Hoppy Halloween! One of the best parts of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is meeting all of the special characters. This separately ticketed event occurs after regular park hours at Magic Kingdom Park and offers so much exclusive entertainment and character greetings. (Psst ... you can get discount party tickets from us frogs!) We have all the characters from 2024 listed so you can plan out your top-priority character experiences. Here's everything to know about characters at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Overview of Characters at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Character greetings are one of our favorite reasons to attend the party — most characters are rare or in special themed outfits. There are more than 20 characters that meet throughout the park during the party. The official party map provides a symbol indicating where there is a character meet-and-greet but not which character. So we've separated the characters by land below. Be sure to download our helpful character infographic to help you with finding your favorites!
In general, when we refer to wait times — low means less than 30 minutes of waiting, medium means about 30 to 60 minutes and long means more than an hour. These are approximate and can vary for each party, but we wanted to give you an idea of which characters have more popular lines.
Characters in Main Street, U.S.A.
Mickey Mouse
Starting off with the host of the party, Mickey Mouse is modeling his Halloween outfit, which is exclusive to the event. He meets at his regular location at Town Square Theater. During regular park hours, he greets guests in his magician outfit. Once the party starts at 7 p.m., he then meets in his spooktacular new green suit and purple top hat while Minnie goes off to Storybook Circus. Both the meet-and-greet and queue are entirely inside (making it a plus if you experience bad weather).
Mickey's wait is medium for most of the night, often about 30 to 45 minutes. We recommend meeting him during the first parade or toward the end of the night for the shortest waits — but not too late, as he stops around 11:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. (while everyone else was staking out their spots for Boo-To-You), he had a reported wait time of 40 minutes, but we ended up only waiting 15 (once we walked out, it dropped to 10 minutes).
Jack Skellington and Sally
Also in Town Square Theater are the most popular characters at the party — Jack Skellington and Sally. This "Nightmare Before Christmas" duo is exclusive to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (dressed as Sandy Claws). Both the meet-and-greet and queue for Jack and Sally are entirely inside.
Their line can get very long with an average wait time of two to three hours. (While last year, you could check the wait time in the My Disney Experience app, you now must head to the actual location to view the current wait time.) You can enter the line right at 4 p.m. with a wristband. If meeting them is a priority, we recommend arriving as early as possible to use the pre-party time to meet them so no actual party time is taken away. But unless you're one of the first in line, skip for later in the night because when we went on Opening Night this year, the wait time was already two hours by 4:13 p.m.
Another great time to meet these lovebirds is during the first parade, which is what we did this year immediately after meeting Mickey. We got in line at 8:25 p.m. and only waited about 25 minutes to enter the door to Halloween Town! Note that they may cut the line off to new guests by 11 p.m., so try not to wait too long to hop over.
Characters in Tomorrowland
Stitch
You can find Stitch in full Elvis-fashion across from Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Stitch is in an Elvis costume, which is rare and typically only seen at this event. The meet-and-greet and queue are outside. Guests can meet him sans-costume during regular park hours also in Tomorrowland.
This is another popular character with long wait times. He may begin meeting as early as 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Since his set times are listed in the My Disney Experience app, we recommend arriving prior to that time. Early on during the party, his line is about an hour long and is fairly consistent all night, though may be a bit shorter around 11 p.m.
Characters in Fantasyland
Mirabel and Bruno
While Mirabel Madrigal greets her adoring fans in Fairytale Garden during regular park hours in Magic Kingdom, her Tío Bruno is joining her for the supernatural festivities during the Halloween party! On Opening Night, we got in line at 10:20 p.m. for a 10:45 p.m. set and didn't get to the front until about 11:15 p.m. Worth the wait! Mirabel is cute as can be and Bruno is perfectly awkward. We caught him playing with some plants while frogs grabbed photos with his niece. Expect to wait anywhere from 40 to 60 minutes to see them.
Note that ahead of Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, the darling duo relocates to the Liberty Square gazebo.
Alice and the Mad Hatter
The fun duo of Alice and the Mad Hatter makes for a delightful outdoor meet-and-greet by the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland. While you can meet Alice regularly at EPCOT, you don't often see the Mad Hatter out and about (besides catching them both in the Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom).
These characters have about a medium to high wait time. Be mindful of their set times by checking the My Disney Experience app.
Queen of Hearts
Also near Mad Tea Party is the Queen of Hearts. This rare villain does not make many appearances and is exclusive to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Her meet-and-greet and queue are entirely outside.
She alternates with Tweedledee and Tweedledum, so try to enter the line when they are finishing up so you can time it for her majesty's presence. We got in line a few minutes before one of her scheduled times and waited about 25 minutes (after our turn, we heard the cast members tell her that she had five minutes left until she had to return to her castle).
Tweedledee and Tweedledum
This matching yellow-and-red duo greets at Mad Tea Party. They are very rare and exclusive to the party. Their line is outside and alternates every half hour with the Queen of Hearts.
Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger
Our favorite One Hundred Acre Woods friends are looking absolutely precious in their Halloween costumes. Pooh is dressed as a bee, Eeyore as a clown, Tigger as a pirate and Piglet as a butterfly. They greet guests next to the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attraction — you can meet Pooh and Tigger in that same location during regular park hours. The quartet is fairly exclusive and only can be seen together at the Halloween party, Very Merry (in holiday attire) or at The Crystal Palace character dining.
These characters are also very popular. Expect to wait close to an hour or more for this popular crew. They may start meeting a little before the party starts, usually around 6:30 p.m. Their queue is outside while the meet-and-greet is covered.
Ariel and Eric
Calling all Little Mermaid Fans! (It's me, we're calling me ... ). Prince Eric and Princess Ariel are greeting royal guests in front of the Under the Sea attraction in Fantasyland. We rarely see Ariel in her teal dress and Eric is extremely rare (princes, in general, are very rare), so we love seeing these two together.
With the popularity and rarity of this couple, be sure to plan earlier in the night if a priority for your family. Their meet-and-greet and queue are entirely outside.
Anastasia and Drizella
Cinderella's stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella, can be found near Cinderella Fountain in Fantasyland. They also appear during the day around the same area. These ladies bring quite the humor and banter to their interactions (don't worry — they're not too "evil" and like to joke around). Their set times are listed in the My Disney Experience app.
Belle
You'll find Belle in her blue village dress at select times in front of Maurice's Cottage in Fantasyland. Belle meets in the same outfit at EPCOT and can be seen in her yellow ballgown during Enchanted Tales with Belle. Belle typically has a medium wait time. Since she is not considered a rare character, we recommend saving her for regular park hours, unless you hoppen upon her with no line.
Characters in Storybook Circus
Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy
In an exciting change this year, four of the Fab Five are meeting TOGETHER at Pete's Silly Sideshow! Meet Donald in his adorable jack-o'-lantern costume, Daisy in her pretty princess dress, Goofy in his swashbuckling pirate gear and Minnie in her brand-new spider-web witch 'fit. These outfits are exclusive to the party. Their wait time ranged from medium to high all night so be sure to jump in line later in the evening to maximize your wait times. Their appearance is listed from 7 to 11 p.m. in the My Disney Experience app.
Characters in Adventureland
Aladdin and Abu
Over in Adventureland, you'll find the fun duo of Aladdin and Abu. They meet across from the Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride. Aladdin makes an appearance in his Prince Ali outfit at Wish Makers Enchanted Dining at 1900 Park Fare in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa but Abu is quite rare and is usually only seen at these parties. The line is partially covered and the meet-and-greet is an open-air covering.
They alternate with Jasmine and the Genie and there is one line for both pairs, so you'll want to time it with their set times. We recommend getting in line when the opposite pair is meeting so you have a better chance of them switching over.
Jasmine and Genie
You've never had a friend like me with the delightful pair of Genie and Jasmine. They meet across from the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. (During normal park hours, Aladdin, Jasmine and the Genie all make appearances in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, as well.)
Jasmine and Genie alternate with Aladdin and Abu with one queue, so the characters will switch on and off.
Jafar
One of the few villains that meet at the party, Jafar greets close to the other "Aladdin" characters. He typically meets near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin but may move slightly to a rain location, which is where we spotted him just around the corner. He is very rare and exclusive to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Jafar usually has a medium wait time. (Note that Jafar is a "fur character" and not a face character, meaning he will not speak. Given how tall and menacing this villain is, young tadpoles may be weary of meeting him.)
Jack Sparrow
Across from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, you'll find Jack Sparrow himself! His wait time averaged around 30 minutes all night and his appearances are listed on the My Disney Experience app.
Moana
The spirited Wayfinder of Motunui herself is meeting aspiring Voyagers near Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Her wait time averaged from around 20 to 30 minutes all night (most likely because you can find her during regular park hours at Discovery Island in Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and World Nature in EPCOT). Her limited appearance times are listed on the My Disney Experience app.
Other Character Experiences at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Main Street, U.S.A.
As soon as we arrived at the party at 4 p.m. and headed to our first Trick-or-Treat location along Market Street (adjacent to Main Street), none other than Cruella de Vil herself was stationed high on a platform welcoming guests and posing for photos. It was definitely a fabulous way to kick off the festivities!
Right when the party started at 7 p.m., two more iconic villainesses — the Evil Queen and Maleficent — were spotted on the train station platform.
Princess Fairytale Hall
Speaking of those two OG villainesses, they've also been appearing at Princess Fairytale Hall — one of the many trick-or-treat locations! Veer to the left (the Tiana and Rapunzel line) to have a chat with the Mistress of All Evil and veer to the right (the Cinderella and Elena line) to get some face time with Queen Grimhelde ... and don't froget to grab some sweets on the way out. (Note that they will go on breaks so while the trick-or-treat location will remain open, these chilling character interactions are not always guaranteed. You'll just have to come back for more candy later!)
Frontierland
In Frontierland, you'll find the Country Bears roaming in front of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at select times. Prepare your dance moves with Big Al, Shaker and Wendell. Since they come out along the parade route, they will not appear close to or during the Boo-to-You parade.
Another spooky surprise throughout the night this year was the Haunted Mansion's famous Hitchhiking Ghosts sporadically materializing above the entrance over Country Bear Musical Jamboree! Keep your eyes peeled for their ghoulish antics, as they have no specific set times.
Liberty Square
Head to the front of the Haunted Mansion to see certain happy haunts, including Madame Carlotta and Butler Broome. These ghosts appear randomly throughout the night on the front lawn of the attraction or in the queue.
DescenDANCE Party
Though not exact characters, fans of the Disney Channel Descendants movies will enjoy grooving with their favorite VKs at this fun dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. Show off your best dance moves and paint the town red from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Disney Jr. Jam
Over at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe, younger tadpoles will love the Disney Jr. Jam, featuring some of Lily's Disney Channel faves, from 7 p.m. to midnight. You might see characters such as Vampirina, Powerline Max, Doc McStuffins and even Timon (note that the characters will rotate in and out). Lily adores this dance party, and it's a perfect way to see her favorite characters in a low-key way. It also has low crowds most of the time so it's easy to get individual interactions.
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
If you want to see more of your favorite villains, be sure to watch the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular show on the castle stage. It features the Sanderson Sisters and appearances from villains including Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent and more!
Boo-to-You Parade
You won't want to miss the popular Boo-to-You parade, hoppening twice each party. Guests will see characters such as Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Aladdin, Jasmine and others. Tinker Bell and Captain Jack Sparrow follow along on their floats. The Gravediggers precede Constance Hatchaway, better known as The Black Widow Bride from the Haunted Mansion. You'll also see hitchhiking ghosts, Disney villains and more! New last year and returning this year, see Minnie, Daisy and Clarabelle dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from "Hocus Pocus"!
Also returning this year, those waiting for the parade on portions of Main Street, U.S.A. can reminisce on classic '90s nostalgia with a dance crew led by Max Goof — cosplaying as Powerline from the popular "A Goofy Movie." He emerged from about halfway down Main Street. Guests can hop up and dance along with him (plus he sometimes makes appearances at the Disney Jr. Jam at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe).
Tips for Meeting Characters at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
We have some additional tips on meeting characters at the party:
- Check the My Disney Experience app for character set times. This will help you plan out when to arrive. We suggest arriving just prior to the character set time to maximize your time, as lines can get extra long once people spot the character. Note that some characters don't meet during the parades.
- That said, some characters continue to greet guests during the parade, and that can be a great time to visit, especially Jack and Sally! If you don't meet them during the pre-party time, we saw their line go down to about 40 minutes around 8 p.m. while everyone else was lined up waiting for the first parade.
- Have kiddos that are nervous to meet characters? Check out our guide to characters at Disney World for extra tips on interacting with characters (plus a list of all character locations during regular park hours).
- Be sure to prioritize which characters you'll want to meet. There are only so many hours in the party and time will pass quickly, especially if you're also trying to see the trifecta of main entertainment — the parade, stage show and fireworks.
- We recommend using some of the pre-party time to meet regular characters, such as Ariel (from the animated story) or characters that will not be at the party, such as Peter Pan and Cinderella.
- It's always fun when you dress up in costume or a themed outfit and meet characters from the same story. You'll have an extra special interaction and create a magical memory.
What characters are on your must-do for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Let us know in the comments below!
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Hoppy planning!
