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Celebrate Halloween At Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) 2014
With the return of September you have the return of one of the best Disney World Special Events: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. For 26 "Not So Scary" Nights ranging from September 1 to October 31, the Magic Kingdom is the place for the young and old alike to enjoy the fun side of Halloween - Disney style!
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
As the name implies, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is not about scares, horrors, and chills, but rather more so about seeing your favorite Disney Characters in costume, Trick-or-Treating for candy in the Magic Kingdom and seeing one of the best parades and fireworks displays that you will see at Disney World. This hard ticket (meaning separate admission price is required) event has become an annual favorite!
Dates for the 2014 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:
September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, & 28
October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, & 31
In addition to having a limited number of people in attendance which shortens lines to your favorite attractions there are 5 reasons to attend Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:
- Disney World Characters In Costume
- Disney World Guests get to wear costumes (not required, but highly recommended)!
- Trick-or-Treating for candy at the Magic Kingdom
- Boo To You Halloween Parade
- Hallowishes Fireworks
Disney World Characters In Costume
The MNSSHP presents a wide variety of Disney Characters to see during the evening. You will see Mickey Mouse and friends in their Halloween costumes. Snow White is known to make a meet-n-greet appearance with all 7 dwarfs. You may even get to get your picture taken with "A Nightmare Before Christmas" stars Jack Skellington and Sally.
Disney Villains are also out in force and perform a stage show multiple times during the event and stick around after to pose for pictures with guests.
Disney World Guests Get To Wear Costumes
This is one of the very few times the guests are encouraged to wear costumes into the park, so don't pass up this opportunity. There are a few rules including No Full Masks and no dangerous looking weapons. Have fun and be creative or support your favorite characters.
Some of the fun during the night is seeing all of the great costumes that the other guests came up with!
Trick-or-Treating for candy at the Magic Kingdom
There are multiple dedicated trick-or-treating locations throughout the park that are handing out candy continuously throughout the party to EVERYONE.
Boo To You Halloween Parade
The Boo To You Parade is kicked off each evening with a gallop through the park by the headless horseman. Quite an impressive sight to see!
The parade itself is shown twice per night of the party, and we would recommend seeing the parade both times. It is that good! The parade combines classic Disney Characters having fun and some of the darker elements of Disney having their night to shine!
The Haunted Mansion has some great elements for the parade including grave diggers, ballroom dancers, and Hitchhiking Ghosts.
This is about as scary as it gets during this family friendly party.
Hallowishes Fireworks
Disney World certainly know how to do fireworks and the Hallowishes fireworks display is one of their best. This is an absolute must to see in person. Pictures or YouTube videos cannot do it justice.
Must Do Disney World Special Event
If you are considering what Disney World "extra' Event you should do, make sure that Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party is on your list. This is one that every Disney World fan should try to visit at least once. Focus on seeing the characters, the shows, and the parades and don't worry about riding the attractions during this all too fast five hour event.
Festival Of Fantasy Parade at The Magic Kingdom
There are few things better than a Parade at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort. The newest 3:00pm parade called the Festival Of Fantasy Parade may be the best Disney Parade ever!
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| Maleficent at Festival of Fantasy Parade |
Festival Of Fantasy Parade
The featured afternoon parade at the Magic Kingdom always draws a crowd. The newly launched Festival Of Fantasy Parade gives Disney World guests a great reason to line the streets in anticipation of awe inspiring floats and chances to see their favorite Disney Characters.This parade has it all, a multitude of Disney Princesses, ingenious floats that will surely get your attention, colorful costumes, and of course Mickey Mouse! Let's take a look at the parade itself:
Disney Princess Float
The initial float in the parade features Disney Princesses. It originally was not planned the amazingly popular sisters Anna & Elsa from Frozen, but they could not be denied. We loved the fact that this was a 3 section float that had distinct areas that brought 4 different Disney Animated Princess Movies together. |
| Beauty & The Beast |
The first section was dedicated to Beauty & The Beast, with Belle and the Beast himself appearing on the float among a sea of flowers.
The second section belongs to Disney's favorite princess, Cinderella. We loved how this rotating section features a dress from the animated movie on one side and Cinderella and Prince Charming on the other.
The 3rd section featured Princess Tiana on one side and the ever popular Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, and Olaf from Frozen on the other.
Rapunzel Float
In perhaps the most amazing Disney Float ever, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider amaze the crowds with this kinetic boat shaped float that features elements that swing in giant arcs from side to side as the float proceeds downs the streets. Unfortunately pictures do not do this one justice. You really have to be standing at street level to appreciate the size of this float and the spectacle of the swinging Flynn Rider.
Little Mermaid Float
Ariel has a regal perch as she makes her way through the Magic Kingdom. She is joined by an amazing array of colorfully clad dancers. If not for the other amazing floats, this Little Mermaid would gt more attention.
Peter Pan Float
Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and Tinker Belle make their way through the parade on yet another incredible float that will get your attention. Peter Pan and Wendy are way up high in the ship above the rainbow, while Captain Hook is down below on an anchor. Tinker Belle shows off her personality riding at the back of the float.
Merida on the Brave Float
Disney's Brave is well represented by the giant bagpipe shaped float that Merida rides. The float is preceded by a number of dancers in Scottish costumes that look great.
Maleficent Breathes Fire!
How often do you get to see a fire breathing dragon right in front of you? This steam-punk interpretation of Maleficent in dragon form gets everyone's attention as it stops, raises its head, and shoots flames into the sky.
Mickey Mouse Float To End The Parade
Last, but certainly not least is Mickey Mouse along with friends Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. Add in some whimsical effects that pay homage to Fantasia and you have found a great way to wrap up this tremendous parade.The Disney Imagineers have outdone themselves with what should be recognized as the best Disney afternoon parade ever.
