Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort, bringing seasonal décor, entertainment—including “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” at California Adventure, the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular at Disneyland—and themed attraction overlays, including Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, Luigi’s Honkin Haul-O Ween, and Haunted Mansion Holiday featuring an all-new gingerbread house in the ballroom.
We’ve got all the spooky news, including a new spectral street party during Oogie Boogie Bash… replacing the popular Freightfully Fun Parade.
Disneyland’s Halloween Time kicks off on August 21 and runs through October 31, 2026 (with Plaza de la Familia continuing through November 2).
Be sure to check back often, as we’ll continue to update this guide with the latest news.
New For 2026
As always, Mickey, Minnie, and their pals will debut new Halloween-themed looks for the spooky season, this year featuring a harlequin motif.
Also new this year are additions to the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, including depictions of Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon.
Attractions Overlays
The residents of Cars Land go all out for “Haul-O-Ween,” with characters in seasonal attire and creative Cars-themed Halloween decorations.
The land’s family-friendly attractions also get a Halloween Time makeover as Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark
Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark takes over Mission: BREAKOUT! in the afternoons and into the nighttime hours.
Plaza de la Familia
Plaza de la Familia inspired “Coco,” honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos with lively entertainment, and interactive experiences, including The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco” as storytellers perform favorite songs from the Pixar movie.
The musical Coco-themed show features “musical moments” from the film like “Remember Me,” The World Es Mi Familia,” “La Llorona,” and more.
Guests can take pictures with Miguel in front of the “Recuérdame” (“Remember Me”) mural.
Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show
Mickey’s Trick and Treat live stage show is available to regular guests (temporarily replacing “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” in California Adventure). Kids will particularly enjoy the chance to sing and dance along with Mickey and Minnie.
Not Dearly Departed Yet
The “Paint the Night” parade and “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular will be extended from Aug. 10 – 20, 2026 (longer than their original August 9 end dates).
World of Color – ONE will also return for a limited time on Aug. 10, and continue through the Halloween season.
$104 Tickets During Halloween Time
There are ten dates in September when you can take advantage of 1-Day, 1-Park tickets for only $104 per adult:
- Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Wednesday, Sept. 9
- Tuesday, Sept. 15
- Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Thursday, Sept. 17
- Monday, Sept. 21
- Tuesday, Sept. 22
- Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Thursday, Sept. 24
- Tuesday, Sept. 29
Oogie Boogie Bash
Oogie Boogie Bash will run on 33 select nights from Aug. 18. Through Oct. 31, 2026.
The limited capacity, after-hours event includes the Villains Grove at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, treat trails lined with new and returning villains, and of course, trick-or-treating in costume. A party plus is that your ticket includes admission to DCA three hours before the starting time, and Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads are included in the ticket price.
New for 2026, “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party” will feature ghoulishly good times inspired by the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. The new street party will feature a spirited séance and swinging wake filled with happy haunts and ghostly dancing. But the new “Street Party” comes at the cost of the previous Freightfully Fun Parade, which will go into mothballs due to construction on the new Coco attraction, which blocks the west side of the parade route. We hope there’s a way for the parade to return in the future.
In addition, to Leota’s Street Party, Ichabod Crane will hurry through California Adventure at select times throughout the evening in an attempt to evade the Headless Horseman.
The event runs from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (with early admission to DCA at 3:00 PM) and tickets go on sale to the general public on June 18, with limited pre-sale opportunities for Inspire Magic Key holders on June 16 and all Magic Key holders on June 17.
September 27, will be a special Oogie Boogie Bash evening, reserved for D23 Members, with tickets on sale June 16, 2026, on D23.com.
Dates for the 2026 after-hours Halloween event are:
- August 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30
- September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29
- October 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, and 31
As always, we expect Halloween night to sell out, but it may sell out especially fast this year since it falls on a Saturday (and it’s the bash’s only weekend date).
For a complete guide to last year’s Oogie Boogie Bash, visit our article:
Disney California Adventure: Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 Event Guide
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Let’s Hear From You!
Are you excited for spooky season, or is it too soon to even contemplate? Are you happy to see more dates added for Oogie Boogie Bash this year? And what do you think about the replacement for the Freightfully Fun Parade? Let us know in the comments below!
