Who is starting to organize their pumpkin-filled plans to attend this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash? There is something extra special when Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party starts to creep up on the calendar and some of the most wicked Disney characters come out to play.

On select nights from August 17 through October 31, a spine-chilling squad of iconic Disney characters (and some rarely-seen favorites) will cause plenty of mischievous fun for guests of all ages across Disney California Adventure park, whether they are dressed as a poised princess, a galactic defender, or a fearless Super Hero.

Cast a sorcerer’s spell and keep reading for a look at where to find special characters guests may encounter during this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash. The lineup may vary on party nights.   

Discover Treat Trail Characters at Oogie Boogie Bash

Chocolate candy, signature sweets, and plenty of sinister surprises are surely some of the things to look forward to at Oogie Boogie Bash, but everyone knows that the villainous treat trail characters are the true stars of the show!

Whether guests are waiting to roll the dice on an opportunity to see Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Hollywood Land or sing a secret song with Ernesto de la Cruz from Pixar Animation Studios’ Coco near the Hyperion Theater, there are so many legendary Disney villains that they will only be able to spot at California Adventure during Oogie Boogie Bash!

Joining this dastardly lineup in 2025 are Syndrome from Pixar’s The Incredibles and Maleficent from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Sleeping Beauty, bringing chilling charm and frightening flair to this eerie event. With a great batch of iconic Disney villains to spot throughout their autumn adventure, here are the additional characters guests will be able to encounter throughout their search for sweets across California Adventure:

Look Out for These Chilling Characters During the “Frightfully Fun Parade”

Is everyone ready for a grim, grinning good time that can only be found during Oogie Boogie Bash? When Ichabod Crane tiptoes through California Adventure and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow carries a flickering jack-o-lantern in his gloved hand, there’s truly no turning back as the “Frightfully Fun Parade” surges with spirited sights.

Filled with memorable appearances from select characters, here are some familiar faces guests may spot during their showing of this late-night parade at California Adventure:

There are a ton of highlights from start to finish, but our favorite part of the show is when select characters from Haunted Mansion begin to materialize, as swirling ballroom dancers, ominous gravediggers, and a trio of hitchhiking ghosts get ready for a swinging wake with silly spooks and ghoulish delight. Look alive and come out to socialize during this can’t-miss parade! 

Find Additional Characters at Oogie Boogie Bash

In between immersive treat trails, thrilling Halloween Time ride overlays, and exceptional photo opportunities across the park (including unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass** digital photos during the party, guests may also see additional characters dressed in fall attire throughout California Adventure.

Discover an array of Halloween hijinks or the latest schemes with even more characters guests may see at Oogie Boogie Bash:

Guests looking for more characters to spot across Disneyland Resort before or after your visit to Oogie Boogie Bash can check out our 2025 lineup of Halloween Time characters across the resort and our guide to all the merch, food, and fun at Disneyland.

Happy hauntings and see eveyone soon at Oogie Boogie Bash!  

The number of tickets available for each event date are limited. Costumes are subject to special Disney event costume guidelines. Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Lightning Lane access is not available during the event. Offer, event, and event elements may be modified and limited in availability, and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice or liability.

_{**Use of Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass Terms and Conditions.}