Fall has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and with it comes returning favorites and new offerings that are sure to delight all ages.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicks off today, August 23. Through October 31, guests can experience seasonal décor, Halloween-themed attractions, enchanting entertainment, a galore of specialty treats, and more.
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Main Street has again been transformed for the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, featuring a dazzling assortment of pumpkins to Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park, including the giant Mickey Mouse Pumpkin at the center of the spectacle. At Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse will sport a skeleton-inspired suit, and Minnie Mouse and friends will don playful patchwork patterns.
Today also marks the return of Haunted Mansion Holiday, the “The Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed overlay of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. At the center of the frightful fête’s ballroom scene is a gingerbread house accompanied by a giant gingerbread zombie created by the mad scientist in town, Dr. Finkelstein. This year’s display showcases the gingerbread zombie on an operating table made of delicious gingerbread, licorice jumper cables, sugary gumdrop bolts, hard-coated chocolate candy rivets, and peppermint lightning bolt coils.
In Frontierland, the resort will also celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The area near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante is adorned with skeleton figurines, brilliant marigolds, brightly colored florals, and other decorative items typically displayed on ofrendas. Several times a day, Miguel from “Coco” can be found at this location to meet with guests.
In the evenings, the haunting atmosphere at Disneyland Park culminates in “Halloween Screams” as the nighttime spectacular conjures visions of Disney Villains, spooky projections, and special effects in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, the façade of “it’s a small world,” along the Rivers of America and Main Street, U.S.A. On select nights, sparkling fireworks seize the sky in a spellbinding spectacle. Plus, guests with MagicBand+ will experience an added eerie element to the show as their band lights up and pulses along with the show.
Disney California Adventure Park
At Disney California Adventure Park, the décor is delightfully devious as guests are greeted by scarily splendid décor and the sight of the Headless Horseman statue on Buena Vista Street. When night falls, the atmosphere gets even more eerie, with haunting projections casting strange shadows. Over in Cars Land, Radiator Springs turns into Radiator Screams as everyday objects like traffic cones, tires, and tools are transformed with haunting Halloween touches. Favorite characters like Lightning McQueen and Mater will be dressed in their Haul-O-Ween attire in celebration. Three attractions take on seasonal transformations for a Halloween twist with Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree in Cars Land and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark in nearby Avengers Campus.
For the first time, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” makes its way to guests as a daily offering at the Disney Theater. Led by a host dressed as a mad scientist, this interactive show features Mickey and friends celebrating a not-so-scary Halloween as they tell frightfully fun tales and brew up a magical potion. Guests will go batty as they sing and dance along to the whimsically wacky songs.
In addition to Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park, today marks the return of Plaza de la Familia. With colorful decorations, photo opportunities, lively entertainment, and family activities for all ages, Plaza de la Familia returns to Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure Park to celebrate the spirit of Día de los Muertos, which runs through November 2. Paradise Garden Grill returns with a limited-time menu inspired by Mexican cuisine, with selections like al pastor tacos, chile verde chicken flautas, and a plant-based huarache.
Beginning August 30, “The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!” show will feature live performances of songs from the Pixar film, such as “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia,” and the classic Mexican folk song “La Llorona. ” This new immersive celebration will showcase the power of familial bonds with a refreshed storyline.
Visit the Disneyland Resort website for more information on Halloween Time or to purchase tickets.
