Mickey’s Halloween Party invites guests, yes, that means adults and children, to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat for candy (and healthy treats) throughout Disneyland. It is a special ticketed event, meaning that Disneyland closes early to those visiting with a regular admission ticket. Guests that purchase a special event ticket can arrive before the party to “mix in” with regular Disneyland guests for three hours prior to the start of Mickey’s private bash. Basically, that means it is a much better deal to buy the ticket to Mickey’s Halloween Party and get there for the early hours — you get some quality park time and the fun festivities of the special event. It’s a win-win.
That isn’t to say those regular guests can’t partake in some seasonal adventure. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort, to be frighteningly frank, is a lot of spooky fun. Well, it’s not that spooky, your kids will be fine, but it sure is festive, and the fun part is spot on. You don’t have to attend Mickey’s Halloween Party to enjoy the following:
- Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy in Tomorrowland begins as a typical Space Mountain adventure, but suddenly launches voyagers into a haunted section of the universe. Ghosts appear out of the starry darkness and swirling galaxies of Space Mountain, reaching out as if to grab guests as they speed through space. The ghost looks more like some sort of freshly peeled zombie than a cluster of stars, and as such it is probably the scariest thing in the entire park. My 9-year-old loved it and the 6-year-old rode with his eyes shut.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday, in New Orleans Square, is transformed to a mix of Halloween spookiness and Christmas tradition, inspired by the classic animated film “Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas.” As Jack Skellington returns to take over the Haunted Mansion, the traditional Halloween/Christmas gingerbread house rises to a new height in the Mansion Ballroom; it’s nine feet tall, with special spooky surprises in this year’s design. This is one of the coolest things that Disneyland does each year, and the entire family loves it.
- Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland is transformed for the Pumpkin Festival. More than 300 pumpkins are on display and no two are the same. Not even Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (assuming they have them, that is).
Those attending the after-hours Mickey’s Halloween Party (remember, it is a separate-ticket event) will have access to those attractions listed above and a whole lot more!
Additional highlights of Mickey’s Halloween Party include the “Halloween Screams” fireworks spectacular, hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington and presented exclusively for guests of Mickey’s Halloween Party; “Mickey’s Costume Party” cavalcade; dozens of Disney Characters dressed up for Halloween fun; and DJ dance parties. Just for Halloween, those mischievous Disney villains are plotting to take over Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. Nearly all of the favorite Disneyland rides and attractions will be open to make the night a real scream.
Mickey’s Halloween Party runs on the following nights: Oct. 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26, 29 and 31. Tickets purchased in advance are $54 most days, while tickets purchased on the event days are $64. All tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party on Monday, Oct. 29, and Halloween Night, Wednesday, Oct. 31, are $69.
Okay, I took a good portion of that from the official press release, because, come on, that’s a lot of info. Here’s what you need to know as someone that has been there (my family and I were Disney’s guest on Friday, September 28):
That says it all, right? Look at the smiles on those freshly shaven Jedi faces. That’s a good time, people.
Those Storm Troopers didn’t stand a chance.
Also, where’s Perry?
That should read, “Hey, where’s Whit’s youngest kid?” He was back at the Disneyland Hotel (not provided by Disney) sleeping because we waited until the end of the night to fill our bags with candy, something I recommend so you can do everything else first and not have to carry it all night, but it was too much for a tired little boy and I took him back to the room early — don’t worry, he got plenty of candy. Fun fact: Disneyland does not run out of candy. That is a direct quote from numerous Cast Members!
But enough about me, here is the part you came for: Win two (2) tickets to the October 9, 2012 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park by leaving a comment in the section below. Please leave your email in the space provided or I will not be able to contact you. The date is not transferable so I will draw a winner at random on Oct. 3, 2012 at 5 p.m. PST — I will then contact said winner for a mailing address. If I don’t hear back within two (2) hours I will draw another winner and so forth and so on. I’m mailing the tickets myself, and I want to make sure they arrive in plenty of time. As this is a special event at Disneyland all entries must be from the SoCal area. Must be over 18 or have a parent’s permission and valid email.
Happy Halloween!
Top two (2) photos courtesy of Disney, others by Whit or Tricia Honea
A sincere thank you to Disneyland Resort for inviting my family to experience the Mickey’s Halloween Event. The opinions above are my own, but the magic of the night belonged to all of us.
CONTEST CLOSED, WE HAVE A WINNER! THANKS FOR READING!
Pick me! :)
Ooh… pick me! pick me!
Actually these would be for my son… he’s the one who lives in Oceanside and would LOVE 2 tix to go to the party!
Woohoo! I would love to go to this, I have never been! Great giveaway, thanks!
Entry for tickets!
I love the Halloween Party – it’s always so much fun :)
Great giveaway – Disneyland at Halloween is the best time of year! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve always wanted to go to Halloween time at Disneyland!
Pick me pick me!
I hope I win! Thanks for the giveaway!
Never been to one! Would love to go!
I would love to bring my nieces to Disneyland for Halloween this year!
Hello, hope I win! :)
I would love to win! Yay!
I would love to attend Mickey’s Halloween party this year. This is a great give away. Thanks for the oportunity.
I would love to attend Mickey’s Halloween party this year. This is a great give away. Thanks for the opportunity.
Hello! :)
Sorry the system told me it didn’t go through the first time so I posted again :(
Please! I’m broke and Disney dreaming. I love Halloween (my favorite holiday) and Disney (my favorite place in this or any other galaxy!) and I’m desperate to experience both at the same time!
I’d love a chance to take my daughter to Disneyland — we both love Halloween!
Sounds like a great time to be had at disneyland.
This would be nice to win. Have never been to a Halloween Disney event.
Entry to win! I love Disneyland. Thanks!
I have heard this event is a great deal of fun form several friends who have attended.
Perhaps with a whole lot of luck I will be able to attend this year.
Thanks for this opportunity for all of us!
Awesome! I’m in!
I would love to be able to go to the Halloween party! This will be my first halloween at Disney, so excited!
What a great give away!!! The pictures and information you provided are amazing and right on q.. I took my daughter 2 years in a row she always has so much fun it’s safe and amazing for all ages.. this year she will have to miss the event I had a baby and can’t afford tickets but the memories of past Halloweens at disneyland will forever be in our hearts!!! Everyone should go the kids love it and so do the parents great bonding experience!!!! God bless
I love this giveaway! Can’t wait to spend Halloween at Disney!
I hope I can win! I love going to Disneyland during Halloween time! And I only been to the Halloween party once so it would be great to see it once more!
I love Mickey’s Halloween Party! Good times :) hopefully I win!!!
I’m in NorCal, but if I win I’ll figure out how to take part in such an awesome event!
Channeling all my energy into winning this contest!
Me too! I’d love to go!
This is an awesome giveaway!!! Fingers crossed!
Halloween Time at Disneyland is one of the year’s highlights. I always look forward to the decorations, the ride overlays, and especially to having some pumpkin fudge!
We haven’t been able to go for a few years! Thanks for the chance to win these!
Wow! I would be able to say I attended MNSSHP and Mickeys Halloween Party in the same week!!!!
I’ll dress up as Whit Honea if I win! ;)
Would love to win! Going the weekend of the 29 for Hunters bday!!
Yay! i have been wanting to go to disneyland all my life!
entry for the tickets!
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Entry for the tickets, so me and my girl friend can go!
kenny.leasure@gmail.com
I’m in NorCal too, but headed down in two weeks for family vacation. Never been to the Halloween party but from what I’ve read, sounds like a great time! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love Mickey’s Halloween party! Hoping to win :)
yay. i’ve been wanting to go my whole life.
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Two tickets would be great to surprise my gf!
I’ve been looking for someplace other than the West Hollywood Halloween parade to wear my Dark wing Duck costume (as long as it’s still not 105 like it was today here).
I WOULD DRIVE FROM PHOENIX if I won the tickets….!!!!
just read…I cant win because I dont live in Socal? Bummer
WOOoT! Disneyland! xD
I would LOVE to take my 4 year old….Hope I win
My son would love the chance to go to Disneyland for trick-or-treating! Thank you!
Great Idea… Would love to go!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
I would love to win tix to the Disney Halloween. I have gone for the Holidays but never for Halloween. Thanks for the opportunity.