Theme Park News - June 8, 2026

Halloween and Fall Festivities at Disneyland Resort in 2026

Disneyland Resort has revealed its full lineup of Halloween and fall festivities for 2026, giving guests plenty to look forward to from late August through October and into early November. The season will bring returning favorites, themed entertainment, spooky overlays, special tours, and a major after-hour event. 

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort runs from Aug. 21 through Oct. 31, 2026, while Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park will continue from Aug. 21 through Nov. 2, 2026. Oogie Boogie Bash A Disney Halloween Party returns on select nights from Aug. 18 through Oct. 31, 2026. 

Guests visiting Disneyland Park will find classic fall touches throughout the resort, including the Halloween Tree in Frontierland, the Main Street Pumpkin Festival and the giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A. A new pumpkin display inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is also set to join the ring of pumpkins near the Partners Statue. 

At Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land will once again transform into Radiator Screams, complete with seasonal décor, themed ride overlays on Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ HaulOWeen, and the nightly ShaBOO glowup when the neon lights come on. Guardians of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark will return in the late afternoon at Avengers Campus, bringing a dose of spooky action for guests brave enough to join the mission. 

Plaza de la Familia will celebrate the spirit of Día de los Muertos with Coco inspired entertainment, including live music, storytelling and mariachi performances. 

The separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash will once again be a major draw, offering treat trails, shorter attraction wait times, photo opportunities and villains themed fun from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event also includes park admission three hours before the party starts and unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads from the event. This year’s highlights include Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake, Villains Grove and themed entertainment throughout Disney California Adventure. 

Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash go on sale June 18, 2026, with presale opportunities beginning June 16 for Inspire Magic Key Holders and June 17 for all Magic Key Holders. A special D23 Members night is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, and will also go on sale June 16. 

For guests already planning a fall visit, Disneyland Resort’s 2026 lineup offers a full season of pumpkins, costumes, treats and after-hours Halloween fun.