9 Costume Rules Disney Is Enforcing at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of Disney World’s most popular seasonal events, as the spooky spectacular’s offerings of candy, treats, and Halloween-themed characters, entertainment, and theming have all become fall traditions for many.

Guests in costume

For some guests, the biggest highlight of the party is the ability to wear a costume inside the Magic Kingdom, a treat that’s usually reserved for guests 13 and under during Disney’s normal operating rules. However, those planning on dressing up should keep in mind the strict rules Disney enforces on costumes during the event.

As stated above, guests ages 13 and under can wear costumes during normal operations, and the same goes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, when guests under 14 can wear costumes and costume masks, as long as those masks provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen.

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As for guests 14 and over, they may dress in costumes that follow the following guidelines. However, Disney is quick to note that guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be “refused entry into, and/or removed from Disney parks, unless their costume can be modified to meet the above standards.”

The Phineas & Ferb crew

The guidelines include:

While guests may dress as their favorite character, they may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for fellow 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 — that includes floor-length Princess dresses and gowns
Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist
Costume masks of any kind may not be worn
Guests cannot wear badges or pins that mimic Cast Member name tags

Disney does specify that themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, hats, transparent wings, plastic lightsabers, toy swords, tutus, and headwear that does not cover the face are allowed.

Magic Kingdom at night during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

If you’re making your way to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — taking place on 38 nights between August and October — and planning to wear a costume, make sure you keep these rules in mind so you don’t end up having to have to abandon or alter your costume to get into the park. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney’s rules and guidelines.

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