Hi Kelli!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It sounds like you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort this fall, which is my favorite time to enjoy the theme parks!
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is an amazing special event where Guests can enjoy tricks and treats throughout Magic Kingdom. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a specially ticketed event which requires a party ticket separate from a standard
theme park ticket. On a party day, standard theme park tickets will allow you entry into Magic Kingdom until 7:00 p.m. when Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins. After 7:00 p.m., only Guests with party tickets will be able to enjoy the party's exclusive Character experiences, entertainment and treats, as well as Magic Kingdom's amazing attractions and dining.
If you would like to attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, your party tickets will allow you entry into Magic Kingdom beginning at 4:00 p.m. Since this is before the party starts, it will give you a little bit of time to enjoy some of Magic Kingdom's attractions and dining before the party. When I am planning a day at Magic Kingdom that will include an evening at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, I plan for us to spend the morning outside of the theme park where we can sleep in, enjoy some of the recreation and dining at our Disney Resort hotel and taking it easy before we head to the theme park at 4:00 p.m. This itinerary requires only one ticket for the day and helps everyone in the family, especially my little ones, have plenty of energy to enjoy the party late into the evening!
Please let us know if you have any other questions as you continue planning. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal