PHOTOS: Headless Horseman and Hatbox Ghost Buckets Coming to Mickey’s Halloween Party

Two popcorn buckets are joining Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for its 2026 opening night: the Headless Horseman and the Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost.

Both will be sold from popcorn carts near Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom during the separately ticketed party. Quantities will be limited, and each item carries a limit of two per person, per transaction.

Headless Horseman bucket with a glowing jack-o’-lantern in his raised hand — **Headless Horseman Bucket**Price not announcedThe mounted Horseman holds a glowing jack-o’-lantern above his head, with a party-themed carrying strap running beneath the horse.

Hatbox Ghost face inside a blue lantern-style bucket — **Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Bucket**Price not announcedThe ghost’s grinning face sits inside a blue lantern-style case, finished with a Disney Parks Halloween strap.

Official bucket photos and availability

The first party begins at 7 p.m. Friday. The event runs on select nights through October 31, with admission to Magic Kingdom starting at 4 p.m. for party ticket holders. The full 2026 party preview includes the dates, new Stitch dance party and other merchandise.

Sources: Disney Parks’ Headless Horseman and Hatbox Ghost posts, plus Walt Disney World party details.

Images: Disney Parks.

Official bucket photos and availability

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