Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025: Dates, Entertainment Highlights & How Prices Compare to 2024
On select autumn nights, the sun sets over Cinderella Castle as Magic Kingdom transforms into the center for all things spooky and fun. Twinkling songs give way to eerie music, shadows lengthen, and the Haunted Mansion hums with main character energy.
For those who yearn for ghastly vibes, it’s time to start planning your next night of magical frights. Today we’re sharing everything you need to know about the 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party—including a closer look at this year’s ticket prices and how they stack up against 2024.
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What is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event that takes over Magic Kingdom on select nights each fall. It’s a playful, not-too-scary celebration for all ages, offering exclusive character greetings, entertainment, Halloween-themed snacks, overlays on select attractions, and more trick-or-treat candy than your pumpkin bucket can handle.
Show off your best costume (Disney-themed encouraged!), watch the Headless Horseman gallop down Main Street U.S.A., and party alongside ghosts, villains, and Mickey himself.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates (2025)
The 2025 party will run on 38 select nights from August 15 through October 31.
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
🗓️ Planning tip: In August and September, parties generally fall on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—with one Thursday (Sept. 25). October leans into Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and select Tuesdays and Mondays.
2025 Ticket Pricing vs. 2024: What’s Changed?
Disney has confirmed that 2025 MNSSHP ticket prices will range from $119 to $229 per person, depending on the date. This is a jump from 2024’s pricing, which ranged from $119 to $199.
💸 Here’s the breakdown:
| Year | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119 | $199 | $119–$199 |
| 2025 | $119 | $229 | $119–$229 |
🧛♂️ Key Observations:
- 🎟️ Base pricing in August remains the same ($119), offering the best value for early partygoers.
- 🎃 Top-end ticket prices increased by $30, with Halloween night expected to hit the new $229 cap.
- 👨👩👧 Child pricing hasn’t been detailed yet for 2025, but 2024 saw kids priced around $10 lower per date.
- 💰 Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club discounts of $10 per ticket are still available on select August and September nights.
- ⏰ Early park entry starts at 4 PM, with the party running from 7 PM to midnight—up to 8 hours of Halloween magic included.
📅 Sample 2024 vs. 2025 Ticket Price Dates (Direct Comparison)
While full 2025 per-date prices haven’t been revealed yet, here’s a peek at some of last year’s exact ticket prices and what they could look like based on this year’s higher ceiling:
| Date | 2024 Price (Adult) | Expected 2025 Price (our estimates) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16 | $119 | $119–$129 (likely same) |
| Sept. 17 | $149 | $159–$169 |
| Oct. 10 | $179 | $189–$199 |
| Oct. 25 | $199 | $209–$229 |
| Oct. 31 | $199 | $229 (likely max price) |
Exclusive Character Greetings
Returning for 2025: Jack and Sally will once again greet guests in Liberty Square, while Mickey and Minnie will make their first-ever joint Halloween appearance in costume at Town Square Theater.
Guests can also expect surprise encounters with Disney Villains—some classic, some rare—creeping through the shadows. Stay tuned for full character lists as the event approaches.
Trick-or-Treating Through the Kingdom
Grab your complimentary treat bag (yes, adults too!) and fill it with Mars Wrigley classics like M&M’s, Snickers, and Starburst. With over a dozen treat stations marked on the event map, there’s no shortage of sugar.
Guests with allergies can pick up a teal bag and collect teal tokens at each station to redeem for allergy-friendly goodies at designated centers.
Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade
The iconic parade is back in 2025 and will once again step off at 8:15 PM, perfect timing for families with young trick-or-treaters.
Expect to see:
- 👻 The Headless Horseman’s chilling ride
- 🧟♀️ Haunted Mansion gravediggers with sparkling shovels
- 😈 Villains, princesses, and deep-cut characters like Pain & Panic and Vanellope
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
On the Castle Forecourt Stage, the Sanderson Sisters summon the worst of Disney’s rogues gallery in an over-the-top musical showdown. Expect appearances from:
- 🧙♀️ Winifred, Mary, and Sarah
- 🔥 Hades
- 🧛 Dr. Facilier
- 🪞 The Evil Queen—and more
Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
🎆 Jack Skellington returns as host for this visually stunning fireworks and projection show. Cinderella Castle becomes a haunted mansion as Mickey and Friends explore a fright-filled fantasy filled with creepy cameos from Ursula, Oogie Boogie, and other classic villains.
What Else is New in 2025?
- 💃 A brand-new Zombies 4-themed dance party will shake up Tomorrowland
- 🎶 The Cadaver Dans will return to harmonize in Frontierland
- 🎢 Expect Halloween overlays on select attractions—specifics TBA
- 🍬 A fresh Foodie Guide is on the way with sinister snacks and fall-flavored goodies
- 🧥 Spooktacular merchandise, including glow-in-the-dark apparel and event-exclusive collectibles, will materialize in Magic Kingdom
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Ticket Sales & Availability
Tickets go on sale:
- May 15 – for guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels, Swan/Dolphin, and Shades of Green
- May 22 – for the general public
🎃 REMINDER: MNSSHP nights—especially Fridays and Halloween week—can and do sell out quickly. If you’ve got your eyes on a specific date (or a specific snack), don’t wait!
Stay tuned as we creep closer to opening night. We’ll keep you updated on full food menus, overlays, and character sightings as they’re summoned from the shadows.
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