Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to start Orlando's spooky season

“Boo” has never been uttered in a bouncier, “not-so-scary” fashion than during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at the Magic Kingdom. And the fun starts early, kicking off Orlando’s many Halloween events. The special-ticket after-hours party will take place on 24 evenings staring Sept. 14, 2010. It’s enough to bring a smile to the face of a Disney villain!

Guests wanting to join in the spirit (pun intended) of the party are welcome to don their favorite Halloween costumes for the 7 p.m. to midnight events. “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade” takes place at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. and the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m.

In addition to trick-or-treating, meet and greets with characters and entertainment unique to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, many popular Magic Kingdom attractions – including, of course, The Haunted Mansion – will be open. (Beware of hitchhiking ghosts.) New this year is Woody’s Happy Harvest Dance Party at the Diamond Horseshoe.

Party dates in 2010 are: Sept. 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; Oct. 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31; and Nov. 1.

Prices are $59.95 (ages 10+) and $53.95 (ages 3-9) for all dates except Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 when tickets cost $64.95 (ages 10+) and $58.95 (ages 3-9). Advance purchase (prior to event day) savings of $6 per ticket are available for the parties on Sept. 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; Oct. 1, 3, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26; and Nov. 1.

Tickets may be purchased at disneyworld.com/halloween or by calling 407-WDISNEY.

Here’s a look at some of the happenings from previous years Not So Scary parties:

Happy HalloWishes fireworks

Boo To You parade

Villains Mix and Mingle show

The singing Cadaver Dans