Halloween Time Returns To Disneyland Sept. 3 Through Halloween

ANAHEIM, CA — Starting Friday and lasting through Halloween night, Disneyland is set for a frightfully good time for visitors. See characters in spooky costumes to the giant Mickey Pumpkin on Main Street, the Halloween holiday spirit has returned to Disneyland resort. Magic Key holders can make park reservations to enjoy the Halloween spirit, and individual tickets remain available for purchase. Reservations are mandatory, as always, and health and safety measures continue at the park during the pandemic.

Here are a few things to look for when you go.

From transformed Halloween-themed attractions Haunted Mansion Holiday and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, to sightings of favorite Disney characters and villains, beloved seasonal décor including the Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern and delightfully delicious treats, there is family-friendly fun for every ghoul or goblin to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort. Downtown Disney District gets in the spirit as well, from Sept. 9 through Oct. 31, with delightful décor, seasonal treats and an all-new Halloween-themed pumpkin hunt, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit.

Inside the Haunted Mansion, check out that ghoulishly good-looking gingerbread house, transformed into a replica of the haunted mansion itself for this season.

Plaza de la Familia adds to the fun through their limited-time celebration at Disney California Adventure. The immersive experience celebrates the everlasting bonds of family, in the theme of the movie "Coco." Guests will enjoy a spirited extravaganza that includes live entertainment, authentic décor, delicious food and interactive experiences.

The family fun after-park hours Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is sold out, the park warns. This is a separate ticket event at Disney California Adventure park, so if you got yours early, good for you!

Guests holding tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash can trick-or-treat their way through the park in their favorite Halloween costumes and encounter characters both spooky and fantastic. Oogie Boogie Bash guests will experience Disney California Adventure in a unique way, with exclusive offerings like immersive treat trails, “Frightfully Fun Parade,” Villains Grove at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, “Mickey’s Trick & Treat” show and more.

Retail locations throughout both parks offer seasonal merchandise. Among the many new items this year is a collection of Mickey and Minnie Pumpkin Spirit Jerseys, mini Loungefly backpacks in seasonally spooky patterns and a festive Minnie Mouse ear headband. Guests may add to their wicked wardrobes with apparel and accessories, and find novelty items such as pins, plush and decorative items to cast their own Halloween spell at home.

There’s even a “Coco” collection, found at Paradise Pier.

For guests looking to add a sweet treat to their day of tricks, locations in both parks offer Halloween-themed food and beverages. Some of the wonderfully wicked items to sample are Halloween Grey Stuff at Red Rose Taverne, Halloween Cake at Plaza Inn, Cozy Cone Macaron at Cozy Cone Motel, and Oogie Boogie Macaron at Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café. Guests in search of a savory treat can soon pick up the oh-so-cute Mickey Mummy Popcorn bucket.

In Downtown Disney District beginning Sept. 9, guests will find décor evoking the spooky season as well as themed offerings in the shops and restaurants. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit**, new this year, is a family-friendly activity to enjoy while exploring the shopping mecca. To play, guests purchase a game and stickers at select merchandise locations and look for hidden decorative pumpkins themed to Disney characters. Game boards can then be redeemed for a spooky surprise, they say.

Are you going to celebrate the holidays at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure this year? Let us know what you're most looking forward to in the comments.