Disney’s After Hours Boo Bash Event is here! This event takes place on select nights from August 10th – October 31st. I recently attended this event and while it’s not the same at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, I really enjoyed this event! If it’s anything Halloween-related, I AM THERE.

Every fall season, Disney is known for its Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. The After Hours Boo Bash event is slightly different than the party. The first thing you’ll need to do is accept that this is not a “party.” This is an after-hours event that will offer low crowds and low wait times.

Boo Bash is a separate ticket event from either 9 or 9:30 PM to Midnight or 12:30 AM. However, Boo Bash ticket holders can get into Magic Kingdom as early as 7 PM on their event night. You’ll get extra time to be in the park before the event officially starts as well as experience Happily Ever After fireworks. (There is no special Halloween fireworks display with this special event).

Entertainment

The best part of the event are the Halloween-themed cavalcades. You can see the direct parade route and times (each one performs twice) on the After Hours map you’ll pick up in the park when you arrive. With this being an After Hours event, it is not hard to get a spot to see these minutes before they start. We picked a good spot about 20 minutes beforehand because I wanted to see the show on Main Street with the castle in the background and was easily able to get this location without anyone else around. It was awesome!

Mickey’s Halloween Cavalcade: Includes Mickey and Minnie Mouse and friends dressed in their Halloween costumes

Villian’s Halloween Cavalcade: Features Dr. Facilier, Queen of Hearts, Jafar, Cruella, and the Wicked Queen

Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade: See Jack Skellington along with Sally and Oogie Boogie

Maleficient: Breathes fire all down the parade route

Character Sightings

You’ll find characters all throughout the park! You can find the specific locations marked with a little bat to know where you to look. You’ll spot characters including:

Goofy (Near Pirates of the Caribbean)

Chip’n’ Dale (Frontierland)

Miss Carlotta, Miss Renatta, and Broome the Butler (at Haunted Mansion )

Foulfellow and Gideon (Above Pinnochio Village Haus)

Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet (at Crystal Palace)

Cadaver Dans (Perform in Frontierland)

Special Treats

During Boo Bash, you can taste special food and drinks exclusive to the event. That includes:

Apple Ginger Dale Frozen Drink

Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake

Admission Includes

Trick or Treating throughout the park! You’ll find trick or treating spots on the After Hours map. The candy is actually a legit candy brand (so the good candy!) and adults get to trick or treat too!

Shorter waits on over 20 attractions makes this event worthwile. We waited about 10 minutes for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! This ride usually has a steady 45-50 minute wait during the day! It’s awesome getting to spend such little time waiting in line for popular attractions.

Eat all the popcorn and Mickey ice cream you want! You’ll also have your choice of coke products and bottled water.

Additional Information

Costumes are encouraged! Costumes and some costume masks may be worn for guests ages 13 and under. Costumes may be worn for guests ages 14 and older but have special guidelines that they must follow. See Disney’s website for the official costume policy.

Disney PhotoPass Photographers will be located around the park and includes special magical shots that you will get if you purchase the Memory Maker! The attractions PhotoPass service will also be working at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Buzz Lightyear.

Overall Review

I loved this event!! While it was totally different than the party, I loved the low crowds. It made is so much more enjoyable without being overly crowded and still with a fun Halloween theme. If you can attend an after-hours event in the future, I highly recommend it!

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Love and Pixie Dust,

Molly