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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

 


September 16th through October 31, 2011

 

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.

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Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland park

Mickey's Halloween Party map

‘Mickey’s Halloween Party' is held at Disneyland Park. This ‘private’ party scheduled for September 30, October 3, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and 31, 2011 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.

Halloween Dance Parties

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

September 30, October 3, 11, 18 & 25, 2011

  • Advance Purchase $49
  • Tickets purchased the day of the party $59

October 7, 14 and 21, 2011

  • Advance Purchase $59
  • Tickets purchased the day of the party $59

October 28 & 31, 2011

  • Advance Purchase $64
  • Tickets purchased the day of the party $64

All Dates

  • Ages Two and Under: No Charge

 

Annual Passholder Advance Ticket Prices

September 30, October 3, 11, 18 & 25, 2011

  • Advance Purchase $44.00
  • Tickets purchased the day of the party $59.00

October 7, 14 and 21, 2011

  • Advance Purchase $59.00
  • Tickets purchased the day of the party $59.00

October 28 & 31, 2011

  • Advance Purchase $64.00
  • Tickets purchased the day of the party $64.00

 

Event Times
Tuesday Nights — 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday and Halloween night — 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.

 

Haunted Mansion Holiday

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!



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'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

Halloween Screams -Fireworks!

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.

 

 

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy

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!

 

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of DisneyDreams/DISBoards

Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup

Join Woody and Jessie to celebrate Halloween Western style! Holiday arts & crafts and a Petting Zoo add to the fun. Don't forget to watch as Disney Artist create amazing Pumpkin designs right before your eyes!

 

Main Street Pumpkin Festival

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.

Costumed 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 Roundup!

 

 

Halloween Treats

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

 

Disney California Adventure is also getting into the Halloween ‘spirit’.

 

 

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

‘The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’ will also take on an even more frightening presence with new Halloween décor.  But, watch out for the new hotel staff members, who will be visiting for the holiday.

 

 

 

ElecTRONica

Disney California Adventure's ElecTRONica celebrates the world of the digital film "TRON: Legacy" and turns the Hollywood Pictures Backlot into a nighttime dance party complete with food and drinks.

Music and lights fill the air as you dance in a re-creation of Flynn's Arcade and play TRON video games. Kids will love the face painting area and adults will appreciate the live entertainment that rock the theme park.

 

WorldOfColor-3 World of Color

Visiting the the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time is also the perfect time to view Disney's newest nighttime water spectacular, World of Color

 

 

AREA ATTRACTIONS

 

Knott’s Berry Farm

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.

 

 

Legoland

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

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

Also, Sea World in San Diego offers Halloween Spooktacular. This Halloween Event is great for kids.

 

 

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