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Disneyland’s Halloween Party, Oogie Boogie Bash was canceled for 2020, but will it return for a second year in 2021? Here’s all the info we have from its first year and the cancelation in 2020 to help you make your future Disneyland Plans.
Oogie Boogie Bash is an after-hours, trick-or-treat event at Disneyland Resort in September and October. It debuted to rave reviews in 2019. And sadly, it’s only one year we’ll get—for now.
In 2020, I reached out to Disneyland for comment. A Disneyland Resort official confirmed, “as we continue to work toward a reopening plan for our theme parks and follow guidance from appropriate health and government officials, we have made the decision to not bring Oogie Boogie Bash—A Disney Halloween Party back this year. Given theme park guidelines have yet to be released by the state, and Oogie Boogie Bash requires a substantial amount of planning and coordination, we are unable to bring the event back at this time.”
The Disneyland Resort Halloween party hosted by Oogie Boogie from from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will hopefully return in 2021. Keep reading for all the details.
Disneyland Halloween Party Dates
Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party Dates
Disneyland Halloween Party Costumes
All guests are encouraged to dress in costume and trick or treat at various treat stations during Oogie Boogie Bash. Adults and kids dress in a variety of costumes. My family went as “Share a Coke” bottles. There are certain “Share a Coke” labels you can only find in Disney Parks, so we re-created them for a unique costume idea that was both comfortable and weather appropriate.
Remember to keep your costume simple if riding attractions is your goal. You want something you can move around in and that’s cool enough for warm Southern California weather, even in the fall. Bring hoodies for the evening hours.
Bonus! Take advantage of all the free photos with PhotoPass photographers during your visit to California Adventure. I’ve listed some of my favorites here, but there will be so many great spots during the party!
Oogie Boogie Bash Entertainment
There is so much going on during the party, you’ll want to take notes to help you decide which events are best for your family, in addition to trick or treating and riding your favorite rides in California Adventure.
Oogie Boogie Bash DescenDANCE Party
Will DescenDANCE Party return in 2021? My guess says there will be some type of dance party for teens and tweens, but whether it is Descendants is yet to be made public.
Only during Oogie Boogie Bash. “A pulsing party in the Backlot area of Hollywood Land is inspired by the popular “Descendants” franchise from the Disney Channel. As the DescenDance begins, a spell is cast, summoning the greatest dance crew from the Isle of the Lost to throw down and lead everyone in moves that are set to the biggest hit songs from the “Descendants” films.”
DescenDANCE Party Times, hosted on nights of Oogie Boogie Bash at 6:15, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45 and 10:30.
Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show
Exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash. “‘Perfect for young guests, this new, interactive stage production invites kids of all ages to join Mickey Mouse and his pals as they throw a one-of-a-kind Halloween party!”
Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show Times, hosted on nights of Oogie Boogie Bash at 6:25, 7:10, 7:55, 9:25 and 10:15. This show runs about 12 minutes long. See a preview of the show here.
These are super late times for the young target audience. If your little ones can take a late nap, you’ll see much lower crowds during later shows. If you want to see earlier shows, arrive at least 15 minutes prior.
Frightfully Fun Parade
Halloween at Disneyland is a delightful sight with fall decor everywhere you look. In addition to Disney characters in seasonal costumes, Halloween inspired attractions and trick or treat stations, guests at Oogie Boogie Bash will enjoy a huge assortment of fun and frights.
The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow (from “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”) will ride through the center of it all starting with the pre-parade.
Frightfully Fun Parade Time, hosted on nights of Oogie Boogie Bash at 8:15 pm.
You can only see this parade during Oogie Boogie Bash. Mickey and Minnie Mouse are among the first Disney characters to join the parade and it gets increasingly scary as it goes along.
The parade route at California Adventure is extensive and you should be able to get good viewing wherever you decide to watch.
Back from 2019, the whimsical favorite Cheshire Cat joins the parade! I can’t wait to see that mischievous smile make its way down the parade route.
Oogie Boogie Bash dining packages are available for Frightfully Fun Parade reserved viewing. Dine at Wine Country, but check in early to secure your Oogie Boogie Bash dining upgrade.
Villainous! World of Color
Only during Oogie Boogie Bash. A new Halloween version of World of Color where you’ll hear a Halloween tale about a young girl named Shelley Marie.
We’ll see her while exploring the villainous side of Disney characters through fountains, lights, lasers, projections and special effects. “Villainous!” shows that, deep down, there’s a little villain in all of us.
Villainous! World of Color Times, hosted on nights of Oogie Boogie Bash at 9:00 and 10:45 pm, no need to secure a FASTPASS since this is a special after-hours event. The show is about 20 minutes long.
Looking for the best viewing options? Stay out late and catch the second show for fewer crowds.
Halloween Trick or Treat Trails
Let’s talk candy and trick or treating at Disney California Adventure! Yes, you can trick or treat during Oogie Boogie Bash.
Everyone is encouraged to trick or treat, even adults. My husband wasn’t on board for trick or treating at first but I told him it skipping it wasn’t an option. Joining in the trick or treating fun seriously has everyone giddy and feeling like a kid again.
Trick or treating is only during Oogie Boogie Bash. Stop to trick or treat at marked trails throughout the park. Trails are clearly marked on the map you pick up when you arrive.
Each trail has several trick or treat spots where you will pick up candy and snacks along the route. We found that the first stop usually gave candy or chocolate (Butterfinger, Hershey, Starburst, etc.) and the other few along the trail gave out snack items (Cheez-Its, Goldfish Crackers, Apple Slices, etc.).
New in 2019, iconic Halloween characters such as Mad Hatter from Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and even Oogie Boogie himself will be on call for the festivities at the trick or treat trails.
There are 10 treat trails this year and 5 of them are immersive experiences.
- Buena Vista Street trick or treat trail
- Animation Academy trail features Oogie Boogie in Hollywood Land (immersive)
- Hyperion Theater trail features Mad Hatter in Hollywood Land (immersive)
- Stage 17 in Hollywood Land features Dr. Facilier in Hollywood Land (immersive)
- Soarin’ trail features Maleficent in Grizzly Peak (immersive)
- Grizzly Peak trail features The Evil Queen in Grizzly Peak (immersive)
- AP Trick or Treat trail by Goofy’s Sky School in Paradise Gardens Park
- Jumpin Jellyfish trail leads into Silly Symphony Swings in Paradise Gardens Park
- Radiator Springs Racers, near Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land
- Filmore’s Taste-In in Cars Land
How much candy and treats will you get this season?!
Meet Villains & Disney Characters
There are tons of character meet and greet opportunities, but the name “Villains Grove” is deceptive. Villains Grove is a walk through experience in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail that begins at dusk. It does not, however have any Villains to meet and greet there.
Villains Grove typically had the longest line during the first few nights of Oogie Boogie Bash. It’s appropriate for all ages, but no strollers are permitted.
You’ll find tons of interactive projections and photo ops inside this creepy corner of California Adventure.
To meet rotating Disney Villains during Oogie Boogie Bash, find their locations on the special map distributed for this event only.
You can interaction with more Disney Villains on the interactive treat trails listed earlier in the article.
Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party Q&A
When do Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale to the general public April or May, but this year we saw those dates slip away with many other things on our minds.
For Annual Passholders, Disney Reward Visa holders and Disney Vacation Club members can buy on one week earlier than the general public.
Is my Disney Halloween Party ticket good for theme park admission?
Your ticket to Oogie Boogie Bash includes admission to California Adventure Park for three hours before the event starts on weeknights nights or four hours on weekend nights and Oct. 31.
How much are Disneyland Halloween Party tickets?
Oogie Boogie Bash ticket prices range from $100-150 and are only sold through Disney, but you can book your hotel stay here and use promo code DisneylandPlan.
Oogie Boogie Bash is sold out, what should I do?
Read up on what to do if Oogie Boogie Bash is sold out here.
Can I buy Disney Halloween Party tickets on eBay?
No. Buying Oogie Boogie Bash tickets on eBay or anywhere other than Disneyland Resort itself (app, online or in person) is illegal.
Disneyland Halloween Party dates 2021 | Oogie Boogie Bash prediction dates: September 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 and October 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31.
Halloween decor and attraction overlays run at Disneyland Resort from (anticipated start date) September 11 – October 31, 2020.
- Hours for Oogie Boogie Bash are listed here; be sure to check your specific date for accurate times.
- Remember, you can get in California Adventure Park 3 or 4 hours before party start time, check your ticket for details.
- Ticket prices range from $100-$150.
- If you plan on going to Disneyland Resort before 3 or 4 pm, you will need separate theme park admission.
- Tickets are required for everyone 3 and older. There are no child prices.
Disneyland Halloween Party Last Minute Tips
When you arrive, you can enter California Adventure Park with your Oogie Boogie Bash ticket. You will get a wristband and trick or treat bag once you enter for the first time.
If you’re already spending the day in the park, no need to exit and re-enter. Wristband distribution will take place at the main gates, Grand Californian gates and Blue Sky Cellar.
Another last minute thing that not too many people have mentioned is Animation Academy has the perfect opportunities to draw your favorite Disney Villains during Oogie Boogie Bash!
Will you need a locker during Oogie Boogie Bash? I sure did. We brought hoodies, pants and other items at park opening to secure a spot.
Even Princess Ana needed a locker to stash all her chocolate as the night went on. Read about locker options here. And remember, if your hotel is close by like when staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, it makes bringing all your goodies home so much easier.
Remember, you can’t do it all during one night of Oogie Boogie Bash. Despite lower crowd levels, there’s so much packed into one night it’s truly impossible to do everything! Pick your favorites, do those first and everything else is icing on the cake.
Bonus tip: save trick or treating for last on your list, the candy doesn’t run out but the long lines do! Then you won’t have to lug all your candy around either.
I have never been to Disneyland during Halloween, and it looks so cool! I didn’t know they actually had a separate party in the evenings. If the parks open again, and your predictions are right, there’d be a party on my birthday… tempting!!!
Gosh, I can’t wait for the parks to reopen again!!
Halloween Time is during my birthday too so we tend to go a lot during this season. There’s so much I feel they can still do even if it’s not to the full extent. You’d love visiting during this time of year.
Phew! This article was super long. I was at Disneyland last year during the Halloween bash and it was fun seeing everyone’s costumes. From my understanding, they canceled it this year. Will be interesting to see what happens for reals. Thanks for sharing!
Haha I just wanna share all the info=long! Walt Disney World has indeed canceled their party but we have not heard officially about Disneyland. I will update this as soon as any announcements are made. 🙂
So you went to the Oogie Boogie Bash last year right? We are going to be at Disneyland by the 4th of October. My question is how do you know when the tickets will be on sale for 2020’s Oogie Boogie Bash? This will be my first time at Disneyland during the Halloween time plus it will be my daughter’s first time there and she wants to go to Oogie Boogie’s Bash party. Would I be able to get on that email list please? Thank you.
Hi Amy, my team was on site for various Oogie Boogie parties in 2019, but I was not there myself. Ticket sales are usually announced a week or two before they go on sale. I will certainly add you to my October list and you’ll get an email as soon as I have details! 🙂
can you add me to this list too?
You’re all set. I added you to October for now but if you think you’ll go in September instead just let me know.
please add me to the list as well!
You got it! You’ll receive a welcome series as I’ve just now added your name to the list.
I am a DW annual passholder, can I purchase Oogie Boogie tickets during the presale time or is it only Disneyland passholders?
That is something I do not know. But I know you do get early access as a Disney Visa Chase holder, do you have one of those?
Thanks for all your helpful articles, Jessica! I’m wondering, does FastPass/MaxPass work during the Oogie Boogie bash? (I don’t think there was an option to add MaxPass to the ticket…) Thanks again and happy Halloween!
It does work during the mix-in hours, but once Oogie Boogie Bash officially begins they do not have FP or MaxPass because lines are so short. Happy Halloween to you too!
Can you wear your costume in the park for the pre party from 2-6 on Sunday’s?
You can wear your costume inside California Adventure during the pre-party.
Thank you!!!
Anytime my friend!
We didn’t have enough money for a fourth ticket and now there sold out! Anyone have any tips how I can get a fourth ticket for my third son! I’m so devastated I can’t take all 3 of my kids 💔
I would definetly make a phone call and see if there’s any extra tickets. If not, you could try staying at a Disney hotel and seeing what they can do, but it’s a very expensive risk.
They have extra as of an hour ago! Call now!
Is there a time schedule for Mickeys Trick or Treat show?
I still have not seen show times published for that show but will update this as soon as I hear. I will also post on my Facebook page.
We are going Sept 29th-October 4th. This sounds like fun but just got 5 day 1 park per day tickets. Does this mean that California adventure closes early at 6pm? Disneyland is still open every day till like 11 pm I’m hoping, right? I didn’t even think about this when we planned our vacation months ago.
That’s correct it will close at 6pm, but with 5 day tickets you should be just fine. Even if you do DCA on a party day, it’ll “force” you to take a break, go swimming, have an early bed time and be ready to hit the morning. Or you could always use those days for Disneyland.
Hey I’m super late to ask a question but when is it over like at 11?
The details I am seeing is saying over at 11.
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’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.
We do Halloween every year and besides enjoying all the events we love the fact that there are no long lines for rides. You can do more rides in that time than you can regularly on a whole day.
I am already excited for this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash. I have my costume idea and everything! It’s gonna be so fun. I love family traditions like that.
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
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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