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I recently stayed at Disney’s Paradise Pier Resort and I almost exclusively used the Grand Gate entrance when attending
Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party! You and the rest of your party are welcome to use this entrance as it is open to all Guests, not just those staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. Also, you will be required to go through security before entering the theme park. There is a security checkpoint inside
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa just before the theme park turnstiles. The Paradise Pier Hotel entrance is for resort hotel Guests only.
Here are a few tips for enjoying Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party! You’ll be able to enter
Disney California Adventure Park after 3:00 p.m. with your special event ticket. And, you’ll be greeted with a trick-or-treat bag, a wristband and an event guide. But, I highly recommend bringing your own larger bag for Halloween candy. The small bag provided will be full in no time at all.
Enjoy the spell-ebration and please head back to planDisney with more questions!
Tiffanie