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Aly and Stacy break down what is new at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2026, from entertainment updates to merch, food priorities, and the best ways to dress for the night. If you're planning to go, we give you a fast, practical overview of what matters most so you can spend your time on the shows, characters, and Halloween atmosphere instead of figuring it out on the fly.Aly leads the episode as host, and Stacy adds the guest perspective as a longtime party fan who loves costumes, the parade, and the interactive energy of the event. Together, we focus on the party's biggest draws and on how to choose a costume style that fits your family, friend group, or comfort level.
We revisit why Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is worth the ticket, especially for the parade, fireworks, Hocus Pocus, trick-or-treating, and shorter ride waits.
We point out that party guests can enter Magic Kingdom at 4:00 p.m. even though the event itself starts at 7:00 p.m., which gives you time to ride attractions before switching into party mode.
Aly says the 2026 parade still includes the Headless Horseman, Haunted Mansion dancers, gravediggers, and Captain Jack elements that make it a standout.
Stacy shares that the parade is her favorite part too, with the fireworks and Jack Skellington close behind.
We highlight a 2026 change for Powerline Max, who no longer appears in the old pre-parade Main Street slot and now performs with his party pack in pop-up locations around the park.
Another update we discuss is the replacement of the Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Ray's with a Descendants-inspired dance party.
Aly points out the addition of Captain Jack's Buccaneer Bash in Adventureland, along with more villains appearing throughout the party and trick-or-treat areas.
We compare the new popcorn buckets, including the Hatbox Ghost and Headless Horseman options, and remind listeners that party merch can sell out early.
A major segment is devoted to costumes, with Aly outlining four broad approaches: matching T-shirts, Disney bounding, parents in simple shirts while kids wear costumes, and fully themed family looks.
We encourage guests to dress up in some way, even if it's just a T-shirt or a simple nod to Halloween, because the costume culture is part of what makes the party fun.
We share personal costume examples, including Disney bounding as the Seven Dwarfs, a Carousel of Progress grandma look, Toy Story group costumes, and creative homemade costumes like the lamp family.
We close by discussing the new cast member costumes and whether the updated look is actually better
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Edited: Stacy Walker
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