Duffy Month, Pirate Halloween, and Villain Encounters Coming to Shanghai Disney Resort Fall 2025

Shanghai Disney Resort's fall 2025 season kicks off with a month-long Duffy and Friends celebration in September featuring all-new flower-themed outfits, then pivots to Halloween programming from October 4 through November 1. The pirate-themed "Buccaneer Bash" show debuts at Treasure Cove alongside an all-new immersive pirate theme at Barbossa's Bounty, while villain encounters expand to include Mother Gothel from Tangled making her first-ever appearance at the resort. Halloween Spook-tacular Days extend to eight days spanning October 17 through November 1, with Zootopia hosting the returning "Howl-O-Ween" celebration.

Shanghai Disney Resort delivers a packed fall 2025 lineup beginning with a dedicated Duffy Month running through all of September, followed by an expansive Halloween season at Treasure Cove and across the park from October 4 to November 1. The season introduces the brand-new "Buccaneer Bash" pirate show featuring Captain Nova, debuts all-new flower-themed outfits for the full Duffy and Friends lineup, and marks the first-ever Shanghai appearance of Disney villain Mother Gothel from Tangled. The Halloween Spook-tacular Days expand to eight days in 2025, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from October 17 to November 1.

Duffy Month: A September Full of Floral Celebrations

From September 1 through September 30, Shanghai Disney Resort dedicates an entire month to Duffy and Friends, with floral-themed photo opportunities on Mickey Avenue, including a Duffy themed-floral installation and miniature sets for capturing moments with Duffy and Friends plushes.

All-New Flower-Themed Outfits for Duffy and Friends

Each member of the Duffy and Friends ensemble receives an all-new outfit for the season, each representing a different bloom:

• Duffy — Camellia theme
• ShellieMay — Chinese Rose
• Gelatoni — Cymbidium ensifolium-inspired embroideries
• 'Olu Mel — Hibiscus
• StellaLou — Headwear adorned with multiple hosta blooms
• CookieAnn — Lotus accessories
• LinaBell — Stand-collar jacket and headwear featuring osmanthus blooms

Even Mickey Mouse sports a freshly picked outfit showcasing hibiscus mutabilis.

Enjoying the Moon with Duffy and Friends Returns

The daily show "Enjoying the Moon with Duffy and Friends" returns during Duffy Month. A special edition incorporating Shanghai Opera elements — developed in collaboration with the Shanghai Huju Opera Theatre — runs every Sunday starting September 7 throughout the month. The special edition features a performance of the Duffy Month theme song, "Let's Get Together," in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle.

Limited-Time Duffy and Friends Treats

Seasonal treats available during Duffy Month include Osmanthus Mini Dumpling Crepe with Strawberry Ice Cream and Minnie Mouse Osmanthus Muffin at CookieAnn Bakery Cafe, and osmanthus-flavored gelato and ice cream at Il Paperino. The fan-favorite Duffy and Friends Themed Afternoon Tea returns to Royal Banquet Hall, while the Autumn Season Brunch at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel's Lumiere's Kitchen offers seasonal flavors.

New Duffy and Friends Merchandise Collections

Two new merchandise collections launch for Duffy Month: the Mickey and Friends Garden Stroll Collection (plush and plush keychains wearing floral-themed outfits plus floral headbands) and the Duffy and Friends Floral Dream Collection (cross-body bags, headbands, jewelry, and wearable autumn looks). Special Duffy and Friends mooncake sets and tea sets are also available as seasonal gift items. The month closes with a celebration of LinaBell's fourth anniversary from September 23 to September 29.

Pirate Halloween: Buccaneer Bash at Treasure Cove

Frightful fall programming at Shanghai Disney Resort runs from October 4 to November 1, anchored by two new swashbuckling experiences at Treasure Cove. The brand-new show "Buccaneer Bash" stars Captain Nova and her crew in an immersive evening of pirate mischief combining live performances, interactive activities, carnival games, food, and merchandise against the backdrop of Treasure Cove.

An all-new immersive pirate theme also arrives at Barbossa's Bounty restaurant, bringing a sea-themed atmosphere alongside a brand-new array of pirate-inspired dishes.

Disney Villains Arrive — Including a Shanghai Debut

The Disney Villains take over the park during the Halloween season, with Mother Gothel from Walt Disney Animation Studios' Tangled making her first-ever appearance at Shanghai Disney Resort in 2025. The villain ensemble appears at daily encounters around the park and during surprise appearances on the Enchanted Storybook Castle balcony.

Halloween Spook-tacular Days Expand to Eight Days

The iconic Halloween Spook-tacular Days expand in 2025, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from October 17 to November 1 — a total of eight dedicated Spook-tacular Days, up from previous years. Mickey and Friends, Duffy and Friends, and Pooh and Friends all debut all-new Halloween looks during this period. The annual "Howl-O-Ween" celebration also returns to Zootopia.

What This Means for Fall 2025 Visitors

The fall season at Shanghai Disney Resort runs from early September through the end of October 2025, giving guests two distinct seasonal programming windows to choose from: the floral, character-centric Duffy Month in September or the villainous, pirate-themed Halloween season from October onward. Guests interested in the expanded Spook-tacular Days and the debut of Mother Gothel should target weekends between October 17 and November 1. Full seasonal programming details are available at shanghaidisneyresort.com.