Okay, so let’s chat about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We came, we saw, we ate, we conquered.

There was a LOT going on with the first party, and we are WIPED. But we’re going to grab some caffeine and talk to you about some of the things we think you need to know if you’re headed to one of the parties soon. So let’s talk about some important warnings so you’re not surprised when you go to the party.

It may not be a good time to ride TRON Run /Lightcycle

Tron Lightcycle / Run is available to ride during the party, but there is no standby line and no Individual Lightning Lane that you can buy. Instead, it’s only available via a virtual queue that you’ll have to try and get right at 6PM, the official start time of the party.

If you don’t grab that virtual queue slot fast, you’re going to miss out. During the first party, the queue was full by 7:30PM. So it only took about an hour and a half to get a time slot to ride the attraction.

Complete Guide: How the TRON Virtual Queue Works at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World

Genie+ is not available

Also, you’ll need to know that Genie+ is not available during the party. This is something we already knew going in, but guests do need to be aware of that. Rides other than TRON Lightcycle / Run are standby only, so you might have to wait in line to ride any attractions during the event.

The good news is that the party is a limited-ticketed event, meaning that the lines for rides shouldn’t be that long (especially as people are generally scattered about with all the party activities and entertainment, too).

FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World

Mobile order is not available

Another thing we knew about before heading to the party, but that we think you should be aware of is that mobile ordering is not available during the party. If you want to pick up a quick bite to eat or indulge in the party’s exclusive snacks, you’ll need to stand in line to place your order.

Again, this is a limited-ticketed event, so those lines for food shouldn’t be too long.

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You may have to give up valuable party time if you want to meet Jack and Sally

If one of your priorities is to meet Jack and Sally (and this is the ONLY opportunity you will have to meet them in Disney World), you’re going to end up spending MUCH of your party time standing in line to meet those two. This is one of the most popular meet and greets at the party.

At one point during the evening, the wait for Jack and Sally was up to three hours. If that’s not a priority for you and your group, you might want to skip that meet and greet to do other things at the party.

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Your candy and ice cream will probably melt

One problem with these parties, particularly the ones in the summer, is that it’s very hot and humid out. Honestly, we’re always impressed when people show up in full costume because they have to be SWEATING. However, this brings up another big problem. All that chocolate candy being handed out at the treat stations? Well, it’s going to melt.

This also applies to any ice cream treats you might get — they’ll likely melt before you’ve taken your first two bites. Ice cream soup, anyone? So keep that in mind because things can get rather messy with melted treats.

Where To Get FULL-SIZE CANDY at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2023

Characters may not be available later in the evening

So this isn’t something that ALWAYS happens, but it is something to be aware of just in case. We noticed that many of the lines for character meet and greets (those meeting in stationary locations) were being cut off at 11PM, two hours before the party actually ends. This doesn’t ALWAYS happen, but if lines start to get long, it COULD happen.

We noticed this specifically at the line for the Seven Dwarfs, a highly popular character meet and greet. If you want to meet characters at the party, we recommend hopping in those lines earlier in the evening.

FULL LIST of Characters at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World

You only have one chance to catch the fireworks

You’ll have two opportunities to catch the party-exclusive Boo-To-You parade and several chances to see the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular show. However, if you want to see the fireworks, there’s only one performance every night.

If the fireworks are a priority, make sure you’re ready to see them at 10:15PM.

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So there you have it. Now that you know some of the pitfalls, you’ll be prepared for some things at the party that might go wrong. The party can be a LOT of fun, so make the most of your time there and you’re sure to have a blast.

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Will you be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Let us know in the comments!

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