Hi there, Calvin! Welcome to planDisney!
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort! I don't know about you, but I was so excited to see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald in their new costumes! Goofy as a haunted tree particularly made my day. Saying goodbye to summer and hello to the happy haunts of the fall season is one of my favorite transitions of the year!
I'm so glad to see you've already secured a ticket to the
Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party. Catching the Frightfully Fun Parade is a must, and securing a preferred viewing spot through a dining package or dessert party is a great idea! When it comes to the
Wine Country Trattoria Dining Package, you would start by booking a regular reservation for the restaurant and then request to upgrade to the Oogie Boogie Bash Dining Package upon arrival. Currently, there is not an option to secure an advanced reservation specifically for the dining package. Your ticket to the Oogie Boogie Bash includes admission to Disney California Adventure Park from 3 p.m. onwards. If you have a lunch reservation, just keep in mind that you will need valid theme park admission in addition to your Oogie Boogie ticket. Dining Packages are subject to availability, and everyone in your party who would like the preferred viewing will need to request the upgrade. All that to say, as long as you have a theme park ticket, you should be good to go with your current lunch reservation to request the upgrade!
It's a great idea to take some time to eat a good meal before the party kick-off. Your bellies will be full and also ready for all the sweet treats ahead! For me, I don't like to waste precious Oogie Boogie minutes and prefer to eat and snack on the go once the party starts. Speaking of, the Disney Parks Blog JUST released its
Halloween Time Foodie Guide! This is another pre-planning trick I love to do before I head in for some Oogie Boogie fun. You'll be able to glance through all the special treats being offered this year and EARmark a few to try. I know I have my eye on the Minnie Witch Shake from
Schmoozie's and the Pumpkin Spice Churro from the
Buena Vista Churro Cart!
Calvin, I sure hope this was helpful in your planning! While you are getting excited for your visit, I highly recommend listening to the
planDisney Podcast Episode 3 - Halfway to the Holidays. My fellow panelists are giving out all the tricks and treats and insider tips for the season. It was also filmed INSIDE the Haunted Mansion - how cool is that?!
If you have any more questions, you know where to find us here at
planDisney!
Boo to you!
Tara