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Disneyland Halloween 2024 Ultimate Guide

Our guide to Halloween Time 2024 at Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney features tips & tricks for the event, throughout September and October. Info includes Oogie Boogie Bash, decorations, food, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more!

Disney has released the Full 2024 Calendar of Events at Disneyland , which includes the dates for spook season. Halloween Time at Disneyland starts on August 23, 2024 and runs through October 31, 2024 (with Plaza de la Familia and A Musical Celebration of Coco  continuing until November 2, 2024 for Día de los Muertos).

The huge news here is that Halloween 2024 at Disneyland starts in August–the first time ever it has ever kicked off that early. The typical cadence for Halloween is it starting the first Friday in September, sometimes with a soft opening on the Thursday before that. That means that, following the historical pattern, Halloween should have started on September 6, 2024. That’s late, but consistent with past precedent (including 2019, when it started on September 6).

For Halloween 2024, instead of starting one week earlier and moving forward to August 30, Disneyland is essentially starting two weeks early with the August 23, 2024 start date. While earlier than ever at Disneyland, this is still later than the start date of Halloween at Walt Disney World (by almost 2 full weeks!) in recent years.

There are sure to be complaints about this from diehard Disneyland fans who think it’s “too early” for Halloween or don’t want to “endure” two more weeks of Haunted Mansion Holiday. But we strongly disagree. To the contrary, we have been advocating for an earlier start of the spook season at Disneyland for the last few years.

From our perspective, this all comes down to demand. Halloween Time crowds have been getting worse and worse, to the point that mid-September until late October is one of the busiest stretches of the entire year. There’s an element of seasonality to this with fall breaks at West Coast school districts. A big part of it, though, is simply that Halloween continues to grow in popularity.

The other big reason we’ve advocated for this is due to the difficulty of purchasing Oogie Boogie Bash tickets the last couple of years. That hard ticket event keeps getting more and more popular, and the virtual queues for the most recent Oogie Boogie Bash were a veritable nightmare (before Halloween).

Adding more parties to the calendar dilutes demand and enables more people–who were previously shut out–attend. (For full details, dates, and pricing about this hard ticket event, see our Guide to the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party .)

That’s pretty much our view on moving the start date forward for the 2024 Halloween season at Disneyland. Starting right after schools go back into session during what’s historically one of the slowest times of the entire year will spread out demand, draw guests to the park earlier during the season, and (hopefully) make dates in October a little less crazy.

In the grand scheme of things, this is a net positive for both Disneyland and guests, even the fans who might complain about it starting “too early.” (That is, unless those people enjoy chaotic crowds, long lines to park, or waiting around for hours on end in virtual queues. In which case, complain away!)

For now, that’s everything we know about Halloween 2024 at Disneyland Resort. What follows is our normal guide to the seasonal event, which should be about 95% accurate. (The biggest changes will likely be to Oogie Boogie Bash and the character costumes, which should be new again for 2024.)

Above is a photo Disneyland released of the most recent Halloween character costumes. Keep in mind that this is a publicity shot, and you cannot meet all of the characters together like this. Nor can you meet them in front of the awesome Mickey Mouse pumpkin head on Main Street, for that matter.

For each of the last few Halloween and Christmas seasons, Mickey & Friends have been getting new costumes each year for their meet & greet appearances around Town Square. These are a huge hit with fans, and the costumes are usually really good for Mickey, Minnie, Daisy & Donald Duck, and especially Goofy. (Pluto is present, too, but typically just gets a new collar.)

Minnie and Mickey don luminescent sheer fabrics that will give a ghostly glow to their festive new ensembles at Disneyland. Be on the lookout for lots of cobwebs and details like bat bowties and spider-shaped bells.

These costumes are really well done, and some of them are arguably even better than last year. While we liked last year’s whimsical looks, the more stately and sophisticated styles of Minnie and Mickey Mouse are nice. In particular, the more formal suit  suits  Mickey Mouse, who is reminiscent of a phantom mayor.

The luminescent fabric is also great for Chip ‘n’ Dale, allowing them to be spooky spirits and lift up their ghostly layer to reveal the pumpkin shirts underneath. They’re playful meet & greet characters, and these costumes give them something to work with. We had a hoot meeting them, as they imitated Sarah’s baby bump and showed off what’s on their stomaches, too.

Speaking of which, we’ve had the chance to meet all of the characters for Halloween, and it can be a tad tricky. All of these meet & greets are in Town Square, but the locations aren’t clearly marked, the characters rotate, and most do not have PhotoPass. If you want to meet them, your best bet is being in Town Square between 9:45 am and 2 pm, which is when most of them appear.

Failing that, some of them are back out in the evenings between 5 pm and 10 pm. Those appearances are more sporadic, and characters are not out during the afternoon parade or fireworks. Another option is seeing them at the very beginning of the day, shortly after Disneyland opens and they appear at the Train Station; they also do the same thing at the end of the night. This is not a meet & greet, but you can get selfies and see them much more easily.

The bottom line is that we’d caution against planning to meet specific characters unless you’re willing to dedicate a lot of time to it. The far better approach is going with the flow, and meeting whoever has the shortest line, PhotoPass photographer, etc. Disneyland purposefully makes these meet & greet unpredictable so the lines don’t get unmanageable. (In case you’re frustrated by the vagueness and wonder why it’s done this way–that’s it.)

Another big update is that the Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular returned with supernatural projections, special effects and music on Main Street, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Rivers of America, and “it’s a small world.” Halloween Screams also integrates with MagicBand+ to add other effects. Note that Halloween Screams is only presented with fireworks on select nights, which typically means weekends or busy holiday weeks.

To make way for Halloween Screams, the new Disney100 nighttime spectacular Wondrous Journeys has now made its last performance of the year. Don’t get us wrong, we appreciate that Disneyland does the seasonal fireworks for Halloween and Christmas, but it’s kind of unfortunate that the new Disney100 show is going on hiatus for the rest of the year. Wondrous Journeys is a new classic–one of the best fireworks shows that Disneyland has ever produced.

For everything you need to know about watching nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland, including best viewing spots, pyro vs. projections shows, etc., see our Guide to Fireworks Viewing at Disneyland .

There’s also new merchandise and food for Halloween at Disneyland Resort. At the intersection of these two things, there are several  new collectible popcorn buckets, the most popular of which is witch Minnie Mouse as a Sanderson Sister from Hocus Pocus. There’s also a new glow-in-the-dark Skeleton Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket that seems highly coveted.

Here are our quick-hit recommendations for Halloween food based on what we’ve tried:

• Pumpkin Chai Cream Puff, Poison Apple Macaron & Halloween Macaroon (note the different spellings) – Jolly Holiday Bakery
• Pumpkin Churro Funnel Cake – Hungry Bear Restaurant
• Te Kā Dog – Award Wieners
• Candy Corn Churro – Cozy Cone Cafe
• Pumpkin Spiced Tiramisu Ice Cream – Salt & Straw

Finally, there’s a seasonal version of the Goofy’s Kitchen buffet for the first-time, but we haven’t had a chance to try that yet. It’s unclear whether this is just decorations, or if it’s also Halloween-themed cuisine, too.

That covers everything new or changing for Halloween at Disneyland Resort. What follows is everything else you need to know before you go, based on our decade-plus of experience doing spook season at Disneyland Resort…

As a quick overview of what to expect at DCA, Buena Vista Street is decked out in Nightmare Before Christmas decor and Cars Land has an amusingly clever Halloween overhaul once again. Back in Paradise Garden’s Plaza de la Familia, there’s an underrated celebration inspired by Pixar’s Coco that features live entertainment, meet & greets, craft making, unique foods, and merchandise.

Inside Disneyland, you’ll find the giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin and other decor on Main Street, Ray Bradbury’s Halloween Tree, and Dia de Los Muertos decorations in Frontierland. At the front of both parks, you’ll also find Mickey and other classic Disney characters meeting for photos in their Halloween costumes. There’s so much more to Halloween Time than just these basics, so let’s cover everything you need to know!

Halloween Crowds at Disneyland

Anyone who has visited Disney California Adventure and Disneyland at Halloween knows it can get pretty busy. In fact, the last several years have featured really heavy crowds, which is a big reason why so much of the event has shifted over to Disney California Adventure.

In large part, the goal of these Halloween attraction overlays and decorations is to draw crowds to Disney California Adventure during the busy Halloween Time season. Additional rumors have suggested that the goal is to phase-in the idea of DCA as the “Halloween Park” and draw crowds away from Disneyland.

Generally speaking, crowds start out slow in early September, which is one of the least busy times of the entire year at Disneyland. Towards the end of the month, attendance starts to pick up, and crowd levels become moderate by early October.

By late October 2024, expect pure chaos. This is especially true on weekends. In fact, it can be so busy during the Halloween season, that all of the parking at Disneyland can close to capacity. (Due to changes to Magic Keys and how they charge for parking, we highly doubt this will be an issue in October 2024…but it has in the past.)

Beyond that, the hard ticket Halloween party has led to a veritable roller coaster of crowd patterns. On dates when Oogie Boogie Bash is held, Disney California Adventure is less busy during the daytime hours and Disneyland is busier. The opposite is true on non-party dates–DCA is busier and Disneyland is less busy.

The reason for this crowd dynamic is pretty simple and straightforward. Since DCA closes early to day guests on dates when Oogie Boogie Bash is held, tourists avoid DCA and do Disneyland instead. After all, who wants to pay full price for a ticket only to get kicked out several hours early?

Accordingly, the best strategy is to purchase Park Hopper tickets and visit DCA during the daytime hours on Oogie Boogie Bash dates before Park Hopping over to Disneyland at around 3 pm. Do the opposite on dates when Oogie Boogie Bash is not scheduled. If you do not purchase Park Hopper tickets, we don’t recommend this strategy–the time you’re losing due to DCA’s earlier closing is not offset by lower crowd levels.

For more specific recommendations and attendance projections, see our  September 2024 Disneyland Crowd Calendar and October Disneyland Crowd Calendar .

With all of that said, we think Halloween Time at Disneyland is an incredible time to visit Disneyland. In fact, after Christmas at Disneyland, Halloween Time at Disneyland is our absolute favorite time of the year to visit, particularly when it starts in mid-September. The only reason Christmas gets the edge is because all of its entertainment is included with the normal cost of admission .

We’ve updated this post with new photos and thoughts about the festivities, so let’s take a look at Halloween Time at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure, sharing some of our tips and reviews for the various offerings. And speaking of that hard ticket event at DCA that disrupts crowd dynamics, here’s what you need to know about it…

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Oogie Boogie Bash seems like a good place to start the substantive portion of this guide as it is the major Halloween offering, which is in its fifth year in 2024. We won’t fixate on this party too much as we have the aforementioned Guide to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party that covers it in excruciating detail.

It’s a really well done (if uneven) event with a lot of selling points and more than enough to fill an evening, which is where our strategy guide so you know what to prioritize comes into play. We’ve attended the party every single year, and always have a blast. Read our Photos & Review: Oogie Boogie Bash Party Report for more on what we did, photos, etc. last year.

Additionally, there are a few things you need to know about Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party…

First, Oogie Boogie Bash sells out quickly. The same will likely happen in 2024 when tickets go on sale, so if you’re already planning ahead, be prepared and buy them ASAP if you’re hoping to attend. (We will be closely monitoring what’s released and will notify subscribers of our free email newsletter immediately when Oogie Boogie Bash dates are announced! )

With that said, you  may  be able to purchase tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash on the day-of at ticket booths or the on-site hotels if there are cancellations or Disneyland releases more tickets. This is highly unlikely, so we don’t want you to get your hopes up, but it has happened in the past.

Second, on nights when Oogie Boogie Bash is occurring, DCA closes at 6 pm. This is significant because it results in Disneyland being more crowded on party days and DCA being less crowded until around 4 pm, as tourists don’t want to use their tickets for what amounts to a little over a half day at DCA.

As such, we highly recommend Park Hoppers during the Halloween season. If you’re not attending Oogie Boogie Bash, start in DCA on the mornings of the event, and then head over to Disneyland in the evenings. The latter will absolutely be busier than on a normal night, but it’s still your best option from a crowds perspective.

DCA Halloween Decorations

On Buena Vista Street, there’s Halloween decor inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas . Oogie Boogie has risen from the shadows to take over Disney California Adventure, and his oversized silhouette rises above the main entrance turnstiles, and a bat motif is present throughout the area.

At night, Buena Vista Street looks even better, as the special lighting and audio take prominence. This lighting is pretty well done, and even the simple touches like purple lights in the trees really enhance the area. The whole area has a wonderfully spooky vibe and is really enjoyable.

However, it doesn’t hold a candle to the best area of Disney California Adventure at Halloween…

The “Haul-O-Ween” decor in Cars Land takes the crown there, and is an absolute hoot. Cars Land has received an extensive Halloween overlay, as the citizens of Radiator Springs don their Halloween costumes and decorate their homes to celebrate “Haul-O-Ween.”

From Fillmore’s Jack-Oil Lanterns and Flo’s Spider-Car to Witchy Miss Lizzie’s shop, Radiator Springs has become Radiator Screams. This overlay nails the vibe of Cars Land, which always has had a ton of cool ‘wink and nod’ type details that are meant to elicit a chuckle out of astute guests.

I’m surprised at the level of detail in the Haul-O-Ween overlay, and there’s really a ton to see, especially if you take the time to really explore the land. Some of it is totally cheesy, but in way that really works for Cars Land, and that’ll put a grin on your face.

We highly recommend visiting Cars Land for Haul-O-Ween just before sunset, and sticking around for the unique lighting moment (it’s different from the normal one).

Although they are not “decorations” per se, the Super Hero Lightning McQueen and Vampire Mater meet & greets are incredibly popular (and the costumes are HILARIOUS!). There’s also the glorious Clown Red costume, which I can only assume is synergy for the upcoming cross-over film, Pennywise the Car .

We’d recommend asking a Cast Member when the sets for each character start, and jumping into line 5 minutes before one of their sets. Once the vehicle actually appears, the lines tend to balloon.

DCA Halloween Attractions

Every night once the sun goes down, Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! transforms into Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark . This means you can experience two versions of this attraction in the same day.

Monsters After Dark has a different plot, starting immediately after the conclusion of Mission: BREAKOUT when (spoiler alert!), the Guardians have successfully escaped the Collector’s Fortress. Unfortunately, Groot was accidentally left behind. So now you’re helping Rocket distract the creatures while he saves Groot. There’s also an oddball song, “Monsters After Dark,” created especially for this attraction.

Whether you love it or loathe it will likely depend upon your opinion of Mission: BREAKOUT. I do appreciate that there’s an entirely unique storyline, and enough to differentiate this attraction from the regular Mission: BREAKOUT, but I can’t say it does a ton for me. There are a few clever, tongue-in-cheek moments, and it’s fun enough.

My only quibble with Monsters After Dark is that it replaces the iconic classic rock songs that play a huge role in the regular attraction with an incredibly grating “song” that attempts to sound like death metal and, as best I can tell, has lyrics consisting of only three words: MONSTERS AFTER DARK!

Nevertheless, Monsters After Dark is incredibly popular. We’d recommend doing it as early as you can. Failing that, save it until the end of the night, and jump in line at the last minute.

For the Haul-O-Ween overlay in Cars Land, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters transforms into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.

We did both of these attractions, and found them to be quite cute and fun. Ultimately, nothing has changed aside from the soundtracks, but those are well-done. This is particularly the case with Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, which is every bit as goofy as you’d expect for this attraction. As with the normal version of the attraction, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree is a hoot that we highly recommend.

Haul-O-Ween in Cars Land is a smash hit with guests, and for good reason. It’s clear a lot of work and effort was put into the decorations and attraction overlays, and the results bear that out with something that’s detailed and just plain fun. I’m optimistic this is just the start of what will become a huge Halloween draw at DCA, and hope it expands even further.

Music of Coco at Plaza de la Familia

As with Viva Navidad during the holiday season in November and December, the entertainment at Plaza de la Familia is the sleeper hit of the September and October entertainment at Disney California Adventure. This celebration of Latino holiday culture takes place in the Paradise Garden area at the back of the park, and is easy to miss as a result.

Plaza de la Familia’s daily festivities include dancing and live music, crafts and face-painting for children, special Mexican foods at Paradise Garden Grill and BoardWalk Pizza & Pasta (and nearby carts), Mariachi music, a special photo opportunity with Miguel from Coco, and an iconic Tree of Life experience.

The highlight of this all is the Musical Celebration of Coco street party. This brings to life songs from Pixar’s Coco via enchanting performances by the Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia, singer/storyteller Mateo, a folklórico dance ensemble, and the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas. Miguel even makes a cameo in an appearance inspired by Mexican folk art!

This is the sleeper hit of Halloween at Disneyland Resort, and is something every guest should see. Find time to fit it into your schedule, because it’s full of fun cultural offerings. It’s a rich cultural experience with touches of Disney whimsy–the kind of thing you’d expect the old EPCOT Center to deliver!

Disneyland Halloween Decorations

The bulk of the Halloween decorations at Disneyland Resort are in Disneyland. This is apparent as soon as you approach Disneyland from the Esplanade, as the Fab Five are all above the turnstiles in pumpkin form. These just might be our favorite decorations, as they are clever and really set the tone from the beginning.

The decorations continue in front of the Main Street Train Station, and then throughout Main Street once you’re into the park. While other areas of Disneyland are decorated, Main Street definitely has the most decorations. Our favorite of these decorations is the large Mickey Mouse pumpkin photo op at the near end of the street.

This is a popular photo op early in the day, but is less popular during the middle of the day (grab your first photo of it in mid-afternoon when the Southern California skies are most likely to be blue–after the coastal haze has burned off). It’s again popular on the way out of the park at the end of the night, unless you wait until the very end, which is when we recommend grabbing a second photo of it.

Much like Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland normally has pumpkins adorning the ledges and windows on the second story of Main Street buildings. Many of these are decorated to reflect the adjacent shops, and there are a ton of clever hidden gags and references in these, so keep your eyes peeled.

Main Street normally has a lot of decorations, but Frontierland is the show-stealer when it comes to Halloween. Perhaps the coolest “decoration” of all is one that’s frequently overlooked, and that’s the Ray Bradbury Halloween Tree in Frontierland. This tree is modeled after Bradbury’s 1972 novel, titled The Halloween Tree .

As a Disney history fan, I really appreciate this tree. Ray Bradbury was a huge proponent of EPCOT Center. There’s a good chance EPCOT Center wouldn’t have been the theme park it was at opening without Ray Bradbury so strongly advocating for it among other scholarly minds.

His writings on the significance of Disney theme parks have given them an air of legitimacy to otherwise dismissive critics, too. Ray Bradbury is definitely deserving of this tribute, and I hope it continues on for decades to come. If you want to read and see more, read our The Halloween Tree at Disneyland post.

Also in Frontierland, there is plenty of Dia de los Muertos decor near Rancho del Zocalo. These vibrant and authentic decorations are really well done, and a great change of pace from the normal pumpkins elsewhere.

Disneyland Halloween Attractions

Haunted Mansion Holiday is the flagship attraction during the holiday seasons (both Halloween and Christmas) at Disneyland, and we absolutely love it. We think it’s brilliant how the attraction is totally transformed into something different, and how it changes each year to keep the locals coming back to see those changes.

Some traditionalist Disneyland fans don’t care for it, and if you’ve never seen regular Haunted Mansion, you might be disappointed by seeing the overlay instead of that, but for everyone else, this is great fun. In the last few years, an Audio Animatronics Sally figure was added to Haunted Mansion Holiday’s graveyard scene. Also, there’s a new cake in the ballroom every year.

In terms of when we recommend doing Haunted Mansion Holiday, early morning is your best bet. Normally, Haunted Mansion is a low-wait attraction, but since the overlay is a big draw for locals, the line for Haunted Mansion Holiday gets longer and longer as the day goes on.

By nighttime, it’s often one of the longer lines in the park. Although it’s not specific to Halloween Time, read our Ideal 1-Day Disneyland Park Itinerary to get an idea of more strategy for the park, but move Haunted Mansion Holiday up to an earlier time due to its increased Halloween popularity.

Definitely don’t wait until night to experience it. The ambiance at night in the queue is better, but that can be seen without getting in line for the attraction. Since the entire ride is indoors, there’s no benefit to actually waiting in line and doing Haunted Mansion Holiday at night.

Halloween Entertainment at Disneyland

Each night through October 31, you can see “Halloween Screams” presented high in the sky over Disneyland.

Halloween Screams is hosted Jack Skellington and his ghost dog Zero, with the nighttime spectacular featuring soaring flames, projections of rising ghosts and classic Disney villains like Maleficent and Ursula the Sea Witch, lasers, spotlights, and other effects set to a medley of Halloween-inspired songs.

Note that there are two versions of Halloween Screams. On weeknights, it’s presented as a not-so-frightful projection and special effects show in Disneyland …without pyro. On weekend nights, Halloween Screams is enhanced with fireworks. You can view Halloween Screams from several different locations throughout the park, including Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle and the façade of “it’s a small world.”

We’re big fans of Halloween Screams, and highly recommend viewing it no matter what–but especially on a weekend, when there’s actually pyro (well, if the Santa Ana winds cooperate!).

If you’re looking to meet unique characters or familiar Disney friends in their Halloween costumes, you’re in luck. The two most popular characters are Jack Skellington and Sally, who “materialize” near Haunted Mansion. Aside from them, our favorites are Mickey Mouse and friends, who meet in Town Square throughout the day wearing their Halloween costumes.

In addition to the above, free-roaming characters are common at Disneyland, and those are great for spontaneous interactions and random moments. As for the others, we highly recommend consulting the “characters” drop-down in the Disneyland app, which gives set times for each character.

For Town Square in particular, arrive slightly before the time of the character you want to meet, and inquire with a character attendant where the character you’d like to see will be meeting. This is our approach, and it saves us a good deal of time waiting in line!

Halloween Food at Disneyland

Disneyland’s Halloween snack game is strong. This is because these seasonal snacks can be marketed to Disneyland locals, many of whom actually might make a special trip to the parks to try some of them. This is great for guests, especially pumpkin fanatics like us.

Seriously, we love pumpkin foods. Our fridge is currently stocked with pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin macaroons, and pumpkin cheesecake. We have pumpkin coffee and pumpkin candles. Disneyland Resort Halloween snacks are heavily skewed toward pumpkin lovers like us. If you don’t love pumpkin foods, you’re far less inclined to be as smitten over Disneyland’s Halloween snacks as we are, but there’s still plenty for you.

To us, this is one of the biggest draws of visiting during the Halloween season, and we enjoy these snacks so much that we usually spend multiple days following the “Food Guide” pamphlet and grazing around the parks. You can see some of our favorites in our Best Halloween Foods & Desserts at Disneyland post.

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour

We have not done the Happiest Haunts Tour at Disneyland . Consensus on it seems to be that it’s less informative than the Holiday Time at Disneyland Tour , and more about adventure and the charisma of the tour guide. Everyone seems to gush over the Christmas tour and we really didn’t think it was all that great, so we opted not to do this tour (which still generally gets positive reviews, but slightly less positive reviews than the Holiday Time at Disneyland Tour).

This tour is generally a scavenger hunt/adventure through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that takes guests on a number of “spooky” attractions (roughly 6) with front of the line access. The scavenger hunt is tied together as a story that the tour guide tells along the way and supposedly has a surprise ending. You’ll probably know based upon the description whether this tour will appeal to you. It doesn’t really appeal to us, but your mileage may vary.

Overall, Halloween Time at Disneyland is a ton of fun, and a great time to visit both in terms of offerings and park atmosphere. September and October are great times of year to visit Disneyland, generally, so it’s unlikely that you’ll be disappointed with a fall trip to Disneyland, even if you aren’t a Halloween fan.

While Halloween doesn’t top Christmas in terms of best times of year to visit, it does have a lot to offer that’s different from the “normal” Disneyland entertainment, and the Halloween offerings are far more than some light decorations, even if you opt not to attend the Halloween Party.

If you’re heading to Disneyland for Halloween Time at Disneyland, we have tons of posts to help you plan, including our Tips for Saving Money on Disneyland Tickets , a look at Disneyland Area Hotel Reviews & Rankings , our Unique Packing List for Disney Trips , an index of our Disneyland Resort Restaurant Reviews , and a number of other things in our comprehensive Disneyland Trip Planning Guide !

Your Thoughts…

Do you enjoy Halloween Time at Disneyland? Which seasonal event at Disneyland is your favorite? Have you attended Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party? Have a favorite attraction overlay and entertainment during the Halloween season at Disneyland and DCA? Any questions? Hearing from you is half the fun, so if you have additional Halloween tips or questions, please share them in the comments!

Written by Tom Bricker

Well now I’m torn. My son will be 21 next summer & we we’ve started talking about a Mom & kid trip with a few bars added in for fun (Trader Sam’s, the old Cove Bar, etc) in late August. I’ve done both DLR & WDW often during Halloweentime, so I was keen to hit the low season & low key late August lull. Having said that, I’ve never done the Oogie Boogie Bash (was there for the last party in Disneyland), so that would be fun to check out… Will lots of Halloween decor & the giant pumpkin be up in the days prior to Halloweentime officially starting, I wonder? If not, maybe I could have the best of both worlds by arriving before the official start of the event & having a few days of plain ol’ August and then sneak in an Oogie Boogie Bash when it starts. Decisions, decisions…

Sad that Christmas season is getting bumped back to November 15 though.

This is great news for the RunDisney crowd! With the new “Halloween Half Marathon Weekend” on September 6-8 we were hoping that everything would be up and running so that we could enjoy all of the seasonal fun if we opted to travel in for the event. Thanks for such a thorough guide!

…and thank YOU for the reminder that I need to add that runDisney event to this guide!

As I see it, the only real “losers” here are the folks who enjoyed the slow season at the very end of August—but I am not one of them, so I think it’s a fair trade off for all the people who will now get to attend the extra parties (I’m not one of them either, we prefer to fly to WDW for MNSSHP).

That’s a completely fair assessment. I suspect late August will still be relatively slow, just busier than it would’ve been in the absence of any seasonal offerings.

As always, I really appreciate your thorough article! I am loving the increase is Disneyland content since you guys moved, because we frequently visit the west coast! Two questions: 1. Are there fireworks on Sunday nights? 2. Since Mission Breakout and Monsters After Dark are listed as two separate rides in the app, can you utilize Genie+ for them both in the same day?

Yes and yes. Did both this past Sunday.

Hi! This is a very thorough read. Thank you. I’m going next month with 2 toddlers under 3yrs on a day when there’s no Oogie Boogie bash. The plan is to be there for rope drop and I have reservations (Genie +) for only Disneyland Park. CAP not available as a starting park. During October, do you recommend purchasing a park hopper pass starting with CAP then going to DP?

Great recap but you need to update. Oogie Boogie sold out the first week of sales. Carsland is amazing at Halloween. I am so glad they continue to put so much effort into these decorations.

Going to DL on 10/31/21. Do not have tickets for Oogie Boobie Bash. Do you know if there will be or is trick or treating in DL? On Main Street? Downtown Disney? TY!!

Halloween provides a wonderful opportunity to motivate kids in the classroom. Halloween activities and Halloween games can be used in different subjects and will get kids performing enthusiastically in math, spelling, writing and reading.

We need a petition to bring back Ghost Galaxy this year! It’s SO fun, and I bet it’s not a huge undertaking since it’s projections.

HI I AM DAVID I WILL LOVEOME TO COME TO OOGIE BOOGIE BASH IS IT FUN

Hi! Are those dates for 2020 confirmed? September 4 is Labor Day weekend. I thought the Halloween celebrations started the weekend after Labor Day. Just wanting to confirm because I have been waiting for the official dates to be released before booking our trip. Thanks for all your great info!

These dates are not confirmed. I was going by the historical trend of beginning the first Friday in September, but didn’t account for the fact that date is also normally the “first Friday in September after Labor Day.”

I’ll edit accordingly.

Thank you for the quick response!

You’re correct I am going to be in Disney 10/25/20 – 11/02/2020.

Tom, we were originally headed to DL for our first visit in March 2020 but it looks like we are going to have to reschedule. My next option is September/October but now I am questioning if we should see WDW during these months. We have been to WDW a few times but always May. If you could choose between DL or WDW for a Halloween trip, including the party, which would you choose?

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by Kristin Sabol · July 25, 2023

More exciting news, Disney friends! Disneyland just announced the return of Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour this Halloween season!

The guided tour features frightful tales, delicious Halloween treats, villainous fun, and some haunting tunes. And all during Halloween Screams.

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Mark this on the calendar as you don’t want to miss this special tour and it is sure to be popular and fill up fast. Reservations are available beginning Aug. 3!

Happiest Haunts Guided Tours

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According to the Disneyland Guided Tours Page , this is a “guided tour around Disneyland Park to enjoy chilling stories and thrilling experiences—and watch Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular, from a special viewing area!”

This is the perfect way to take in Disneyland decorated with amazing and colorful Halloween decorations.

Guests can expect to hear spooky tales as you journey to Pirates of the Caribbean and get a photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghost.

Even better? Enjoy reserved viewing of Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular, and get the ultimate VIP treatment! Only Guests with a park reservation, valid park admission, and a valid reservation for Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour are allowed in the viewing area.

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour includes:

• A 2-hour walking tour across Disneyland Park
• A history of Halloween and Halloween tales specific to Disney experiences
• Expedited access to Pirates of the Caribbean
• Enjoy a reserved viewing area for Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular
• A photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghosts—Audio-Animatronics from Haunted Mansion
• A Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Pin
• A Halloween-themed treat

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Everything to Know About Halloween at Disneyland

Halloween festivities kick off at Disneyland this week — here’s what you need to know to plan a magical trip this spooky season.

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It’s not just a bunch of hocus pocus: Anytime is a good time to visit Disneyland, but if we had to pick favorites, Halloween is truly the most wonderful time of the year. As summer fades and fall sets in, Disneyland goes all out with specialty fireworks, attractions overlays, and so many seasonal snacks you won’t know which to eat first.

Each year, Disneyland receives a stunning transformation to become the ultimate Halloween destination, decked out in carved pumpkins and autumnal decorations. And it’s not just the theme parks — the entire Disneyland Resort, including its three on-site hotels and Downtown Disney, get in on the fun with their own ghoulish lineup of seasonal eats, décor, and entertainment.

Halloween arrives at Disneyland Resort Sept. 1, with most activities running through Oct. 31.

Here is everything you need to know about Halloween at Disneyland.

Disneyland Halloween Decorations

Seemingly overnight , Disneyland’s two theme parks — Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park — receive seasonal makeovers.

At Disneyland Park, the beloved Main Street Pumpkin Festival returns, taking over the enchanting walkway with hundreds of gorgeous hand-carved gourds perched on windowsills. At the forefront is a giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin that’s become a favorite photo spot, ideally situated with Sleeping Beauty Castle looming in the distance. The entire park gets in the holiday spirit with Halloween décor throughout. Catch the honorary ghost hosts, Mickey, Minnie, and pals, dressed for the occasion in new outfits adorned with bat detailing.

Disney California Adventure Park gets a Halloween transformation, and Cars Land (which becomes “Radiator Screams” for the season) is a highlight. The park’s most immersive land, home to Lightning McQueen, features the beloved Pixar characters in their “Haul-O-Ween” best.

And of course, guests can play their part by donning inspired looks from Disneyland’s Halloween merchandise collection, which includes specialty spirit jerseys, ear headbands, limited-edition popcorn buckets, and more. 

 Halloween Screams Fireworks 

The sky over Sleeping Beauty Castle lights up each weekend with specialty fireworks during Halloween Screams. Projections, special effects, and haunting music fill Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond for the perfect finale to a haunting day. Guests with MagicBand+ will be treated to an extra-special experience as this wearable piece of technology adds a layer of immersion and new dimensions to the show with shiver-inducing vibrations and ominous illuminations.

Wondering where to enjoy the festive fireworks? “Main Street, U.S.A. and Sleeping Beauty Castle are wonderful and popular places to grab a spot to enjoy the show, however, I love grabbing some popcorn and heading to It's a Small World,” PlanDisney Disneyland specialist Carrie H . shared with Travel + Leisure . “This is especially great if you have little ones as there is usually a bit more wiggle room there, and you get a unique view of the projections!”

Spellbinding Seasonal Treats

Disneyland’s culinary team cooks up wildly creative treats every season. During the Halloween season, the team ups the ante with dozens of frightfully delicious and visually appealing bites and sips added to menus across property. Delectable sweets are joined by an impressive lineup of savory bites added to many favorite locations, like the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. These goodies are always popular, so it’s best to use the Disneyland app to order your treats using the very helpful mobile ordering feature.

Attractions with Halloween Overlays

Each year, Disney Imagineers transform select attractions throughout the parks with fun, themed overlays. Family-friendly Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land changes its tune with a haunting new soundtrack to become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, while Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters becomes Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. New this year, car-acter Guido will wear a new car-stume to welcome guests to Casa Della Tires.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout will be totally reimagined to become Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark. The already scream-inducing ride receives a frightening elevation with a new storyline and soundtrack. In the seasonal story, the Guardians crew enlists the help of riders to save adorable Groot from the monsters running amuck inside. The transformation for this popular overlay takes place each afternoon and proves to be very popular.

For over two decades, Haunted Mansion has received a cult-favorite transformation that lasts from early September through the end of the year. Haunted Mansion Holiday is not just an attraction overlay — it’s a beloved annual tradition. The hallowed halls of the iconic attraction and its 999 happy haunts are taken over by Jack, Sally, and the rest of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” gang. Each year, the ballroom scene sees a new haunted gingerbread house that’s become a favorite to spot as riders glide by in their doom buggies.

Animation Academy is a year-round hands-on experience where guests learn how to draw favorite characters from a Disney animator — and during spooky season, the ever-changing lineup of characters welcomes some special Halloween additions. “This is the perfect activity to head to during the afternoon if you need a break from the sun,” Carrie H. shares. “Pro Tip: The daily schedule can be found on a board in the lobby, so pop in earlier in the day to find the perfect character to draw.”

Plaza de la Familia and Tributes to Dia de los Muertos

Disney California Adventure’s Paradise Gardens Park becomes the vibrant Plaza de la Familia, honoring the Mexican traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Celebratory bites, live entertainment, crafts, and a stunning marigold display are at the heart of this family celebration. The characters and music from Pixar’s “Coco” breathe new life into this tucked-away corner of the park with live mariachi musicians and traditional folklórico dancers. I especially love the ability to leave your own mark on the park by writing a remembrance note and displaying it on the Memory Wall.

While the plaza acts as the main hub for Dia de los Muertos, both Cars Land and Disneyland Park’s Frontierland will honor the celebration as well. This celebration lingers beyond Halloween through Nov. 2.

Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort Hotels

The sights and frights continue to Downtown Disney District, Disneyland’s dining, shopping, and entertaining complex. In addition to festival-fueled décor, entertainment, and eats, ghoulish guests can partake in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, a limited-time scavenger hunt.

Disneyland’s three on-site resorts also add to the fun with seasonal décor and snacks. The fan-favorite bake stand returns to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa with homemade baked treats beside a larger-than-life (and edible) chocolate display.

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour

For a more intimate approach to the holiday, consider booking Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour. This separately ticketed small group tour offers guests a behind-the-scenes look into one of Disney’s biggest annual celebrations. Highlights include a walking tour of Disneyland Park, a photo-op with the iconic Hitchhiking Ghosts, an exclusive pin, and a reserved viewing area for Halloween Screams.

Oogie Boogie Bash

Super-popular Disneyland after-hours event Oogie Boogie Bash returns to Disney California Adventure Park select evenings from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31. Beloved villains and limited-time experiences take over the park with various treat trails that offer a chance to get up close and interact with rare characters — and snag handfuls of candy along the way. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail receives an ominous makeover to become Villains Grove, a unique walk-through attraction with eerie projections and a haunting soundtrack.

Iconic Disney characters, including the Haunted Mansion gravediggers, are on full display in the event’s exclusive Frightfully Fun Parade, shown twice nightly. It’s a guest favorite, so I recommend waiting until the second showing as the first is often busier. 

Oogie Boogie Bash is known to sell out well in advance, so book tickets now if you plan to visit this year. 

Tips For Visiting Disneyland During Halloween

With many of Disneyland’s Halloween festivities included in general theme park admission, the season proves to be a busy time to visit, with crowds growing as Halloween gets closer. Weekends tend to be busier thanks to the Halloween fireworks, so generally, weekdays during September will be an ideal time to visit if you want to avoid the crowds.

Attractions with holiday overlays, like Haunted Mansion Holiday, prove to be the busiest, so it is best to arrive when the park opens and visit those first. Disney Genie+ is an invaluable tool to use during this busier season as it allows guests to reserve time windows to visit popular rides.

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Disneyland starts celebrating the holidays at Halloween, with lots of unique decorations and activities for Disney’s Halloween time . What was already a fun time to go is now even busier, but these tips for planning will help you make the most of it.

Not to be left out, the bakeries and eateries also feature seasonal goodies which change every year.

For a few days after the decorations go up and on Halloween night, the parks are jam-packed. If you can, try to go on a Sunday or weekday, when crowds will be smaller. You can also use the crowd predictor calendar at isitpacked.com to find days when fewer visitors are expected.

Plan Ahead for Disneyland at Halloween

The crowds are also more manageable if you plan ahead. These are some things to do:

• Buy your Disneyland tickets online  in advance to avoid standing in line for them.
• To avoid standing in line at the rides, use  Ridemax  to plan your day. And learn about all the other ways you can shorten your wait time .
• Reserve Disneyland tours such as the Happiest Haunts Tour or  Walk in Walt's Footsteps  30 days in advance. Call 714-781-8687 to make reservations.
• Make reservations for Disneyland restaurants such as the Blue Bayou at 60 days in advance at 714-781-3463 or  reserve online .
• Get tickets for the annual Halloween party as soon as you can after they go on sale. The most desirable dates sell out fast, and all ticket may be sold a month or two ahead of time.

If you plan to visit Disneyland during the Halloween season,  check their calendar ahead of time  to be sure you know what the hours are. On days when  the annual Halloween Party  is held, the park hosting it closes earlier than usual (unless you have a separate ticket for the party). When that happens, the other park will get more crowded as non-party-goers move to it.

The Decorations

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Halloween decorations appear everywhere in Disneyland, starting at the entrance gates. Town Square at the end of Main Street boasts a 16-foot tall Mickey-Mouse-shaped jack-o-lantern that's very popular for photographs, and Main Street is decked out in orange and yellow bunting, with more than 300 pumpkins peeping from its windows.

California Adventure also puts up decorations, although they are not as extensive as the ones in Disneyland. You'll find most of them in Cars Land.

Outside the park, check the lobby at the Grand Californian for a photo opp with Oogie Boogie. At Steakhouse 55 near the Disneyland Hotel, you can enjoy a Halloween-themed afternoon tea, but you'd better be quick. Reservations get grabbed up faster than you can say "boo!"

The Character Halloween Costumes

Many of the Disney characters will be wearing their Halloween costumes as they greet guests. Disney's "Fab Five" (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto) be parading along Main Street U.S.A. and Buena Vista Street. Many seldom-seen villains like Cruella DeVille and Jack Skellington will be out and about, too.

Young girls especially seem to enjoy wearing their Disney princess outfits while visiting the park, and if you buy them one for their visit, they can wear it for the holiday, too. 

Haunted Mansion Holiday

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The Halloween decorations in Haunted Mansion Holiday, based on Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," are extensive and whimsical, with jack-o-lanterns replacing the hitchhiking ghosts and Jack Skellington's sleigh parked on the roof.

The entire building is redecorated with such attention to detail that you may want to ride it twice to take it all in and be sure to stop by after dark when candles flicker outside.

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy

Every year in the fall, a bunch of ghosts move into Space Mountain, bringing along a playlist and special effects just for the holiday. Aboard a haunted starship, riders navigate through pitch-black space, dodging past glowing projections. During the ride, a chorus of screams and ghostly music provide the soundtrack. Outside, projections turn the roof into a morphing montage of textures and effects.

The Halloween Party

On select nights in September and October, the Disneyland Resort hosts family-friendly Halloween parties .

Adults can wear costumes to the party; a privilege restricted to the under-14 set the rest of the year. Separate admission tickets are required to attend the party, but it's more than worth it. Crowd size is limited, which reduces the time you spend standing in line.

Besides the chance to enjoy the park without so many other people crowding around you, you'll find seasonal things to do and see. They include parades, fireworks, and trick-or-treating stations, along with the chance to snap photos with Disney villains.

The Halloween Souvenirs and Treats

Disneyland comes up with sweet treats for every holiday and season. These candy apples were on sale in the candy shop window on Main Street USA. 

You can also pick up an inexpensive souvenir at Halloween, especially if you like popcorn. Disney creates a new popcorn bucket design every year. In the past, it has featured Zero, who is Jack Skellington's faithful ghost dog in Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas,"   and a cute Cinderella's carriage.

Don't ignore the Disneyland PhotoPass photographers, thinking their services aren't needed. They can conjure up some special Halloween shots that may include flaming pumpkins and other spooky sights. Best of all, you don't have to pay to get a PhotoPass, so there's no harm in trying it.

If you are staying in one of the Disney Resort hotels , you can order an in-room "Scare-a-Bration" that delivers gory goodies and startling surprises to your room.

Halloween Light Shows and Fireworks

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When the Halloween party takes place at California Adventure, expect a seasonal show at World of Color show featuring many of Disney's best-known villains.

In Disneyland, the light and fireworks show is called Halloween Screams. Jack Skellington greets the crowd and images of Disney villains and ghosts appear on Sleeping Beauty's Castle, all set to a medley of Halloween music. The light show ends with fireworks on selected nights.

Disney's Happiest Haunts Tour

On the two-and-a-half-hour Happiest Haunts Tour , the guide will share ghost stories as you walk through the park, and will teach you about characters and spirits from The Haunted Mansion and films throughout the decades.

To take the tour, you need a park entrance ticket, and you will pay an additional tour fee. Everyone receives a food treat and a commemorative pin. Call 714-781-8687 to reserve it, up to 30 days in advance. 

California Adventure at Halloween

Cars Land gets a Haul-O-Ween makeover as the citizens of Radiator Springs don Halloween costumes and create Halloween decorations from all things car-related.

Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission Breakout gets a Halloween rescue mission in Guardians of the Galaxy–Monsters After Dark. Be there near sunset to see it go dark and power up for its nighttime look.

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree turns spooky as the Graveyard JamBOOree. And Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters getting a seasonal twist to become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.

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​The traditional Halloween and fall colors of yellow and orange abound, with pumpkins aplenty, especially on Main Street.

As you stroll down Main Street, you will find hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins.

You might spot other villains in Adventureland and Fantasyland.

They tend to make more appearances as Halloween gets closer. Cruella DeVille sometimes stomps around near the entrance to the park and Main Street.

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Disneyland Guided Tours: Front of the Line Access, Behind the Scenes at Disney

Selecting a Disneyland Tour is a popular choice for many guests looking to learn more about the fine details and history of the parks. In this guide, we provide an overview of every tour offered at the Disneyland Resort along with pricing, benefits, and more.

Many of the Disneyland tours include special keepsakes like pins and front of the line ride access to at least one attraction. Some of the tours are seasonal while others are offered year round.

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Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour

If you are a train enthusiast like Walt was, then The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour  is a must-experience tour for you! On this Disneyland tour, you will hear memorable stories about Walt’s love of trains and how this love inspired many aspects of his films and the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour  Tour Times and Pricing

This tour returns on May 11th with booking opening up on April 30th!

• Age Interest: All ages
• Tour Length: 2 hours
• Tour Times: Check Disney’s website for up-to-date tour times.

Benefits of Taking Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour

• Climb aboard the Disneyland Railroad’s parlor car – The Lilly Belle – and ride the rails around Disneyland. This unique experience is not available to Park guests!
• See the Disneyland Park Roundhouse and learn more about the Imagineers that look after the Disneyland Monorail and trains.
• Enjoy a beverage and a specially-themed donut before you chug your way through this tour.
• Receive a tour-specific collectible, such as a copy of the Disneyland Railroad map and a credential.
• Receive a collectible pin.

Cultivating the Magic Disneyland Tour

During the Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour guests can learn more about how the plants and flowers play an essential part of the storytelling at Disneyland. The tour includes trips to the flower beds in Town Square, the hub in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Tomorrowland, the exotic foliage on the Jungle Cruise, and more.

The tour includes front of the line access to the Jungle Cruise as the tour guide explains the significance the plants and flowers have while guests ride this classic attraction.

Cultivating the Magic Times and Pricing

Benefits of taking cultivating the magic  tour.

• Front of the line access to the Jungle Cruise
• Learn the history of the significance of plants and flowers at Disneyland.

“Walt's Main Street Story” Tour

Have you ever wondered what inspired Walt Disney to create what is now the go-to vacation hot spot in the world? In the “Walt's Main Street Story Tour” , you’ll hear classic stories of what inspired Walt to create a place for both the young and young-at-heart and hear some of the challenges he encounter along the way to building his dream. The tour features the history and details of Main Street U.SA. The highlight of the tour is a visit to Walt Disney's private apartment in the Disneyland Firehouse and refreshments on the patio.

“Walt's Main Street Story Tour” Times and Pricing

• Cost: $160 per person (this cost does not include admission tickets nor tax!)
• Tour Length: 90 minutes
• Tour Times: The tour is currently listed as taking place from 9AM to noon or noon to 2PM (check Disney’s website for up-to-date tour times and to book)

Benefits of Taking the “Walt's Main Street Story Tour” Tour

• Get a behind the scenes look at Walt’s apartment above the Firehouse on Main Street U.S.A.'
• Refreshments on the Walt's apartment patio
• Disney PhotoPass photo of your party
• And more – In the past, guests have also received a commemorative pin

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour

Get ready to have a frighteningly good time with Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour . Roam the Park where you will hear some spooky ghost stories that have occurred in Disneyland. This tour is returned in 2023 as part of the Halloween at Disneyland celebration . You can read our full review of Disney's Happiest Haunts Tour at Disneyland here .

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour Times and Pricing

• The cost of this tour is $110 in addition to purchasing theme park admission. You can find out more information on the Disneyland Halloween Happiest Haunts Tour on the official website .
• Age Interest: Tweens, Teens, Adults – Due to the spooky nature of this tour, guests 3 and over only.
• Tour Times: TBA – Call for tour times or check Disney’s website .

Benefits of Taking Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour

• Expedited access to Pirates of the Caribbean
• Enjoy a reserved viewing area for Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular
• This is a new addition to the tour offering! We are curious to see where they pull guests in for this photo. Will it mean some kind of backstage access to the Haunted Mansion?
• A Disney's Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Pin
• A Halloween-themed treat

“Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort” Tour

See all that sparkles and shines on this holiday tour of both Parks! Hear how both Parks are transformed for the season and delight in listening to holiday traditions from around the world.

These tours return the first day of the Disneyland Christmas season .

“Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort” Tour Times and Pricing

• Cost: $110 per person (this cost does not include admission tickets nor tax!)
• Age Interest: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
• Tour Length: 2.5 hours
• Tour Times: Check Disney’s website to book and for tour times.

Benefits of Taking the “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort” Tour

• Receive reserved seating for A Christmas Fantasy parade!
• Receive a delicious treat on this tour. Treat could be a gingerbread man and hot cocoa or something new!
• A ride on “it's a Small World Holiday”
• And more – In the past guests have received a commemorative credential and pin

Disneyland Resort VIP Tours

Get to know the Disneyland Resort with your very own concierge! This ultimate Disneyland tour caters to you and your family’s every wish – giving you priority boarding to over 30 plus attractions, VIP seating at select parades and shows, easy access to character meet and greets, and more! Think this is outside your reach? Not necessarily! Here is how you can experience royalty at the Disneyland Resort with the Disneyland Resort VIP Tours .

Disneyland Resort VIP Tours Reservations and Pricing

• As with all things Disney, reservations are strongly encouraged well in advance and are also required for this tour! Not surprisingly, tours book up fast! Reservations can be made by contacting Disney Special Activities at [email protected] or (714) 300-7710, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm and Saturday – Sunday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Guests booking a tour must be 18 years of age or over.
• Tours start at $4900 for a maximum of 10 guests. If there are more than 10 in your party, an additional Tour Guide is required, which is an additional cost. Yes, this sounds like a lot of money and it is; however, if you go with a group of family members who are willing to share the cost, this tour can be doable! Call to find out the exact cost for tours since prices are subject to additional fees.
• Tours are customizable, but do require a minimum of 6 hours. Of course, longer tours equal more money. Tours are scheduled between 8:00am – 11pm.
• Tips are not included, but highly recommended. Anywhere from $15-$20 per person makes for a good tip.

Benefits of the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour

Yes, the price is super high to take a Disneyland Resort VIP Tour, however, the benefits are what make it so worth it. Here is what you get when you take this tour:

• Customizable Day – The moment you book your Disneyland Resort VIP Tour, the magic begins with a call from a Tour Coordinator who will assist you in planning your prefect day, such as your start time, family specifics, and special celebrations. By no means is this a minute-by-minute set itinerary. This plan is flexible for any spur of the moment changes.
• Priority Access to Attractions – This benefit alone is what makes the VIP tour worth the money! Get priority access to over 30 plus Disneyland Resort attractions! Have unlimited access to all Fastpass Attractions and 15 other attractions in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park.
• Priority Character Meet and Greets – Get priority access to meet and greet Mickey in his home in Toontown, available princesses in Fantasy Faire, and Anna and Elsa in Arrendale.
• Reserved Seating – Get special VIP seating for select parades, shows, and fireworks!
• Dining Reservations – Leave the dining reservations to your Tour Guide! Just tell him/her where you want to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner and your Tour Guide will try their best to accommodate your wishes.
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• VIP Tips and Disney Stories – Your expert Tour Guide will share an earful of Disney insider tips and stories throughout your magical day!

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• Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance. Same-day books are available for every tour (except the VIP tours) on a walk-up basis. Tours do sell out so it is a good idea to book ahead.
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• Plan to do a lot of walking on every tour since all tours are primarily outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
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• Some tours qualify for a 15% discount if you are a Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member. Also, Disney Rewards Visa card holders may be eligible for a 15% discount.

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The day has finally arrived for your Disneyland Tour! What do you do now? Here is some helpful information to assist you so you’re prepared for your Disneyland tour!

• Once in the Park, head to the Disneyland Tour Gardens kiosk (left of City Hall) for check-in.
• Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your Disneyland tour—late arrivals will not be accommodated.
• Present your confirmation number (which you will be given when you book your tour with a Tour Specialist over the phone. Note your confirmation number because Disney does not send out confirmation emails) and photo ID at the tour kiosk. If you do not have your confirmation number, you may use your last name and the credit card number used to purchase the tickets.
• After checking in, gather by the sign that says, “Guided Tour Guests—Please Meet Your Tour Guide Here.”

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For the holiday tour as it mentions both parks does that mean you must have a hopper ticket for that day? Or as it a tour & you’ll just be with the guide do they let you do the tour if you just have a 1 park pass for Disneyland that day? Thanks

It will be included in your tour!

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The Happiest Haunts Tour is returning to Disneyland Park for 2023 Halloween Season! Disney’s Happiest Haunts tour hasn’t been available for the last few years, and I’ve been anxiously waiting for it to come back! It is one of my favorite guided tours and is a fun way to celebrate the Halloween Season at Disneyland.  

I was lucky enough to go on the Happiest Haunts Tour at Disneyland a few years ago and it looks like the tour is going to be pretty similar to the old one. This had been on my bucket list for years! I couldn’t wait to learn about the Happy Haunts of Disneyland! On my tour we heard ghost stories, hopped between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure park and even got some special treats. There was also a commemorative pin and a special photo opp with the hitchhiking ghosts. I was given special access to Haunted Mansion Holiday as part of my tour, but it looks like this year they’re doing special access to Pirates of the Caribbean and reserved viewing for the Halloween Screams night time show!  

I’ve shared some of my favorite parts of the Happiest Haunts Tour experience below so you can know what to expect on your tour. Obviously, there’s may be some changes to this years guided tour, but this will give you an idea of what it will be like and help you decide if you should add it to your Disney parks experience. 

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Happiest Haunts Tour At Disneyland

Overview: .

Here’s an overview from the Disneyland website about what you can expect from the Happiest Haunts Tour. 

Thrill to a Frightfully Fun Time!

Let your tour guide lead your intimate group through Disneyland Park, adorned with eerie and delightful Halloween decorations. Hear some frighteningly fun tales as you journey to a shadowy bayou to begin the adventure-filled Pirates of the Caribbean experience. As part of the tour, get a photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghost. On the day of the tour, enjoy reserved viewing of Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular! Only Guests with a park reservation, valid park admission and a valid reservation for Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour may enter the reserved viewing area.

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour includes:

• A 2-hour walking tour across Disneyland Park
• A history of Halloween and Halloween tales specific to Disney experiences
• Expedited access to Pirates of the Caribbean
• Enjoy a reserved viewing area for Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular
• A photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghosts—Audio-Animatronics from Haunted Mansion
• A Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Pin
• A Halloween-themed treat

You will check in to your Happiest Haunts Tour at Disneyland Tour Gardens kiosk (just to the left of City Hall).  When I checked in I got a name badge, met my tour guide and chatted with the other people who would be in the tour group.  I got an earpiece which enabled me to hear the tour guide even if I wasn’t right next to her. Before the tour begins, you’ll have time to use the bathroom, and they’ll do sound checks to make sure your earpiece is working properly.  During the tour, there was music that played off and on through the earpiece in addition to the tour guide magnified voice.  It was a nice touch and helped set the perfect Halloween atmosphere.

Make sure you arrive a bit early for your tour! You want to allow time to get checked in, get your ear piece and not feel rushed before the tour begins. 

Happiest Haunts Tour Highlights

There were about 20 people in our tour group. Our tour guide walked nice and slow, so keeping up with her was not a problem.  We did lots of walking between Disneyland and California Adventure.  We made quite a few stops along the way.  At each stop, our tour guide would share a story from Disneyland’s Haunted History or a little piece of Halloween history or trivia. She told us stories of halloween traditions from around the world. I found the whole experience very enjoyable!  I love history and Halloween, so I really enjoyed this! 

We stopped at Dia de Los Muertos- Zocalo Park.  It was all deck out for Dia de Los Muertos.  I loved seeing the colorful displays and hearing about the history of Dia de Los Muertos. They served us some Pan de Muertos.  I didn’t care for it, but my husband liked it and finished it later that evening. 

Among our many stops was the Halloween window displays on Buena Vista Street in California Adventure park, the Ray Bradbury Halloween Tree in Frontierland and we spent some time in New Orleans Square. 

Our tour was supposed to include a ride on the Haunted Mansion, but it was shut down when we arrived. I’m not going to lie, I was pretty disappointed that the attraction wasn’t up and running! Didn’t the Ghost Host know I was coming? Honestly,  I was mostly looking forward to being escorted to the front of the line like a VIP, so that’s where my disappointment really came from. Our tour guide made sure to give us all a fast pass, so we could return later in the evening to ride Haunted Mansion on our own time.

While we were in California Adventure Park we made a stop by Trolley Treats.  Everyone in the tour group was thrilled when a cast member came over and gave us each a piece of pumpkin fudge.  It was my first time having pumpkin fudge and Disneyland, but it will not be my last! It was so delicious! 

The Grand Finale

We ended the Happiest Haunts tour right where we began over in Disneyland.  The tour guide had everyone sit down, collected our headpieces and passed out our fast passes for the Haunted Mansion.  She then announced that she had a special surprise and asked us to wait for a minute.  We were all pretty excited!  Who doesn’t love a special surprise? She returned and we were escorted into a back room where we were able to take pictures with the hitchhiking ghosts!  Now I felt like a VIP!

Everyone was given a special collectible pin at the end of the Happiest Haunts Tour to commemorate the experience.

Final Thoughts

I really enjoyed the Happiest Haunts tour at Disneyland overall.  It was fun to learn about the history of Halloween and how it has been incorporated into the parks. Any Disney history fan will love it!  My tour lasted 2 and a half hours, but it seems like the new tour will be a bit shorter.  There is a lot of walking, so be prepared for that. I thought it was the perfect way to spend a couple of hours at Disneyland during the Halloween Holiday time. 

I don’t think this tour is for everyone though.  If this is your first visit to Disneyland, skip it.  You don’t have time for a tour!  If you have young children, skip it.  I recommend the Happiest Haunts Tour for adults and children 12 and up. 

Halloween Fun At Disneyland

​The Happiest Haunts Tour isn’t the only way to enjoy Halloween time at Disneyland!  Even without the tour, there’s so much to see and do to celebrate Halloween in each different land. Make sure you check out the Halloween Screams Fireworks show, enjoy the pumpkins on mainstreet and don’t miss Radiator Screams in Carsland! Ghoul-loving guests will enjoy Haunted Mansion Holiday which has been taken for by jack skellington for the Halloween and Holiday season.  Check out my full guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland for more info! 

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Disneyland Railroad and Horticulture Guided Tours Returning Next Month

The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour and Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour will return to Disneyland Resort in May.

Both tours will be available to book starting on April 30 with tours beginning on May 11.

Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour

During this 2-hour tour, guests learn about Walt Disney’s passion for trains. The tour includes a beverage and pastry, a walking tour of Disneyland Park, a behind-the-scenes look at the Disneyland Park Roundhouse, a ride in the Lilly Belle Presidential Car, and a special keepsake.

Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour

This tour immerses guests in the horticultural storytelling of Disneyland Park. From the Mickey Floral at the front of the park to the exotic plants of the Jungle Cruise, guests will learn about how landscaping and plants enhance different areas of the park. Guests also get a special memento.

Pricing for the tours has not been announced. Theme park admission is not included with a guided tour.

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Start with a Treat Enjoy a beverage and a pastry to steam power your journey through Disneyland park.

Step into the Past Walk through the park listening to stories about where the idea behind Walt’s train creations first started. Understand the impact trains had on Walt Disney’s dreams—from animation and film all the way to the theme parks.

Catch a Rare Glimpse of the Disneyland Park Roundhouse This is where “the magic happens” for the historic Disneyland Railroad system and it’s not typically viewed by the public. You’ll learn more about the Imagineers that look after the Disneyland Monorail and trains.

Take a Special Ride During your guided tour, climb aboard Disneyland Railroad’s special Presidential Car, the Lilly Belle. Take the scenic route along the Rivers of America to see landscapes inspired by 4 of America’s majestic rivers: the Mississippi, the Columbia, the Missouri and the Rio Grande. Each are carefully recreated, complete with indigenous rock formations, natural forests, wildlife and 5 picturesque waterfalls.

Riding in the Lilly Belle is dependent on weather and availability.

And Enjoy a Special Keepsake A memento to remember your tour is included.

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