Festive fall fun arrives at Disneyland
Resort beginning August 21 with family-friendly entertainment and
experiences spanning frightful Halloween frights to warm cultural traditions.
A spellbinding lineup of limited-time entertainment,
specialty treats, beverages, themed merchandise and more includes:
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Beginning August 21 through October 31, Disneyland Resorts
brings festive delights to life – from spirited décor and themed versions of
favorite attractions to enchanting
entertainment. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends will debut new
Halloween-themed attire in Town Square and “Mickey’s Trick and Treat daytime
show returns to Disney California Adventure Park.
The “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular with fireworks
showcases select nights at Disneyland Park. The “Paint the Night” parade and
“Wondrous Journeys” will continue between August 10 – August 20, 2026. World of
Color – ONE returns to Disney California Adventure Park for a limited time on
August 10 through the Halloween season.
Disney California Adventure Park attractions include Luigi’s
Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy –
Monsters After Dark, while Disneyland Park welcomes back the Haunted Mansion
Holiday inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour features through eerie
tales across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, at an
additional cost with valid theme park admission.
Returning in 2026, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit invites guests to
purchase purchasing maps to locate hidden Disney-themed pumpkins across both
parks and the Downtown Disney District, along with receiving a special
keepsake.
Themed merchandise includes the Mickey Mouse Family
Halloween and Cutie Ghost Collections. Sweet and spooky bites are available at
the Oogie Boogie Lemonade at Smokejumpers Grill and Heatwave Pizza from Alien
Pizza Planet.
The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort showcase new décor
inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Monster’s Inc.” at Pixar Place Hotel and
Haunted Mansion-inspired touches at the Disneyland Hotel, seasonal
confectionery displays at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and
Disneyland Hotel, themed treatments and salon services at Tenaya Stone Spa,
Halloween-inspired cocktails at Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel and
trick-or-treat trails for overnight guests on select afternoons. In Disney’s
Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Great Hall Cart in the lobby will offer
a selection of themed bites and treats.
Limited-time character dining at the Hotels of Disneyland
Resort, include Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween at the Disneyland Hotel, Mickey’s
Autumn Adventures Breakfast Buffet and Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner
at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Día de los Muertos at Plaza de la Familia
Inspired by Pixar’s “Coco,” Plaza de la Familia returns to
Disney California Adventure Park from August 21 through November 2, in honor of
Día de los Muertos.
Lively music leads the way with “The Storytellers of the
Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” street show returning.
The seasonal splendor on display includes live mariachi music at the Paradise
Garden Bandstand and a memory wall, where guests add notes of remembrance for
loved ones.
A variety of menu items includes the returning favorite
chilaquiles carnitas torta. New merchandise from The Disney Pixar Coco
Collection arrives in early September with colorful apparel, accessories and
headwear.
Disneyland Park showcases a colorful installation in
Frontierland near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, adorned with skeleton
figurines known as catrinas and calacas, and other décor items displayed on
ofrendas.
After-hours Delights at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney
Halloween Party
Fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party returns
to Disney California Adventure Park on select nights, August 18 to October 31
with an evening of not-so-scary fun. Separately ticketed after-hours event tickets
go on sale on June 18. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase
during pre-sale opportunities for Inspire Magic Key holders on June 16 and Magic
Key holders on June 17.
New for 2026, “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted
Mansion Street Party” brings frightful haunts to Disney California Adventure
Park, inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction. Offering more nights than
ever, highlights include immersive treat trails hosted by rare Disney villains,
unique merchandise, character experiences and more. At select times, Ichabod
Crane will hurry through Disney California Adventure Park evading the sinister
specter of the Headless Horseman.
Admission includes pre-party park mix-in, access
to select attractions often with shorter wait times and unlimited Disney
PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event. Guests can also book the
Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party (for an additional cost) with preferred seating
for “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted
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