Throughout early fall, Disneyland Resort turns into a Halloween wonderland. Halloween events—some scary, some not—include holiday decorations and elaborate reimaginings of attractions at both Anaheim theme parks.
What to Expect at Disneyland’s Halloween Time
In Disneyland Park’s New Orleans Square, ghoulish holiday spirits amp up the adrenaline factor at the iconic Haunted Mansion that gets decked out for the season’s Haunted Mansion Holiday, hosted by Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s classic film, The Nightmare Before Christmas.
As if that weren’t enough, Jack—along with his phantom dog Zero—also kicks things off on select nights for Halloween Screams, an extravaganza of sounds and images projected across the night sky and Sleeping Beauty Castle. Sing along to Halloween-inspired songs as creepy critters and Disney villains such as Maleficent and Ursula the Sea Witch meld with explosions of color and, on select nights, a shimmering fireworks display.
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Disney California Adventure Park has gotten its own Halloween makeover, too: Guardians of the Galaxy takes on a Monsters After Dark theme, while Cars Land’s “Haul-O-Ween” zone features costumed characters and the morphing of Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams. For some seasonal music, go by Mater’s Junkyard, rendered into Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, and the Plaza de la Familia celebration, where songs from the film Coco are brought to life by the Plaza de la Familia Storytellers in an immersive affirmation of the spirit of family.
Little-Kid-Friendly Halloween Events
Fright-free (or just lightly frightening) options are plentiful, too—at Disneyland Park, see elaborate orange works of art at a massive hand-carved Pumpkin Festival on Main Street U.S.A. And don’t forget to put the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, a separate-ticket event at Disney California Adventure Park, on your list: You can see your favorite Disney characters decked out in their Halloween costumes, pose for photo ops with them, collect Halloween candy along Disney villain–populated Treat Trails, and more. In Frontierland starting in early September, take in food, art, and cultural displays featuring those famous colorful mariachi skeletons at the Día de los Muertos event.
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What’s New in 2026 at Halloween Time at Disneyland?
New for 2026, Disneyland has swapped out the previous Frightfully Fun Parade for a brand-new Haunted Mansion-themed street party during Oogie Boogie Bash nights, while Hollywood Land offers Mickey’s Trick & Treat, a seasonal stage show at the Disney Theater.
The Haunted Mansion Holiday gets its own refresh with an all-new gingerbread house in the ballroom scene. For those wanting a more guided approach to the season, the separate-ticket Happiest Haunts Guided Tour leads guests through eerie tales and behind-the-scenes details across both parks.
Halloween Time Food Menu at Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at Disneyland brings a rotating menu of limited-time treats across both parks and Downtown Disney. Fan favorites return each year—including the Slow Burnin' Mac and Cheese Cone at Cozy Cone Motel, seasonal churros, and the special beignets at the Mint Julep Bar—while new additions for 2026 include the Oogie Boogie Lemonade at Smokejumpers Grill and a spicy Heatwave Pizza at Alien Pizza Planet.
For a sit-down meal, character dining gets a seasonal makeover too, with Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates Halloween at the Disneyland Hotel and Clarabelle's Enchanted Halloween Dinner at Storytellers Cafe both bringing costumed characters and Halloween-themed spreads to the table; adults 21 and older can sip a Halloween cocktail menu at the Disneyland Hotel's Broken Spell Lounge.
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Halloween Time at Disneyland Tickets
Halloween Time itself doesn't require a special ticket—it's included with standard Disneyland Resort park admission, so anyone with a valid ticket to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure between August 21 and October 31, 2026, can enjoy the seasonal decor, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween Screams fireworks, and themed food without paying extra. The one exception is Oogie Boogie Bash, the after-hours, separately ticketed Halloween party held on select nights at Disney California Adventure, which requires its own ticket in addition to (or instead of) regular park admission and tends to sell out well in advance—so booking as early as possible is strongly recommended, particularly for weekend dates.
