Oogie Boogie Bash
Disney California Adventure · Disneyland Resort
Oogie Boogie Bash is Disneyland Resort's Halloween party at Disney California Adventure — 33 nights from August 18 through October 31, 2026, from 6 to 11 PM with party entry starting at 3 PM. It is also the fastest-selling hard-ticket event Disney runs: as of August 20, roughly two-thirds of the 2026 nights are already gone, including all but two October dates. And 2026 is a different party than the guides you read last year — the Frightfully Fun Parade isn't running, replaced by a new Haunted Mansion street party.
Quick facts
| Dates | 33 nights, August 18 – October 31, 2026 — Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, plus Halloween Saturday (Sept 27 is a D23-only night) |
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| Hours | 6–11 PM; party ticket-holders may enter DCA from 3 PM (no park ticket or reservation needed) |
| Price | $139–$199 by date, all ages 3+ (under 3 free); Magic Key holders got presale windows but no discount |
| Sellout status | Roughly 22 of 33 nights sold out as reported by ticket trackers as of Aug 19 — October is nearly gone (only Oct 1 and Oct 27 remained) |
| Ticket rules | Online only, no day-of sales, limit 8 per person, nonrefundable and non-transferable |
| Lightning Lane | Not available during the event — attractions run standby-only, with party-sized waits |
Details verified August 20, 2026 against Disney's official pages and may change — always confirm on disney's site before buying.
What changed for 2026 — read this before trusting older guides
Two staples are absent this year. The Frightfully Fun Parade is not running in 2026 — its replacement is Madame Leota's Swinging Wake, a new Haunted Mansion-themed street party. And there's no dedicated World of Color show for the party this year (World of Color – Villainous is not returning). Most guides in search results were written for earlier years and still promise both — plan around what's actually running.
- Immersive treat trails, with villains overseeing candy stops around the park (bring a bag; allergy-friendly options included).
- NEW: Madame Leota's Swinging Wake — the Haunted Mansion street party replacing the parade.
- Villains Grove, the after-dark walkthrough at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
- Character sightings including Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, plus Halloween ride overlays from 3 PM entry (Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree, Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Guardians – Monsters After Dark).
- Unlimited PhotoPass downloads during party hours (6–11 PM).
Costume rules adults actually get stopped for
Costumes are allowed for all ages at the party — the enforcement points for guests 14 and older: no masks (medical exceptions aside), capes can't drag the ground, no full-length dresses that touch the ground, and layered or full-body-prop costumes get extra screening. Themed shirts, tutus, transparent wings, and plastic lightsabers are all fine. No realistic weapons of any kind.
The sellout math: October goes first
Oogie Boogie Bash sells out backwards from Halloween: October nights and Sundays went first in 2026, while the cheaper August and September weeknights lasted. That's the opposite of Walt Disney World's Halloween party (where the cheapest early dates vanish first) — so a late-September Tuesday or Thursday is both the cheapest realistic buy ($159 tier) and the most likely to still exist by the time you read this. 2026's 33 nights actually started selling slower than 2025's day-one frenzy, but the endgame is the same: recent years have ultimately sold out every night.
What our crowd data shows about party days at DCA
Party days reshape the daytime park, not just the evening. On the first 2026 party night we observed (August 18), Disney California Adventure scored “Very light” on our crowd scale with 17-minute average posted waits, against a 24-minute August norm — the same pattern our Magic Kingdom measurements show across its Halloween party days, which run about 30% lighter than non-party days. Day guests plan around the early close; party guests mostly arrive for the 6 PM start.
Practical read: with a party ticket, the 3 PM mix-in hours are genuinely good ride time — and if you're a regular-admission guest, a party-day morning at DCA is one of the quieter mornings you can pick. Our Disney California Adventure crowd calendar shows every party day's measured level, updated daily.
We watch the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party too
The party's own hard-to-get add-on — the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party, with reserved World of Color-area viewing and desserts before the night kicks off — sells out just like the tickets do. Mickey Alerts monitors it directly, along with Disneyland dining for your party day (Oga's Cantina, Lamplight Lounge, Carthay Circle before the 6 PM start), and texts you the moment a spot opens.
FAQ: Oogie Boogie Bash
When is Oogie Boogie Bash in 2026?
33 select nights from August 18 through October 31, 2026 — Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, plus Halloween Saturday — from 6 to 11 PM at Disney California Adventure. Party ticket-holders can enter the park from 3 PM, with no separate park ticket or reservation required. September 27 is a D23-members-only night.
How much are Oogie Boogie Bash tickets?
$139–$199 depending on the date, for everyone ages 3 and up: August weeknights started at $139, most September nights are $159–$169, October runs $179–$189, and Halloween night is $199. Magic Key holders got early purchase windows but no price discount.
Is Oogie Boogie Bash sold out?
Mostly. As reported by ticket trackers on August 19, 2026, roughly 22 of the 33 nights were gone — including nearly all of October (only October 1 and 27 remained) and Halloween night. Remaining dates were concentrated in late August and September weeknights. Availability moves week to week; check Disney's calendar for today's truth.
Is the Frightfully Fun Parade at Oogie Boogie Bash 2026?
No. The parade is not part of the 2026 party — its slot goes to Madame Leota's Swinging Wake, a new Haunted Mansion-themed street party. There's also no dedicated World of Color show this year. Older guides still promising both are out of date.
Can I use Lightning Lane during Oogie Boogie Bash?
No — Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass are not available during the event. Rides run standby-only during party hours, and with party-limited attendance the waits are usually short anyway.
Are Oogie Boogie Bash tickets refundable?
No — tickets are nonrefundable, non-transferable, valid only for the specific event date, and sold online only with a limit of 8 per person. There are no day-of ticket sales and no weather refunds.
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Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is operated by Disney; dates, prices, and offerings change and sell out. Details verified August 20, 2026. Mickey Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company or Disney Parks.