One of our Frog Family's favorite parts of Disneyland Resort's Halloween Time is the after-hours Halloween party. Back in 2019, Mr. Oogie Boogie took the Disneyland Halloween Party and turned it into an all-new event, the Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure (replacing Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park). Since then, Oogie Boogie Bash has taken place at Disney California Adventure. Filled with exclusive entertainment, immersive trick-or-treat trails and character greetings, this spooky soirée will return on select dates from Aug. 18 through Oct. 31, 2026! Read on for some exciting new details!
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- What is Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party? Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed, after-hours Halloween party, complete with entertainment, characters, treats and more.
- When are the 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash dates? The event takes place on select nights from Aug. 18 to Oct. 31, 2026.
- Where can I get party tickets? Oogie Boogie Bash tickets will be directly available through Disneyland's website, and typically go on sale during the summer. Plan to purchase as early as possible because dates sell out quickly.
- When do 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale? Disneyland announced 2026 Oogie BoogieBash sale dates for Inspire Magic Key holders on June 16 and all other Magic Key holders on June 17. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 18.
- What's new in 2026? Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party is new in 2026! You can also purchase the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party, with enhanced viewing of the street party. The dessert party has a new selection of treats themed to The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The Halloween decorations at Disney California Adventure are toadally awesome, and they make a nice backdrop for the Disneyland Halloween party. On party nights, those decorations are kicked up a notch with cool projections.
The Oogie Boogie Bash runs on select nights during Halloween Time (mainly Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). Mr. Oogie Boogie has announced that his party will kick off Aug. 18, 2026, and will be "filling your dreams to the brim with fright" on select dates through Oct. 31, 2026 — Halloween night!
You can expect the return of the Frightfully Fun Parade, more immersive treat trails, Villains Grove Trail, costumes, decor and characters. You can also enjoy short ride wait times that come with limited capacity and special food and treats.
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Overview of Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party
Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed event that takes place at Disney California Adventure Park after hours. The party runs on select Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights — typically from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Party ticket holders can get the party started early by mixing in with Disney California Adventure daytime guests three hours early, beginning at 3 p.m. (Some nights, the gates open early at 2:45 p.m. That means you may want to carefully choose your theme park reservations in fall 2026, whether you're attending the party or not.)
The park is all decked out for Halloween with daytime decor, plus special party decorations and lighting at night. Oogie Boogie from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is the monster of scare-a-monies, and he’s calling upon all of his ghoulish villain friends and fiends to help him set the scene. You can see your party ghost host inside his immersive treat trail in Hollywood Land. The Headless Horseman has returned to Buena Vista Street, and you'll see beautiful projections across the street from him on the Carthay Circle bell tower. At times, the tower comes to life. Many classic Disney characters are in costume party attire, and rare characters are out greeting guests. You’ll find plenty of entertainment — both new and returning. And guests of all ages get to wear costumes and trick or treat!
Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Dates, Tickets and Hours
The Oogie Boogie Bash takes place during Halloween Time through Oct. 31. Most nights fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, plus Oct. 31.
Here are the dates for the hoppening Halloween party in 2026:
- Aug. 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
- Sept. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 (Sept. 27 is for D23 members only.)
- Oct. 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31
Best Dates to Attend
The best dates to attend are when you can go and the days that best meet your budget! The most popular dates sell out right away, but all dates sell out in advance. So if you are interested, buy as soon as they go on sale. We like to attend on the first night of the season, but some people like to visit on weekend nights or on Halloween itself. It's possible that some party merchandise will sell out early and won't be available for all party dates, so keep that in mind if it's important to you.
Also, keep in mind that we sometimes experience very hot nights early in the season. If you have an elaborate costume planned, you might want to wait until the nights cool off a bit in October.
Hours
The event runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Party guests can enter the park as early as 3 p.m. Parking shuttles and buses run until 12 a.m.
2026 Tickets and Prices
Tickets go on sale June 18, 2026! Inspire Magic Key holders can purchase starting June 16, 2026. All other Magic Key holders can purchase starting June 17.
Tickets go on sale at approximately 9 a.m. (waiting rooms open at 8:45 a.m.)
Oogie Boogie Bash tickets sell out quickly, and with a new offering, we expect that to be true for 2026. They go on sale each year on the Disneyland website. They can sell out within a day or even a few hours, so we suggest using more than one device to attempt to purchase as soon as the tickets go on sale. 2025 tickets ranged in price from $139 early in the season to $189 toward the end of the season. Prices usually go up each year.
If you cannot get tickets but really want to go, the Oogie Boogie Bash VIP Tour includes admission and tends to have availability even after tickets sell out. Read more about it in our Disneyland Tours post.
D23 Nite
Sept. 27, 2026, is D23 Nite at Oogie Boogie Bash. Tickets go on sale June 16 for D23 members.
Oogie Boogie Bash Entry Procedures
You'll want to arrive early to this event — lines can grow scary long! You can enter the park as early as 3 p.m. and we recommend that you do. If you are entering the party early, you may see two separate entrance areas, one for daytime guests and one for party guests. Party guests are funneled to an area to collect a wristband, map and bag. The colored wristband has the day and party date as well as a QR PhotoPass code to link to the Disneyland app.
The wristband allows you to stay in the park once it closes. Guests without wristbands are unable to move about the park once the park closes to the public and the party officially starts. Cast members check wristbands throughout the night and rope off areas to check wristbands. As the regular park hours come to a close, cast members will begin ushering out guests without wristbands.
If you will be in the park all day, you do not need to exit to get your wristband (we recommend you do NOT leave or you may face long lines to get back in). You can check in just outside of Avengers Campus. If you do need to exit the party, take your ticket with you so you can get back in.
Entertainment times are on the Disneyland app. The event guide has all of the showtimes and locations for treat trail characters but none of the other characters. You can find those in the Disneyland app. Go to the map and use the pull-down menu to see the characters. They will populate as of 6 p.m.
You can also find a digital event map and guide in the Disneyland app before and during the event. Scroll down on the home page of the Disneyland app. Tap "View the Guide" and then "View Map."
The cast members wear party clothes for this event. The treat holders vary. Sometimes they are cauldrons and sometimes rectangular carts. Besides a ton of candy, we got fig bars, dried cranberries, Goldfish crackers/grahams, crispy treats and more. That candy bag sure gets heavy! We recommend securing a locker to store it in if you do not have a stroller.
Oogie Boogie Bash Entertainment
The spirits are materializing for a Swinging Wake in 2026. That's right. We have new entertainment this year!
Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party
This street party brings familiar and iconic moments from the Haunted Mansion to the streets of California Adventure. The new street party features multiple show-stopping moments for Madame Leota to host her spirited séance and swinging wake filled with happy haunts, ghostly dancing and ghoulish delight. You are invited to partake in a ghastly good time that beckons all 999 ghosts. But there's always room for 1,000. Any volunteers?
Headless Horseman
At select times throughout the evening, Ichabod Crane hurries through California Adventure, evading the sinister specter of the Headless Horseman astride his dark steed. This used to occur before the Frightfully Fun Parade, but the parade is not yet listed as returning for 2026.
There's also a statue of the Headless Horseman near Carthay Circle. You can take your photo with it.
The Frightfully Fun Parade at Oogie Boogie Bash (not confirmed as returning for 2026)
This parade has not been confirmed as returning, but we'll leave it here just in case it materializes.
Mickey and Minnie lead a cavalcade of characters and villains who will be scaring up fun along the parade route.
Parade times may be about 7:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. Both parades travel in the same direction. The parade begins down by Silly Symphony Swings and ends near Guardians of the Galaxy. Decide where you want to watch the parade and be ready to hop in place when you see people claiming spots about 45 minutes early. The parade makes it to the Hyperion Theatre about 20 minutes after it begins.
In 2025, Jack Skellington has a new look! His head has become much rounder and more pumpkin shaped.
If you have seen this parade already, this might be a good place to save time by skipping, since the party is so short. Spend your time on new experiences rather than waiting for the parade. On the other hand, there are fewer shows to compete with your time, so this may be the year to watch! The Hitchhiking Ghosts are on the front of the Haunted Mansion float. The Bride is on the back. Mother Gothel joins the villains' float this year.
There is a Frightfully Fun Parade dessert party available. We'll get into the details later. Ask about ASL interpreters for the parade. We saw them near the Hyperion in Hollywood Land.
Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show (now only a daily daytime offering during Halloween Time!)
The tadpoles have a not-so-scary interactive stage show (before official party time) starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy and Donald. It takes place in the Disney Theatre (where you can catch the daytime Disney Jr. Dance Party during normal operations). There’ll be dancing, age-appropriate scary tales, candy and bubbles. This party is a great stop for toddlers and small children. The show is short and sweet. Sounds like the perfect party to me!
Showtimes are now only during regular park hours. You might want to arrive early to watch the mix-in time shows at 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. They do cap the lines, and they serve candy after the show during the day! Last year, Dr. Doofenschmirtz met guests in a treat trail in this location during the party.
Villains Grove
Travel through a special walkthrough of Villains Grove Trail at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. This villain-inspired, dreamlike journey is unlike anything you've seen before. It has magical special effects, spooky sounds, shadows and lighting. You'll want to visit this grove when it's very dark. There are no actual live characters or candy along this trail. Have your sniffer ready to identify some scents along the way.
Here are the bewitching worlds in the Villains Grove in 2025:
- Frollo’s Sanctuary — Enter an otherworldly cathedral of trees infused with incense smells and chanting voices (Guilty!).
- Maleficent’s Will — Roam through a region of eerie ravens, thorny vines and a seemingly spellbound waterfall of cascading color!
- Cheshire Cat in Wonderland — We took a swirling trip "over there."
- Queen of Hearts Garden — Wander through a charming garden of roses that paint themselves red right before your eyes!
- Scar’s Elephant Graveyard — Descend into a vast expanse. Can you hear the echoes of hyena laughter and see shooting flames?
- Dr. Facilier’s Friends on the Other Side — Summoned by the great beyond, shadowy hands and colorful spells lure you deeper into the grove’s dark corners.
- The Wicked Queen’s Lightning Forest — Experience the forest awakening as an electrifying storm flashes from branch to branch.
- Home of the Wisps — Winged caretakers guide you to safety amidst endless magical light.
- Dawn — Follow flickering lanterns toward a brilliant sunrise and your escape from this mythical trip!
We have heard scary tales of long lines, but when we visited, the line moved quickly. You might time your journey during the second parade. We waited only a few minutes during the second parade time in 2024. You can view wait times in the Disneyland app (in the park map).
If you use DAS for someone in your party with disabilities, you can get a return time for this attraction. Once you are registered and the attraction is open (usually around 7:30 or 8 p.m.), you can get your return time in the Disneyland app.
Oogie Boogie Bash Character Greetings and Rides
Your favorite characters, including the villains you may love to hate, will be out. With character meet and greets returning, you can once again take photos together and even get hugs, if the villain is willing. Some classic characters appear in Halloween costumes. The 2025 characters include Oogie Boogie, Syndrome, Dr. Doofenschmirtz, Hades, Maleficent, Ernesto de la Cruz, Yokai, Judge Doom and Agatha Harkness. They oversee the candy distribution from thrones along their themed trick-or-treat trails. In 2025, there were 12 treat trails total (three without villains). We have a whole post with tips for meeting Oogie Boogie Bash characters! Usually two or three new characters replace some from the previous year.
Syndrome is the newest addition to the event's collection of villains! Make sure to ask him all about his inventions. Just don't call him Buddy!
Here's where you could find characters in 2025. Characters and locations may change for 2026:
- Hades on Hollywood Backlot Stage (wait until dark to see him, and definitely linger to see his hair change)
- Dr. Doofenschmirtz (In Disney Theater in Hollywood Land)
- (New!) Syndrome — Pixar Pier (He's brand-new this year, so be prepared for an Incredible line)
- Yokai in San Fransokyo Square treat trail
- Maleficent — near Grizzly Peak
- Pain and Panic — Grizzly Peak near The Little Mermaid — Ariel's Undersea Adventure
- Disney Characters at Carthay Circle: We spotted Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in 2025. In the past, we've seen Hans and even the Sheriff of Nottingham here! This is a great spot with generally short character lines.
- Kingdom Hearts Mickey, Goofy and Donald in the alcove across from Grizzly Peak and next to Avengers Campus (longest character lines of the night every year. It might be a good spot to hop in place before party time.)
- Heroic Encounters: Avengers Campus. We saw Wanda and Red Guardian in 2025. (check the app map, and pull down the "characters" tab for all the options)
- Incredibles: Incredicoaster
- Residents of Cars Land: Near Cozy Cone Motel, on Route 66 and on the path to Avengers Campus
- Ernesto de la Cruz — Hyperion Theater
- Oogie Boogie (inside Disney Animation)
- Agatha Harkness (Avengers Campus) — Find her in the Sanctum in front of the Witches' Road.
- Minnie, Daisy and Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters Paradise Park in front of the water
Here's the scoop: The longest lines of the night in the past have been to meet characters. The characters in Carthay Circle have the shortest lines and are the easiest to visit. The Sanderson Sisters in the World of Color viewing area and the Kingdom Hearts characters by Avengers Campus had the longest waits.
You will want to identify which characters you want to see before the party starts, just in case lines do form. You can try checking back later in the night. Syndrome, being new, has the longest line. Ernesto de la Cruz always attracts the crowds. But all the treat trails move steadily.
Rides and Attractions at Oogie Boogie Bash
The ride wait times are historically shorter during Oogie Boogie Bash. Crowds are limited, and there is so much other fun to explore. All rides are open during the party, but check the Disneyland refurbishments schedule before your visit. You may enjoy the screamin’ ride overlays that take place every night of the season, including Oogie Boogie Bash nights.
After 3 p.m. daily, including party nights, the story you experience during the daytime at Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! continues as Rocket Raccoon breaks back in to save Groot during Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark. (The regular Guardians of the Galaxy ride closes at 2 p.m. to transition to the Monsters After Dark version, so the ride is closed for about 30 to 60 minutes each day.) With a heavy metal soundtrack and terrifying creatures, you’ll be howling with excitement on this thrilling nighttime ride. During party time, Lightning Lanes will not be available for use (and with shorter wait times, you won't need it!).
Hop over to "Radiator Screams" to enjoy the mesmerizing Halloween décor and lighting, plus the ride overlays of Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. The costumed cars will be crashing the party too, so drive in to meet your favorite "Cars" characters! In addition to all of the party entertainment and ride overlays, you can also enjoy the Halloween décor. Oogie Boogie decorated the park more bewitchingly than ever before. The treat trail in Cars Land has a particularly "bootiful" view.
These are the rides and attractions that were open during Oogie Boogie Bash in 2025 (also subject to refurbishment calendar):
- Animation Academy
- Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark (opens at 3 p.m. daily)*
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween
- Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree
- Mickey's PhilharMagic (closes 5 to 6 p.m.; reopens 6 to 10 p.m.)
- Monsters Inc.
- Incredicoaster
- Jessie's Critter Carousel
- Pixar Pal-A-Round
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
- Toy Story Midway Mania!
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Jumpin' Jellyfish
- Goofy's Sky School
- Golden Zephyr
- The Little Mermaid
- Grizzly River Run (open until 8 p.m.)
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (closes at 4:30 p.m. and reopens at dusk as the Villains Grove)
- Soarin' Around the World
- WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
*Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission Breakout! closes daily at 2 p.m., then reopens by 3 p.m. for Monsters After Dark.
Oogie Boogie Bash Costume Information
One of the exciting parts of the Oogie Boogie Bash is that frogs of all ages can wear family-friendly costumes and get to trick or treat. Use good judgment and keep safety in mind when choosing a costume.
Costume guidelines for all guests:
- Guests who dress as Disney characters cannot pose for pictures or sign autographs.
- Costumes cannot have sharp or pointed objects and cannot have materials that could strike another guest.
- Costumes may not drag on the ground (no full-length princess dresses).
- Layered costumes and costumes that surround the entire body are discouraged and may be subject to additional screening.
- Costumes may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
- No weapons that could be mistaken for actual weapons.
Costume guidelines for guests 13 and under:
- Kids can wear some masks — eyes must be visible and the mask cannot cover the entire face.
- You may not have props that look like real weapons. Plastic lightsabers and plastic swords are OK.
Costume guidelines for guests 14 and up:
- Capes cannot go below the waist.
- Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts and hats are allowed.
- Acceptable accessories include transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords and tutus.
- Headgear cannot cover the face.
- Costume masks are not allowed.
- Guests may only wear costumes to the event for which they have valid tickets (daytime guests without party tickets cannot dress up).
- Full face paint is OK.
Guests who do not adhere to the costume guidelines may be refused entry unless they can modify the costume to meet the standards.
Of course, there is Oogie Boogie Bash apparel to purchase if you aren't the type to dress up. With new Oogie Boogie Bash ears, a spirit jersey, shorts, sweatshirts and sippers, you can still be wickedly stylish even if you don't want to wear a Halloween costume.
Our biggest tip is to check the weather. It is usually very hot the entire night early in the season. We recommend dressing in layers in case it cools off at night or in case you need to shed a layer. Later in the season, it could get chilly.
Trick-or-Treating at Oogie Boogie Bash
Our whole family enjoys trick-or-treating in the parks. Trick-or-treaters can collect candy from cauldrons along the trick-or-treat trails throughout the park. Besides candy, you can collect healthy goodies such as carrots, apple slices and Pirate’s Booty from the regular treat trails. Cast members are available at every Treat Trail to offer alternative options for guests looking for allergy-friendly and no-sugar-added treats.
When you enter the park, a cast member will hand you a bag to collect candy, but you might want to bring your own larger and sturdier bag to haul your loot around. If it gets heavy, store it in a stroller or locker (along with sweatshirts or rain gear).
You might want to save trick-or-treating until later in the night when lines tend to go down. That way, you do not have to carry the candy all night. The lines are longest in the beginning and disappear as the night goes on, so do not waste early party time waiting in candy lines. There is so much candy and it's not going anywhere. All of the candy we have received is from Mars Wrigley (think along the lines of M&M's, Skittles and Snickers). We've also received grapes, carrots, apple slices, crackers, pretzels and non-food items in the past. You can let a cast member know if you have allergies.
There are nine villain-themed trick-or-treat trails and three other trails without characters in them. The immersive trails with villains have eerie music, characters and themed scenery.
Here's a look at the 2025 villain treat trails (subject to change for 2026):
- Hades — Hollywood backlot Stage
- Dr. Doofenschmirtz — Disney Jr. Theater in Hollywood Land
- Yokai — Near San Fransokyo Square
- Judge Doom — Hollywood Backlot
- Maleficent — Grizzly River trail
- Ernesto de la Cruz — Hyperion Theater
- Oogie Boogie (inside Disney Animation)
- Agatha Harkness (Avengers Campus) — Find her in the Sanctum in front of the Witches' Road.
- (New!) Syndrome — Pixar Pier
Other Treat Trails may be found here but without characters:
- Cars Land (It has a gourd-geous Halloween backdrop.)
- Buena Vista Street (We have gotten full-size candy bars at this location that pops up in the middle of the party.)
- Near Paradise Gardens Park
The villains talk to you as you pass by, but are generally up on stages and not available to pose with you for pictures. You might be able to snap a selfie. It keeps the crowds moving. But they are very entertaining to see and hear, so we highly recommend finding their trails. You have several candy stops along the way to visit them. They are all wicked good fun!
Returning characters can have much shorter lines, but that is not always the case!
Oogie Boogie Bash Food and Merchandise
You can get a dining package with enhanced viewing for Madame Leota's Swinging Wake — A Haunted Mansion Street Party during the Oogie Boogie Bash. Reservations open later in summer.
Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party
The dessert party offers a new selection of "ghoul-inary" delights themed to Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. More details will become available, and reservations will open on Disneyland.com later this summer.
You may be able to reserve the dessert party up to 60 days in advance. (Reservations may be about 45 minutes before entertainment starts.)
You'll be able to mobile check in through the Disneyland app up to 60 minutes before your reservation. Last year there were two to three viewing areas, but that is subject to change. You may be seated with other guests or in a back row. The front row may be low tables and the back rows high tops.
Tickets for the dessert party are paid for when you reserve. The price (ages 3 and up) includes tax and gratuity. Children aged 2 and under may attend free of charge, but they must be seated on the lap of an adult. You'll need to have Oogie Boogie Bash tickets to book. If the parade is canceled due to technical issues or weather, your dessert package will not be refunded.
We like that this gives you a seat to watch the entertainment, but you can save money by hopping in place around the same time you might check in for the dessert party without spending any extra money. And you are already going to be loaded up on trick-or-treating sweets. Use them to make your own dessert party!
Other Dining Options
Besides the parade dining, other themed eateries are open during the event. The following restaurants are open, and some close early (restaurant hours are subject to change). We recommend eating early in the event while the treat trail lines are long.
Look up each restaurant listed below on the Disneyland site to see the hours for the date you plan to visit. You can also check their menus online or in the app to see the Oogie Boogie Bash party offerings (details based on 2025):
- Smokejumpers Grill (closes at 9 p.m.)
- Fiddler, Fifer & Practical
- Angry Dogs
- Award Wieners (closes at 9:30 p.m.)
- Corn Dog Castle
- Cocina Cucamonga (closes at 10 p.m.)
- Cozy Cone Motel
- Flo's V8 Cafe — Garlic- Parmesan Chicken Strips and Orange Chicken Strips (party exclusive)
- Aunt Cass Café (closes at 9 p.m.)
- Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería (closes at 10 p.m.)
- Lucky Fortune Cookery (closes at 9 p.m.)
- Studio Catering Co. (closes at 10 p.m.)
- Hollywood Lounge
- Wine Country Trattoria (dinner is 4 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and you can upgrade to parade dining package)
- Paradise Garden Grill (closes at 8 p.m.)
- Pym Test Kitchen (closes at 10 p.m.)
- Lamplight Lounge (closes at 8:30 p.m.)
- And more (check online for hours)
Look for special party-exclusive menu items.
You can also get the Halloween Time Treats and menu items during the party.
The party goes by so quickly. You might not want to stop for food. We recommend filling up before the party starts. You might want to make stops for special party churros.
Event Merchandise
You can purchase Oogie Boogie Bash-themed shirts, tumblers and pins while supplies last. We got a "shriek peek" at some 2026 merchandise. There's a new pullover hoodie and an adult T-shirt.
Oogie Boogie Bash items sell out in a scary fast way and may not be available for all party dates. Of course, there's spooktacular Halloween merch available outside the party, as well, in both parks and Downtown Disney. You can find spirit jerseys, shirts, a festive ear headband, a Mini Loungefly backpack and more. Plus there are a lot more Halloween items to put you in the Halloween spirit.
Just be sure to purchase before the end of the night. Stores close right at 11 p.m. You can find Oogie Boogie exclusive merchandise at:
- Elias & Co.
- Seaside Souvenirs
- Gone Hollywood
Oogie Boogie Bash Tips
Here are a few tips for the Oogie Boogie Bash — a Disneyland Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure.
- Tickets sell out quickly (usually the same day they go on sale). Most nights sell out early.
- Plan a fun costume. People of all ages dress up!
- Follow the costume guidelines.
- Dress for the weather. Make sure your costume is comfortable in heat or rain. We saw some sweltering little Oogie Boogies on opening night.
- Arrive at the park entrance up to three hours before the party starts, depending on your night. We recommend arriving by 3 p.m. to skip the later lines and get a jump on the fun.
- Plan for traffic if you are arriving at the parking structure between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. We recommend getting to Mickey and Friends Parking around 2 p.m. or earlier, or parking in the Toy Story Lot.
- Collect a map and look it over to seek out character greetings and treat trails (although the 2023 map did not offer specific character information).
- A couple of attractions have limited hours (noted above in our ride and restaurant list).
- Check the Disneyland app and site for some showtimes and ride wait times.
- Note showtimes for Mickey's Trick & Treat and the Frightfully Fun Parade (mentioned above).
- Take advantage of free PhotoPass downloads during the party. Ask for Halloween Magic Shots. Scan the PhotoPass QR cost on your wristband and link it to your Disneyland app.
- Are you a Magic Key holder? Your Magic Key pass unlocks a very special experience at Oogie Boogie Bash. There's usually a Magic Key exclusive photo op. It's a backdrop and does not include any live characters.
- If you have a Magic Key or a daytime ticket, skip the long lines to enter the park. Make a park reservation and check in inside the park to the right of the Avengers Campus main entrance.
- Save trick-or-treating for after the lines go down, but definitely hop into some immersive trails with characters at some point.
- Get a locker for sweatshirts, water bottles, bags of candy or anything else you do not want to carry all night.
- Visit the Villains Grove when it's very dark outside.
- Find your favorite character locations before the party starts.
- Watch the projections on the Carthay Circle Bell Tower.
- Stay hydrated!
- Buy Oogie Boogie Bash merchandise when you see it. It could sell out.
- Don't save shopping for the end of the night. The stores have a hard closing time of 11 p.m. You must be in the store before 11 p.m. to make a purchase.
- Find a step-by-step guide in our Oogie Boogie Bash park plan post.
2025 PhotoPass Locations (hop back for 2026 details)
Many of these locations have characters in them:
- Hocus Pocus theme — near Golden Zephyr
- Sanderson Sisters — World of Color Amphitheater
- Toy Story Midway Mania (with Woody)
- Pixar Pier across from Incredicoaster (with Pixar Characters)
- Pixar Pier Incredibles fountain (with Incredibles characters)
- Pixar Pier bridge
- Pain and Panic — Grizzly Water Wheel
- Cars Land entrance
- Cars Land Cozy Cone (with Vampire Mater)
- Spider Car at Flo's V8 Café
- Sugar Skull at Ramone's House of Body Art
- Pirate Cruz at Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween
- Avengers Campus entrance
- Headless Horseman Statue
- Alcove across from Grizzly Peak (with Kingdom Hearts characters)
Link the QR code on your wristband into the Disneyland app and show the code to PhotoPass photographers to get all your included photos.
There's also a Magic Key Nightmare Before Christmas themed PhotoPass location near Silly Symphony Swings. You must have a Magic Key to enter the location. Each Key holder receives a free Nightmare Before Christmas button set.
What About Halloween Time in Disneyland Park?
Just because the party has left Disneyland Park doesn’t mean the Halloween fun is gone either. Disneyland is still decorated with pumpkins, and guests with Disneyland tickets will still get to take a spin on Haunted Mansion Holiday, where Jack Skellington takes over the Haunted Mansion. You can meet Jack Skellington and Sally in New Orleans Square, and costumed classic characters on Main Street, U.S.A. Disneyland has brought back Halloween Screams for all guests most nights of the Halloween season. On most nights, the show has just projections, music and special effects. Fireworks light up the show on select nights (mainly Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays).
If you are hungry for details on frightfully fun treats, there are plenty of fun, themed treats in both parks. Hop over to our foodie guide to Disneyland Halloween Treats for some ideas for tasty treats that are available throughout the season, as well as during the party.
Have questions about Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disneyland Halloween Party? Drop us a line in the comments below! Don't froget to check out our Guide to Disneyland Halloween Time to see what’s hoppening in Disneyland Park for Halloween.
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