Disney Parks has shared a short video about the famous Hatbox Ghost of the Haunted Mansion, teasing the ghost coming soon to the Magic Kingdom version of the ride.
An exact date for the Hatbox Ghost’s arrival at Magic Kingdom has not been announced, but he’s scheduled to materialize this year, so likely before Halloween.
The Hatbox Ghost was in the original Disneyland Haunted Mansion on opening day. Technology had not quite caught up to the ghost’s vanishing and appearing head, however, so the ghost only last a few weeks before disappearing for nearly 50 years.
The Hatbox Ghost returned to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in 2015. He appears at the end of the attic scene, after the Bride, but it’s unknown where he will be in the Magic Kingdom version.
Halloween 2023 at Magic Kingdom
Disney has been making several Halloween 2023 announcements this week to celebrate “Halfway to Halloween.” Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom on the following dates:
- August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
- September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29
- October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
- November: 1
Entertainment includes Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular castle stage show.
Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets as early as April 27, 2023. All other Guests may purchase tickets beginning on May 2, 2023.
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, valid for select event nights. Check out the full ticket pricing chart.
Ticketed guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m. ET and must present valid Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets to receive an event wristband. At 7:00 p.m., regular park guests are escorted out of the park, and only guests with wristbands are allowed to remain inside.
Guests may dress up as their favorite Disney characters to join in the season’s festivities. Specialty food and drinks will also be announced closer to the festival’s start.
Costume Guidelines
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the only times guests 14+ can wear costumes in the park. See the full guidelines below.
Ages 0-13
- Costumes and some costume masks may be worn; masks must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.
Ages 14+ (Including Adults)
- All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
- Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable, or violent.
- Costumes may not contain any props or accessories that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
- Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
- Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
- Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (for example, full-length Princess dresses)
- Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
- Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are acceptable.
- Acceptable accessories include transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Costume headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
- Costume masks of any kind may not be worn.
Shanghai Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Resort also made Halloween announcements.
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