Halloween nights are almost here at Magic Kingdom as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns August 15–October 31, 2025. The beloved after-hours celebration transforms the park with parades, fireworks, stage shows, and rare character encounters that can’t be found during daytime visits.
Guests attending the event can enter the park beginning at 4 p.m., even though the official start time is 7 p.m.—a chance to explore before the evening’s entertainment begins. This year’s lineup brings back favorites including the Boo-To-You Halloween Parade with its dancing ghouls, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular hosted by Jack Skellington, and the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular on the Cinderella Castle stage.
Special meet-and-greets return as well, featuring Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas in updated costumes inspired by the film, plus the Seven Dwarfs and more. Opening night’s schedule includes performances from the Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band and the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet, alongside the three marquee shows. PhotoPass photographers will be on hand with seasonal props and Magic Shots, and guests of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes in line with Disney’s guidelines.
Tickets range from $119 to $229, depending on the date. Early August nights, such as August 17 and 19, are the least expensive, while Halloween week commands the top price of $229—a $30 increase from last year’s peak. September prices range from $139 to $179, while October climbs from $179 to $229, with mid-month dates typically between $189 and $209.
Annual Passholders can save $10 on select August and September dates, offering a small break for families and groups. Still, the higher prices appear to be affecting buyer behavior. According to WDW Magic, this season’s ticket sales are currently 100% lower than last year’s pace, with only seven nights sold out so far compared to 14 by August 14, 2024. Popular dates such as August 15, 17, 19, 22, 29, September 12, and October 31 are already gone, but many others remain available well into the season.
Disney’s wider approach—demand-based pricing, paid Lightning Lane upgrades, and premium add-ons—has kept per-guest spending high despite dips in attendance. In Q3 2025, Disney Experiences reported $9 billion in revenue. Whether the slower sellouts are temporary or a sign of guest pushback remains to be seen.
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$30 more per ticket with Big Thunder, Buzz Lightyear down and RoA gone. Paying substantially more for substantially less one year apart..can’t imagine why they aren’t selling out.