We squeezed every bit of magic (and candy!) out of our Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party day — and yes, we did the whole day in Magic Kingdom! From early rides and waffles to trick-or-treating and fireworks, here’s how our jam-packed party day played out, plus some tips if you’re planning to do the same.
☀️ We Started EARLY — and Rode a Ton!
Our flight landed at 8:01 AM, and because we didn’t check bags, we were off the plane fast and in an Uber to Disney’s Grand Floridian. By mid-morning, we were walking down Main Street.
🍽️ Breakfast stop: Sleepy Hollow waffles — always a hit and the perfect way to fuel up for a big day.
🎢 Morning ride list (yes, all before lunch!):
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Winnie the Pooh
- Small World
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haunted Mansion
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
We were all smiles in the morning — fresh outfits, pumpkin decor, and perfect weather. This photo feels like a time capsule of our energy before the late-night candy chaos set in. 🎃✨
🕔 5:30 PM – Back for the Party!
After a quick hotel break to change, we were back in Magic Kingdom by 5:30 PM:
- Got our MNSSHP wristbands
- Took more photos (obviously)
- Rode Space Mountain x3 (it’s even darker during the party!)
- We also hopped on Mad Tea Party, which gets a fun Halloween glow-up
🎃 7:00 PM – Trick-or-Treat Time!
Right at 7, we started hitting treat trails. Our favorite:
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor — you walk through while the monsters tell jokes live on screen! It’s a great combo of candy + cool air + comedy.
We also made our way through Tomorrowland and over to Big Top Circus, picking up treats and squeezing in small rides like Dumbo and Barnstormer.
🐎 8:00 PM – Parade Time!
We grabbed a spot near Liberty Square around 8:00 PM.
- Headless Horseman rides through right before the parade — such a cool moment.
- The Boo-to-You Parade kicked off at 8:15 PM and was a total highlight.
- As soon as it finished we hit up all the treat trails in Liberty Square and Frontierland.
🧙♀️ 9:00 PM – Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
We got a spot in front of the castle and watched the Sanderson Sisters show at 9:05 PM. The show is packed with energy (and villains!).
😴 9:15 PM – Divide and Conquer
Our youngest was running on fumes after a 4 AM wake-up, so:
- Chris took her to stake out a spot for fireworks after the Sanderson Sisters. We love to park out right behind the statue of Walt so we have an unobstructed view of fireworks!
- I took the older two to hit up a few more treat trails.
🎆 10:00 PM – Fireworks Finale
We regrouped and watched the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks together. A perfect end to an epic day — castle projections, music, classic characters, and so much Halloween fun.
🍬 The Candy Situation? Out. Of. Control.
Here’s what we ended up with — and yes, this is just from casually doing treat trails throughout the night.
We brought extra bags — and thank goodness we did. Our treat bags were overflowing by the end of the night!
- 🛍 Foldable Lightweight Disney Tote – Easy to pack, sturdy enough to hold serious candy weight
- 🎃 Reusable Halloween Candy Bag – Themed, durable, and super cute
Pro tip: Pack one in your park bag and thank yourself later.
💡 Would We Do It All Again?
Absolutely.
Even after a travel day, an early park morning, and a full night of partying — it was worth every second. We didn’t prioritize characters this time (those lines get long!), but we got tons of rides, shows, treats, and memories.
If you’re on the fence about doing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary and a full park day? You can totally make it work. Just pace yourselves and plan a midday break!
Let me know if you’d like a printable packing list, our matching outfit links, or my go-to list of MNSSHP must-dos for families! 🎃👟🍬
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