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Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade is a Wonderful Parade, held in the Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. It is One of the Most Popular Parades on Property. Featuring some Rare Characters, a Catchy Tune, and Festive Fall Vibes, We feel as though Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade is a Not to be Missed part of any Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Experience. Many people have opinions about where to watch a parade from, but how many of those opinions are based on experience. The information included below is based upon our personal first-hand experiences. We provide insight on where to stand for the Parade, because we have actually stood there. This Post will also be updated with new Parade Viewing Locations as we try them.
About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or MNSSHP is a Special Ticketed Event held in the Magic Kingdom. It is held on Select Nights during the Halloween Season, usually from August to October. This Fun, Family-Friendly event is a Staple of the Halloween Season at Walt Disney World. Guest have the rare opportunity of Trick-or-Treating during the Party. Party Goers can dress in there Halloween Best, and get some Wonderfully Spooky Photos. Villains such as Jafar and the Queen of Hearts are on hand to Greet Guests. Jack Skellington and Sally make the trip from Halloweentown to offer their Halloween Greetings. The Disney Princesses appear along with their Princes. Fan Favorites, such as Mickey Mouse (Daddy’s Favorite), Winnie the Pooh, and Goofy, greet Guests in their Delightful Halloween Costumes. The Party features Wonderful Exclusive Entertainment, such as the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet, a Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.
Check out the Walt Disney World Website for up to date information on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates, Pricing, and Availability. All Activities and Entertainment are Weather Permitting, and Subject to Change without Notice. Characters and Costumes are Subject to Change without Notice. For More information and Our Review of the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Click Here. For a Complete Itinerary of our August 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Click Here.
About Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade is a Fan Favorite Experience during MNSSHP. This Party Exclusive Parade features many Familiar Faces. Representing the Good Side, Fans will find Familiar Faces such as Donald Duck, Vanellope von Schweetz, Snow White, and the Mad Hatter, just to name a few. Guests will also enjoy seeing Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as Winifred, Mary, and Sarah, The Sanderson Sisters. Representing the Evil Side, Fans delight in seeing Oogie Boogie, Dr. Facilier, Cruella de Vil (Mama’s Favorite), and Gaston among others. And Haunted Mansion Fans can rejoice for this Parade features the Beloved Gravediggers, Constance Hatchaway, and the Hitchhiking Ghosts. But Beware, the Theme Song to this Delightfully Mischievous Parade can and will get stuck in your head.
The Parade usually runs twice each party night, but that is subject to change due to weather. Characters also may vary from parade to parade. Check Your Party Guide Maps or the My Disney Experience App for Parade Times and Exact Route. This is a Nighttime Parade and is available for viewing exclusively during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Parade May Change without Notice.
Pre-Parade Festivities
Guests will want to get a spot for this parade early. Approximately 15 minutes before the parade starts the Headless Horseman and his trusty Black Steed (One of My Favorites) will gallop along the entire parade route. The Headless Horseman only appears before the Parade at the Party, and will only ride weather permitting. For Guests who choose to watch from along Main Street, U.S.A., Powerline Max and his Entourage will travel from the area near Cinderella’s Castle to the End of the Parade Route, Dancing and Entertaining Parade Watchers. He will appear after the Headless Horseman and before the start of the Parade.
Special Parade Photos
Disney’s PhotoPass Photographers will walk a portion of the parade route, usually from the Hub in front of Cinderella’s Castle to the end of the parade route, taking guests pictures before the parade. They typically have special signs to commemorate special occasions, such as First Visit, Happy Birthday, and I’m Celebrating. Select Photographers will also have the Party Exclusive Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade Sign. These Photos, included in the purchase of Memory Maker, make a great Exclusive Keepsake.
Parade Route
The Parade steps off from Frontierland, between the Golden Oak Outpost and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It then travels through Frontierland. Afterwards, it passes through Liberty Square, where it makes a right hand turn. It then crosses the Liberty Square bridge before rounding the Cinderella’s Castle Hub. In front of the Partners Statue, the Parade takes a Left onto and continues down Main Street, U.S.A. Upon taking a left to exit Main Street, U.S.A, the Parade will then circle the Hub at the Train Station, before ending between the Fire Station and Main Street Barbershop. With such a large route there are plenty of answers to the question “Where to Watch Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade from”.
From the time that the Parade Starts, It takes approximately 7 minutes for the Parade to pass in front of Country Bear Hall, approximately 16 minutes for the Parade to reach the beginning of Main Street, USA, and approximately 23 minutes for the Parade to reach the Train Station Hub. It takes approximately 15 – 20 minutes for the Parade to pass in front of you from Beginning to End once it reaches your location. For the Parade to travel from it’s starting point in Frontierland to it’s ending point as it exits the Train Station Hub Area is approximately 45 minutes.
Locations for Where to Watch Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
Below is a list of Locations that we have viewed the Parade from. The below location suggestions for Where to Watch Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade from are listed and numbered based on the order that they were viewed, not in order of preference. Each Location will be labeled with a Number, a Map to show where it is, and a Video to help you decide which view is right for you. We will also include some information about how far in advance we got each spot for the parade. Please note that all of the opinions in regard to these viewing locations are ours and may not match the views of others. This Post will be updated to add new Parade Viewing Locations as we try them.
1. Exiting the Cinderella’s Castle Hub and Entering Main Street, USA
On October 20, 2023, We choose to stand were the Parade makes it’s Left Turn onto Main Street, U.S.A. We stood on the Sidewalk on the Casey’s Corner side of Main Street, U.S.A. Our Family choose this spot, because it gave us a good view of the Parade as well as Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. We got a good view of the Headless Horseman and Parade, with no one in front of us. 2023 was our first year that we got to see the Headless Horseman Ride. Weather canceled his appearances at our Previous Party. We also were able to watch Powerline Max and his Entourage. We claimed this spot at around 8:00 pm for the 9:15 pm parade. Our Family really enjoyed this spot, because it gave us the ability to watch the Parade and Fireworks without having to change locations.
2. Frontierland in front of the Frontier Trading Post
On October 18, 2024, we watched the 8:15 pm Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade from in front of the Frontier Trading Post. Our Family choose this spot because we got the option of seeing The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet at 7:40 pm and 8:45 pm. We claimed our spot for this parade at approximately 7:28 pm. From this location, we also had the opportunity of seeing the Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion. We enjoyed this parade viewing location. It provided us with a Great View of the Headless Horseman and Parade. You could see it coming from the moment it started. We also enjoyed the Cadaver Dans and Hitchhiking Ghosts. They made the time waiting for the parade pass by quickly. From this spot, we also saw some of the Country Bears mingling around and greeting Guests.
3. Town Square Theater Porch
On October 18, 2024, we had the opportunity of watching the 11:15 pm from the front porch of the Town Square Theater. We stumbled upon this spot by accident. Our Family had selected some snacks from the Main Street Confectionery. We then found 3 Rocking Chairs on the Porch to sit in while enjoying our treats at approximately 10:45 pm. After having our Snacks, we noticed that it was close time for the parade. Our Family decided to keep our seats and enjoy the parade from a slightly above view while sitting. While we could not see the walking Characters as well, we had a good view of the Characters that were on the floats. We felt that having seats for Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade was worth the trade off of not having a great view of all of the Characters.
Alternative Entertainment at the Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom has some Wonderful Entertainment year round. Some of these Entertainment Options can be stumbled upon, while it is recommended that you claim a spot early for some of the other Offerings. Click the Names below to check out our Where to Watch Guide for that particular Delightful Entertainment Experience.
In addition to all the Fabulous Attractions the Park has to offer, Guests can experience the Festival of Fantasy Parade, the Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Stage Show, the Happily Ever After Fireworks Show, the Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A., the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, and Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade on most park days in the Magic Kingdom.
Holidays and Seasonal Entertainment
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and it’s Festive Entertainment, including Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, a Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet, and Rusty Cutlass, is just some of the Seasonal Delights that come to the Magic Kingdom. During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Park comes alive with Christmas Cheer as well as Party Exclusive Christmas Entertainment, such as Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Stage Show. During the Christmas Season, Park Visitors as well as Party Goers have the opportunity of seeing Cinderella’s Castle transformed nightly through Ice, Snow, and Christmas Magic with a little help provided by our friend’s from Arendelle, during Frozen Holiday Surprise.
On Easter Sunday, Park Guests will get the treat of seeing the Special Easter Pre-Parade Cavalcade that traditionally features some rarely seen Characters from Fantasia, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny among others. The Skies above Cinderella’s Castle light up in Celebration for the 4th of July with Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky, usually held on July 3rd and 4th each year.
Final Thoughts
While it can be said and is true, that as long as you are in Walt Disney World, there is NO Bad View of Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade, some locations provide different advantages than others. And, Not Every Location is the Right Fit for Every Family. Our Family hopes that our Experiences will provide you with some insight that will assist you in finding the Best Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade Viewing Spot for You.
We absolutely encourage anyone who will be visiting Walt Disney World on a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party day to attend as long as it fits into their trip. We also encourage Guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to see Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade at least once on their party night, if time and weather permits.
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Your Thoughts
Have you ever attended Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? What did you think and what was your favorite experience? Did you see Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and where did you watch from? What were your thoughts? Will you be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on your next Walt Disney World trip? Let Us Know in the Comments.
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