Halloween at Disneyland 2025: Dates, Events & Spooky Fun You Can’t Miss!
- Angelica Lynn
- Jun 13
- 4 min read
The pumpkins are coming out, the villains are creeping in, and Disneyland is about to transform into the most boo-tiful place on Earth. If you’re wondering what Halloween at Disneyland looks like in 2025, you’re in for a frightfully fun surprise.
From Oogie Boogie Bash to Haunted Mansion Holiday and festive hotel perks, Halloween Time at Disneyland (Aug. 22 – Oct. 31) is packed with magic, mischief, and memories. And this year? It’s extra special as the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues through the fall season.
Here’s everything you need to know to plan your spellbinding trip—and how I can help you make it stress-free from beginning to end.
Table of Contents:
👻 Key 2025 Halloween Dates at Disneyland
Halloween Time runs: August 22 – October 31, 2025
Plaza de la Familia (Día de los Muertos celebration): August 22 – November 2
Oogie Boogie Bash: Select nights from August 17 – October 31
🎟️ Magic Key pre-sale: June 24 & 25
🎟️ General public sale: June 26 at 9 a.m. PT
🕸️ Halloween Highlights at Disneyland Park
Haunted Mansion Holiday: Jack Skellington and his friends from The Nightmare Before Christmas deck the halls in this spooky-meets-merry ride overlay.
Halloween Screams Nighttime Spectacular: Featuring Disney villains, eerie projections, and—on select nights—fireworks.
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour: A two-hour Halloween-themed walking tour that includes Lightning Lane access and special viewing for Halloween Screams.
Character Costumes: Mickey and friends wear spooky-twists on their 70th Celebration outfits in vivid purple, green, and orange.
🏁 Halloween at Disney California Adventure Park
Radiator Screams: The Cars Land crew dresses up in their car-stumes and overlays transform Luigi’s and Mater’s rides into spooky versions.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark: A post-sunset version of the ride where Rocket needs your help to rescue Groot!
Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show: A fun, interactive (and not-so-scary!) show for families in the Disney Theater.
Oogie Boogie Bash (After-hours event):
Immersive treat trails
Villains Grove walk-through
Frightfully Fun Parade
Access to the park 3 hours early
PhotoPass downloads included
Optional Dessert Party available
🧁 Halloween Snacks & Drinks
You can expect deliciously ghoulish seasonal snacks like:
Oogie Boogie Lemonade (returning favorite!)
Jalapeño-Cream Cheese Bread (new!)
Exclusive sweets and drinks found only during the season
Tip: Some of the best treats go fast—use mobile ordering in the Disneyland app for your best shot!
When the full menu of Halloween snacks at Disneyland is released, check back here for an exclusive snack guide that will have them all listed with locations so you can find them easily!
Photos: © Disney
🛍️ Halloween Merchandise & Shopping
Look out for the Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection arriving early September.
🛒 Where to shop:
World of Disney (Downtown Disney)
Elias & Co. (DCA)
Emporium (Disneyland)
🎃 Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit
From Aug. 29–Oct. 31, join in this festive scavenger hunt across Disneyland, DCA, and Downtown Disney.
Buy a map
Find hidden Disney-themed pumpkins
Return your completed map for a special treat!
🏨 Halloween Fun at Disneyland Hotels
Staying onsite? You’re in for even more spooky extras:
Halloween-themed in-room celebrations
Treat trails at the hotels
Villain-inspired cocktails at Broken Spell Lounge (Disneyland Hotel)
Character dining in costume at Goofy’s Kitchen & Storytellers Cafe
Pumpkin carving displays & seasonal spa offerings at Disney’s Grand Californian
💀 Plaza de la Familia (Día de los Muertos)
Held at Paradise Gardens in DCA, this cultural celebration features:
Storytelling & music from Coco
Authentic Mexican cuisine
Photo ops with Miguel
Árbol de la Vida memory wall
New Coco merchandise collection launching September
(Photos: My mom loved meeting Miguel!)
🎉 Disneyland’s 70th Celebration Continues!
During Halloween Time, the 70th Anniversary magic is still going strong with:
“Paint the Night” Parade
“World of Color – Happiness!”
Toy Story Midway Mania 70th enhancements
MagicBand+ Interactions and photo ops at the castle
Decorative accents around the park
🧙🏻♀️ Planning Your Halloween Trip to Disneyland!
Whether you’re booking a family vacation, a date night at Oogie Boogie Bash, or just want to get in on the spooky snacks—I can help you build a trip that’s magical (and stress-free!) from start to finish.
✨ I’ll handle the reservations, ticket details, dining, hotel options, and even help you prep for special events like Oogie Boogie Bash and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit.
Want a Free Disneyland Halloween Planning Kit?
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Let’s make fall 2025 your most magical season yet—with less stress and more churros. 🧡
