The pumpkins have been grinning since August, and Halloween Time is finally in full stride… but just as the spooky season peaks, the first wave of Christmas items has started hitting the shelves. We’ll show you where to find those early holiday arrivals, along with a reminder that not all of the Disneyland Resort’s Halloween fun requires a park ticket. You can catch free rooftop views of Halloween Screams fireworks, gawk at lobby-sized chocolate showpieces, or — if you dare — book a spa treatment promising “creamy caramel” feet (still not sure about that one).
Inside the gates, it’s less pumpkin patch and more plywood patch. Fantasyland is crawling with construction walls, Big Thunder remains out of action, and Downtown Disney continues its transformation relay.
On the lighter side, the season’s must-have witchy mugs come with some fine print if you hope to snag one, the refurbishment calendar has shuffled again (hello, Goofy’s Sky School), Tomorrowland is tinkering, and Disneyland is doing the unthinkable… offering actual discounts. Whether you’re here for the treats, the tricks, or just the drama, there’s plenty brewing.
Let’s get to it…
JUST IN: Merry Christmas… It’s Halloween
As we were preparing your Disneyland Update last night, the first big wave of Christmas items was being stocked. Hold your pumpkin spice latte for a moment while we share the peppermint and tinsel-dusted items now available…
Now… back to your regularly scheduled season of the witch…
Halloween Outside The Gates
We’ve been telling you everything you need to know about Halloween Time inside the theme parks for months, but did you know there are Halloween Happenings at the Disneyland Resort that don’t require an admission ticket?
On select nights during Halloween Time, the Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular can be viewed from the rooftop deck at Pixar Place Hotel, complete with the show’s spooky soundtrack. Both hotel and non-hotel guests are welcome, and no fees apply for this experience.
On your way to see the show, make sure to check out the five-foot-tall Mickey pumpkin in the Disneyland Hotel lobby, which was created with 60 pounds of chocolate, 55 pounds of rice cereal, 30 pounds of marshmallows, and a whopping 120 pounds of fondant.
Speaking of Confectionery works of art, the Nightmare Before Christmas display in the Grand Californian Lobby is also worth a look… and makes a great photo opportunity.
Be sure to walk all the way around the display. Jack and Sally are featured on the front, and Oogie Boogie is on the back.
A special Wicked to the Core Foot Treatment is available through November 2nd at Tenaya Stone Spa in the Grand Californian Hotel. The 50-minute treatment can be booked by both hotel and non-hotel guests at a cost of $170.
“Prepare to pamper your feet in the most deliciously wicked way. Enjoy a warm foot soak with aromas of rich and creamy caramel, followed by an exfoliating candy apple sugar scrub. Your soles will then be treated to a massage with a softening body mousse containing notes of sweet candy. It’s a treat so sumptuous, you’ll swear it was conjured by magic.”
We’re not so sure about “creamy caramel” feet… but having a massage after a theme park visit is a treat your body will thank you for.
Hotel guests can celebrate Halloween with the Trick-or-Treat Trail at the Disneyland Resort hotels from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on select dates. Guests can sign up for this complimentary activity at the Front Desk or Guest Services to receive a wristband, goodie guide, and treat bag. This experience is only for Disneyland Resort hotel Guests and no fees apply.
Remaining Hotel Trick-or-Treat Trail dates are September 30 and October 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 31.
For a fee, hotel guests can also order a fun Stitch-themed Halloween amenity delivered to their room.
Fun New Halloween Merch
This year the witch from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” is doing double duty on two exclusive Halloween-themed mugs, one from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and the other from the Carthay Circle Lounge.
Spooky Tiki Mug
The 2025 Halloween Tiki Mug from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar features the witch in all her wicked glory.
The mug designed by artist Florian Bertmer is $75 plus tax and will be available via the Disneyland app on October 1st. Limit of two specialty mugs per transaction; one transaction per guest. Discounts do not apply.
How to Order the Spooky Tiki Mug from Trader Sam’s:
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- Place your order and select an available mobile order arrival window using the Disneyland app (orders can be placed as early as 6 a.m. on October 1, 2025)
- Pick-up hours are from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (orders can only be picked up by the registered Disneyland app user who placed the mobile order; valid ID required)
- Beginning at 3:30 p.m., you can show your mobile order confirmation at the entrance to Pixar Pals Parking Structure to receive complimentary parking for up to 3 hours. The validation period starts at the time you obtain your parking ticket.
- During your arrival window, go to the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel and tap “I’m Here” in the app. Once you receive a notification from the app that your order is ready, check in with a Cast Member.
- Mobile orders that are not picked up during the designated pick-up window may be cancelled and refunded. The mug will not be available for pickup at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar after the conclusion of the event.
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- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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- Florian will only sign the souvenir mug, which must be purchased at the Disneyland Resort on event day
- Limit of two signed items per guest
- No personal items will be signed, and no other mug designs will be signed
- Valid Disneyland Resort receipt may be required
Would You Like An Apple?
A second Snow White witch-themed mug featuring the poison apple will be available for purchase at Carthay Circle Lounge in California Adventure beginning on October 2nd. Limit two mugs per person.
Disneyland Resort Constructionland
With Halloween Time being one of the busiest times of the year (and the holiday season hot on its heels), you’d think there would be fewer projects going on, but that’s not the case this year. The resort is currently a sea of construction walls and scrims.
Downtown Disney District Construction Projects
The former ESPN Zone is transitioning into a Lululemon store with the addition of large windows. Did you know there’s a Lululemon x Disney collection? Find out more HERE.
Construction also continues on the exterior of the Naples Ristorante e Bar. This appears to be just exterior work as the interior was recently renovated…
…but there’s still no visible work going on at the new steakhouse and BBQ restaurants in the former Tortilla Jo’s location. After a rush to tear down the old Tortilla Jo’s, this project seems to be stalled.
Also behind construction walls is the Lego Store, which is getting some exterior enhancements… but, worry not, the shop remains open to guests.
We peeked behind the wall and spotted an epic battle taking place… and some very slow concrete work next to the store.
And yes, we know we’ve said this before but the Earl of Sandwich location at the east end of Downtown Disney District (formally La Brea Bakery) is closing “soon”… Staff at the store have been told to expect to keep working through at least mid-October, but the closure keeps getting pushed out and could be extended yet again. It would be great for the staff if this location could remain open until the new restaurant on the west side of Downtown Disney was ready to begin training.
The new location is coming along quickly and could open before the end of the year.
It also seems the Earl is going out with a bang… a limited-time spicy BBQ Brisket sandwich is now on the menu and it’s DELICIOUS!
Disneyland Construction
Construction walls and scrims dominate the landscape in Fantasyland, with no re-opening date announced for the Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train.
The walls stretch from the parade route all the way to Big Thunder Trail.
A printed scrim in front of Casey Jr. Circus Train is particularly well done and blends in perfectly with the landscape behind it.
The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction project also has no posted end date.
California Adventure
Two additions to Avengers Campus are on the way. Avengers Infinity Defense, is an E-ticket that will take guests on a large-scale adventure through Marvel’s New York, Wakanda, and Asgard in a battle against Thanos. The smaller attraction, Stark Flight Lab, is a simulator experience where guests will board two-person pods to test Tony Stark’s latest high-tech invention.
The new show building for the two upcoming attractions is massive.
Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
New to the calendar this week is Goofy Sky School, which starts a refurb on Monday, now that Radiator Springs Racers has finally reopened.
Currently Under Refurbishment
- Storybook Land Canal Boats: July 28 – TBA
- Casey Jr. Circus Train: July 28 – TBA
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: September 2 – TBA
- Goofy’s Sky School: September 28 – October 4
Upcoming Refurbishments
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic: October 6 – 30
- it’s a small world – Holiday Install: October 30 – November 13
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – Holiday Changeover: November 1 – 13
The Ultimate Halloween! 🎃
This Halloween night, step inside Walt Disney’s private storybook mansion in the Hollywood Hills for an evening unlike any other.
This adults-only (18+) experience is no ordinary Halloween party; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime haunted experience at Walt’s own home. Attendance is strictly limited to 30 guests.
General Admission is $495 Per Person and Includes:
- Begin with libations on the terrace, high above the glittering lights of Los Angeles
- Delight in a cadaverous cabaret of eerie performance and sinister surprises in the grand living room where Hollywood royalty once gathered,
- Meet your hostess, Julie Tremaine — the “Martha Stewart of Murder” — as she conjures fiendish hors d’oeuvres from her Disney Villains Cookbook.
- Slip into Walt’s intimate screening room for a presentation of Disney’s classic Headless Horseman short — a film Walt himself helped bring to life in this very space
- Ascend into the mansion’s haunted halls by candlelight for a spectral tour guided by our Ghost Host, Dusty Sage… where whispered tales from the neighborhood’s shadowy past will hold you rapt in tension… and perhaps even terror.
- As the witching hour draws near, prepare for feats of impossible magic
- You’ll depart at midnight with a gift bag inspired by your haunted evening
A VIP option is available for 10 guests, which includes an extra hour in the home, a tasting of the Disney family of wines, plus a special collectible signed by Disney Legend Bob Gurr.
The one-night-only event will take place on Friday, October 31st, from 8 p.m. to Midnight. You can find all the devilish details and reserve your spot HERE.
Walt Disney Storybook Mansion History Tours
In addition to the haunted tours and events at the Disney Mansion, there are a few daytime history tour spots available in October as well. While the October 4th and 12th tours were sold out at the time of this writing, there are still some spots available for October 11th.
Disney Mansion October Tours HERE
This & That
🔴 Disneyland Live @ 5
Dusty is joined by Journalist and author Julie Treamaine and our friend Ando. They begin their journey on the world-famous Jungle Cruise. Then they head off into the park to see what’s new… and finally discuss Disneyland’s week of very unfortunate news.
Fantastic Four No More
The Fantastic Four meet-and-greet that delighted Tomorrowland guests this summer, as part of the “Fantastic Four: First Steps” promotion, has sadly ended. We really enjoyed seeing them, and their sassy robot H.E.R.B.I.E.
The area, which was once the overflow queue for the Tomorrowland Theater (Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, etc.), has been filled with tables to provide some seating for guests.
Tomorrowland News
The character dance party on the old Tomorrowland Terrace stage is currently closed while the area is under refurbishment; however, Galactic Grill remains open.
Mickey Pumpkin Sale
The light-up Mickey pumpkins that in previous seasons were nearly impossible to buy due to high demand and limited supply are now 25% off.
This includes the big Mickey pumpkin…
The small pumpkins…
And even the light-up pumpkin wreath…
MiceShots
The residents of Cars Land really go all out for Haul-O-Ween! And due to a 5-minute wait time, we even stopped by Luigi’s for a spin.
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Let’s Hear From You!
Halloween Time has been running for weeks, but with September ending, Disney is wasting no time clearing the shelves for Christmas. Are you the type who loves the long Halloween stretch, or do you think pumpkins should stay in their lane until October? Or perhaps you are ready to put up that tree and deck the halls?!
And what about the other topics this week — construction walls, shifting refurbishments, Downtown Disney’s drawn-out transformation, and yes, those rare Disneyland discounts? Which of these caught your eye (or your ire)?
Share your thoughts below — we’d love to hear your take on Disneyland’s spooky season and all the changes brewing around the resort.
