Our 2026 Walt Disney World Vacation – Part 3: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Our 2026 Walt Disney World vacation continues with Part 3 as we head to Magic Kingdom for the 30th anniversary of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! After a relaxing morning at Art of Animation, we head to Magic Kingdom for lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern before spending the rest of the day and night inside the park. We talk about whether using a regular park ticket before MNSSHP made sense for our trip and what Magic Kingdom crowds and wait times were like on a Halloween party day. Once the party begins, we take on Space Mountain in complete darkness, check out the new Grave Digger photo experience, meet rarely seen Disney characters, trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom, catch Powerline Max, ride Haunted Mansion late at night, and watch Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. We also break down our strategy for Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, including where we watched in Frontierland, how early we arrived, and where we’d go if our favorite spot wasn’t available. Along the way, we share what felt new for 2026, what we thought of the party’s entertainment and character experiences, and one of our biggest takeaways from MNSSHP: you cannot do everything in one night. We explain why choosing the rides, characters, food, trick-or-treating, and entertainment that matter most to your family can make for a much better night. And after spending the evening collecting candy around Magic Kingdom, we finally reveal just how much made it home with us Planning your next magical getaway? Connect with Family Travel Planner for expert tips, booking help, and all things Disney and Universal. 🌐 Website: www.familytravelplanner.com 📸 Instagram: @disneyfamilytravelplanner 🎥 TikTok: @familytravelplanner ▶️ YouTube: Family Travel Planner Channel 👍 Facebook: Disney Family Travel Planner Whether you’re dreaming of a Disney World vacation, Universal thrills, or need help with dining plans, we’ve got the tools and tips to make your trip stress-free and unforgettable. 00:00 Disney Hour Express Intro 00:54 Walt Disney World Trip Day 3 & Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 03:52 Is a Magic Kingdom Park Ticket Worth It on a Halloween Party Day? 08:34 Art of Animation Morning & Getting Ready for Magic Kingdom 11:06 Getting to Magic Kingdom & Our Liberty Tree Tavern Reservation 16:42 Liberty Tree Tavern Review 23:08 Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean & Magic Kingdom Before the Party 32:57 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check-In & Haunted Mansion Ghosts 40:04 Magic Kingdom Closes & Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Begins 43:01 Space Mountain Halloween Overlay 48:03 Stitch’s Tomorrowland Dance Party & Our Boo-to-You Parade Strategy 53:24 Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade 01:00:25 Trick-or-Treating & Rare Disney Villain Characters 01:06:56 Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks 01:10:25 Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor & Powerline Max 01:13:58 Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & Late-Night Haunted Mansion 01:16:28 Our Final Trick-or-Treat Candy Haul 01:18:43 Was Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Worth It? 01:21:23 Our Advice for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 01:23:05 How Much Halloween Candy Did We Bring Home?




