Check Out planDisney’s Halloween Tips for Disneyland Resort!
Spooky ghosts! Festive fun! Your Disney faves dressed in costumes! Halloween Time is back and better than ever at Disneyland Resort.
From now through October 31, 2025, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are filled with seasonal overlays, festive shows, and costumed characters.
The planDisney panelists want you to have a ghoulishly good time and shared their best tips and must-dos to make the most of your visit.
The Basics
Halloween time is happening now through October 31 at the Disneyland Resort. This is a great way to experience the fun of Disney and celebrate the spooky season.
Be sure to capture all of the magical moments with Disney PhotoPass services, which are located throughout both parks.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
And be sure to have your Disneyland App ready to go – this is a great way to plan ahead, stay updated on all information, check attraction wait times, and more. You will have everything you need right at your fingertips.
Disneyland Park Highlights
Haunted Mansion Holiday
These are absolute must-dos when visiting Disneyland this season:
- Halloween Screams: A 9:30 PM nighttime show with villainous projections, eerie music, and fireworks on select nights.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday: Jack Skellington takes over the Haunted Mansion with décor inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.
- Character Meet-and-Greets: Mickey, Minnie, and friends appear in Halloween costumes inspired by their 70th Celebration outfits.
Disney California Adventure Highlights
Radiator Screams
Be sure to check out these great experiences happening now:
- Radiator Screams: Cars Land transforms with Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, plus festive “car-stumes.”
- Mickey’s Trick and Treat: A family-friendly stage show with music, dancing, and silly stories from beloved Disney characters.
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark: A thrilling after-dark version of the popular attraction with a brand-new storyline.
More Halloween Fun
The planDisney panelists recommend a few extras to make your Halloween visit even more magical.
Photo: Disneyland-Happiest Haints Guided Tour
The Happiest Haunts Guided Tour is a standout experience. Enjoy a two-hour guided walk through both parks with stories, décor highlights, and special viewing for nighttime shows.
Guests should also take time to catch the twilight lighting ceremonies. Cars lights up with a festive neon twist, while Jack Skellington helps ring in the evening at Haunted Mansion Holiday.
Photo: Disney
One of the last insider tips? Don’t miss riding Guardians of the Galaxy both during the day and at night to experience two very different storylines!
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort is packed with seasonal experiences and plenty of fun. These tips from planDisney will help you make the most of every spooky moment.
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