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Your 2025 Guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland®

Posted on July 09, 2025

Night view of Disney California Adventure entrance decorated for Halloween. The entrance is illuminated in blue and purple lights with a large, glowing moon backdrop featuring a spooky tree and bats. The park name is lit in red. Visitors are gathered at the entrance under a starry sky, creating a festive and mystical atmosphere.

Are you ready for Halloween? Disneyland® Resort is gearing up for a spooky celebration for all ages. If you're visiting this year, don’t miss the Halloween festivities. Halloween Time starts early at Disneyland®, so now is a great time to buy your tickets. Read on for a sneak peek of what to expect this Halloween!

When does Halloween Time begin at Disneyland®?

Halloween Time at Disneyland® Resort starts on August 22 and runs until October 31. Get ready for exciting Halloween activities and be sure to grab your tickets for a fun-filled, spooky season!

Expect thrilling Halloween activities at Disneyland® in 2025.

A large, festive pumpkin shaped like a familiar cartoon character's face is illuminated and displayed in a theme park setting. The scene is vibrant, with bright lights adorning nearby buildings, which are decorated with autumn accents. The surroundings include cheerful storefronts and a wide, clean street, creating a welcoming and themed atmosphere ideal for celebrating the fall season.

Halloween at Disneyland® Resort is especially colorful this year, featuring exciting shows, Halloween-themed treats, and vibrant decorations. The park is adorned with pumpkins and spooky creatures, and beloved Disney characters will be in festive costumes. There are unique Halloween decorations throughout the attractions. You won’t want to miss this special celebration!

Halloween-themed Disney Parks

Visit the parks during their most magical season, with decorations and entertainment all around.

Disneyland® Park

  • Pumpkin Greeting

  • Main Street Pumpkin Festival

Disney California Adventure® Park

  • Along Buena Vista Street

  • Ghoulish Good Times

  • Visit Radiator “Screams”

Spook is taking over Disneyland® Park!

A stately mansion is adorned with festive Halloween decor, featuring glowing pumpkins and ghostly figures. The building's grand columns and intricate architecture are highlighted by warm lights. Lush greenery surrounds the scene, creating a spooky yet inviting atmosphere under a dark night sky.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Jack Skellington, our Halloween king, is decorating the Haunted Mansion for Haunted Mansion Holiday with spooky and festive touches inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Enjoy spooky sights and surprises from Halloween Town, and meet classic characters like Sally and Oogie Boogie as they say "Season’s Screamings!" It’s going to be a great time!

Halloween Screams

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During Halloween Time at Disneyland® Resort, enjoy a thrilling experience for all ages. The festivities begin with Jack Skellington, the "Master of Scare-omonies," and his ghost dog, Zero, from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Get ready for a captivating show featuring ghostly imagery and Disney villains like Maleficent and Ursula, accompanied by catchy Halloween music. Don't miss the chance to sing or scream during the grand finale, and on select nights, enjoy sparkling fireworks, too!

Disney’s Happiest Haunts: The Villains' Trail Guided Tour

Take a lovely stroll through Disneyland® Park, featuring festive Halloween decorations. Snap a picture with the Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion, get a Lightning Lane pass for a ride, and enjoy the Halloween Screams show at night!

The image promotes Disney's Happiest Haunts Tour 2024. On the left, a whimsical graphic showcases a haunted table with roses and glowing candles under the text Disneyland Resort. On the right, a vibrant scene from Disneyland displays a giant Mickey Mouse-shaped pumpkin surrounded by smaller pumpkins and festive autumn decorations on Main Street.

To access the special viewing area, you need a park reservation, a valid ticket, and a reservation for Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour.

More unique experiences at Disney California Adventure® Park.

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Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark

Groot was left behind at the chaotic Collector's Fortress, now filled with dangerous creatures. Are you ready to help rescue him? Team up with Rocket to distract the monsters and save Groot, facing unexpected challenges along the way!

Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween

Join the Cars gang at the Horn of Plenty for a fun fall celebration at Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween! Enjoy a lively song and dance party to get you in the spooky spirit—no batteries required! Watch Luigi and Guido put a twist on classic songs like “Terror-antella” and “The Chop Top of Carsoli.” Don’t forget to snap a photo with Guido by the Leaning Tower of Tires!

Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree

A colorful nighttime scene featuring Tow Mater's towing sign from a popular animated movie. Decorated with vibrant purple lights and playful ghostly decorations, the scene exudes a fun, festive Halloween atmosphere. Large tires hang beside the sign, adding to the whimsical salvage yard theme. Lush trees frame the setting, creating an inviting ambiance perfect for a themed event or celebration.

Join the fun at Cars Land this fall for Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree! Enjoy Halloween music, dance with trucks, and listen to Mater's spooky country songs like "Welcome to Radiator Screams." Don't miss the tombstone grills that say "rust-in-peace!" It's a can't-miss Halloween event!

Mickey's Trick-and-Treat

Come hang out with Mickey Mouse and his pals at a super fun costume party! It’s packed with trick-or-treating, laughs, dancing, and a lighthearted story. And guess what? Everyone gets a cool treat!

Colorful stage with four costumed characters and a performer celebrating Halloween. The characters are dressed as iconic animated animals, wearing festive outfits, including a tuxedo, a sparkly blue dress, and a mummy wrap. The performer wears a themed scientist outfit. Bright lights and Halloween decorations fill the background, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Mickey and Minnie are all about Halloween, and when Goofy and Donald Duck join the mix, you know things are going to get a little crazy. Don’t miss their buddy Parker dressed as a goofy “mad scientist,” whipping up some crazy potions! And keep your eyes peeled for some bats, spiders, and even ghosts!

The show is full of original Halloween songs, bright visuals, spooky effects, bubbles, and lots of surprises for the whole family to enjoy!

Halloween fun never ends!

A vibrant entrance decorated with marigolds and a sign saying Plaza de la Familia and Coco is shown. A large skeleton figure wearing colorful traditional attire stands prominently, extending an arm in welcome. Bright, festive colors and beautiful floral decor set a lively atmosphere, reflecting themes from a popular animated film.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Oogie Boogie Bash will take place from August 17 to October 31, 2025, on select nights. Enjoy Halloween festivities with decorations like orange lights, bunting, colorful leaves, and pumpkins.

Family-friendly activities include exploring Villains Grove, enjoying tasty treats, meeting characters on Treat Trails, and watching the "Frightfully Fun Parade." You can also reserve spots for the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party for a sweeter experience.

For dates and details on Disney Halloween activities, visit our blog.

Plaza de la Familia

Experience the magic of Coco with The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia through songs like “Remember Me,” “The World Es Mi Familia,” and “La Llorona,” reminding us of the enduring bonds of family.

This vibrant image features a playful dog dressed in a pumpkin costume on a purple background. The dog, with a happy expression, holds a small pumpkin-shaped basket. Bold orange and black text reads Plutos Pumpkin Pursuit, adding a festive Halloween theme. The design is colorful and engaging, perfect for celebrating fall and holiday events.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

In Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit, everyone wins! From August 29 to October 31, buy an activity map to find Disney-themed pumpkins at Disneyland®, Disney California Adventure®, or Downtown Disney, and earn a fun prize.

Delicious Halloween-themed food

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Disney parks' Halloween celebration includes tasty treats! Here's a preview of this year's Disneyland® Halloween treats:

  • Oogie Boogie Lemonade

  • Jalapeño Cream Cheese Bread

New Disney Halloween items and collectibles

Two women are joyfully posing with Halloween-themed toys. One holds a Mickey Mouse bubble wand shaped like a pumpkin, and bubbles float around them. The other holds a Mickey Mouse plush in a festive Halloween costume. Both wear Mickey ears with pumpkin designs. They are standing in front of a building with plants and decorative elements, smiling widely.

Join the vibrant Disneyland® crowd this spooky season with limited-edition Halloween merchandise.

Celebrate Halloween 2025 at Disneyland®.

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Enjoy colorful Halloween decor, delicious treats, and a separately ticketed Halloween party at Disneyland® this season! Don't miss out on the 70th Anniversary celebrations—get your tickets in advance for unforgettable experiences. See you at Disneyland® Resort!

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