Disneyland Resort Announces 2026 Fall Festivities: Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort, Plaza de la Familia and Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 2, 2026) – Festive fall fun arrives at Disneyland Resort beginning Aug. 21, 2026, with a unique blend of family-friendly entertainment and experiences that span from playful Halloween frights to heartfelt cultural traditions. The resort announced a spellbinding lineup of fun for all, including limited-time entertainment, specialty treats and beverages, themed merchandise and more – perfect for making unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Beginning Aug. 21 through Oct. 31, 2026, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings a variety of festive delights to life – from spirited décor and themed versions of favorite attractions to enchanting entertainment and more. In the spirit of the season, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends will debut new Halloween-themed attire in Town Square, featuring harlequin motifs and swirling confection details in hues of orange, yellow and black.

Can’t miss frightfully whimsical entertainment include the return of “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” daytime show at Disney California Adventure Park and the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular with fireworks on select nights at Disneyland Park. As the resort transitions for the start of the fall season, guests will continue to enjoy the “Paint the Night” parade and “Wondrous Journeys” for a limited time between Aug. 10 – 20, 2026. Plus, World of Color – ONE returns to Disney California Adventure Park for a limited time on Aug. 10 through the Halloween season, offering a celebratory journey through 100 years of Disney storytelling.

Scarily splendid touches across Disneyland Resort set the scene, from the giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A., to attraction overlays that bring extra Halloween flair to both parks. Favorite attraction transformations return to Disney California Adventure Park with Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, while Disneyland Park welcomes back the Haunted Mansion Holiday inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

For those looking for an extra spooky experience, Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour is a one-of-a-kind stroll through eerie tales across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, available at an additional cost with valid theme park admission.

Returning in 2026, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit* invites guests to test their sleuthing skills by purchasing maps to locate hidden Disney-themed pumpkins across both parks and the Downtown Disney District, along with receiving a special keepsake. Autumnal adornments, themed eats and seasonal shopping will bring the spirit to the Downtown Disney District. Visitors can catch movie nights screening fall flicks on select nights and live music performances on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and lawn.

Themed merchandise is on full display for the pumpkin season, including the Mickey Mouse Family Halloween and Cutie Ghost Collections, featuring colorful designs of attire and headwear blending Halloween fun and beloved Disney characters. Food fans will delight over must-try sweet and spooky bites across the resort such as the Oogie Boogie Lemonade at Smokejumpers Grill and Heatwave Pizza from Alien Pizza Planet.

The spirited celebrations continue with Halloween offerings at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort including new décor inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Monster’s Inc.” at Pixar Place Hotel and Haunted Mansion-inspired touches at the Disneyland Hotel, seasonal confectionery displays at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel, themed treatments and salon services at Tenaya Stone Spa, Halloween-inspired cocktails at Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel and trick-or-treat trails for overnight guests on select afternoons. In the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Great Hall Cart will offer a selection of themed bites and treats for purchase.

Guests can enjoy limited-time character dining experiences at the Hotels of Disneyland Resort, including Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween at the Disneyland Hotel, along with Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast Buffet and Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Reservations will be available on Disneyland.com later this summer.

Honoring Día de los Muertos at Plaza de la Familia

Inspired by Pixar’s “Coco,” Plaza de la Familia returns to Disney California Adventure Park from Aug. 21, through Nov. 2, 2026, in honor of Día de los Muertos with vibrant decor, festive entertainment and activities commemorating the everlasting bonds of family.

Lively music leads the way for this year’s event with “The Storytellers of the Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” street show returning, featuring performances of beloved songs from the Pixar film and classic Mexican tunes by a traveling troupe of storytellers. The seasonal splendor is on display with returning popular offerings including live mariachi music at the Paradise Garden Bandstand and a memory wall, where guests can add notes of remembrance for loved ones.

When it’s time to re-fuel, guests can enjoy a variety of menu items inspired by Mexican cuisine at Paradise Garden Grill, including the returning favorite chilaquiles carnitas torta. New merchandise from The Disney Pixar Coco Collection will arrive in early September with colorful apparel, accessories, headwear and more inspired by the film.

In addition, visitors to Disneyland Park can honor Día de los Muertos with a vibrant installation in Frontierland near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, which will be adorned with skeleton figurines known as catrinas and calacas, colorful marigolds and other décor items traditionally displayed on ofrendas.

After-hours delights at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

The fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party** returns to Disney California Adventure Park on select nights, Aug. 18 to Oct. 31 with an evening of not-so-scary fun for all ages. Tickets for the after-hours, separately ticketed event go on sale to the general public on June 18, no earlier than 9 a.m. PT, available while supplies last. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase during pre-sale opportunities for Inspire Magic Key holders on June 16 and all Magic Key holders on June 17.

New for 2026, “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party” brings frightful haunts to Disney California Adventure Park with a street party full of show-stopping moments and ghoulishly good times inspired by the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction and hosted by Madame Leota herself. Offering more nights than ever this year, returning highlights for the annual event include immersive treat trails hosted by rare Disney villains, unique merchandise, limited-time character experiences and more. At select times throughout the evening, Ichabod Crane will hurry through Disney California Adventure Park evading the sinister specter of the Headless Horseman astride his dark steed.

Admission includes pre-party park mix-in, access to select attractions often with shorter wait times and unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event. Guests looking for frights with a side of bites can book the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party (available for an additional cost) to enjoy preferred seating for “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party” and a curated selection of  “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas -themed sweet treats.

Families can save more on fall festivities

Across Disneyland Resort, fall offerings for the whole family span Halloween Time amusements and Día de los Muertos traditions, giving guests plenty of ways to celebrate the season together. For those planning a visit at the start of the spirited season, the limited-time Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer,*** is still available for tickets as low as $50 per child for a 1-Day, Park Hopper ticket on visits through Sept. 7, 2026. Extra savings are available at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort with savings up to 15% on visits from Sunday-Thursday**** through Sept. 7, 2026.  

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Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland Park (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District dining, entertainment and shopping complex. The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and Pixar Place Hotel. When it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland introduced the world to a new concept in family entertainment and continues to use creativity, technology and innovation to bring storytelling to new heights. Open daily, year-round. For more information, guests can visit Disneyland.com.  

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*Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is subject to cancellation or change without notice including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes and prices. Purchase limits apply. Whether you choose to search for the pumpkins or not, return your map for a small keepsake. 1 Map = 1 Keepsake. Maps are valid for redemption through 11/1/2026, or while keepsake supplies last. Separate valid admission and park reservation required to enter a theme park. Experience is subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.

**The number of tickets available for each event date are limited. Costumes are subject to special Disney event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/. Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Lightning Lane access is not available during the event. Offer, event, and event elements may be modified and limited in availability, and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice or liability.

***Offer valid for children ages 3-9 only. Tickets valid for use beginning May 22, 2026, and multi-day tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on September 7, 2026, whichever occurs first. Tickets may be used on nonconsecutive days. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 10 tickets per day.  Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Sales may be paused from time to time or terminated at any time. Children should be supervised. Guests under age 14 must be accompanied by a Guest age 14 or older to enter a Theme Park. To board an attraction, children under age 7 must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older. Other park rules apply.  Theme park reservations for Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer holders are limited in number and subject to the availability of park reservations allocated to the Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer as determined by Disney and theme park capacity. Reservation availability for Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer holders is not guaranteed for any date, and reservations may be difficult to get for any particular date, especially as the ticket expiration date approaches. To ensure best availability, make reservations early. On any given date, park reservations may be available for general theme park tickets even though park reservations allocated to the Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer are fully reserved. Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer holders are not entitled to any reservations Disney makes available to others. 

****Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room stay at the same hotel and is valid for Sunday through Thursday nights from 5/22/2026 through 9/7/2026.  Book from 5/13/2026 through 8/25/2026; travel must be completed by 9/8/2026.  Not valid for select Concierge rooms or for Signature or Premium suites. Not valid for 3 Bedroom Villas or 2 Bedroom Villas, or at certain hotels. Not valid on previously booked rooms.  Advance reservations required.  Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.  Excludes applicable fees and taxes.  Limit two (2) rooms per reservation, and occupancy restrictions apply per room. Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two (2) adults per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers.  Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.  Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation for same date and same park are required to enter a Theme Park. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort.  

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