Disney Halloween Tickets DOUBLED?! Disney vs. NEW Universal Nights (2026)

Disney's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vs. Universal Nights at Universal Epic Universe! 🎃🎢 Which premium nighttime event is actually worth the money for families? We attended BOTH events on back-to-back nights in October 2026, with four kids, and the experiences couldn't have been more different. At Universal Nights, we experienced five-to-ten-minute ride waits, manageable crowds, and an easy exit at the end of the evening. At Mickey's Not-So-Scary, we loved the spectacular Boo-to-You Parade and stage shows, but encountered heavy congestion, longer ride waits, and an approximately 60-minute wait for TRON. And then we checked our Disney receipts... 🎟️ *Our actual mid-October adult ticket prices:* 2019: $105 2024: $189 2026: $219 That's a 109% increase in seven years! We break down: 🎃 Disney's Halloween entertainment and atmosphere 🎢 Universal Nights at Epic Universe and its incredibly short waits 💰 Actual ticket prices and family value ⏰ Event hours and early admission 🍿 Included Universal refreshments we completely forgot about 🚗 The difference between leaving Epic Universe and getting back to your car from Magic Kingdom 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What it's like doing two late-night theme park events with young kids We still love Disney's Halloween magic, but which event won our vote for overall value? Watch to find out! *Important:* Our Universal Nights tickets were purchased at annual-passholder pricing. Ticket prices vary by date and eligibility. The Disney historical prices are from our actual October purchases, not inflation-adjusted. Crowd and wait-time comparisons reflect our personal experiences, not official attendance statistics. 🌴 Follow Emerald Coast Playbook for family adventures, theme park tips, hidden gems, and places worth exploring across Florida and beyond. 🌐 EmeraldCoastPlaybook.com Add it to the list. #EmeraldCoastPlaybook #EmeraldCoast #NavarreBeach #MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenParty #UniversalEpicUniverse #UniversalNights #DisneyWorld #universalorlando 00:00 Disney vs. Universal: Two Very Different Nights 00:35 Our Family's Theme Park Experience 01:25 Crowds and Ride Wait Times 02:50 Disney Ticket Prices: 2019 vs. 2024 vs. 2026 04:10 Event Hours and Early Entry 05:00 Disney's Halloween Entertainment 06:05 Universal Nights Perks and Tips 07:10 Leaving the Parks With Sleeping Kids 08:30 Our Final Verdict: Which Is Worth It?