort. Although there is a ton of free Halloween activities to partake in, I highly recommend attending the MNSSHP.
If you are able to break away from daily life between August and October head down to Disney for some festive magic at the MNSSHP.
How to prepare before MNSSHP?
The biggest pre-planning obstacle is costumes. Costumes are so much fun during this party but there are some things you will need to plan out.
Let the Research Begin!
At MNSSHP you have the opportunity to dress up with your family. Themed costumes are a thing for sure. We found a lot of ideas on pintesest. Yet, the Peter Pan theme won. Our group dress up as an adorable Tinker Bell, Wendy, Tiger Lily, Smee (very pregnant), and don’t forget about Peter.
There are so many cute options out there for different party sizes. The best costumes are DIYs and there are tons of ideas on Pinterest.
Planning your park days around MNSSHP wisely!
Firstly, Let me say that I do not recommend going to Magic Kingdom on the same day as the party. These after-hours events allow you to enter the park a few hours prior to them starting. Most of the attractions will be open during the party and there are typically fewer people than during the day.
What does this all mean? With lower crowds during the party, you will get the chance to ride some of the most popular rides with little wait times. These event tickets can be pricey and with the added bonus of lower wait times, I would not waste a Park ticket at Magic Kingdom on the same day as the party.
What’s included with MNSSHP?
There is so much fun to have at MNSSHP. The event has some exclusive shows and parades that you can only see during the party. The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular is the exclusive show you can find on the main stage in front of the castle. Then there is Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks show. Simply amazing! For those with little ones, Disney has a Disney Junior Jam session that they will love. And finally, Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade. I mean a fire-breathing dragon. Need I say more?
Ohh and don’t forget about all the Trick or Treating. Seriously If you have a large group I would suggest bringing a suitcase for all the candy. It’s like trick or treating in the “nice neighborhoods”. If ya know, you know.
One-time Only Rides!!
So like I said there is so much that is exclusive to the party nights. One adorable thing that Disney does is re-theme some of the popular rides. They magically transform The Mad Tea Party, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and Space Mountain for the events only.
What I Wish I Knew!
In 2019, when we attended our first MNSSHP, my daughter was only 4. We attended with my grandma, mom, and SIL. Needless to say, no one wanted to stay up past 10 pm. This time we will be partying until the sun comes up (haha midnight). My suggestion is to assess your party’s must-dos. We need not plan well during this trip and we missed out on a lot of the exclusive activities.
Take full advantage of the short lines.
Do miss the firework show or the parade. They are so awesome. No Disney vacation is complete without viewing some Disney fireworks.
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