Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This week, we are taking a look at the Halloween decor in the Magic Kingdom, as well as a special look at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which started its 2018 season this past week. There’s candy ahead . . . let’s go!

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Pumpkins outside the park entrance welcome guests.

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Lovely decor on Main Street.
, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
The pumpkin townfolk are back in Town Square for another year.

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?



, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Main Street Vehicles were parked out on the street during the party.

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More Main Street USA decor.

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?

It does feel a little weird to see Halloween decorations up on Main Street during the summer. What are your thoughts? Even though the parties have started, should some of the Halloween decorations be left to roll out in September? Or is that unfair to the folks buying Halloween tickets in August?

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Space Mountain sees some changes for this year’s Not So Scary. The lights have been completely turned off. It is so dark inside that you cannot see your hands in front of you. There’s also a new soundtrack for Halloween. 
, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
The Mad Tea Party also has a special lighting package for party nights.

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, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Spooky colors on the castle.

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, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
The Sanderson sisters are back with the popular Hocus Pocus stage show again this year.
, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Pirates has also added some live actors in the queue and attraction itself for party nights.

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, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
They are in search of Gunpowder Pete.
, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
The Headless Horseman rides!
, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
The Boo to You parade is tons of fun as usual.

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, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Hallowishes shows during the Halloween Party . . . which means if you want to see the amazing Happily Ever After fireworks, you’ll have a reduced number of nights to see it.

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, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?
Main Street is really beautiful at night.

, August Halloween Parties Arrive at the Magic Kingdom – Too soon?

Here are some additional photos from our friend, Matt Stemerman. You can find him on Instagram here.

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The Halloween party is offered earlier this year than ever before, and some might argue that it is pretty hot still and not quite time to celebrate the fall season. Universal does not start its Halloween Horror Nights event until September 14th, so the early date has surprised some folks this year. That said, the party was sold out on its opening night.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates: 

  • August
    17, 24, 28, 31
  • September
    3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  • October 
    2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.