Are reservations required for Halloween Time at Disneyland?

Yes, in 2026, reservations are STILL required during Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.

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Disneyland Halloween Time 2026: New & Returning

Q: Do I need an Oogie Boogie Bash ticket for Mickey's Trick and Treat Show?

No! Mickey's Trick and Treat show is no longer exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash. Anyone with a valid theme park ticket and reservation during Halloween Time can attend this interactive stage production at Disney California Adventure Park.

By Jessica SandersOn June 8, 2026July 13, 20268 Comments

Last updated on July 13th, 2026 at 10:53 am

Disneyland Halloween is a yearly event you don’t want to miss. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort includes Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney and Anaheim Resort Halloween festivities.

2026 Halloween Season will be here before we know it! The official run of Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort is August 21 – October 31, 2026.

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Quick Info Halloween 2026

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort is a huge celebration you won’t want to miss with returning favorites and new experiences.

Quick Details:

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort is August 21 – October 31, 2026.
Oogie Boogie Bash returns, including all-new “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party.”
Halloween Screams on display at Disneyland Park throughout the season.
In 2026, reservations are STILL required during Halloween Time.

What’s New for Halloween Time 2026

World of Color – ONE will return to Disney California Adventure park for a limited time beginning August 10 through the Halloween season.

This is an exciting extension of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary which officially ends in early August. For those who can’t get enough of this special version of World of Color, or who didn’t get a chance to see it earlier, it is a must watch!

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals will arrive in style! Meet them in Disneyland’s Town Square with new outfits featuring harlequin motifs, frilled collars and cuffs, and swirling confection details in hues of orange, yellow, and black.

Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon adorn a new jack-o-lantern in ring of pumpkins surrounding the Partners Statue. This is a wonderful addition to the festive fall atmosphere of Disneyland Park. Each fall, carefully detailed pumpkins surround the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Each pumpkin represents a land in the theme park and this is the first year we’ll see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge represented.

Returning Halloween Favorites:

Main Street Pumpkin Festival, anchored by the iconic giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin is back!
Jack Skellington returns to the Haunted Mansion, transforming the eerie estate into Haunted Mansion Holiday.
Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade a mini parade that runs daily at Disneyland Park.
The famed Halloween Tree returns to Frontierland.
Halloween Screams on display at Disneyland Park throughout the season.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is a Halloween-themed pumpkin hunt throughout the parks, additional cost with valid theme park admission.
Plaza de la Familia with entertainment, festive foods, crafts and interactive experiences including are “A Musical Celebration of Coco.”
Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show runs daily at California Adventure Park beginning August 18, 2026.
Oogie Boogie Bash returns, including all-new “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party.”
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour returns for the season, available at an additional cost with valid theme park admission.
Buy Disneyland Halloween Time discount tickets here.

Seasonal Character Dining:

Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian will host Mickey’s Autumn Adventures for breakfast and brunch.
Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian hosts Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner in the evenings.
At Disneyland Hotel, Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween will offer fun-filled dining throughout the day.

Halloween at Disneyland Park

The Halloween decorations at Disneyland really gets visitors in the mood for Halloween Time and fall festivities—even if it is still warm outside. You’ll want to make sure to explore every bit of it!

Main Street Halloween Decorations

The giant Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern has greeted guests entering Main Street, U.S.A. for years. I absolutely love the festive vibe this display brings as you enter Disneyland Park.

You can often find PhotoPass photographers here ready to snap your group photo. One side features a wide grin from Mickey and the other has an adorable little wink.

Beyond the giant jack-o-lantern this area of Main Street, U.S.A. has Disney characters in Halloween costumes rotating throughout the day.

Most Halloween characters are found on Main Street near the train station, near it’s a small world and in New Orleans Square while at Disneyland Park. You can also check the Disneyland app to find out who’s in the area when you arrive.

I love seeing classic Disney Characters dressed up for Halloween Time! For the last several years, these characters have been getting dressed up in new costumes which makes them even more fun to meet.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

New Orleans Square’s focal point is of course The Haunted Mansion which gives this area of Disneyland Park an already spooky vibe. During Halloween Time, Haunted Mansion gets a holiday makeover by Jack Skellington himself.

This Halloween overlay turns Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Inside Haunted Mansion Holiday you’ll find Jack, Oogie Boogie and of course Sally, along with the seasonal gingerbread house with a completely new design each year.

Disneyland wish: I want to be there, inside Haunted Mansion as they assemble the gingerbread house some day. No, it’s not something that’s open to the public or media for that matter. But I am a big believer in speaking my dreams!

I can’t wait to see the gingerbread house this year as we skelebrate Haunted Mansion holiday!

Disneyland Día de los Muertos

I love stopping by the Pioneer Mercantile in the fall. The front area is covered with classic pumpkins and a harvest vibe. But my most favorite area for decor at Disneyland Park is found in Frontierland celebrating Día de los Muertos from August 21 through November 2, 2026.

Zocalo Park near Mark Twain Riverboat. Here you’ll find a colorful display honoring the Mexican celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. Throughout the day you might also meet Mirabel from Encanto or Miguel from Coco.

This display is here every year through November 2nd. It’s just one of the many ways Disney honors the culture and heritage of our friends and family both near and far.

No trip to Frontierland at Halloween Time is complete without stopping by The Halloween Tree. The oak tree near Golden Horseshoe included hand-painted jack-o-lanterns and glowing orange lights.

The tree itself is inspired by The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury, a fantasy novel, and was dedicated to the author on October 31, 2007.

You’ll find a plaque at the base of the tree commemorating its dedication: “On the night of Halloween 2007, this stately oak officially became ‘The Halloween Tree,’ realizing famed author Ray Bradbury’s dream of having his symbol for the holiday become a part of Disneyland.”

Halloween Screams

All guests can enjoy access to “Halloween Screams.” The night show features projections and special effects. Fireworks will be added to the show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Halloween Screams begins at Disneyland park at 9 or 9:30 pm. While many people camp and squeeze together in front of the castle, I suggest viewing from Main Street, U.S.A. where you can see both fireworks and projections (on select nights) with fewer crowds.

Here’s my list, in preferred viewing order, of Halloween Screams projections and fireworks spots:

Adventureland Treehouse – if Fantasmic isn’t running you can find a spot above it all. Arrive about 15 minutes prior but the more this secret spot gets out the earlier you may have to arrive.
“it’s a small world” viewing area – arrive here about 30-40 minutes prior for fireworks and projections on “it’s a small world”, standing room usually (sometimes everyone in your area will agree to sit), medium crowds
Main Street, U.S.A. – arrive here just after the first parade for fireworks and projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street buildings, standing room only, medium to heavy crowds.

Rivers of America – arrive here just before fireworks for a display above Rivers of America, no projections, standing room only, low crowds.
Sleeping Beauty Castle – I find this area to be too cramped and too close to fireworks for comfort. It also requires more time to “camp out” and secure spots.

Halloween Screams with Fireworks dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in September and October at 9:30 pm.

Halloween Screams with Projections and NO Fireworks: Monday through Thursday nights in September and October at 8:30 pm.

Halloween Time at California Adventure

Halloween decorations at California Adventure Park are amazing and we seriously can’t get enough! We start with the entrance to California Adventure Park with Oogie Boogie greeting us as we enter Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.

Buena Vista Street Halloween

California Adventure is decorated with purple bunting and banners, along with black bats and night time lights which really makes Buena Vista Street come alive.

Take a look inside the windows along Buena Vista Street for incredible Halloween displays coming alive at every turn!

The Headless Horseman has arrived on the left side of Buena Vista Street. At night, fog covers the area for an even spookier photo spot.

Cars Land Haul-O-Ween

Truly the most impressive Halloween Time decor at Disneyland Resort is Cars Land’s transformation into Haul-O-Ween “Radiator Screams“. Even the residents have “car-stumes” for the occasion.

Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters gets a simple Halloween overlay with new music and decor as Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. This year, Luigi is out front as well for photos.

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree also gets an overlay with new music during Mater’s Junkyard JamBOOree.

Even the residents of “Radiator Screams” are dressed up in their “car-stumes” for the occasion.

Music plays a big role in Cars Land at Halloween Time. You’ll hear festive trunk-or-treat tunes as your stroll through Radiator Screams, along with disorder in the court as a mad scientist gives the old courthouse new life.

As you make your way through Cars Land, notice all the little details put into every corner.

There’s truly so much to see and so many pictures to take while roaming California Adventure Park.

Ramone even celebrates Day of the Dead in his car detailing shop.

Plaza de la Familia

I love the culture we always see in the park, especially Plaza de la Familia.

The immersive celebration honors the spirit of Dia de los Muertos with so many things for families and friends to enjoy:

Halloween Time festive foods
Free crafts and interactive experiences
“A Musical Celebration of Coco”
Live Mariachi music at Paradise Gardens Bandstand
Photo opportunity with a hand-animated figure of Miguel from “Coco”
Arbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) photo location and memory wall

This area in Paradise Gardens Park is a welcome retreat where you can let the kids color, listen to live music nearby, meet Miguel from Coco and so much more.

Plus, there’s always good Disneyland Halloween Time food just around the corner.

Guardians Monsters After Dark

Each night, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is transformed as scary creatures are on the loose (beginning at 4:00 pm daily) at Guardians of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark.

Lighting changes inside and outside, along with different music and visual effects during the ride.

The best way to see all this and more is to come visit for yourself. Now is the time to book for Halloween at Disneyland Resort.

Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show

Mickey’s Trick and Treat show is no longer exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash! Anyone with a valid theme park ticket and reservation during Halloween Time can attend!

“Perfect for young guests, this 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 runs about 12 minutes long.

If you want to see this show, arrive at least 15 minutes prior.

Disneyland Halloween Food

Food is never far behind when it comes to Disneyland planning. I love exploring all the new options during Halloween Time. This is a sample of what Halloween Time food we’ve seen in the past. 2026’s menu will be released closer to Halloween Time.

Trust me when I say we’re just warming up here with churros. It’s only part of the Fall Festivities at Disneyland during September and October. Plus, I even have a Churro Guide for a make at home celebration!

Halloween Time Food at Disneyland Park

This is a sample of what Halloween Time food we’ve seen in the past. 2026’s menu will be released closer to Halloween Time.

Alien Pizza Planet: Supernova Pizza Special: Spicy blush sauce, Italian sausage, classic and crispy cupped pepperoni, mozzarella, pepper jack, red pepper flakes, and Fresno chiles. Vampire Alien Macaron filled with blackberry buttercream and lemon curd.
Cafe Orleans: Chocolate-Praline Mousse Cake – Decadent praline mousse, dark chocolate brownie, vanilla creme anglaise, and ganache.
Candy Palace: Jack Skellington Apple, Poison Skull Apple, Mummy Marshmallow Wand, Jack Skellington Cake Pop, Minnie Witch Crispy, Spider Web Crispy, Pumpkin Brittle (available Oct. 1-31), Pumpkin Fudge, Pumpkin Spice Cupcake.

Carnation Cafe: Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich.
French Market: Halloween Cake: Purple-colored vanilla sponge, raspberry mousse, fresh raspberries, and candied cocoa nibs (New)
Galactic Grill: Blood Orange Slush – Blood orange slush with a swirl of raspberry sauce and a glow cube. Chocolate & Red Velvet Parfait – Layers of red velvet cake, ganache, cookies, dark chocolate mousse, and chocolate cake topped with chocolate flakes, a chocolate Darth Vader helmet, and a mini chocolate lightsaber. Oktoberfest-inspired Burger: Angus beef patty, bratwurst, grilled peppers and onions, sauerkraut, and house-made mustard cheese on a pretzel bun (New)
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor: Rocky Road Halloween Sundae: Rocky road waffle bowl, rocky road ice cream, marshmallow cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with sprinkles (New)
Hungry Bear: Honey Cream Cold Brew – cold brew coffee and honey-flavored cream poured over ice. Pumpkin Cheesecake Funnel Cake – Pumpkin cheesecake filling and vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream. Loaded French Fries – French fries topped with a creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and green onions. Loaded Onion Rings – Onion rings topped with a creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and green onions. Loaded Bowl – Choice of french fries or crispy onion rings topped with a creamy cheesy sauce, crispy bacon, and green onions in a Zero Dog Bowl.

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café: Cookie & Cream Macaron – Mummy mickey macaron shell with a cookies and cream filling. Bat Cookie – Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a Vampire Mickey face. Pumpkin Cheesecake – Classic pumpkin cheesecake decorated with a chocolate spider web and a Halloween decoration. Pumpkin Cheesecake: Classic pumpkin cheesecake decorated with a chocolate spider web and spiced Chantilly (New)
Market House: Bat Cookie – Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a Vampire Mickey face.
Mint Julep Bar: Pumpkin-spiced Mickey-shaped Beignets rolled in pumpkin-spiced sugar.
Plaza Inn: Monster Halloween Cake: Devil’s Food cake, colorful white chocolate mousse and buttercream (Available September 2 through November 10). Classic Pumpkin Pie: Classic pumpkin pie with spiced Chantilly (Available September 2 through November 30).
Rancho del Zocalo: Milk Mamey – Vibrant tropical mamey fruit with flavors of persimmon, sweet potato, stone fruit, and vanilla served over ice. Creamy Horchata – Sweet creamy cinnamon rice and milk beverage served over ice.
Red Rose Taverne: Grave Stuff: Traditional grey stuff topped with chocolate tombstone and Halloween sprinkles (New) (Available September 2 through October 31). Mickey Bat Cookie: Citrus shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face (Available September 2 through November 10). Pumpkin Cold Brew: Cold brew flavored with pumpkin, vanilla, and spices topped with whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available September 2 through November 10).
Refreshment Corner: Spicy Firefly Chips: Spicy corn chips topped with chili, cheese, and jalapeños (New).
Stage Door Café: Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake: Pumpkin spice-dusted funnel cake with spiced caramel drizzle, toffee bits, whipped cream, and chocolate curls.

Halloween Time Food at California Adventure Park