Disneyland Halloween Time
Disneyland Resort
1313 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
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It has become an annual tradition during the October season, with the Enchanted Kingdom transforming itself into a haunted theme park (family-friendly, of course), with the traditional Disney characters attired in costumes to show the spirit of the season. All the usual Disneyland Resort rides and attractions are open, but with an extra special Halloween spin.
2011 HALLOWEEN TIME DATES: September 16 to October 31
MICKEY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY DATES & HOURS: September 30, October, 3, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 31; Monday and Tuesday Nights 6-11pm, Fridays 7pm-midnight.
2011 HALLOWEEN TIME HOURS: Times can vary so check with the Disneyland Resort website calendar.
- Disneyland: 10:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays, 9:00am to midnight on Friday, Saturdays & Sunday
- Disneyland California Adventure: 10:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays, 10:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
2011 HALLOWEEN TIME TICKETS: Regular admission allows you into the Disneyland Resorts two theme parks, where you can enjoy the extra Halloween festivities at no extra cost (except for Mickey’s Halloween Party). Purchase tickets online and print at home to save money off of the “day of event” price.
- 1-Day 1-Park Tickets: $68for children 3-9 and $76for ages 10+
- 1-Day Park Hopper Ticket: $91for ages 3-9, $101for ages 10+
2011 MICKEY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY TICKETS: these tix allow entrance up to three hours before the event’s regular start time.
- $49 in advance for September 30, October 3, 11, 18, 25; $59 if purchased on event date
- $49 in advance for October 7, 14, 21; $59 if purchased on event date
- $64 in advance for October 28 and 31; $64 if purchased on event date
2011 HALLOWEEN TIME DISCOUNTS: There are various deals for multi-day and/or multi-park passes, which include admission to both Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park (where you can “enjoy” the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror).
HALLOWEEN TIME PARKING: $12 for automobiles; $17 for over sized vehicles, motor homes, and tractors without trailers; $22 for buses and tractors with trailers.
2011 HALLOWEEN TIME ATTRACTIONS: Disneyland offers several spine-tingling thrills that are not too scary for even young children, including a Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular, photo ops with your favorite Disney Villains, a costume party cavalcade, an intergalactic space jam party with Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrow Land, and live music. Plus all the usual rides and attractions. Also check out:
- Haunted Mansion Holiday sees Disneyland’s famous Haunted Mansion, open year-round, get an extra-special face lift for the October season, taking on the appearance of Halloween Town from A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
- Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy allows you to throttle through the outer reaches of the creepy cosmos.
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror subjects you to a terrifying free-fall as you enter the Hollywood Tower Hotel. With a sculpted bats guarding the entry gates, there’s no telling if you will be able to find a way out.
- Mickey’s Halloween Party: On select nights in October, Disneyland Resort offers this private costume party at Disney’s California Adventure park, where little ghosts and goblins can join their favorite Disney characters for Halloween-style fun. Your children can go trick-or-treating ride the usual attractions, collect candy, enjoy live music, and play games. Guests, including adults, are encouraged to wear costumes, but they must conform to Disney’s costume code: child friendly, non-violent, eyes visible, no sharpt objects or props that could be mistaken for real weapons. The Trick-or-Treat Party event requires a separate ticket. No charge for children under 2. You may get more information and purchase online at the Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party page, or call 714-781-4400.
- Dia De Los Muertos: pay tribute to the ghosts of the past in Frontier Land.
- Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup: view elaborate pumpkin designs, visit barnyard animals, and hang out with Sheriff Woody and Jessie.
HALLOWEEN TIME TRICKS & TREATS: Disneyland offers special Halloween merrchandise for sale, including collectible pins, costumes based on your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, pumpkin-head mouse ears, candy baskets, and more. Seasonal food is available in the form of Gingerbrad Pumpkin Cooies, Cream Topped Pumpkin Muffins, and Pumpkin King Mousse Tarts.
HALLOWEEN TIME DRAWBACKS: This is basically a Halloween opportunity for parents with children who don’t want to be too frightened. Although fun, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is not really scary; the Tower of Terror may be terrifying, but it is basically a thrill ride, not a traditional Halloween attraction. So it’s not exactly what most enthusiasts expect from a Halloween attraction. Still, you can console yourself with a trip on the Pirates of the Caribbean.
