Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
September 13th through October 31, 2013
The Disneyland Resort in Southern California goes all out for their 'Halloween Time' celebration! When entering Disneyland Park, you will be greeted with by the famous ‘Mickey Planter’ as it’s transformed into a canvas of pumpkins and even Mickey is wearing a mask for the celebration. You'll see oversized pumpkin versions of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto and Goofy on display.
Main Street will be the site of the "Pumpkin Festival".
In Town Square there's the 12 foot high Mickey ‘jack-o-lantern’ complete with pumpkin ears. Main Street USA also features over 300 carved pumpkins on display in the shop windows. Colorful orange and yellow bunting will adorn the Victorian architecture. Surrounding the ‘Partners’ statue of Walt and Mickey will be pumpkins inspired by Disney characters.
The Haunted Mansion has been transformed into a Tim Burton ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ theme. If you’ve never seen the Haunted Mansion Holiday make sure to include it in your plans this holiday season, you won’t be sorry!
Disneyland offers a Halloween fireworks show! "Halloween Screams" that features Jack Skellington as the show's host. The characters will have a different look when they join in the spirit of the season and appear in their Halloween costumes. Of course, the Disney Villains will be out in full force at both parks to celebrate their favorite time of year.
2013 Halloween Event (tentative schedule)
Disneyland Park
- Mickey's Halloween Party 2012
Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade
Special Halloween Photo Locations
- Haunted Mansion Holiday
- Halloween Screams Fireworks
- Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
- Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup
- Main Street Pumpkin Festival
- Costumed Characters
- Halloween Treats
- Halloween Style
- Happiest Haunts Tour
Disney California Adventure Park
Around Southern California
Halloween Blogs
Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland park
2012 Mickey's Halloween Party map
2013 INFORMATION
‘Mickey’s Halloween Party' is held at Disneyland Park. This ‘private’ party begins September 30 and is open only to special ticket holders and the great part is anyone can purchase tickets.
Halloween Screams Fireworks Spectacular, familiar attractions including Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday, music, treat stations for the little ones, creepy crafts and your favorite Disney characters in their favorite costumes are just a few activities available during the party. You never know who you’ll run into on these special nights, oh, and don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes!
'Mickey's Costume Party' Cavalcade
Twice nightly (8:30pm & 10:30pm) join your favorite Disney Characters all dressed up for the holiday in this haunted musical Cavalcade down Main Street. Floats will celebrate the 'fun of dressing up' and include a Haunted Castle Float decorated by Mickey with bats, ghosts, spider webs, pumpkins and skulls.
Halloween Screams Fireworks Spectacular
Halloween Screams is exclusive to Mickey's Halloween Party and will light up the sky at 9:30pm each night.
Special Halloween Photo Locations
There will be some new character photo locations this year! Guests will be able to meet some Stormtroopers in Tomorrowland, Jack Skellington in New Orleans Square, Phineas & Ferb at Carnation Plaza Gardens and Duffy the Bear in Town Square. As always, you'll be able to meet your favorite princesses, villains and other Disney and Pixar characters.
Party with Goofy at Piratepalooza (Rancho del Zocalo) or with Buzz Lightyear at his Intergalactic Space Jam (Tomorrowland Terrace).
Mickey’s Hide-and-Go-Treat Trails
This year there will be new trick-or-treat locations to explore, including areas of the park that guests haven't had a chance to explore before. Disneyland is estimating that they will be giving out close to a half million sweet and healthy treats during the 10 nights of Mickey's Halloween Party this year. Treats include apple slices, carrots, raisins, dried fruit and of course variety of chocolates. Check your map for locations.
Tickets can be purchased now for all dates.
Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park - Ticket Prices
2013 information coming soon
September 28, October 2, 5, 9, 15 & 23, 2012
- Advance Purchase $54
- Tickets purchased the day of the party $64
October 12, 19 and 26, 2012
- Advance Purchase $64
- Tickets purchased the day of the party $64
October 29 & 31, 2012
- Advance Purchase $69
- Tickets purchased the day of the party $69
All Dates
- Ages Two and Under: No Charge
Annual Passholder Advance Ticket Prices
September 28, October 2, 5, 9, 15 & 23, 2012
- Advance Purchase $46.00
- Tickets purchased the day of the party $64.00
October 12, 19 and 26, 2012
- Advance Purchase $64
- Tickets purchased the day of the party $64
October 29 & 31, 2012
- Advance Purchase $69
- Tickets purchased the day of the party $69
Event Times
Monday, Tuesday and Halloween nights — 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday nights —
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tickets can be ordered via Disney Online, by calling Disneyland or through your Dreams Unlimited Travel specialist.
The Haunted Mansion has been transformed into a Tim Burton ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ theme. If you’ve never seen the Haunted Mansion Holiday make sure to include it in your plans this holiday season, you won’t be sorry!
'Twas a long time ago,
Even longer now than it seems,
In a place that perhaps
You've seen in your dreams
For the story that you are about to be told
Began with the holiday worlds of old
I know you're curious to see what's inside
It's what happens when two holidays collide
Haunted Mansion Holiday Pictures
Again this year, Disneyland offers a Halloween fireworks show! Halloween Screams features Jack Skellington as the show's host who is joined by other classic Disney Villains. Flames, fireworks and music all come together to make this a don't-miss show. And...again this year, Halloween Screams is only present during Mickey's Halloween Party.
Once again this year, Space Mountain is transformed into Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy! Move through space and experience surprises around every corner. The spooky special sound track and sound effects add to this must do for the Halloween season!
Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Carnival
This year the fun at Big Thunder Ranch also extends into the former Festival Arena! You'll find your favorite Disney characters in Halloween costumers, special entertainment, pumpkin carvers, activities, merchandise, treats and this year, the Halloween Carnival is where you will find your favorite Disney Villains.
Billy Hill and the Haunted Hillbillies will provide the entertainment while you make your own Halloween mask at the craft station or try your hand at carnival games.
Don't miss the Magic Cauldron Sideshow, where you can cast a magic spell to conjour up a Disney Villain.
Main Street U.S.A. is the site of the "Pumpkin Festival." In Town Square there's a 12 foot high Mickey ‘jack-o'-lantern’ complete with pumpkin ears, plus the rest of Main Street USA features over 300 carved pumpkins on display in the shop windows. Colorful orange and yellow bunting adorns the Victorian architecture. Surrounding the ‘Partners’ statue of Walt and Mickey are pumpkins inspired by Disney characters.
Keep your eyes open because you never know who you will see, but will you recognize them? Your beloved Disney Characters will be dressed up in their best costumes and Disney Villains will be out in full force. Don't forget your camera!
Be on the lookout on Main Street, at the Haunted Mansion Holiday, in Fantasyland and at the Halloween Carnival!
Special Halloween Treats will be available throughout the park. Goodies available include Silly Halloween Carmel Apples, Pumpkin Muffins topped with Cream, Mickey Halloween Cookies, Hot Carmel Apple Cider and Pumpkin Cheesecake! You can also find exclusive Haunted Mansion treats at The French Market and Cafe' Orleans! If you have a taste for Popcorn, Outdoor Vendor's will be selling a special Haunted Mansion Holiday Bucket and Halloween Scoop. This is not the time to start your diet!
Disney California Adventure is also getting into the Halloween ‘spirit’.
‘The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’ is a great place to visit during Halloween Time. Just watch out for haunted elevators!
Visiting the the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time is also the perfect time to view Disney's nighttime water spectacular, World of Color.
Knott’s Berry Farm
2013 dates to be announced
The Halloween party doesn’t stop at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm once again presents ‘Halloween Haunt’, a chilling Halloween experience that puts you right in the middle of your worst nightmare, or is it? Billed as the oldest, one of the biggest and the ‘scariest’, is not for the weak at heart or younger children. Little spooks, goblins and princesses will enjoy ‘Camp Spooky Halloween Treasure Hunt’ on weekend through October. Crafts, attractions and fun are offered for the smaller children in your family.
Universal Studios Hollywood
2013 dates to be announced
Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is one of the scarier Halloween events in Southern California. With several terrifying mazes plus the "Terror Tram", there's sure to be something to frighten everyone.
Legoland
2013 dates to be announced
Legoland presents ‘Brick-or-Treat’. During regular daytime hours, Legoland features enormous Lego pumpkins, Trick or Treating, a Brick or Treat Trail with themed Lego spooky houses (not really that spooky) and a costume contest for the kids.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
2013 dates to be announced
Six Flags Magic Mountain presents 'Fright Fest’. Another EXTREME Halloween experience that includes, a nightly Procession of the Living Dead, The Asylum haunted house and a dark ride on one of Six Flags scariest coasters, ‘Scream’. Some attractions are not for everyone but, younger kids will enjoy Halloween crafts, stage shows and games at Bugs Bunny World’s, ‘Twick or Tweat’.
Sea World in San Diego
2013 dates to be announced
Sea World in San Diego offers Halloween Spooktacular. This Halloween Event is great for the whole family.
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