The spell is about to be cast once again at Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs from August 15 through October 31, 2025, offering exclusive shows, fireworks, and meet-and-greets that take place only during the ticketed after-hours event.
Those with tickets can step inside the park as early as 4 p.m., giving them a few extra hours before the 7 p.m. kickoff. Guests can look forward to the return of the Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular hosted by Jack Skellington. Street entertainment like the Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band and the Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet add to the night’s atmosphere, while Disney PhotoPass photographers will be available with seasonal props and Magic Shots. Costumes are encouraged for all ages within Disney’s guidelines.
Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas will meet guests in newly designed, movie-inspired attire. The Seven Dwarfs and other rarely seen characters will also be greeting visitors.
Ticket prices vary by date:
- August – $119 on August 17 and 19; opening night on August 15 is $149; other August dates range from $129–$149.
- September – $139 in early September, climbing to $179 by month’s end.
- October – $179 on October 2, up to $229 on October 30 and 31. Mid-month dates range from $189–$209.
- Credit: Jamie S., Inside the Magic
This top price marks a $30 (15%) increase from last year’s Halloween night ticket. Annual Passholders receive a $10 discount for select August and September nights.
However, sales patterns look different in 2025. Data from WDW Magic shows that only seven dates have sold out so far—August 15, 17, 19, 22, 29, September 12, and October 31—compared to 14 by August 14 last year. October 10 is the most recent sellout date. Reports suggest sales are down 100% compared to the same point in 2024, with some guests delaying purchases or skipping the event altogether.
While attendance across Disney Parks has softened, the company’s pricing strategy—mixing demand-based event costs, paid Lightning Lane access, and premium extras—has boosted spending per guest. This helped Disney Experiences reach $9 billion in revenue during Q3 2025.
Whether the slower pace of ticket sales signals a shift in guest priorities or just a later buying trend, the Halloween season at Magic Kingdom is still set to deliver a full slate of entertainment, characters, and festive fun for those who attend.
