The calendar has turned to June so that means it’s time to start talking about Halloween! That sentence might leave you scratching your head but while you contemplate the meaning of time, Disneyland Resort has released some details for their 2026 Halloween festivities. In this post, we’ll share the dates and details for Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort. For those interested in Oogie Boogie Bash, check out this post.

While we joke about already looking ahead to Halloween, we are only a couple of months out because the fall festivities begin in late August! From new outfits for some of your favorite characters to deviously delightful décor, you won’t want to miss all the frightful excitement when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort from August 21 through October 31, 2026.

Before spooky season begins, you can also continue to enjoy “Paint the Night” parade and “Wondrous Journeys” in Disneyland park for a limited time from August 10-20, 2026. Plus, “World of Color – ONE” will return to Disney California Adventure park for a limited time beginning August 10 through the Halloween season.

It’s interesting to see World of Color – ONE return for this stretch instead of the original iteration of the nighttime spectacular or the current World of Color Happiness. I prefer both of those versions to the one they’re bringing back, honestly. On the other hand, I’m happy to see that Wondrous Journeys and Paint the Night continue for an extra 10 days after the 70th anniversary ends. Here’s hoping those come back after the holidays.

Character Outfits, Pumpkin Décor and Halloween Fun at Disneyland Park

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals will arrive in Town Square with new attire just for season, featuring harlequin motifs, frilled collars and cuffs, and swirling confection details in hues of orange, yellow, and black.

Make way for a very special guy as Jack Skellington returns to the Haunted Mansion, transforming the eerie estate into Haunted Mansion Holiday. You’ll spot (and scent) an impressive gingerbread house with an all-new design in the ballroom, plus familiar faces including Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Snap the perfect fall photo in front of the storied Halloween Tree in Frontierland or spot a gourd with a Disney-inspired carving at the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, anchored by the iconic giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin. You may even spot a new addition to the ring of pumpkins surrounding the Partners Statue, paying homage to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with depictions of Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon.

Vindictive villains take over Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., “it’s a small world,” and the Rivers of America with colorful projections during the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular each evening. Maleficent, Ursula, and other favorite fiends cackle in the sky to a medley of macabre music, plus on select nights, watch as fireworks possess the sky.

For those looking for an extra experience, Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour is a one-of-a-kind stroll through eerie tales across Disneyland and California Adventure, available at an additional cost with valid theme park admission.

Halloween Rides and Family-Friendly Entertainment at California Adventure

At Disney California Adventure park, a festive chill arrives with decor that includes Oogie Boogie silhouetted by a full moon, a cloud of “bats” bursting from the tower of Carthay Circle Restaurant, and the Headless Horseman statue welcoming guests on Buena Vista Street.

Cars Land will become the pun-filled Radiator Screams, complete with “car-achnids,” a “pump-kin” patch, and residents dressed in their favorite “car-stumes.” Take a break from your stroll through town with a spin on Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Supernatural spirits will take over Cars Land each evening for a haunting “Sha-BOO” moment, where the neon lights flicker on and illuminate the roads.

Beginning in the late afternoon each day, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark takes over the Collector’s Fortress in Avengers Campus. You’ll team up with Rocket to distract menacing monsters on the loose and save Groot. But be warned… you may run into a few unexpected ups and downs.

Little ones ready to dance to Halloween tunes, play with bubbles, and hang out with Mickey Mouse and his pals will love “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” at the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land, beginning August 18.

Halloween Food, Merch, and More Mischief Throughout Disneyland Resort

The wickedly wonderful fun continues with tempting treats, “boo-tiful” merchandise, and autumnal touches in Disneyland, California Adventure, and regions beyond.

Some classic Halloween treats will return to Disneyland Resort including the Oogie Boogie Lemonade from Smokejumpers Grill and Heatwave Pizza from Alien Pizza Planet.

Stay tuned for the full reveal of food, drinks, and novelties as we get closer to the season. Expect an exceptional assortment of pumpkin treats and monstrously good eats!

Halloween and Fall Merchandise

Whether your fall style is playfully scary or ghostly cute, there will be plenty of merchandise for you to shop throughout the resort, including hockey jerseys with a festive Mickey pumpkin and autumnal-inspired ear headbands.

Halloween Décor, Character Dining, and Activities at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Ghastly ornamentation will add to the spirit of the season at all the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, including all-new decor inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. at Pixar Place Hotel and Haunted Mansion-inspired touches at Disneyland Hotel.

The culinary teams are even cooking up confounding confection displays for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel.

Speaking of treats, you won’t want to miss seasonal character dining options if you want to enjoy a bite to eat and special interactions with characters all at once. Keep an eye on Disneyland.com for reservation availability later this summer.

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

Plus, adults 21 years and over may enjoy a Halloween-themed cocktail menu at Broken Spell Lounge in Disneyland Hotel.

For an additional cost, a talented team of Disney stylists at Tenaya Stone Spa in Disney’s Grand Californian can tailor a Halloween look with hair, makeup, or nails inspired by favorite Disney characters, or you can indulge in a seasonal service like the Wicked to the Core foot treatment.

Halloween Movies, Music, and More in the Downtown Disney District

In the Downtown Disney District, autumnal adornments, themed eats, and seasonal shopping will cast a bewitching spell throughout the promenade. The Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn will host movie nights on select evenings with screenings of beloved fall flicks, or you may catch a live musical performance taking the stage.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Search for pumpkins with unique Disney designs throughout Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney with Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit! Purchase a special activity map from retail locations throughout the resort to aid in your search, then redeem it for a keepsake prize. Separate park admission is required to participate.

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park

Celebrate the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día de los Muertos with nods to Pixar’s Coco during Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure park, August 21 through November 2, 2026.

Entertainment Inspired by Día de los Muertos

Let the music move you during “The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” as a traveling troupe of storytellers bring songs like “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia” to life. You’ll also be able to sing and dance along to live mariachi music at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.

When you walk through Paradise Gardens Park, take in the vibrant marigold arch, striking calaca (skeleton) statues, and a memory wall, where you can add a note of remembrance for loved ones.

Food and Beverage Featuring Mexican Flavors

Paradise Garden Grill will offer specialty menu items just for the season, including the returning Chilaquiles Carnitas Torta with red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, pickled red onions, and a fried egg served with chips. Stay tuned for the complete Disney Eats Foodie Guide!

The Coco-inspired merchandise collection includes a hoodie, t-shirt, and mug, all featuring vivid colors and motifs from the film.

Día de los Muertos Décor in Disneyland

Décor influenced by Día de los Muertos will also be found in a vibrant installation in Disneyland near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, displaying skeleton figurines known as catrinas and calacas, colorful marigolds, and other items that are traditionally found on ofrendas.

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