Although it is only mid-June, it’s time to start planning your Halloween festivities, whether at Disney World or down the street at Universal. For those who love Halloween at Disney, we have some exciting news! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Walt Disney World calendar each year, and for good reason. This after-hours experience at Magic Kingdom transforms the park into a celebration filled with villains, trick-or-treating, and parades, drawing devoted Disney fans back season after season.Highlights of the event include the Boo-To-You Parade, rare character appearances, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and the sheer joy of walking through a Magic Kingdom that operates at limited capacity with Halloween decorations adorning its most beloved attractions. All of these elements combine to create an experience that justifies the separately ticketed price for guests who attend.Tickets for the 2026 event have just gone on sale to the general public, and for a specific group of Disney guests, attending this year comes with an unexpected bonus. But what is this unexpected bonus they speak of?Credit: DisneyDisney Vacation Club members attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2026 have the opportunity to receive a special Halloween keepsake, exclusively available through the member lounge at Magic Kingdom. Disney has not yet announced what the keepsake actually is, which means the mystery surrounding it is already generating conversation among the DVC community. What is known is that it is available on party nights and requires a party ticket to claim, adding a compelling layer of value to an event that DVC members were likely already considering attending.How DVC Members Can Claim the KeepsakeEligible DVC members attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party can visit McKim’s Mile House, the member lounge located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on party nights to pick up the keepsake. Members must have a valid Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket to qualify. Daytime park admission does not count toward eligibility for the keepsake, so members visiting the park during the day without a party ticket will not be able to claim it during the evening event window.Credit: DisneyMembers who are eligible for Membership Extras qualify for the keepsake, and the offer extends to the member along with up to four accompanying guests who also hold valid party tickets. It is worth noting that the lounge space itself will be closed for its regular amenities and services during the party, so members should plan their visit accordingly. Disney has also noted that keepsake options and experiences remain subject to change.Tickets Are Now on Sale and Halloween Night Is Already GoneGeneral ticket sales for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 are now open to all guests, not just Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders. If Halloween night specifically was on the plan, it is too late. October 31 is already sold out, making it one of the fastest-selling dates in the event’s history for the 2026 season. But there are other nights in October available.Ticket prices vary significantly depending on the date selected. October nights are the most expensive on the calendar, ranging from $189 to $224 per person, depending on the specific date. August nights represent the most affordable entry point into the event. Opening night on August 7 is priced at $159 per person, while all other August dates range from $119 to $149 per person. September dates fall in between, with pricing that reflects the build toward the peak Halloween season.Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders both receive a $10 discount off the standard ticket price, which is worth factoring into the date selection calculation, particularly for larger groups where the savings add up across multiple tickets.Credit: DisneyThe 2026 Party DatesMickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 begins on August 7, the earliest start date in the event’s history, kicking off more than a week before last year’s opening night on August 15. The event runs through Halloween night on October 31.The full calendar of party dates includes the following nights:August: 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30September: 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29October: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31In August and September, parties are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. September also adds a Thursday night party on the 24th. October expands the schedule further to include most Thursdays, along with the sold-out Halloween night on Saturday, October 31.For Disney Vacation Club members evaluating which date to attend, the combination of the member keepsake opportunity, the $10 discount, and access to McKim’s Mile House during the party window makes any of the dates on the calendar more compelling than they would be on their own. The keepsake details are still a mystery, but the exclusivity of the offer is already reason enough for eligible members to put a party night on the calendar before the most popular dates, following Halloween night, reach sold-out territory.The post Disney Is Keeping a Halloween Secret From Most Guests and Only a Select Few Will Get to See It appeared first on Inside the Magic.