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Credit: DisneyWalt Disney World’s beloved Halloween tradition is returning this fall, but for many fans, the scariest part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party isn’t the villains or ghosts—it’s the price of admission.
Following the event’s official date announcement, Disney has revealed pricing details for the 2025 party season, and the jump is enough to make even the most devoted Disney guest flinch.
$229 for One Night? The Price of Magic Is Getting Steep
Disney has officially announced that tickets for the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will cost between $119 and a jaw-dropping $229, depending on the night. That high-end number is a $30 increase from 2024’s top-tier price of $199.
That price does not include tax.
And while the lower end of the pricing spectrum hasn’t budged, it’s clear Disney is pushing to see just how far guests are willing to go to attend this limited-capacity, after-hours event—even with no major changes or new offerings announced for the party.
The price surge comes after every single night of the event sold out in 2024, a sign that Disney’s strategy of demand-based pricing is working… at least for now.
But for many families already navigating the rising costs of food, transportation, and hotel stays on Disney property, this is just the latest financial hurdle in a string of price hikes across the resort.
A Broader Pattern of Upcharges
The price increase for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is far from an isolated case. Over the past few years, guests have watched Disney roll out increased ticket prices, expanded paid add-ons, and reduced included experiences.
While some of these changes have brought convenience—like Lightning Lane Multi Pass replacing Genie+—they’ve also made the planning and budgeting process for a Disney vacation more complicated and expensive than ever before.
Even hotel stays are seeing added layers of cost, with upcharges for preferred views, limited parking for non-resort guests at popular destinations like the Polynesian, and tiered access to perks that used to be standard.
Event Details: What You’re Paying For
Despite the growing cost, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party still draws in thousands of guests eager to experience Halloween-themed fireworks, the Boo-to-You parade, specialty character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treat trails, and ride overlays that only appear during the event.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 party:
2025 Party Dates
August: 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
September: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30
October: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
Party Hours
Event runs from 7:00 PM to midnight, though ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM without a separate park ticket or reservation.
Ticket Pricing
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$119 to $229 per person, plus tax
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Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get $10 off on select nights in August and September only
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Tickets go on sale:
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May 15, 2025 for guests of select Disney World hotels
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May 22, 2025 for the general public
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Early Access for These Hotels
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Disney Resorts Collection
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Walt Disney World Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin Hotels
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Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort
Tickets are limited and can—and often do—sell out before the event date.
Is It Still Worth It?
For Disney diehards, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a bucket list experience. But for families trying to stretch their vacation dollar, the rising price of this event (and Disney vacations overall) raises serious questions about accessibility and value.
As Disney continues to test the limits of what guests are willing to pay, many longtime fans are finding themselves priced out of the magic—and wondering if the Most Magical Place on Earth is still meant for everyone.