A couple of weeks ago, Disney released the current dates and prices for their 2011 holiday parties; Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I thought I would pass that information along to all of you, so that if you are planning a trip this fall or winter you can be sure to plan ahead and get tickets to these events.

I have talked heavily of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the past because my husband and I just attended the party for the first time this Christmas 2010. We had an absolute blast! But what you may not know is that I have also attended Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

My sister and I dressed up for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2006.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place in Magic Kingdom on certain nights in September and October. Just like the Christmas Party, you do have to buy a separate ticket to the event to be admitted. Tickets to the Halloween Party grant you access to the Magic Kingdom rides and attractions and include a special Halloween parade, with the Headless Horseman leading the way, a spectacularly spooky fireworks display, and all the candy you could ever Trick-or-Treat for. Many guests dress up in costume, and when my mother, sister and I attended several years ago, we did too! We had made the trek down to Disney, just the three of us, specifically for the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We had so much fun, and I would really love to do it again. I just know Jack will love it in a few years. The fireworks display was one of my favorites that I have ever seen in Magic Kingdom. It was comprised of villain music from favorite Disney classics, which I have always loved for some reason, and lots of Halloween colors laced throughout the special effects lighting and fireworks, like orange, green, and purple. You definitely need to go at least once, especially if you have kids.

The 2011 dates and pricing for both of these events are as follows:

Dates

September: 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
October: 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31
November: 1

Hours: 7:00pm – 12:00am.
Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade: 8:15 and 10:30
Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular: 9:30

Pricing

Sep 13 to Sep 30
Advance purchase adult $53.95
Advance purchase age 3-9 $47.95
Day of event adult $59.95
Day of event age 3-9 $53.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member adult $49.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member age 3-9 $43.95

Oct 2 to Nov 1
Advance purchase adult $56.95
Advance purchase age 3-9 $51.95
Day of event adult $62.95
Day of event age 3-9 $57.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member adult $52.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member age 3-9 $47.95

(prices exclude tax)

Blackout dates for discounts
Oct 7, Oct 13, Oct 21, Oct 28, Oct 30, Oct 31

Dates

November: 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29, and 30
December: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, and 18

Hours: 7:00pm – 12:00am.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: 8:15pm and 10:30pm
Holiday Wishes fireworks spectacular: 9:30pm

Pricing

Nov 8 to Dec 18
Advance purchase adult $56.95
Advance purchase age 3-9 $51.95
Day of event adult $62.95
Day of event age 3-9 $57.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member adult $52.95
Annual Passholder and DVC Member age 3-9 $47.95

(prices exclude tax)

Blackout dates for advance purchase discounts
Nov 18, Nov 27, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 18

Blackout dates for Passholder discounts
Nov 18, Nov 27, Dec 2,Dec 7, Dec 9, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 16, Dec 18

Call (407) WDISNEY or (407) 934-7639 for tickets.