Not-So-Scary… But Definitely Not-So-Cheap: Disney Raises Prices Again

If you were planning to hit up Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2025… you might want to check your wallet first.

Disney just revealed the 2025 party dates AND ticket prices, and let’s just say—they’re scary in more ways than one. For the first time ever, the party will cost up to $229 per person, with no major updates to the experience itself.

Yep. You read that right.

Let’s dig into all the details so you can decide if this year’s price tag is worth it—or if it’s time to sit this one out.

2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Dates & Details

The Not-So-Scary fun returns to Magic Kingdom on select nights between August 15 and October 31, 2025. This hard-ticketed event includes access to the park from 4PM to midnight, though the actual party runs from 7PM to midnight.

Here’s the full list of party nights:

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

This is a separately ticketed event, so you don’t need a regular park ticket or park reservation to attend—but you DO need to pay up.

Let’s Talk $$$: Ticket Prices Hit a New High

Here’s the headline: Tickets range from $119 to $229 per guest (plus tax). That’s a massive jump from last year’s top-tier price of $199.

And while $119 nights still exist, most fall dates—especially those in October—are creeping closer to that $200+ mark. Families trying to do Halloween night at Disney World? Expect to pay nearly $1,000 for a family of four.

Discounts? Barely.

• Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders can get $10 off tickets on select nights in August and September.

• Tickets go on sale May 15, 2025 for resort guests and May 22, 2025 for everyone else.

Here’s who qualifies for the early purchase window:

• Disney Resort hotel guests

• Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve

• Shades of Green

So… What’s New This Year?

Honestly? Not much. There haven’t been any major party upgrades announced. We’re expecting a similar lineup to past years:

• Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade

• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

• Trick-or-treat trails

• Rare character sightings

• Low wait times for popular rides

But again, these were all part of the 2024 event—so there’s nothing “new” to justify the price hike.

Bigger Picture: Disney’s Pricing Strategy Is Shifting Fast

This isn’t just a Halloween story. Disney’s been raising prices across the board for years—ticketed events, Genie+ (now Lightning Lane Multi Pass), and even food have all seen steady upcharges.

Gone are the days when a Disney trip felt like an affordable family vacation. Today, every special experience has a price tag—and those price tags are climbing.

With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party now hitting $229, it begs the question: How high can they go before guests stop paying?

If 2024’s total sellout was any indication, we might not have hit that ceiling just yet.

Should You Still Go?

That’s up to you. If you’re a Halloween mega-fan, this is still the event to beat. The atmosphere, the exclusive shows, and the limited crowds are hard to replicate.

But if the cost is giving you pause, you’re not alone. Many families are rethinking the party this year—and looking toward cheaper alternatives like resort trick-or-treating or non-Disney Halloween events in Orlando.

We’ll be watching closely to see if this year’s price hike changes the game… or if the party sells out all over again.