We’ve compiled everything you need to know to have a spooktacular Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort in 2026.

Entertainment

Halloween Screams

Returning for another year of Halloween fun, Halloween Screams lights up the night at Disneyland Park through October 31. This 10-minute-long nighttime spectacular is hosted by none other than Jack Skellington and Zero as a range of Disney villains descend upon Sleeping Beauty Castle. Keep in mind, the show’s projections occur every night, but the fireworks are only available on select nights (often on weekends).

Can’t wait to watch the show in person? Check out our complete Halloween Screams video.

Fire of the Rising Moons

Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, also located in Disneyland Park, you’ll find fireworks soaring into the skies of Batuu, accompanied by projections. On select nights (typically the weekend), the Fire of the Rising Moons takes you on a magical journey with iconic John Williams’ Star Wars compositions and Bard the droid.

Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade

Twice a day is the Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade. This short parade runs the Disneyland Park parade route from “it’s a small world” to Town Square. It features Mickey with his pals in their Halloween costumes, along with a variety of other characters. You may see Peter Pan and Genie walking with their trick-or-treat buckets, Miguel, or even Merida and Moana!

Mickey’s Trick and Treat

Throughout the day, you can find Mickey’s Trick and Treat stage show over The Disney Theater in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. In this 15-minute Halloween event, you can see Mickey and his pals dressed in their costumes with special original music and a not-so-scary story.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Every year, the residents of Halloweentown pay a visit to The Haunted Mansion and take it over for both Halloween and Christmas. Haunted Mansion Holiday features many of the favorite characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as Halloweentown-inspired decor. This Haunted Mansion overlay is not frightfully short, however, as it’ll be around until after the Christmas season.

Mickey & Friends Costumes

Almost every year, Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Sensational Six show off brand-new costumes for the Halloween season.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is back! This scavenger hunt that stretches across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney District encourages participants to look for decorated pumpkins. For $11.99 at various merchandise locations, you can buy a map with corresponding stickers. You can return your map to a redemption location to grab a memorable keepsake for playing along.

Decorations

Throughout Disneyland Resort, Halloween decorations are everywhere. From the giant Mickey jack-o’-lantern at the top of Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park, to the ominous Oogie Boogie over the top of the Disney California Adventure Park entrance, it seems every corner of this magical place is dressed up.

You’ll see the Headless Horseman statue perched along Buena Vista Street and bats taking over the tower above Carthay Circle. Similar to Disneyland Park, there are also a plethora of pumpkins. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for themed pumpkins if you’re doing Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit!

You’ll also see Halloween decorations beyond the main entrance areas of the parks. For instance, over in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, the area gets its own Haul-O-Ween theming through the end of October.

Even the Downtown Disney District is all dressed up for the season. Throughout the shopping area, characters are everywhere.

Plaza de la Familia

Over in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure, an even more festive autumnal event awaits. Plaza de la Familia, inspired by Coco, invites guests to celebrate Día de Los Muertos. Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia bring the music from Coco to life.

Hotel Offerings

Mickey’s Autumn Adventures

At Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, breakfast and brunch get a fall makeover, too. This seasonal character meal is available for both breakfast and brunch.

Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner

Once Mickey’s Autumn Adventures have finished for the day, Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner comes out to play. Clarabelle Cow and other classic characters like Daisy and Donald appear in whimsical Halloween attire for a delightful dinner experience.

Goofy’s Kitchen

Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween will be available for breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

A display made from fondant, marshmallows, and more featuring characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas has been spotted at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Halloween Food and Drinks

Everywhere you look at the Disneyland Resort, tasty Halloween treats abound. Check the full list of limited-time Halloween food and drinks.

Check out our food reviews for the treats we tried during Halloween Time 2026.

Halloween Souvenirs

Halloween is the time for tricks and treats, but it is also a time for a boatload of souvenirs! Disneyland Resort has a wide variety of spooky novelties to remind you of this time of year all year long.

• Headless Horseman popcorn bucket
• Halloween popcorn bucket and travel tumbler
• Ursula and Pain & Panic straw clips

Disneyland Halloween 2026 Merchandise

Finally, no Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort would be complete without an equally long list of new apparel and merchandise items. Rather than post the full, extensive list here, we have compiled an updated merchandise post with all of the new items.

What is your favorite part of Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments and on social media.

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