Halloween brings new menu items to Magic Kingdom this fall, with 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusive snacks, entrees & desserts, plus all-day dishes and drinks available August 11 through November 1, 2023. In this food guide, we’ll take a sneak peek at the spook season treats.
Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have conjured up some frightfully fun delights for you to indulge in during your day trip to Magic Kingdom with more special treats during the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. During that event, the highlight for many guests is obviously trick or treating, with candy like M&M’s, Snickers, and more.
In addition to that, several restaurants and snack spots will be open and offering even more Halloween-themed items that are available for purchase. If our experiences in the past–and the stock photos and descriptions Disney has shared–are any indication, some of these are treats, whereas some are tricks…
Before we delve into the menus, one returning upcharge within the upcharge event is Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. This features a variety of Halloween-themed sweet treats and specialty drinks, as well as “exclusive” viewing of the fireworks at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
However, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace once again does not offer reserved for the Boo to You Parade–the lack of this is a big deal. For most Halloween Parties, reserved viewing for Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular is totally unnecessary. It is nice for the Boo to You Parade, though. Plus, the reserved viewing area is not a good spot for viewing the fireworks (for the best spots, check out our Magic Kingdom Fireworks Viewing Locations Guide).
In our view, the fireworks dessert party is a waste of money and time during the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. We aren’t particularly keen on it during normal nights, but if you’re dead-set on doing the fireworks dessert party in Magic Kingdom, save it for a normal night when Happily Ever After is being performed and crowds for that are worse. It’s literally counterproductive during MNSSHP. (Don’t say we didn’t warn you!)
With the dessert party info out of the way, here’s a look at the food available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom…
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Apple Fritter Milkshake: Salted caramel milkshake topped with green apple whipped cream and an apple fritter (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Cheshire Café
- MMMummy Treat: Flaky pastry filled with chocolate-hazelnut filling and topped with white icing stripes and sugar eyes (New) (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Witches Cold Brew: French Vanilla Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew topped with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Terrifyin’ Twice-Spiced Chicken Sandwich: Spicy fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey and topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and bacon (New)
- The Snarling Sub: Meatball sub with spicy marinara, pesto and pearl mozzarella “teeth” served on a black roll (new)
- Zombie Fingers: Almond cookie fingers, Key lime pie white chocolate ganache, salted caramel crisp pearls, and sugar eyes (New)
- River Stix Elixir: Kiwi lemonade with luster dust (Non-alcoholic) (New)
The Friar’s Nook (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Pain and Panic Brat: Bratwurst, sweet and spicy onion relish, and sriracha mustard (New)
- Pain and Panic Loaded Tots: Tots topped with sweet and spicy onion relish, sriracha mustard, and crumbled bratwurst (New)
- Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie with spicy ranch drizzle and blue cheese powder (New)
Golden Oak Outpost
- Tombstone Tart: Flaky pastry filled with strawberry-jalapeño jam and topped with sprinkles and sugar spiders (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Loaded Sweet Potato Fries: Sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with marshmallow cream, butterscotch chips, and toffee pieces (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
Liberty Square Market (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Black Velvet Whoopie Pie: Black velvet cookie with buttercream and sprinkles topped with a sugar spider (New)
Main Street Bakery
- Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll: Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with orange frosting and sprinkles (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Minnie-shaped Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin coffee mousse topped with a white chocolate candy corn bow (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Cajun Burger: Cajun-spiced all-beef patty topped with fried green tomato, Cajun Andouille dip, and Creole remoulade served on a black bun (New)
- Bucket of Bones: Bone-in piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños tossed in Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce (New)
- Candy Corn Milkshake: Sweet corn soft-serve topped with whipped cream and sweet potato corn bread nuggets (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Apple Fritter Sundae: Apple fritters topped with choice of ice cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
- Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Cookies topped with sprinkles with choice of ice cream (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
Sleepy Hollow (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Char Siu Chicken Wings: Whole chicken wings glazed in char siu and topped with chili threads and garlic (New)
- Headless Horseman Cupcake: Yellow cupcake topped with cream cheese buttercream, spicy cheese-flavored snacks, and a chocolate piece (New)
- Cinnamon Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with pumpkin ice cream, drizzled with pumpkin spiced caramel, and topped with butterscotch chips (New)
Storybook Treats (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Hades Cone: DOLE Whip mango and habanero soft-serve topped with blue raspberry shell and chili-lime seasoning (New)
Sunshine Tree Terrace (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Tropical Graveyard: Mango mousse and sour tropical gelatin topped with cookie crumbles, gummy worm, sprinkles, and a tombstone chocolate piece (New)
Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle
- Not-So-Poison Apple Churro: Churro rolled in green apple sugar, topped with SNICKERS bar pieces, and drizzled with caramel sauce (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling and topped with a Jack chocolate piece (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
- Sally Pop: Yellow pop with raspberry filling topped with a Sally chocolate piece
(New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
Outdoor Vending Cart near The Haunted Mansion (Available August 11 to November 1, 2023–ONLY during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
- Skull Brownie: Mexican-spiced chocolate brownie with dulce de leche filling and sugar eyes (New)
Ultimately, a healthy number of undoubtedly unhealthy additions and interesting sounding dishes that I’m looking forward to trying. The items that have me most excited are all savory counter service entrees–the sandwiches at Pecos Bill and Cosmic Rays, plus chicken wings–at least one of which will end up being a culinary monstrosity (per usual).
My biggest disappointment is that there isn’t more being offered during regular park hours at Magic Kingdom. I can understand wanting a few party-exclusive snacks, especially photogenic desserts. Those are always a draw at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and do a little to help with event capacity.
But the savory entrees? There’s no way literally anyone has been waiting to buy tickets to the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party until seeing what Pecos Bill and Cosmic Ray’s are serving. Upon arrival, there’s likewise no one whose night will be made by the presence of these entrees.
Meanwhile, the menus at both of these colossal counter service restaurants have been bland and boring since the 50th Anniversary ended and the interesting items from that disappeared; having Halloween sandwiches and wings as all-day options would be a much-needed shot in the arm for both quick-service venues.
Beyond that, I’ve always felt it was odd to have so many interesting seasonal entrees at the Halloween or Christmas parties–the average attendee will try maybe one of them, whereas adding these to regular menus gives locals and Annual Passholders an excuse to make repeat visits to Magic Kingdom to try them all. (And Walt Disney World will need all the excuses they can get to boost attendance in August and September!)
There are a couple other disappointments. First, no cupcake at Main Street Bakery. This was underwhelming last year, so no big year-over-year loss there…but the oversized options in 2019 and earlier were always awesome. Then thee’s the lack of a pumpkin waffle sundae at Sleepy Hollow for the second straight year. This was a real fan favorite option during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, but I’m guessing it’s gone because of the long lines and chaos it caused in the kitchen.
Ending on a positive note, this looks like the best lineup for savory snacks and entrees in years at the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. It’ll be impossible to eat them all, but at least there are plenty of choices. Then there’s the Apple Fritter Sundae at Plaza, which sounds like it could be a winner. Ditto the Cinnamon Funnel Cake at Sleepy Hollow, which is covered in pumpkin toppings. If those two desserts are executed well, Walt Disney World fans might forget about the pumpkin waffle sundae!
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you excited to try any of these 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and other Magic Kingdom Halloween desserts? Anything in particular catch your eye? Disappointed by the lack of pumpkin waffle sundae at Sleepy Hollow or colossal cupcake at Main Street Bakery? Anything you’d like to see added to the fall menus at Walt Disney World? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing feedback about your experiences is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
