Oogie Boogie Bash is the exclusive after-hours Halloween party at Disney California Adventure Park, returns for 2026 with 33 spooktacular nights!
Hosted by Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this separately ticketed event brings immersive trick-or-treat trails, rare character meet-and-greets, exclusive entertainment and festive Halloween overlays you cannot experience during regular hours.
Quick Details: Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
- Location: Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CA
- 2026 Event Dates: 33 select nights from August 18 through October 31, 2026
- Party Hours: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Mix-in entry starts at 3:00 PM)
- Ticket Release Dates: June 16 (Inspire Magic Key), June 17 (All Magic Keys), June 18 (General Public)
- Ticket Prices: $139 – $199 per person (Ages 3+ all need tickets)
- What’s Included: Interactive Treat Trails, Entertainment, Villains Grove, unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads, shorter ride lines, and character encounters!
2026 Confirmed Event Dates & Hours
Oogie Boogie Bash takes place across 33 select nights in August, September, and October 2026. Your event ticket gets you entry into Disney California Adventure as early as 3:00 PM for mix-in hours. The official party events, trick-or-treat trails, and special entertainment runs from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
| Month | 2026 Confirmed Oogie Boogie Bash Dates |
|---|---|
| August (6 Nights) | 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30 |
| September (13 Nights) | 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 |
| October (14 Nights) | 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31 |
2026 Ticket Prices & Sale Strategy
All party tickets must be purchased directly through the official Disneyland website. Tickets go on sale no earlier than 9:00 AM Pacific Time on the following release dates:
- June 16, 2026: Pre-sale for Inspire Magic Key Holders
- June 17, 2026: Pre-sale for All Magic Key Holders
- June 18, 2026: General Public On-Sale
Pricing Tier Breakdown
Ticket pricing varies by date based on anticipated demand. All attendees ages 3 and older pay the same admission price (there are no child discounts):
- $139 Tier: Available on 6 select dates in August and early September
- $154 Tier: Available on 8 select dates in late August and mid-September
- $169 Tier: Available on 8 select dates in mid-to-late September and early October
- $179 Tier: Available on 6 select dates in mid-October
- $189 Tier: Available on 2 peak dates in late October
- $199 Tier: Peak price for Halloween Night (October 31)
Pro Tips for Buying Tickets on Release Day
- Pre-Log In: Sign into your Disney account on your computer or phone before 8:45 AM PT.
- Random Queue Assignment: At 9:00 AM PT, everyone in the waiting room is randomly assigned a spot in the virtual queue. Joining hours earlier does not guarantee a front spot.
- Use the Email Notification Feature: When you enter the queue, enter your email address to receive an alert when it’s your turn. You will have a 10-minute window to complete your checkout. I’ve used this and it totally works!
- Purchase Limits: You may purchase up to 8 tickets per party night per account.
- Do Not Refresh: Do not refresh or re-submit payments if the browser stutters; take a screenshot of your order confirmation screen once completed.
What to Do If Oogie Boogie Bash is Sold Out
Oogie Boogie Bash tickets consistently sell out, especially for prime weekend dates in October. If the dates you wanted are sold out, here’s what to know (including how to avoid ticket scams!).
1. Do NOT Buy Resold Tickets Online
Disney strictly prohibits the resale of event tickets. Listings on eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook groups are heavily monitored. Disney can—and does—revoke resold tickets and cancel associated tickets without refunds. You don’t want this!
2. Book an Oogie Boogie Bash VIP Tour
Disneyland sometimes offers official VIP Tour packages that include party entry tickets even when public general admission is completely sold out. Call Disneyland VIP Services directly to check availability and current package rates.
3. Same-Day Hotel Guest Availability
Guests staying on property at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Disneyland Hotel, or Pixar Place Hotel may have access to a very limited pool of same-day tickets. Guests have reported lining up at the hotel front desk at 5:00 AM on party mornings to secure last-minute passes. While not guaranteed, it is worth trying if you are staying on-site.
4. Enjoy Low Daytime Crowds on Party Days
Because non-party guests must leave California Adventure by 6:00 PM, many visitors skip California Adventure on party days entirely. This creates significantly shorter standby wait times for Radiator Springs Racers, Soarin’, and Guardians of the Galaxy during the day!
Daytime Strategy Tip: Visit Disney California Adventure during the morning to enjoy low ride waits, watch everyone arrive in costume at 3:00 PM, and hop over to Disneyland Park in the evening with a Park Hopper ticket to watch Halloween Screams fireworks!
Trick-or-Treat Trails & Immersive Villains
Trick-or-treating at Oogie Boogie Bash is open to kids and adults alike! While Disney provides a small treat bag upon arrival, bringing a larger reusable tote bag is highly recommended. My guess is you’ll leave with several pounds of candy!
Featured Treat Trail Characters
As you walk along treat trails, live Disney Villains perform on themed stages, interacting with guests as candy cast members fill your bag with brand-name chocolates, candy and snacks.
Here’s where you can find the trick or treat trails with Villains at Oogie Boogie Bash (this list was from previous years, the 2026 list will be updated soon!):
- Oogie Boogie: Inside the Disney Animation Building
- Ernesto de la Cruz: Hollywood Land stage
- Agatha Harkness: Ancient Sanctum in Avengers Campus
- Hades: Hollywood Backlot Stage
- Mad Madam Mim: Bountiful Valley Hideaway
- Judge Doom: Grizzly Peak trail
- Dr. Doofenshmirtz: Disney Theater
- Yokai: San Fransokyo Square
Allergy-Friendly Options
If anyone in your party has food allergies, ask a Cast Member for a special allergy accomadations or at any trail entrance.
Exclusive Party Entertainment
Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party
This new Haunted Mansion-themed street party brings the most fabulous, iconic haunt to life in the streets of California Adventure. See all the details here.
Villains Grove
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is transformed into a dreamy, ethereal forest filled with ambient lighting, fog, projections, and haunting soundtracks inspired by Maleficent, Frollo, Scar, and the Queen of Hearts.
- Note: Villains Grove features no live characters—it is a self-guided atmospheric light walk.
- Wait Time Tip: Lines peak around dusk (6:30 PM–8:00 PM). Visit during the first parade or in the final 30 minutes of the party for the shortest wait.
Frightfully Fun Parade (Not Showing in 2026)
Led by the terrifying Headless Horseman riding down the parade route ten minutes before step-off, the Frightfully Fun Parade features Mickey, Minnie, Jack Skellington, the Haunted Mansion grave diggers, and iconic Disney Villains on elaborate floats.
- Showtimes: Typically 7:50 PM and 10:05 PM nightly.
- Best Viewing Strategy: The second showing is always much less crowded. Claim a spot in Paradise Garden Park or Carthay Circle 15-20 minutes prior.
VIP Dessert Party
For guests seeking reserved parade seating, the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party offers table seating in a prime viewing location, a dessert platter with Halloween-themed sweets, specialty drinks, and alcoholic beverages for adults 21+.
Costume Rules & Group Ideas
Oogie Boogie Bash is one of the rare times adults can wear full costumes inside Disneyland Resort! Make sure your outfit follows Disney’s safety guidelines and have fun creating your ensembles!
Official Costume Guidelines:
- Guests Ages 13 and Under: May wear costumes anytime of year!
- Guests Ages 14 and Older: Costumes may be worn starting at 3:00 PM. Full-face masks are strictly prohibited. Capes must not extend below the waist. Outfit floor-length trailing layers are not allowed.
- Accessories: Plastic lightsabers, toy swords, tutus, and transparent wings are permitted. No realistic or sharp weapons.
Former Offerings Vault
Certain offerings previously exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash have evolved or shifted to regular daytime park offerings:
- Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show: Once an event exclusive, this 12-minute interactive stage show in Hollywood Land is now open to ALL daytime visitors at DCA during Halloween Time!
- “Villainous!” World of Color (Retired): Debuted in 2019 following character Shelley Marie. It has been retired; regular World of Color plays on non-party nights.
- DescenDANCE Party (Retired): A high-energy dance show themed to Disney Channel’s Descendants that ran during the 2019 season.
Daytime Halloween Time Offerings (No Party Ticket Needed)
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort runs from late August through October 31, 2026. Even if you do not attend Oogie Boogie Bash, you can experience incredible seasonal magic during regular park hours:
Disneyland Park Highlights:
- Main Street Pumpkin Festival: Hundreds of unique jack-o’-lanterns leading to the iconic Giant Mickey Pumpkin.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday: Jack Skellington transforms the mansion with a holiday collision of Christmas and Halloween.
- Halloween Screams Nighttime Spectacular: Projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle nightly, with fireworks added on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights!
- Día de los Muertos in Frontierland: Colorful floral displays, sugar skulls, and traditional altars.
Disney California Adventure Highlights:
- Radiator Screams in Cars Land: “Car-stumes” for Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Red, plus Halloween song overlays on Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark: The ride transforms every evening at 3:00 PM into a monster-filled rescue mission!
- Plaza de la Familia: A lively Coco celebration in Paradise Gardens with craft tables, Miguel meet-and-greets, and live Mariachi music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my regular Disneyland park ticket for Oogie Boogie Bash?
No. Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed event. Standard park tickets, Park Hoppers, or Magic Key passes cannot be used for party entry after 6:00 PM.
Can I use Lightning Lane during party hours?
No. Lightning Lane passes (Multi Pass and Single Pass) are disabled during party hours. Standby lines operate for all open attractions with significantly shorter wait times.
Can I purchase tickets for more than one party night?
Yes. You can purchase tickets for multiple nights, up to 8 tickets per party date per account.
Where do I collect my wristband if I’m already inside DCA before 3:00 PM?
If you are inside California Adventure earlier in the day with a regular ticket, you do not need to exit to the front gates. In-park wristband distribution points are set up near Carthay Circle, Blue Sky Cellar, and the Grand Californian Hotel entrance starting at 3:00 PM.
Last-Minute Party Checklist
- Rent a Locker: Rent a locker near the entrance to store excess candy, extra layers, or costume props.
- Draw Disney Villains: Visit Animation Academy in Hollywood Land during party hours to draw Disney Villains with a Disney animator!
- Use Unlimited PhotoPass: Digital downloads are included with your party ticket! Scan your wristband code directly into the Disneyland app.
- Bring Comfortable Footwear: Expect to walk 10,000+ steps between treat trails, Villains Grove, and ride queues throughout the night.
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This is a great “page” providing information about what to do at the Oogie Boogie bash in 2025, now that I have tickets! I was able to obtain my tickets within 70 minutes of being on the site on the first day!
I now will consider getting a “seat” for the parade.
Thanks
Thank you Gary! I am so glad it’s been helpful for your planning.
I wonder which villains will show up at OBB 2023. My hope is that Sark from Tron makes an appearance, and the return of Ernesto, Madam Mim, and Sid. On the Marvel side, Killmonger would be cool, perhaps Namor this year? (Probably long shots)
I’m a little confused about Villainous World of Color. Is it happening in 2022? Thanks!
It is not happening in 2022. But the classic version will run on non-party nights.
Can I please be added to the newsletter? Thank you!
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Can you please add me to your newsletter. Such great information! Thank you! we love Halloween! especially at disneyland
Thank you so much, yes I have you added.
Hello! I would like to be added to the newsletter for Halloween 2022!
Thank you so much for all the info!
you’re welcome thank you!
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Sarah
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Can I please be added to your email list for Halloween 2022? THANK YOU for all the great info!
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Hi. Would you please add me to your Halloween newsletter for 2022?
Thanks! You’ve got a lot of great info-esp for an out of stater
Edit from Jessica: If you’d like to subscribe to my newsletter list please enter your info here.
For sure, just added you.
Hi, can you please add me to your Halloween bash event emails.
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Irma
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I’d love to be added to the Halloween events email list
Thanks you.
I wasn’t able to add you manually for some reason, but you can enter your info here
I’d like to be added to your newsletter!
Perfect, you should see those emails coming!
Please add me to your Oogie boogie bash.
Done! 🙂
I would love to be added to your newsletter and any info about this. I’m planning to attend and definitely not a Disney regular so will need all the help I can get
Perfect, I’ve added you now.
Love to be added if you’re still doing the newsletter
you got it!
Looking forward to Oogie Boogie Bash. We’ve reserved an onsite package using your prediction dates as our guide. Fingers crossed that these dates work out. If not I’ll adjust our package dates. Walt Disney Travel Company assured us that on site properties will guarantee purchase of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets. Can you please add us to your Halloween newsletter as well?
Hi there, did you see the official dates? Just added you to the newsletter as well.
I would love to be added to the Halloween party letter
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You’re in! Thanks Milissa.
Can I be added to Halloween newsletter for 2022
Adding you now Melanie, thanks for checking in on that.
To be sure we don’t miss out on tickets can we get copies of The Halloween Party letter.
Just emailed you!
Hello! Please add me to your newsletter! Thank you!
All set Lynne!
Did you actually write this extensive very informative very helpful guide without mentioning the end time? Or did I just miss it?
I probably did miss it! 11:00pm. Thanks for pointing that out!
How PhotoPass will work for OBB party? Do I’ll be able to download photos taken during the 3 hours early entrance? Or just the photos the PhotoPass photographers take me after 6pm? Is there an special card for them to scan? This will be my first ever Halloween party at Disney 🙂
Any photos taken during the extra 3 hours will also work!
Does OBB have a PhotoPass attached or do I need to buy one max pass to get all of our photos from the party?
Hi Heather, PhotoPass is included (thank you for noticing I failed to mention that above) but Disney MaxPass is not expected to be utilized during the party and is not included in your ticket.
During the bash, does the entire park close or can people without party tickets occupy the rest of the park without attending the party?
The entire park is open only to Oogie Boogie Bash ticket holders, the general public must leave before the party starts. Disney has excellent methods of clearing out who belongs at the party and who doesn’t. You’ll be amazed!
Hi, silly question but is Oogie Boogie Bash and Mickey’s Halloween Party 2 completley seperate events?
Thanks
Kerri
Yes, but Oogie Boogie Bash replaces Mickey’s Halloween Party. Mickey’s Halloween Party concludes in 2018. So this year you only need to get tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash. 😀
I’d love to be added to your newsletter as well! ❤
Thanks I got you added, and just fixed your name in the system as well 🙂
I’m HIGHLY disappointed that it’s limited to DCA this year. We have been to two previous Halloween parties that were for both parks and now I’m stuck with 4 tickets we won’t even use because we spent most of the time in Disneyland park ? There $500 I just completely wasted.
Hi Dana, thanks for your comment. It’s an interesting conversation for sure. I feel the last 2 years they allowed entry into both parks because they wanted to get people used to experiencing Halloween at DCA. To prep for the inevitable switch over. I hope you decide to go anyway and then let me know how it goes.
Are your party tickets for September 26th? That day is sold out and my family is looking to attend that day. So bummed but poor planning on my part.
Remember Disney can void tickets that are sold from anyone other than Disney directly.
Is the Oogie Boogie ticket good for DL also or DCA only?
Your Oogie Boogie ticket is good for admission to California Adventure park only.
For Oogie Boogie Bash, I wonder of they will have Dining options for Parade seating like the had at Blue Bayou for Mickey’s Halloween Party. I also wonder if they will have a Dessert Party Option for the WoC show?
I hope so! Keep checking because I will update this as those details come out.
Is it worth going if there are only adults? The youngest will be 18 years old
Absolutely! Even more so. Adults can indeed dress up (if you want) and trick or treat, plus it’s a late night out where you can hit up all the rides while other people trick or treat (or vice versa). Lots of people with little kids come too, but they’re more focused on candy. I’d do it in a heartbeat with a group of adults.
I have disneyland park hopper tickets that I won in an auction and our trip already booked. I had planned CA for a Tuesday that falls on a party night. Do I need to purchase party tickets for both Monday and a Tuesday or just Tuesday for CA? And will Monday close early at DL for the party? Thanks. Hoping I didn’t book it incorrectly.
Hi Desiree, I am not sure the exact dates you’re looking at but let me try to explain a little bit. With your hopper tickets you will be able to go back and forth between Disneyland park and California Adventure park during normal operating hours. On party nights, Disneyland park closes at 6:00 pm (weeknights) and 7:00 pm (weekends). When Disneyland park closes, you’re free to go to California Adventure park. If you wish to attend Mickey’s Halloween Party in any capacity, you need to buy a separate ticket to the party. I hope that helps!
What is the fastpass situation during the party at DL? Is it like World where you can use fastpass during the early entry time, but not during the party itself?
Hi Courtney, yes it has been just as you described in past years. I don’t recommend buying Disney MaxPass for the time before the party because many FASTPASS attractions may already be “sold out” but those same attractions will be open with little wait during the party.
Will these tickets go on sale at midnight on the day of? or is there a specific time that they usually start selling them? Like for Passholders, will they have to buy tickets at 12:00 A.M. tonight, Pacific Time?
Disney actually doesn’t even release this info to their call center reps. I just spoke with one to make sure. Sometimes it’s midnight, sometimes it’s 3 am or 5 am, but they will definitely be on sale by 7 am paicfic time which is when the call center opens.
Okay Cool!! Thank you for the info!
Anytime Blake! Just got my tickets, hope you get yours for the date you want as well.
Coming from Oz on sept 15th, would love tickets for the party on the 19th! How do I remember when to jump online to purchase?!
I’d be happy to add you to my Halloween party newsletter. You’ll get monthly Disneyland updates and a reminder email when tickets go on sale. Just reply yes and I can get that going for you.
Yes pls
I would love to be added to the Halloween party letter. Want to be sure to get tickets on the date we will be there😊
Hello. Can I be added to that newsletter please?
Yes! Expect to see a welcome series sometime next week. ?
We can’t wait for our 1st time at a Halloween party
So exciting! I would love to hear about it when you return.
Is anyone selling tickets for the Halloween party on the 29th? I only need 1 =( & =).
Good luck finding some. It’s risky to buy from an un-authorized seller so be careful!
This all sounds really fun! We’ll have to do this one year!
Definitely! It’s a unique experience with lower crowd levels and lots of fun.
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Loved the guide, could you please add me to your Halloween newsletter!
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