Walt Disney World sets earlier start for 2026 Halloween season (opens in new tab)

By Robert Niles: Get ready for nearly three full months of Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort this fall.Did I just write "fall?" Try, starting this summer.Disney today announced the dates for 2026's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. And the after-hours, hard-ticket event is kicking off earlier than ever, on August 7 this year.Here are the 2026 dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 30September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, ...