Fall is simply the best. And Halloween time at Disneyland — which takes place from September 2 to October 31 — is one of the reasons we adore the autumnal season. From all of the supercute Halloween/fall-themed decor to the special once-a-year treats, it's definitely up there as one of our favorite times of year to visit the Happiest Place on Earth.
Here are just a few reasons why…
The seasonal food
Characters in costumes
One of the most fun parts of wandering around the parks at Halloween time is seeing Mickey, Minnie, and the gang all dressed up for Halloween. Vampire Mickey, Donald in a to-die-for candy corn costume, and more are sure to thrill little ones and grown-ups alike. And, yes, you can now do meet-and-greets with them again!
The shows
Catch the Mickey Calvacade at various times in Disneyland to see all of your favorite Disney characters in full Halloween regalia — it's a great time to sit down with some snacks and enjoy the true magic of Disneyland.
And while it's not technically part of Halloween Time, it is a fall season special, so head on over to California Adventure's Plaza de la Familia to enjoy the joyous Musical Celebration of Coco show to help celebrate Día De Los Muertos from now until November 2.
Finally, if the little ones can hang (or took a long nap), make sure to stick around for the Halloween Screams show, which uses projections, lights, and epic fireworks in front of the famous Disneyland castle where the Disney villains get to be the stars.
And we'd be remiss not to mention the Disney fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes place this year from September 6 to October 31. Guests have to purchase a separate additional ticket to enter the after-park-hours events where everyone comes dressed in costume and can enjoy treats and attractions along with special events like immersive treat trails, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” character sightings, and much more. Unfortunately, the tickets for this popular event are already sold out for this year, so set some early alarms for next year if you want to to check it out.
The Halloween merch
This year's Halloween-themed Disney ears are beyond adorable, and there are caps and light-up necklaces to complete the collection. Not to mention, all of the other gear, like shirts, home goods, toys, even DOG COSTUMES!
