The most hauntingly delightful time of year is creeping back into the Disneyland Resort as Halloween Time returns from August 23 through October 31, 2025. With festive décor, eerie entertainment, villainous encounters, and seasonal overlays, this fall celebration transforms Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park into a playground of fall fun and frightful delight for guests of all ages.
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
Back by popular demand, the highly anticipated Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will take place on select nights starting August 25, 2025, exclusively at Disney California Adventure Park. This separate-ticketed, after-hours event has become a fan-favorite tradition for its immersive Halloween atmosphere, shorter attraction wait times, and exclusive entertainment.
Guests attending the bash can look forward to:
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Interactive Treat Trails led by iconic Disney villains, offering candy and clever character interactions.
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“Villains Grove”, a mesmerizing walkthrough experience at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, where guests explore enchanted scenes drenched in lights, sound, and shadow.
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The return of “Mickey’s Trick & Treat”, a family-friendly stage show ideal for younger guests.
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Spellbinding character sightings, hauntingly fun photo ops, and themed merchandise exclusive to the event.
Ticket Information:
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Magic Key holder presale begins June 25, 2025, no earlier than 9 a.m. PT.
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General public sales open June 27, 2025, also no earlier than 9 a.m. PT.
Due to high demand and limited availability, tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash are expected to sell out quickly.
Halloween Time Across Disneyland Resort
Outside of the special event nights, guests visiting during Halloween Time can enjoy festive offerings throughout both theme parks:
Disneyland Park:
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The fan-favorite Haunted Mansion Holiday returns, seamlessly blending Halloween and Christmas as Jack Skellington and his crew from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas take over the classic attraction.
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Halloween Screams, a nighttime projection show on Main Street, U.S.A., and Sleeping Beauty Castle, returns with dazzling visuals and musical moments. On weekend nights, the show includes a fireworks finale.
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Seasonal decorations deck the park, with the giant Mickey pumpkin photo op on Main Street returning as a popular must-see for guests.
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Character meet-and-greets feature Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their Halloween costumes.
Disney California Adventure Park:
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Cars Land transforms into “Radiator Screams”, where attractions like Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween get a spooky twist.
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Buena Vista Street is adorned with vintage Halloween décor, and the Headless Horseman looms over the entrance in a dramatic statue installation.
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! becomes Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark each evening, sending guests on a pulse-pounding adventure with Rocket Raccoon.
Beyond the Parks
The Halloween spirit extends throughout the Disneyland Resort, including the Downtown Disney District and the Disneyland Hotel area, which will also feature fall-themed décor, seasonal food and beverage options, and limited-time merchandise.
Whether you’re indulging in pumpkin-flavored treats, capturing memories with favorite characters in festive attire, or braving a thrilling attraction overlay, Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort in 2025 promises a season packed with magical moments and spooky surprises.
Stay tuned to Disneyland.com and the official Disneyland app for the latest updates on entertainment, dining, and ticket availability.
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