Disneyland Resort Is Getting A Brand-New Halloween Event, And Here Is Everything You Need To Know About It

It's going to be spooktacular! 👻

Alright, so as any Disney fan will tell you, one of the best times of the year to visit Disneyland is during the holidays.

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But over the last several years, Disneyland's Halloween festivities have been giving the Christmas ones some VERY SERIOUS competition. And this year's offerings, beginning Sept. 6, are no exception.

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However, there is one major change: Disney is moving its separate-ticket Halloween party across the esplanade and over to Disney California Adventure, and turning into a The Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired event called Oogie Boogie Bash Disney — which is held only on 20 nights during the Halloween season.

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And just in case you're not familiar, up until this year Disneyland hosted an after hours, separate-ticketed event called Mickey's Halloween Party on select nights. The event offered such things as trick-or-treating, a special fireworks show, and a special parade.

YES!!! Our favorite baddie from The Nightmare Before Christmas is fittingly hosting the Disneyland Resort's new Halloween Party, and he is bringing some his favorite Disney Villain friends along with him!!! So, here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the all-new Oogie Boogie Bash:

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1. There is no Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland — I will say, honestly, Oogie Boogie Bash looks spectacular and it'll definitely win you over.

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So, Oogie Boogie Bash is the only separate-ticketed Halloween event at the Disneyland Resort this year.

2. Disneyland will of course get its Halloween overlay!

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Not to worry, Disneyland will be decked out, like always, for the season!

3. There is a backstory to the Oogie Boogie Bash: Oogie Boogie — upon learning that he wasn't invited to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland — decided to cast a spell and summoned up the other Disney Villains to help him take over California Adventure for his own party.

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As we all know, Disney Villains like to be invited to things or else all hell breaks loose!

4. Mickey's Halloween Party's "Frightfully Fun Parade" will be moving over to Disney California Adventure as part of Oogie Boogie Bash.

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If you ever attended Mickey's Halloween Party, you know that this parade is a must-see!!!

5. There will be new, fully immersive trick-or-treat trails themed to Disney Villains like the Mad Hatter, Dr. Facilier, and, of course, Oogie Boogie himself.

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The villains will also appear in their themed trick-or-treat areas at different times throughout the night.

6. The façade of the Carthay Circle will change throughout the night (with the help of projection mapping) — you'll see things like bats swarming around it or Maleficent's thorns growing out of it, causing it to almost collapse.

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So keep your eye out for that 'cause it'll be great for the Insta story!

7. There will be a brand-new show called "Mickey’s Trick and Treat" show at the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land that is perfect for anyone with really young kids.

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The show is an interactive one that includes dancing and candy!

8. There will be a Descendants-themed show and dance party called "DescenDance" held in the Backlot area of Hollywood Land.

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The show will feature a dance crew dancing along to the songs from the Descendants movies. And once the show is over, the area will become a dance floor, complete with DJ.

9. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will be transformed in Villains Grove.

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Through the use of decorations, lights, fog, music, and projections the area will become a trail where you will encounter different essences of classic Disney Villains within the ~forest~.

10. There is going to be an exclusive brand-new World of Color show called "Villainous!"

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The show is a Halloween-themed story about brand-new character named Shelley Marie (who looks very Tim Burton-esque) who meets various Disney Villains as she explores her villainous side.

11. Everyone of all ages can come dressed up as their favorite characters!

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Of course, there are some rules that apply. Check out the Mischievous Mayhem section on the Disneyland Resort website for all the costume guidelines.

12. Oogie Boogie Bash is being held over 20 nights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, starting on Sept. 17 through Halloween night.

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Some nights are more popular than others and these tickets do sell out ⁠— so you might have to be flexible on the date you go.

13. And finally, Oogie Boogie Bash starts at 6:00 p.m., but you are allowed into California Adventure starting at 3:00 p.m. and can enjoy everything before the party begins.

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Note: If you go on a Sunday, you are allowed in at 2:00 p.m.

The Halloween Time season begins Sept. 6 at both parks. Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash start at $120 and you can get them through the Disneyland Resort website.

Now I leave you "This Is Halloween" from The Nightmare Before Christmas 'cause ⁠— if you're anything like me ⁠— you're probably in the mood to watch it:

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