Hi Sam! Welcome to planDisney! You’ve picked one of the most thrilling times of year to visit the Disneyland Resort.
Halloween Time kicks off on August 22 and runs through October 31, so the next couple of months promise plenty of spooky surprises and seasonal magic.
Let’s start with your hotel plans.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is currently accepting reservations, although availability can vary depending on room type. The best approach is to check the Disneyland website with your travel dates in hand so you can see which accommodations are open for your stay. At the same time, you may want to secure your
theme park tickets. Those are available now for all dates within the next 60 days. If your travel dates are firm, I suggest booking both your hotel and tickets soon to make sure you lock in the exact experience you’re hoping for.
Here’s some extra pixie-dusted news: there’s a
special promotion available right now. Guests can save up to 20% on select stays of three or more nights at the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel, or the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. This offer is valid for visits from August 17 through December 19, 2025, which lines up perfectly with Halloween Time. Plus, you can streamline your planning by bundling theme park tickets with your hotel stay, making it easy to focus on the fun instead of the logistics.
And speaking of fun, the Halloween season at Disneyland Resort is nothing short of spellbinding! At Disneyland, Main Street comes alive with whimsical jack-o’-lanterns and autumn garlands, while Haunted Mansion Holiday delivers its iconic blend of spooky and merry, courtesy of Jack Skellington. Pro tip: linger near the mansion at dusk to watch Jack’s special “lighting ceremony.” It’s the perfect way to welcome the night.
Over at Disney California Adventure, the park transforms into a playground of eerie delights. Cars Land becomes Radiator Screams, complete with Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, both packed with festive tunes and plenty of laughs. Buena Vista Street shines with vintage Halloween charm that’s practically begging for a photo, and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark dials up the thrills with creepy creatures and pulse-pounding energy.
Sam, it’s clear that Halloween Time offers more treats than tricks across the resort. If more questions pop up as you prepare, we’d love to help you craft the perfect spooktacular visit.
Here’s wishing you a hauntingly magical Halloween!
David