Hi Sarah!
Thanks so much for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Mickey's Halloween Party is such a fun event! I personally haven’t been to Mickey’s Halloween Party on the actual day of Halloween for the final party myself, but prefer, as you stated, to skip the crowds and go mid week. As it gets closer to Fall, the dates and more specific information will be available on the website, so don’t forget to check back often!
For my family, just the fun of the characters, decorations and spooktacular themes were enough to enjoy. My boys and I dressed in various Disney themed costumes (making sure to adhere to the
costume guidelines) and took advantage of every photo op we could! It was a night we will never forget and I’m glad we were able to enjoy it without the stress of the added crowds.
Don’t forget that the tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party are only for admission to Disneyland Park (where the event takes place) and are not valid for park entry until late-afternoon on the day of the event. If you would like to enjoy the park before that, be sure to purchase the regular park admission for that day as well.
Hope this helps and feel free to ask any other questions you have while planning your trip!
-Emily