There’s always something thrilling about Halloween at Walt Disney World, but this year, a familiar face has received a hauntingly delightful makeover. As Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns for the 2025 season, Jack Skellington emerges with an updated look that brings him closer than ever to his cinematic roots.
Revealed on the Disney Parks Instagram account, the redesign presents Jack in a form nearly identical to the character in 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The movie, produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, has long been a fan favorite, with Chris Sarandon lending his voice to the skeletal Pumpkin King. In previous years, Jack’s park appearance featured a more stylized mask and makeup that divided opinions. This year’s refresh brings a softer, more accurate face design that fans have embraced with comments like “Awesome, he looks like himself now,” and “looks so much better.”
The redesign is expected to become a major photo-op magnet for party guests—just one of many reasons to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which runs on select nights from August 15 through October 31.
The official event dates are as follows:
- August: 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
- September: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30
- a`October: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
Ticket prices vary between $119 and $229, with early access starting at 4 p.m. and the official party beginning at 7 p.m. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members will find select nights include discounted admission. Tickets go on sale May 15 for Disney Resort hotel guests and May 22 for the general public.
Once inside Magic Kingdom, guests can explore trick-or-treat trails, enjoy Halloween overlays on favorite attractions, and see rarely spotted characters in themed costumes. Rides like Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean remain open, offering a thrilling twist to a festive evening. And yes—costumes are welcome during the event, provided they follow Disney’s dress guidelines.
Signature entertainment returns in full force this year, including Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, which features Disney characters in seasonal attire and a gallop down Main Street, U.S.A. by the Headless Horseman. The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular once again takes over Cinderella Castle, with the Sanderson Sisters summoning some of Disney’s most memorable villains for a spellbinding show.
And then there’s Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, a nighttime fireworks display hosted by none other than Jack Skellington himself. With vibrant pyrotechnics and stunning projections, it’s a show that lights up the castle and stirs up the Halloween spirit.
From themed treats to rare merchandise and a new look for a Halloween icon, this year’s parties are shaping up to be a series of unforgettable nights filled with frightful fun and whimsical wonder.
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