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Yo ho, yo ho… there’s a brand-new pirate adventure coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Disney has just announced another exciting addition to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026, and this one is perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean. For the first time, Captain Jack Sparrow will headline a brand-new entertainment experience in Adventureland, bringing even more swashbuckling fun to this year’s Halloween celebration.

Disney has officially announced a new pirate-themed entertainment offering debuting during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 at Magic Kingdom. The new experience will feature Captain Jack Sparrow leading interactive pirate entertainment throughout Adventureland, giving party guests another exclusive offering to enjoy during the separately ticketed event.

Adventureland will come alive with roaming pirate performers, live entertainment, and encounters led by the infamous captain himself. Guests can expect pirate-themed music, storytelling, and interactive moments that fit seamlessly into the atmosphere of one of Magic Kingdom’s most adventurous lands.

The new offering expands Halloween entertainment beyond the party’s signature experiences, including Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, trick-or-treat locations, and exclusive character meet-and-greets. The addition of Captain Jack Sparrow gives guests another reason to spend time exploring Adventureland during the event.

While Disney has not yet released a full performance schedule or additional entertainment details, the announcement suggests that the experience will be more than a traditional character meet-and-greet. Instead, guests can expect Captain Jack Sparrow to take an active role in the pirate-themed festivities throughout the evening.

The announcement comes as Disney continues revealing new entertainment, merchandise, characters, and experiences for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which returns on select nights from August 7 through October 31, 2026. The separately ticketed event remains one of Walt Disney World’s most popular seasonal offerings, with many party dates traditionally selling out well in advance.

For fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, this marks one of the biggest additions to Adventureland’s Halloween offerings in recent years. Whether you’re hoping to join Captain Jack’s pirate crew, enjoy the themed atmosphere, or simply catch one of his surprise appearances, this new entertainment experience is already shaping up to be one of the can’t-miss offerings of the 2026 party season.

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