Disney4me Posted October 18, 2022 Report Posted October 18, 2022 DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Halloween is fast approaching, and we’re already anticipating all of that CANDY we’re going to eat! Spooky Season!! Everyone seems to be getting in the spirit — McDonald’s has Halloween Happy Meals, Amazon has a ton of costumes, and Disney is celebrating with a party, of course. But, something you might not be thinking about this year is your Halloween budget. And, prices have increased for a vital part of the Halloween experience. Halloween candy prices have gone UP in the United States, according to according to CNBC. Since last September, they’ve gone up in price by more than 13.1%. CANDY! That means you’ll likely have to budget a bit more for your usual amount of candy to pass out to trick or treaters. Prices for Halloween candy could be closer to $35 per household this year, which is $5 more than what Americans are budgeting for on average, according to a National Retail Federation survey. Treats! So, let’s take a closer look at some of those price increases. Over at Walmart, a 160-piece “fun-sized” variety pack of candy is retailing for $16.98 ($2.24 more than last year), a 120-piece variety pack from Amazon is selling for $10.99 ($2.01 more than last year), and Sam’s Club has a 450-piece variety pack for $26.98 ($2.50 more than last year). Trick or TREAT?! The higher cost of candy could be due to increased sugar costs, according to CNBC. These prices have gone up because of extreme weather, supply chain issues, and energy costs. Candy bucket If you want to keep your candy costs down, you can try to buy in bulk, so that the cost per piece of candy ends up being lower. Check out this 365-piece bag of candy for $26.98. Otherwise, just plan to pay a bit more for your Halloween candy this year. Or, maybe you can split a giant bag of candy with your neighbor to hand to trick or treaters! Candy time For more on Halloween, check out Disney Just Released New Halloween Backgrounds for Your Phone! Need a Last-Minute Halloween Costume? Amazon Has You Covered. NEW Halloween Scavenger Hunt Now Available in Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more Halloween news and updates. ALL of the Disney Halloween Merchandise You Can Get ONLINE! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Returned to Magic Kingdom and We’ve Got the ONLY Guide You Need! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party See Our Photos and Reviews for ALL of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With These Disney Items Online Check Out the Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a Look at ALL of the Halloween Merchandise You Can Buy in Disney World Can You Resist These NEW Halloween Shirts?! A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What are you dressing up as for Halloween this year? Tell us in the comments!The post Why Halloween Candy Will Cost You MORE This Year first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote
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