Disneyland 2026 Halloween Guide: Oogie Boogie Bash Dates, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Plaza de la Familia

Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort from August 21 through October 31, 2026, with Haunted Mansion Holiday, Cars Land's Radiator Screams, Plaza de la Familia, and a new Madame Leota street party. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale June 16–18 for 33 select party nights.

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort returns August 21 through October 31, 2026, kicking off one of the longest stretches of seasonal fun in the resort's calendar. From Haunted Mansion Holiday and the after-hours Oogie Boogie Bash to Plaza de la Familia and a brand-new Haunted Mansion street party, here is everything Disneyland has revealed for the 2026 fall season.

Halloween Time Takes Over Both Parks

Before the spooky season officially begins, Disneyland Park will offer a limited farewell run of the "Paint the Night" parade and "Wondrous Journeys" from August 10–20, 2026, while "World of Color – ONE" returns to Disney California Adventure beginning August 10. Once Halloween Time arrives on August 21, expect new character attire, elaborate décor, and seasonal overlays across the resort.

Character Outfits, Pumpkin Décor, and Haunted Mansion Holiday

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and pals arrive in Town Square in new harlequin-inspired outfits featuring frilled collars and swirling confection details in orange, yellow, and black. Over at the Haunted Mansion, Jack Skellington once again transforms the estate into Haunted Mansion Holiday, complete with an all-new gingerbread house design in the ballroom and familiar faces from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, including Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie.

Photo opportunities abound at the storied Halloween Tree in Frontierland and the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, anchored by the iconic giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin. Eagle-eyed fans may spot a new addition to the ring of pumpkins around the Partners Statue paying homage to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, with carvings of Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon.

The "Halloween Screams" nighttime spectacular returns each evening, washing Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, "it's a small world," and the Rivers of America in colorful projections as Maleficent, Ursula, and other favorite fiends cackle overhead, with fireworks on select nights. For an extra-cost add-on, Disney's Happiest Haunts Guided Tour leads guests through eerie tales across both parks.

Spooky Thrills Across Disney California Adventure

At Disney California Adventure, a festive chill settles in with Oogie Boogie silhouetted by a full moon, a cloud of "bats" bursting from Carthay Circle Restaurant, and the Headless Horseman statue welcoming guests on Buena Vista Street.

Cars Land becomes the "fa-boo-lous" Radiator Screams, complete with "car-achnids," a "pump-kin" patch, and residents in their favorite "car-stumes." Guests can take a spin on Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, and catch the nightly "Sha-BOO" moment when the neon lights flicker to life. Beginning in the late afternoon, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark takes over the Collector's Fortress in Avengers Campus, teaming guests up with Rocket to save Groot.

Halloween Food, Merchandise, and Hotel Offerings

The wickedly wonderful fun continues with tempting treats and "boo-tiful" merchandise throughout the resort. A preview during April's Halfway to Halloween hinted at returning favorites such as the Oogie Boogie Lemonade from Smokejumpers Grill and Heatwave Pizza from Alien Pizza Planet, with the full Disney Eats foodie guide to follow closer to the season.

Seasonal merchandise ranges from hockey jerseys with a festive Mickey pumpkin to autumnal ear headbands. At the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, ghastly ornamentation includes all-new Monsters, Inc.-inspired décor at Pixar Place Hotel and Haunted Mansion touches at Disneyland Hotel.

Seasonal character dining includes Mickey's Autumn Adventures and Clarabelle's Enchanted Halloween Dinner at Storytellers Cafe, plus Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates Halloween at the Disneyland Hotel. Guests 21 and over can sip from a Halloween cocktail menu at Broken Spell Lounge, while Tenaya Stone Spa offers character-inspired styling and a seasonal "Wicked to the Core" foot treatment.

In the Downtown Disney District, the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage hosts movie nights and live musical performances. Families can also pick up an activity map for Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit, a scavenger hunt for uniquely designed pumpkins across Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney that can be redeemed for a keepsake prize.

Plaza de la Familia and Día de los Muertos

Plaza de la Familia returns to Disney California Adventure from August 21 through November 2, 2026, celebrating the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día de los Muertos with nods to Pixar's Coco.

A traveling troupe brings songs like "Remember Me" and "The World Es Mi Familia" to life during "The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!", with live mariachi at the Paradise Garden Bandstand. Guests can add a note of remembrance at the memory wall and admire vibrant calaca statues.

Paradise Garden Grill serves seasonal items including the returning Chilaquiles Carnitas Torta, and a Coco-inspired merchandise collection adds a hoodie, t-shirt, and mug. Over in Disneyland, Día de los Muertos décor anchors a vibrant installation near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante with catrinas, calacas, and marigolds.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

The separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash returns for 33 select nights from August 18 through October 31. The all-ages after-hours party runs 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with admission to California Adventure beginning three hours early, unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads, trick-or-treat trails, and shorter waits at select attractions.

New this year, "Madame Leota's Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party" brings iconic moments from the Haunted Mansion to the streets of California Adventure, inviting guests to join all 999 happy haunts. An optional Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party offers enhanced viewing with treats themed to The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Guests can encounter rarely seen villains, stroll through Villains Grove at the transformed Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and watch as Ichabod Crane flees the Headless Horseman across the park at select times.

Ticket Deals and $104 Halloween Days

Money-saving options sweeten an early-fall visit. The Kids' Summer Ticket Offer lets children ages 3–9 visit for $50 per child with a special 1-Day Park Hopper through September 7, 2026, and select hotel stays are up to 15% off Sunday through Thursday nights through the same date. Ten dates in September also unlock the resort's lowest-priced 1-Day, 1-Park ticket at $104 for guests 10 and older: September 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 29.

What This Means for Disneyland Fans

With Halloween Time stretching across more than two months, two ticketed party experiences, a fresh Haunted Mansion street party, and value-priced ticket windows, the 2026 fall season gives West Coast Disney fans plenty of reasons to plan early. Oogie Boogie Bash nights historically sell out, so circling the June 16–18 on-sale dates is the single most important move for anyone hoping to attend. Full pricing, the costume policy, and dining reservations will roll out on Disneyland.com as the season approaches.