Disney Pulls Regular Nighttime Shows From Magic Kingdom on 13 September Nights
Disney says the separately ticketed Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party will occupy evening hours on those nights, requiring party admission to see the event’s Halloween entertainment.
Overview
- Disney confirmed Saturday that Happily Ever After and Disney Starlight will not run on 13 Magic Kingdom dates in September because the Halloween party replaces the park’s evening schedule.
- The affected September dates are September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27 and 29, according to Disney’s official 2026 party calendar.
- Ticketed party entertainment includes Mickey’s Boo‑To‑You Halloween Parade and Disney’s Not‑So‑Spooky Spectacular, a Jack Skellington–hosted fireworks and projection show that runs only for party guests.
- Ordinary daytime admission does not cover party hours, Magic Kingdom typically closes to standard-ticket guests before the event begins, and some September party nights have already sold out (for example, September 4).
- Visitors should check My Disney Experience and the live entertainment calendar before booking because the shift shortens regular park evenings, affects dining and ride plans, and is a seasonal change not a permanent end to either show.