Guide To Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disneyland Halloween Party

The school year is over and summer is heating up, but I have Halloween on the brain already! That’s because Disneyland recently announced an all-new Halloween Time event is heading to the parks this year.  The fall is my favorite time to visit because the Disneyland Resort consistently offers special Halloween events in September and October.

The Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

The Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event that will be taking the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party. It will be held Disney California Adventure Park instead of Disneyland. I guess since Mickey and Minnie just celebrated their 90th birthdays they need a break. 😉 

Don’t worry, though! Your favorite characters, including Mickey himself, will still be making appearances at Oogie Boogie Bash. My friends at Get Away Today have all the details about this spook-tacular party, which I’ll share with you today.

Oogie Boogie Bash – Tickets

First of all, since this event is not included in general theme park admission, you can purchase tickets directly from Disney HERE. Your Oogie Boogie Bash tickets grant admission to Disney California Adventure Park up to four hours before the party begins, so you can spend 8 to 9 hours in the park with just party tickets.

Oogie Boogie Bash – Dates and Times

Halloween Time will begin at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park on September 6 and will run until October 31, 2019. For those who absolutely love all the Halloween themed decor, food, and overlays, this is the year you’ll be able to enjoy it the longest! The Oogie Boogie Bash occurs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays starting September 17, concluding October 31, 2019. The Oogie Boogie Bash party starts at 6 pm and ends at 11 pm, and during that time Disney California Adventure Park will only be open to guests with Oogie Boogie Bash tickets.

Halloween Time at Disneyland Attractions:

During Halloween Time, both Disneyland parks will be tricked out with dastardly decor, costumed characters, and pumpkin-flavored provisions. A number of your favorite rides and attractions will have temporary Halloween themed overlays, and at least one Mickey’s Halloween Party event will be found at Oogie Boogie Bash. Some of the things you can expect throughout Halloween Time are as follows:

• Radiator Screams: Cars Land’s Radiator Springs will make the spooky switch to Radiator Screams for Halloween. Celebrate Haul-O-Ween at Radiator Screams with lots of Halloween fun including your favorite Cars characters in costume.
• Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween: Enjoy a Halloween Time overlay to Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, featuring Halloween decor and themed music.
• Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will also sport new decor and music for this frightfully festive season.
• Haunted Mansion Holiday: This slow-moving ride takes you through the mansion to experience its Nightmare Before Christmas overlay. Catch a glimpse of Jack Skellington, Sally and other characters from the movie.

• Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark: In the evenings during Halloween Time, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform into its Monsters After Dark counterpart, sending Rocket on a mission to rescue Groot.
• Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy: Disney hasn’t yet confirmed whether this specific overlay will return for 2019. If it does, be prepared for an extremely eerie experience.
• Character Encounters: Halloween Time is when Disney Villains are invited to make appearances throughout the parks.  You can check the Disneyland app to track them down. Many of your favorite Disney Characters will also be in costume to celebrate Halloween. 
• Main Street Pumpkin Festival: Hand-carved pumpkins line Main Street in Disneyland. Plus the iconic Mickey pumpkin will be on display for photo opps.

Oogie Boogie Bash – Attractions

• “Villainous!”: This is a villain-inspired overlay on the spectacular water projection and light show World of Color, which recently returned to Disney California Adventure Park.
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: Ursula, Scar, the Queen of Hearts and more can be found on Redwood Creek Challenge Trail when it is transformed into a spooky dreamworld.
• Immersive Treat Trails: Oogie Boogie and the Mad Hatter will be on this trick or treat trail during the Bash.
• DescenDance: This is a family-friendly dance party inspired by the hit show “Descendants.”
• “Frightfully Fun Parade”: Characters in masquerade will parade through Oogie Boogie Bash, accompanied by a number of your favorite villains. Will the headless horseman lead this parade like in years past? Disney California Adventure usually features a headless horseman statue near Carthay Circle.
• Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show: This live show will share family-friendly Halloween stories, presented by Mickey Mouse and his friends.
• Character Encounters: Since this is Oogie Boogie Bash’s inaugural year, we don’t know for certain which characters are limited to making appearances here. But it’s probably safe to say Oogie Boogie himself will be in attendance at the Bash!

Oogie Boogie Bash – Important Reminders

Since Disney California Adventure Park will host Oogie Boogie Bash, it will be open only to Bash guests as of 6 pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights. If you have a Park Hopper Ticket and you start your Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday in Disney California Adventure Park you’ll have no problem heading over to Disneyland during the Bash. If you have a 1-Park per Day Ticket, be sure to spend Bash days in Disneyland park so you can stay in the park until closing if you’d like.

Guests of All Ages Can Wear Halloween Costumes

You are allowed to wear Halloween costumes to the Oogie Boogie Bash, but you’re still not allowed to pose for pictures or sign autographs. This is your chance to dress in costume while at Disneyland since this is usually only allowed for guests 14 and younger. You don’t have to dress up in a costume to attend the Halloween party but over half of the partygoers will be in some sort of costume, including adults. In fact, you’ll see a lot of families or groups dressed in a costume theme. We were Peter Pan characters during our first visit to Mickey’s Halloween Party. 

Disney Halloween Party Costume Ideas

Have a little fun and dress up even just a little bit. If you don’t want to go full out in a costume, consider Disneybounding. Speaking of Disney, your costume doesn’t have to be a Disney character. There are lots of Disney costumes but also lots of many other costumes in attendance as well. Just be sure to follow the costume guidelines.  Need a costume idea? I ‘ve got that covered.

• Star Wars Costume Ideas
• Inside Out Costume Ideas
• More Pixar Costumes
• Even More DIY Costumes

Save on Disney Tickets

You can enjoy a lot of fun attractions and events during Halloween Time without attending Oogie Boogie Bash. Purchase tickets with Get Away Today for travel June 24 -December 31, 2019, and you can get 5-day tickets for the price of 4. That will give you plenty of time to sample the scrumptious Halloween Time food, see all the seasonal overlays and experience the thrills and chills of fall in Disneyland. You can see all vacation packages at www.getawaytoday.com, or call an agent directly at 855-GET-AWAY. Mention Desert Chica sent you, and use code dchica for an additional $10 in savings on your vacation package.