Halloween at Disneyland® is one of the most anticipated seasonal events in southern California. From festive eerie overlays to themed entertainment and the beloved Main Street U.S.A. Pumpkin Festival, the resort transforms into a spectacularly spooky playground. If you’re wondering, “when does Halloween start in Disneyland®?,” mark your calendar: Halloween Time runs from August 22 through October 31, 2025. With it being the park’s 70th anniversary, 2025 is shaping up to be the best Halloween Disneyland® season ever!

Spooky Ride Options & Themed Overlays

When Halloween Time begins each year, many attractions get ghostly updates. A beloved classic is Haunted Mansion Holiday, which blends Halloween and Christmas in New Orleans Square — and sticks around until January. Over in Disney® California Adventure, Cars Land becomes Radiator Screams, featuring Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul‑O‑Ween. And on select evenings, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark returns at Avengers Campus.

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour

For a deeper dive into the park’s spooky side, book the two-hour Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour. This walking tour includes Lightning Lane access to one attraction and reserved viewing for the Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular. Guests also get chilling stories, fun facts, and even a photo op with Haunted Mansion’s Hitchhiking Ghosts, another highlight of Halloween at Disneyland®. Please note, the walking tour must be booked separately from park admission.

Limited-Time Food & Merchandise

Fall flavors and spooky swag wait around every corner in the park during the Disneyland® Halloween activation. You’ll find themed items like Oogie Boogie lemonade, pumpkin cheesecake, green apple churros with caramel dipping sauce and pumpkin-flavored beers. Plaza de la Familia at DCA even brings Día de los Muertos foods and entertainment, inspired by Coco.

Seasonal merchandise collections include the Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection, villain-inspired gear, and exclusive collectible pins, all available at shops on Main Street, Downtown Disney and throughout both parks.

Halloween Screams Spectacular

Everyone looks forward to Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular, the themed projection and fireworks show. Hosted by Jack Skellington and accompanied by your favorite Disney villains (Ursula, Hades, Maleficent), this show dazzles with projection mapping on Sleeping Beauty Castle and guest singalongs. The show runs on select nights during Halloween Disneyland®, from August 22 through October 31, and includes fireworks depending on the schedule and weather.

Use the Disneyland® app to plan Lightning Lane access for select attractions, or consider adding the Happiest Haunts Tour (at an additional fee) for guaranteed viewing of Halloween Screams.

Ready for a Spooky Stay?

Halloween at Disneyland® is magic mixed with a little bit of mischief and a whole lot of treats. With spooky ride overlays, themed goodies, unforgettable entertainment, and limited‑edition merch, the whole family will enjoy Anaheim’s spookiest season.Make planning your Disneyland® Halloween trip easier by booking at Camelot Inn & Suites. Our convenient location right across the street from the park entrance, family rooms, and home-away-from-home amenities like onsite laundry make us the perfect base for your fall getaway. Reserve your stay now by booking online or giving us a call at (714) 635-7275, and let the countdown to Disneyland® California Halloween begin!