MNSSHP 2026 Official Guidemap: Everything Printed Inside

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The MNSSHP 2026 official guidemap is in guests’ hands, and it settles several details that shifted during the run-up. The Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 guidemap confirms show times, trick-or-treat locations, and character meets for the party’s 31st year.

The MNSSHP 2026 guidemap carries the tagline “31 Fang-tastic Years” — a nod to the party’s history dating back to 1995 — and features Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in Halloween costumes against a moonlit Cinderella Castle.

Here’s everything printed on it.

Quick Summary

The guidemap tagline is “31 Fang-tastic Years,” marking the party since 1995
Hocus Pocus adds a 7:35pm showing from October 1
The trick-or-treat list differs from earlier reporting in several locations
Candy is M&Ms, Snickers, and Skittles
Signature Sponsor is Mars Snacking; Werther’s Original Sugar Free and YumEarth also sponsor
The Beak and Barrel appears among bookable table-service options

Entertainment at a Glance

The guidemap confirms the full entertainment schedule in one place.

Fireworks

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular — 10pm, skies above Cinderella Castle

Parade

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade — 8:15pm and 11:15pm, beginning in Frontierland

Live Entertainment

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular — Castle Forecourt Stage
August 7 through September 29: 9:05pm, 10:35pm, 12:00am
October 1 through October 31: 7:35pm, 9:05pm, 10:35pm, 12:00am
Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash — Adventureland Stage
The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet — Frontierland
Halloween Fun in Storybook Circus — throughout Storybook Circus
Destination DescenDANCE Party — Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, hosted by Coca-Cola
Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup — Tomorrowland Stage

Note the guidemap pins Destination DescenDANCE Party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café specifically, and adds Halloween Fun in Storybook Circus — an offering that hasn’t featured prominently in earlier announcements.

Trick-or-Treat Locations

The map shows the full trick-or-treat trail with complimentary treat bags provided at the entrance. Candy includes M&Ms, Snickers, and Skittles.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Market Street Welcome — open until 8pm only

Adventureland

Sunshine Tree Terrace
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Tortuga Tavern

Frontierland

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square

The Diamond Horseshoe

Fantasyland

Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Princess Fairytale Hall
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Fantasyland Train Station
Dumbo the Flying Elephant presented by Scentsy

Tomorrowland

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Tomorrowland Treat Trail — be on the lookout for other locations throughout the park

Allergy-friendly trick-or-treating hosted by YumEarth is available at the Liberty Square Ticket Office and Merchant of Venus.

The List Has Changed

Compare this against earlier reporting and several differences stand out:

Frontierland is now Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, not Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Fantasyland Train Station replaces the Walt Disney World Railroad Station in Storybook Circus as the listed location
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is now presented by Scentsy
Tomorrowland Speedway is not listed on the guidemap
Tomorrowland Treat Trail appears as a catch-all with a note to look for other locations

Trust the guidemap. It’s the operational document handed to guests on the night, and it supersedes pre-event listings.

Also note the candy change: M&Ms, Snickers, and Skittles — not Starburst as earlier listed.

Character Greetings

The map lists the following character appearances:

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Jack Skellington and Sally
Friends from Aladdin
Chip ‘n’ Dale
Mirabel and Bruno
Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella
Gaston
Ariel and Prince Eric
Pluto
Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
Friends from Winnie the Pooh
Friends from Alice in Wonderland

Note the Haunted Mansion servants — Miss Carlotta, Madam Renatta, and Broome the Butler — do not appear on this printed list, though they were confirmed in Disney’s earlier character guide. They may be treated as roving or atmospheric entertainment rather than a formal meet.

Food and Drink Highlights

The map spotlights three featured items with photos:

Headless Horseman Treat — Casey’s Corner, hosted by Coca-Cola
Fang-tastic Garlic Butter Burger — Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, hosted by Coca-Cola
Hatbox Ghost Pop — Sleepy Hollow, hosted by Coca-Cola

Guests are directed to scan a QR code on the map for the full specialty food and beverage list.

Table-service dining including Be Our Guest Restaurant, The Beak and Barrel, The Plaza Restaurant, and the Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party can be booked at disneyworld.com or in the My Disney Experience app.

The Beak and Barrel appearing here is notable — it’s the pirate-themed lounge in Adventureland, and its inclusion among party-night bookable dining is worth knowing if you want a seated break.

Event Merchandise

The map highlights the Adult Crew Fleece as a featured merchandise item, available at the Emporium while supplies last. Mobile checkout is available via the My Disney Experience app.

The Bottom Line

The MNSSHP 2026 guidemap confirms “31 Fang-tastic Years” as this season’s tagline, a 7:35pm Hocus Pocus showing added from October 1, and a trick-or-treat list that differs from earlier reporting — Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland, Fantasyland Train Station, and no Tomorrowland Speedway.

Candy is M&Ms, Snickers, and Skittles, with allergy-friendly options at Liberty Square Ticket Office and Merchant of Venus.

Take the guidemap when you enter and use it over anything you read beforehand. It’s the version that’s actually operating on the night.

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