Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort's daytime Halloween season. Haunted Mansion Holiday, Plaza de la Familia at Paradise Gardens (DCA), decor, seasonal food. Aug 21 through Oct 31, 2026 (Plaza through Nov 2).
Plan your visit
- When
- Daily, Aug 21-Oct 31, 2026 during regular park hours.
- Where
- Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
- Admission
- Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
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What It Is
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is the daytime seasonal takeover that runs across both parks and Downtown Disney from August 21 through October 31, 2026. The season overlays regular park operations with holiday decor, themed attraction overlays including Haunted Mansion Holiday and Guardians of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark, Plaza de la Familia's Day of the Dead celebration at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure (running August 21 through November 2, 2026), Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit character stops, and seasonal food across both parks. Disneyland Park also hosts a separate Dia de los Muertos tribute in Frontierland.
Why Go
Halloween Time delivers seasonal ambience without the separate-ticket price of Oogie Boogie Bash. Haunted Mansion Holiday reopens with its Nightmare Before Christmas overlay. The Main Street pumpkin is back. Plaza de la Familia at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure is one of the Resort's most thoughtful cultural additions. If you already have park tickets, most of Halloween's public-facing charm is included in regular admission.
What to Know Before You Go
Dates: Halloween Time runs August 21 through October 31, 2026. Plaza de la Familia at Paradise Gardens continues through November 2, 2026. Included with park admission: Decor, attraction overlays, Plaza de la Familia programming, and seasonal food and beverage. Not included: Oogie Boogie Bash after-hours party (separate ticket). Peak crowds: The last two weekends before Halloween and California school breaks. Weekday visits during the first month of Halloween Time see the lightest crowds. Reservations: Park reservations may be required depending on the day and ticket type. Confirm on the official Disneyland site before your visit.
The Honest Take
You do not need the Oogie Boogie ticket to enjoy Halloween Time. Most of what makes the season memorable is baked into a regular park day. The trade-off is crowd density and the fact that the party-only entertainment stays party-only. If you want the atmosphere without the premium, aim for a mid-week visit in September before Southern California schools sync into Halloween mode.