Your Complete Guide to Magic Kingdom Events You Need to Be Aware of Before Your Next Disney World Trip

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Magic Kingdom events!

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’re in for a magical experience.

However, your visit can be enhanced even further by exploring the Magic Kingdom events held throughout the year.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, this guide will help you plan your trip and decide if you should attend any Magic Kingdom events.

So please sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of Magic Kingdom events!

This post is all about the Magic Kingdom events you should know about before your next Disney World vacation.

Magic Kingdom Events

What do we mean by ‘Magic Kingdom events’?

In this post, we’re talking about evening parties/celebrations/occasions where you need an additional ticket to enter (not just a standard ticket that permits your entrance to Magic Kingdom).

Do these Magic Kingdom events impact the regular Magic Kingdom hours?

Magic Kingdom events can definitely impact the regular operating hours of the park, often extending them to accommodate the special festivities.

During these events, Magic Kingdom closes early to regular day guests and remains open exclusively for ticketed event attendees.

This means that if you don’t have event tickets, you’ll need to plan your visit accordingly to ensure they have ample time to experience the park before it closes.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular seasonal events at Magic Kingdom, offering a spook-tacular experience for guests of all ages.

This special-ticket event takes place on select nights from August through October and transforms the park into a Halloween wonderland filled with themed entertainment and exclusive offerings.

During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, guests can enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, encounter favourite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween costumes, and watch the extremely fun Boo-to-You Halloween Parade.

You can stop by the castle to see the popular stage show, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular.

One of the coolest things about the party is the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular – the fireworks show, which tells an entertaining Halloween-inspired story!

2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates:

Friday, August 9th, 2024
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Friday, August 16th, 2024
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Friday, August 30th, 2024
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Friday, September 6th, 2024
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Friday, September 13th, 2024
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Friday, September 20th, 2024
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Friday, September 27th, 2024
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Friday, October 11th, 2024
Monday, October 14th, 2024
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Friday, October 18th, 2024
Sunday, October 20th, 2o24
Monday, October 21st, 2024
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Friday, October 25th, 2024
Sunday, October 27th, 2024
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Thursday, October 31st, 2024

For reference, here are the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates:

Friday, August 11th, 2023
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
Friday, August 18th, 2023
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
Friday, August 25th, 2023
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Friday, September 1st, 2023
Monday, September 4th, 2023
Friday, September 8th, 2023
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
Friday, September 15th, 2023
Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Sunday, September 24th, 2023
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
Thursday, September 28th, 2023
Friday, September 29th, 2023
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Friday, October 6th, 2023
Monday, October 9th, 2023
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Friday, October 13th, 2023
Sunday, October 15th, 2023
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Friday, October 20th, 2023
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Friday, October 27th, 2023
Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket prices

Ages 3-9: $109-$189 + tax

Ages 10+: $119-$199 + tax

For reference here are the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket prices (2024 prices to be announced soon):

Ages 3-9: $99-$189, excluding tax

Ages 10+: $109-$199, excluding tax

There is a discount for Annual Passholders and eligible DVC members (“blue card members”). This is a $10 discount per ticket (for parties in August or September).

@caffeinebythecastle
I went to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party & had a spooktacular time! 🎃👻Controversial opinion, but I prefer it to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! 🎄🎁 Have you been to these Disney World parties?! 💖 #disneyworldhalloween #disneyhalloween
♬ Halloween – Dhenzy

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a seasonal event held at Magic Kingdom during the holiday season, typically from November to December.

This special-ticket event transforms the park into a winter wonderland filled with seasonal entertainment and refreshments (cookies, hot cocoa, apple cider and eggnog).

(The cookies aren’t always the best – they weren’t that great in 2022, but improved drastically in 2023 – so I have high hopes for 2024 😂).

During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you can enjoy exclusive experiences, including Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, featuring classic and beloved Disney characters.

There are also castle stage shows, such as Frozen Holiday Surprise and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.

Another highlight of the event is the spectacular holiday fireworks show, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, which is festive and fun!

In addition to the festive entertainment, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party offers unique character meet-and-greet opportunities with Disney characters decked out in their holiday attire.

2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates (2024 dates to be announced later this year)

Thursday, November 9th
Friday, November 10th
Monday, November 13th
Tuesday, November 14th
Thursday, November 16th
Friday, November 17th
Sunday, November 19th
Tuesday, November 21st
Wednesday, November 22nd
Sunday, November 26th
Tuesday, November 28th
Thursday, November 30th
Friday, December 1st
Sunday, December 3rd
Tuesday, December 5th
Thursday, December 7th
Friday, December 8th
Sunday, December 10th
Tuesday, December 12th
Thursday, December 14th
Friday, December 15th
Sunday, December 17th
Tuesday, December 19th
Thursday, December 21st
Friday, December 22nd

2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket prices (2024 prices to be announced later this year):

Adults (Ages 10+): $159-$199 per ticket + tax

Children (Ages 3-9): $149 to $189 per ticket + tax

Once again, there is usually a discount for Annual Passholders and eligible DVC members (“blue card members”). We can expect this to be about a $10 discount per ticket, based on previous years.

@caffeinebythecastle
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE! 🎄✨🎅 Did you know this year was the 40th anniversary of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?! 🎄✨💖 #disneychristmas #disneyworldchristmas
♬ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – neozilla

Disney’s After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park is a special ticketed event that offers guests an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the park with minimal crowds and more bearable wait times for attractions.

This 3-hour event allows guests to explore Magic Kingdom after regular park hours.

During Disney After Hours, you can experience many of Magic Kingdom’s iconic attractions with minimal wait times, including favourites like Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

In addition to the thrill rides, you can also enjoy character meet-and-greets with beloved Disney characters throughout the park.

One of the highlights of Disney After Hours is the inclusion of complimentary snacks and beverages, which are available at select locations throughout the park.

Guests can indulge in unlimited ice cream treats, popcorn, and select beverages.

The number of tickets available for each event is limited, allowing guests to enjoy shorter wait times in the park.

Additionally, guests with tickets to Disney After Hours can enter the park earlier than the event start time, giving them even more time to enjoy the attractions before the crowds arrive – from 7 PM. The event officially starts at 10 PM and finishes at 1 AM.

2024 Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park Dates & Ticket Prices:

Thursday, January 11th – $155
Monday, January 15th – $165
Monday, January 22nd – $165
Thursday, February 1st – $165
Monday, February 5th – $165
Monday, February 12th – $175
Thursday, February 29th – $175
Monday, March 4th – $175
Monday, March 18th – $175
Monday, April 8th – $175
Monday, April 22nd – $175
Monday, April 29th – $175
Monday, May 13th – $165
Thursday, June 13th – $165
Thursday, June 27th – $165

As you can see, these tickets cost between $155 and $175 per ticket, excluding tax.

Annual Passholders and eligible DVC Members will receive a $30 discount on event tickets.

Ta Ta For Now

So whether you’re looking to maximise your time in the park, experience your favourite attractions with minimal wait times, or simply enjoy the park after hours, Magic Kingdom events can be an excellent (yet certainly pricey) way to do so.

This post was all about the Magic Kingdom events you should know about before your next Disney World vacation.