Disney World shares somewhat scary price hike

No one is more loyal to a single company than Disney fans. 

They commit their entire lives to counting down the days until they set foot in any Disney property and keep up with the latest news so they don’t miss out on anything.

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Although it may seem like kids are Disney’s target audience, adults are even more devoted and willing to spend their hard-earned money on anything from theme parks to merchandise.

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After all, being an adult is incredibly stressful, so if Disney is the happiest place on earth, no one can blame these grown-up fans for wanting to forget about the outside world and encapsulate themselves in its magic.  

Disney raises prices for a top seasonal event.

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Disney reveals dates and ticket prices for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Walt Disney World  (DIS)  shared that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, its yearly Halloween-themed event, will make its highly anticipated return from August 15 through October 31.  

Here are all the event dates for those wanting to attend:

  • August – 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29
  • September – 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, and 30
  • October – 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31

This year’s event will run from 7 p.m. to midnight, allowing guests to extend their time at the theme park by a few hours. This is not a daily occurrence, since it usually closes at around 9 or 10 p.m., depending on the park.

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A few days later, Disney unveiled even more information about the event. The news might be shocking, since the company decided to make a few changes that could test fans’ loyalty.

The lower-priced tickets will remain the same as last year at $199. However, hold on to your Mickey ears, because the upper end of the ticket price has jumped to $299, a $30 increase from the year prior, not including tax and fees.

Since all the dates sold out last year, it’s unlikely that Disney’s fan base will let an increase in prices, amounting to less than the cost of most T-shirts at Disney World, stop them from attending one of the top seasonal events of 2025. 

Here’s how to be the first to obtain tickets to this year’s Halloween event

Being a Disney superfan has its perks because those who are Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members will save $10 on each Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket. This discount is only valid for select event nights in August and September. 

If everything goes according to plan and follows the pattern of previous years, tickets are expected to sell out fast, so here’s how to get ahead of the game. 

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Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resorts hotels may purchase their event tickets beginning May 15. These hotels include Disney Resorts Collection hotels, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, and Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort, as mentioned on the Disney World website

Those not staying at the hotels mentioned above can get their tickets starting May 22. Keep in mind that tickets are limited, so you don’t want to wait too long.

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