Disney runs Halloween on six resorts across three continents, and no two do it alike. This hub tracks every Disney Halloween celebration for 2026 with dates as announced and a full guide for each covered resort, updated as the remaining parks make their announcements.
Update, August 4, 2026: At Disneyland, the Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost popcorn bucket arrives August 13.
Every Disney Halloween at a Glance
| Resort | Event | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney World | Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party + resort-wide fall season | Aug 7 – Oct 31 (season into late November) |
| Disneyland Resort | Halloween Time + Oogie Boogie Bash | Aug 18 – Oct 31 |
| Tokyo Disney Resort | Disney Halloween | Sept 16 – Oct 31 |
| Disneyland Paris | Disney Halloween Festival | Sept 26 – Nov 1 |
| Hong Kong Disneyland | Disney Halloween Time (Party Like a Villain) | Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Shanghai Disney Resort | Disney Halloween (ten Spook-tacular Days) | Oct 4 – Nov 1 |
Walt Disney World
The biggest Disney Halloween operation in the world starts earliest: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party opens August 7, the earliest date in event history, running select nights through October 31. Eight dates sold out before opening night, including the first four parties and Halloween night, and remaining dates ran $139 to $224 as of August 1. On the retail side, Old Navy’s Disney Haunted Harvest collection is live with 45 Mickey and Friends Halloween pieces from $7.99 to $49.99. Disney Store’s Halloween Shop is live with 537 items. The wider fall season, from the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival to resort-wide decor and treats, runs into late November. New for 2026: A Masquerade with Stitch and the new Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash pirate show, in which Captain Barbossa commandeers the stage. New Haunted Mansion character meet-and-greets also debut (details and video). Our full Walt Disney World guide covers all of it, and the Magic Kingdom party anchors our Orlando Halloween hub.
Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time takes over both Anaheim parks from August 21 through October 31, with Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure running a record 33 nights from August 18. The separately ticketed Bash remains the toughest Disney Halloween ticket in America, selling out quickly every year. Our full Disneyland guide has dates, party details, and what changed for 2026.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Disney Halloween runs September 16 through October 31 at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, with DisneySea’s Coco-inspired Lazos de la Familia event running through November 2. The 2026 lineup largely returns 2025’s lineup, from the overnight Villains parade to the Haunted Mansion Nightmare Before Christmas overlay and Japan’s famous full-costume windows for adult guests. Our Tokyo lineup breakdown covers what is new and what returns.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has confirmed its Disney Halloween Festival for September 26 through November 1, 2026, an earlier start than last year, with the full program still to be revealed. Our Disneyland Paris Halloween page tracks what is confirmed and updates as the lineup lands.
Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced its 2026 season: Disney Halloween Time, themed Party Like a Villain, runs September 18 through November 1, with the Uninvited! A Villains Takeover Party returning on a newly expanded route, the musical Let’s Get Wicked, Jack Skellington’s dinner, and a new family stage show, Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure. Shanghai Disney Resort has not announced its 2026 Halloween yet. For pattern context, Shanghai’s 2025 Halloween ran October 4 through November 1 with the park debut of Mother Gothel. Our dedicated pages track each: Hong Kong Disneyland Halloween, with the full 2026 lineup and dates, and Shanghai Disneyland Halloween, covering Spook-tacular Days and the annual debut-villain pattern.
Disney Halloween FAQ
Which Disney park starts Halloween first in 2026?
Walt Disney World, where Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party opens August 7, followed by Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash on August 18.
Which Disney Halloween events cost extra?
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary and Oogie Boogie Bash are separately ticketed parties. Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and Shanghai run their core Halloween seasons inside regular park admission, with select add-ons.
Can adults wear costumes at Disney Halloween?
Tokyo Disney Resort famously opens two full-costume windows for all ages. In the U.S., adult costumes are allowed only during the ticketed parties, subject to Disney’s costume rules.
When will Hong Kong and Shanghai announce?
Both historically announce between late August and mid-September. This page updates as soon as they do.
Updated July 19, 2026. Dates reflect official announcements as of this update. For every haunt and park event beyond Disney, see our when do haunted houses open guide.
