# Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party **URL:** \ **Category:** Walt Disney World\ **Created:** [April 29, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://earscouts.discourse.group/t/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/92 "2026-04-29T17:46:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mama\_Plans\_WDW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Mama\_Plans\_WDW](https://earscouts.discourse.group/u/Mama_Plans_WDW)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://earscouts.discourse.group/t/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/92/1 "2026-04-29T17:46:48Z")
Hello! We’re planning a WDW trip in the first week of October, and this is the first time when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a possibility for us. We usually like a pretty full park day but we’re not that interested in meeting characters. We like rides, shows, parades, fireworks and shopping at the gift shops. I have lots of questions. 😄 I’m hoping some experienced party-goers can help us decide if the party is right for us vs. a regular full day at MK. 1. I understand there are no Lightning Lanes during MNSSHP. Are the lines really going to be short enough in early October for a family of serious LL users or will we be frustrated with the wait times? 2. I understand you can enter the park at 4:00 p.m. before the party. Can you start riding rides then or do party-goers have to wait until the party starts? 3. It looks like some rides will not be open during the party, correct? 4. Usually I download our ride photos without buying Memory Maker because I have LLs. Will we need to purchase Memory Maker to download ride photos from that night? 5. Are all the gift shops open throughout the party? ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Plans\_WDW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Mama\_Plans\_WDW](https://earscouts.discourse.group/u/Mama_Plans_WDW)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://earscouts.discourse.group/t/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/92/2 "2026-04-30T22:54:35Z")
4/30 edit: I see in the 2024 FAQ video on YouTube that it looks like we CAN ride the rides before the party starts. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JessicaW](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/earscouts.discourse.group/jessicaw/32/17_2.png) [@JessicaW](https://earscouts.discourse.group/u/JessicaW)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://earscouts.discourse.group/t/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/92/3 "2026-05-04T11:46:47Z")
> [@Mama\_Plans\_WDW](#): > > - I understand there are no Lightning Lanes during MNSSHP. Are the lines really going to be short enough in early October for a family of serious LL users or will we be frustrated with the wait times? > - I understand you can enter the park at 4:00 p.m. before the party. Can you start riding rides then or do party-goers have to wait until the party starts? > - It looks like some rides will not be open during the party, correct? > - Usually I download our ride photos without buying Memory Maker because I have LLs. Will we need to purchase Memory Maker to download ride photos from that night? > - Are all the gift shops open throughout the party? Hey there - here are few answers: 1 - The party wait times tend to be short for everything except TRON - mainly because there are SO MANY party things you don’t really have time to do rides even with short lines - but if this is your priority you should be good. 2 - you can start riding as soon as you get in the door - in fact this is what we do most times. 3- I do not remember rides not be open - but SHOWS are not open - so Tike Room/country bears/laugh floor if those are on your list - do those. 4 - yes you will need to purchase Memory maker 5 - Yes - I saw every gift store open - but as a reminder Star Traders in Tomorrowland transitions to a merch location for the party - so it is SWAMPED during the event. Hope that helps - and excited to see you at the party!! ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Plans\_WDW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Mama\_Plans\_WDW](https://earscouts.discourse.group/u/Mama_Plans_WDW)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://earscouts.discourse.group/t/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/92/4 "2026-08-09T22:19:10Z")
Hi folks! I have another question: I know costumes are allowed (with some rules), but roughly what percentage of people actually wear costumes? I was looking at some pictures from the first day of the party and saw very few people in costumes - maybe 5% or less. Is it because it’s August and who wants to dress up for Halloween in August? 😄 Will more people be in costume in early October, when we’re going to the party?