Frightfully Fun Parade Replaced: Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake

Frightfully Fun Parade Will Not Run in 2026 — Here’s What’s Replacing It.

Due to backstage construction for the new Coco attraction at Disney California Adventure, the Frightfully Fun Parade will not be running during the 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash. The backstage parade route area is currently inaccessible, and this change is expected to impact both 2026 and 2027 events.

With that in mind, Disney has announced an all-new replacement entertainment experience.

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. Here’s what to expect:

• Madame Leota hosts a spirited séance and swinging wake filled with happy haunts, ghostly dancing, and ghoulish delight.
• All 999 ghosts are invited to the party — expect interactive moments that pull guests into the fun (there’s always room for 1 more!).
• The Headless Horseman still rides through California Adventure at select times during Oogie Boogie Bash.
• A street party format replaces the traditional parade. This is much smaller in scale than the full parade.
• Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party is available with enhanced viewing of the street party, featuring Nightmare Before Christmas-themed treats (get reservations on the Disneyland app).

All the spooky sights of Halloween creep through California Adventure Park during this Halloween parade at Oogie Boogie Bash.  Do you delight in hair raising songs and floats, complete with a headless horseman, the Cheshire Cat and dancing corpses? Frightfully Fun Parade is a ghostly delight!

Like many guests, I grew up watching Disneyland parades and it is one staple of Oogie Boogie Bash that you should catch during your night out.

Frightfully Fun Parade Details 

Debuting at Disneyland Resort in 2016, Frightfully Fun parade gets a few updates here and there each year. It’s processional is a little slow at times, with large gaps in between floats.

At times, I’ve teased about the out dated elements, but there’s also still something to love about the nostalgia that is this parade. 

There’s so much to do and see at California Adventure during Oogie Boogie Bash nights, you might consider a dining package for Frightfully Fun Parade so you don’t waste precious Halloween party time waiting for the parade. 

During the parade you’ll see classic Disney characters dressed in Halloween attire, creepy ghosts and goblins, dancing and floats with just enough scare factor for guests of all ages. 

What time is Frightfully Fun Parade?

Frightfully Fun Parade will not run in 2026 or 2027, instead we’ll have Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party. 

During regular Halloween seasons, Frightfully fun runs twice each night during Oogie Boogie Bash, at 7:45 and 10:00 pm. 

What time is Frightfully Fun Parade? 

Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party replaced Frightfully Fun Parade is 2026.

Frightfully Fun Parade is about 40 minutes long, but remember to add time for the parade to arrive to your spot along the parade route. Remember, Frightfully Fun Parade will not run in 2026 or 2027.

Where does the parade start?

Frightfully Fun Parade will not run in 2026 or 2027. See the above information on Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party. 

During regular Halloween years, the parade starts at Paradise Gardens Park and goes toward Hollywood Land for both nightly showings.

Frightfully Fun Parade Seating Guide

My favorite areas to sit during parades are detailed below. Be sure to get your Disneyland discount tickets from our partner, Get Away Today before heading over to Disneyland Resort. Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party replaced Frightfully Fun Parade is 2026.

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Where should I sit for Frightfully Fun Parade?

These are my favorite spots, explained in detail along with the map pictured. I’ll discuss each spot in details below. 

My favorite places to watch parade include the following:

1. In front of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. One main reason I like this spot is because it’s close to the beginning of the parade route. You can sit in front of a wall to lean up against and the restrooms are pretty close by. Plus, this is the perfect spot if you want to try and hop over to other Oogie Boogie Bash events, like World of Color. 
2. My second best spot is near the Animation Building in Hollywood Land. This is along the end of the parade route, so expect it to arrive about 30 minutes after the parade begins. There’s plenty of seating here, along with food and bathrooms nearby.
3. My third pick is the middle star, near Carthay Circle. This is more of a last minute spot area for me, if I am just coming in from Disneyland and don’t have time to find another location. There’s a few options for standing room last minute here. It’s also very easy to exit California Adventure from this spot. Expect the parade to arrive about 15-20 minutes after the official start time.

Note people sitting on the curb will get to remain seating. People behind row 1 or 2 will need to stand. 

Frightfully Fun Parade Seating Plan

Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party replaced Frightfully Fun Parade is 2026. Please see the information at the top of the article for viewing.

What’s your game plan for snagging hard to get seats for this Oogie Boogie Bash parade?

Getting a good seat or spot requires skill and maybe a little patience. Here are three options for snagging a great spot for Frightfully Fun Parade.

1. Frightfully Fun Parade: Reserved Area

Reserved spots are the best choice. You get a reserved viewing area with Frightfully Fun Parade Dining Package. This is by far my favorite way to get the best spots for any Disneyland Resort parade.

Make your reservation at Wine Country Trattoria and check in as soon as possible that day to make a note for your upgrade to the Frightfully Fun Parade reserved area. 

You’ll eat before coming to your parade spot, so timing of your meal does not matter much. The seats above are where you will dine, not where you will watch the parade. Arrive at your reserved area at least 60 minutes before the parade begins.

Wine Country Oogie Boogie Bash Dining Parade Package includes a special 3-course meal. Then return later to a seperate Frightfully Fun Parade reserved viewing area.

• $55 for adults and $40 for children (ages 3-9), tax and gratuity not included.
• The kids package even comes with an Oogie Boogie popcorn bucket! 
• Separate Oogie Boogie Bash admission is required and not included in the package price.
• You will receive a voucher to return to the viewing are for the Frightfully Fun Parade.
• Make your reservation here. 

Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party includes sweets, treats and drinks to top off the night. You also enjoy seating at a table along the parade route and remain in those comfy spots for the duration of the parade.

• $84 per guest ages 3 and up.
• Separate Oogie Boogie Bash admission is required and not included in the package price.
• Desserts and drinks included.
• Make your reservation here. 

2. Frightfully Fun Parade: hold a spot early