Your Guide to Fall at Disneyland®: Halloween Festivities and More

Disney fans enjoying the summer sun know autumn lovers await something else. After summer festivities at Disneyland®, the parks transform into a fall paradise filled with Disney magic. If you love Halloween and autumn, visiting Disneyland® during Halloween time is a MUST. Here are Halloween offerings you shouldn't miss:

• Colorful Halloween decorations at Disneyland®
• Downtown Disney District, and Disneyland® hotels feature beloved characters like Mickey and Minnie in new costumes, along with Halloween overlays on popular rides and attractions.
• Fun themed entertainment and trick-or-treating at Oogie Boogie Bash.
• Vibrant Plaza de la Familia celebration at California Adventure.
• Fall themed food, drinks, and merchandise.

Looking forward to an awesome Halloween at Disneyland® Resort? Read on.

Halloween Time at Disneyland® Resort

Halloween Time at Disneyland® runs from August 21 to October 31, 2026, with new outfits and décor. Enjoy “Paint the Night” and “Wondrous Journeys” from August 10-20, 2026, and “World of Color – ONE” returns August 10.

Disney Characters in Halloween Outfits and Pumpkin Decor at Disneyland® Park

• Mickey and Minnie Mouse, along with friends, arrive in seasonal outfits with harlequin patterns and vibrant colors. Jack Skellington transforms the Haunted Mansion for Haunted Mansion Holiday with a new gingerbread house and familiar characters like Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie. Fans of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" should check it out!
• Take a great fall picture in front of the Halloween Tree in Frontierland. Check out a pumpkin with Disney carvings at the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, including a huge Mickey Mouse pumpkin. Look for a new pumpkin next to the Partners Statue with cool Star Wars carvings. It's going to be a fun time at Disneyland® for everyone!

Villains have overtaken Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., “it's a small world,” and the Rivers of America for the “Halloween Screams” show, featuring characters like Maleficent and Ursula. Certain nights will feature fireworks. For more spooky tales, join Disney's Happiest Haunts Guided Tour through Disneyland® and California Adventure (additional fee required).

Halloween Rides and Family-Friendly Entertainment at DCA

Fall festivities are underway at Disney California Adventure® Park! Enjoy spooky decor with Oogie Boogie, bats from Carthay Circle Restaurant, and the Headless Horseman statue on Buena Vista Street.

• Cars Land is becoming the “fa-boo-lous” Radiator Screams, with “car-achnids,” a “pump-kin” patch, and locals in “car-stumes.” Take a break and enjoy Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween.
• Every late afternoon, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark takes over the Collector's Fortress in Avengers Campus. Team up with Rocket to keep the scary monsters busy and save Groot, but be alert for spooky surprises.

• Get the kids ready for some spooky fun! They'll enjoy "Mickey's Trick and Treat" at the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land starting August 18 if they love Halloween songs and Mickey.

Snack, Shop, and Spooky Surprises at Disneyland® Resort

Halloween at Disneyland® isn't complete without tasty treats and Halloween-themed merchandise!

• Try the Oogie Boogie Lemonade from Smokejumpers Grill and the Heatwave Pizza from Alien Pizza Planet. Stay tuned for more details on Disney Eats as the season approaches, including pumpkin treats and Halloween food!
• Your fall style can be fun, spooky, or cute. Find resort merchandise like hockey jerseys with a smiling Mickey pumpkin and autumn-themed mouse ears. We'll update this guide with the latest merch for festive fall fun at Disneyland®, so stay tuned.

Join the Halloween Fun at the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort

Creepy-cute decorations are set to spread holiday cheer across all the hotels at Disneyland® Resort. New decor inspired by Disney and Pixar's Monsters, Inc. will be at Pixar Place Hotel, and the Disneyland® Hotel will have elements from the Haunted Mansion. The kitchen teams are creating fun candy displays for Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland® Hotel.

Have fun on Halloween with a Character Dining experience.

Enjoy seasonal character dining with tasty food and fun moments with your favorite Disney characters. Visit the official website for details and bookings.

At Disney's Grand Californian, Storytellers Cafe will serve Mickey's Autumn Adventures for breakfast and brunch. Clarabelle's Enchanted Halloween Dinner will be offered in the evenings. At the Disneyland® Hotel, Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates Halloween will provide fun dining all day.

Adults can enjoy some Halloween refreshments too!

If you're 21 or older, visit Broken Spell Lounge at Disneyland® Hotel for the spooky Halloween cocktail menu!

Fancy a Halloween makeover?

Disney stylists at Tenaya Stone Spa in Disney's Grand Californian can create a fantastic Halloween look for an extra fee! Rock your hair, makeup, or nails inspired by Disney characters! You can also enjoy seasonal treatments like the Wicked to the Core foot service.

Favorite Fall Movies and Music at the Downtown Disney District

Autumn decorations, themed food, and seasonal shopping in Downtown Disney District will create a magical atmosphere with movie nights featuring beloved fall films and live performances on select evenings.

Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit

Find special Disney pumpkins at Disneyland®, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney during Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit! Get a special activity map at resort shops to assist in your hunt and trade it for a fun keepsake prize! (This activity requires separate admission; not included in your Disneyland® discount tickets from Great Work Perks.)

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure® Park

Join your family and celebrate Día de los Muertos with Pixar's Coco at Plaza de la Familia, Disney California Adventure® Park, from August 21 to November 2, 2026.

Colorful Entertainment Inspired by Day of the Dead

• Experience "The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!" with traveling storytellers performing songs like “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia.” Join in singing and dancing to live mariachi music at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.
• Stroll through Paradise Gardens Park to see the colorful marigold arch, calaca statues, and the memory wall for notes to remember loved ones.

Taste and Wear the Flavors of Mexico

• Paradise Garden Grill is rolling out some seasonal specialties! Try the Chilaquiles Carnitas Torta. It has red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, pickled red onions, a fried egg, and chips. Check out the complete Disney Eats Foodie Guide!
• Coco-themed items will be available, including hoodies, t-shirts, and mugs featuring bright colors and film motifs.

Día de los Muertos Décor in Disneyland®

There's a lively Día de los Muertos display at Disneyland® near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and it's a true fall gem. It features catrinas, calacas, marigolds, and other traditional ofrenda items.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Experience the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, from August 18 to October 31. Have fun with costumes, collecting candy, and shorter lines for rides from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. You also get early entry and unlimited PhotoPass downloads. A separate ticket is required for the Oogie Boogie Bash, not included with discounted Disneyland® tickets.

Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash sell on the following dates:

• Inspire Magic Key Holders (limited number of tickets for pre-sale): June 16, 2026
• All Magic Key Holders (limited number of tickets for pre-sale): June 17, 2026
• General public: June 18, 2026

Join the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party for a great view of the street party and treats inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Reservations will be available on the official website later this summer.

An Exciting New Street Party, Unique Character Appearances, and Trick-or-Treating

• “Madame Leota's Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party” showcases iconic scenes from the Haunted Mansion at California Adventure. Madame Leota leads a séance with cheerful ghosts, inviting everyone to enjoy the fun with 999 ghosts.
• California Adventure's Halloween experience features rare Disney villains, themed treats, and trick-or-treat trails. Villains Grove showcases characters like the Queen of Hearts and Dr. Facilier, while Ichabod Crane evades the Headless Horseman. The event includes attractions, treats, eerie decorations, and family-friendly photo spots.

Experience the Magic of Fall at Disneyland® Resort.

In just a few weeks of hot summer sun, Halloween will be here. This guide to Halloween at Disneyland® Resort can help you plan a great fall trip. Most of the events only happen on certain nights. Don't forget to get your Disneyland® discount tickets to enjoy these fun autumn activities.

Get your tickets, pack your bags, and plan a Halloween visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. Your Halloween candies and treat trails are waiting for you!