Credit: David Aughinbaugh II, FlickrFor those wanting to take part in this year’s event, Disney left guests no choice but to drop more cash than before.
Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has welcomed guests back to Magic Kingdom, with the 2025 season running from August 15 through October 31. Guests can enter the event at 4 p.m. with a valid ticket, giving them extra time before the official 7 p.m. start–a big perk considering the guest does not need an additional park ticket to enter early.
This year, ticket prices range from $119 to $229, depending on the date. Early-season nights in August, including August 17 and 19, start at $119, while opening night on August 15 is priced at $149. Prices increase through September, beginning at $139 and reaching $179 by the end of the month.
October features the highest price points, with tickets at $179 on October 2 and climbing to $229 for October 30 and Halloween night. Mid-October dates typically fall between $189 and $209. Compared to last year, the cost on October 30 and 31 has risen by $30, or 15%.
Though prices are higher, seven event dates, including August 15, 17, 19, 22, 29, September 12, and October 31, had already sold out by mid-August. However, according to reports, 14 dates had been sold out by that point last year. Overall, sales were 100% lower than at that point in 2024, suggesting guests are purchasing tickets more slowly than in past years.
Disney’s wider approach to ticketing continues to play a role. Demand-based pricing, paid Lightning Lane access, and premium add-ons have driven higher guest spending, even as attendance dips. In fact, Disney Experiences reported $9 billion in revenue for Q3 2025 alone.
However, it seems the FOMO effect has taken over as guests have snapped up the remaining Halloween party dates, bar one. Only September 30, priced at $179, remains for the seasonal event, leaving Disney ready to stop Magic Kingdom Park access for Not-So-Scary 2025.
And if Disney has managed to sell out with such a steep year-on-year increase, then next year, guests could be looking at dropping over $300 for the prime Halloween nights. That could be a risk for Disney, though, considering that on September 7, 2025, hundreds of guests received full refunds after bad weather ruined the festivities.
Those who attend can expect returning favorites. Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade brings the Headless Horseman and dancing spirits to Main Street, U.S.A., while the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular returns to the Cinderella Castle stage. Guests can also look forward to Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, a fireworks and projection show hosted by Jack Skellington.
This year, Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas appear in new screen-inspired costumes, while the Seven Dwarfs and other rarely seen characters will greet guests throughout the park.
Disney has also released the opening night entertainment schedule, including performances from the Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band and the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet, alongside showtimes for the parade, stage show, and fireworks.
Photo opportunities add another element to the event, with Disney PhotoPass photographers offering seasonal props and Magic Shots. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and friends don Halloween costumes for the occasion, while guests of all ages are invited to join the fun in their own attire, following Disney’s costume guidelines.
For Annual Passholders, select nights in August and September feature a $10 discount, providing a small savings for those attending with family or friends.
With sales initially moving more slowly than in past years, questions remain about how rising costs affect guest decisions. Will Disney take this almost sell-out as an opportunity to raise prices even more?