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  • On May 1, 2025
    Alicia from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I’m planning a trip for Disneyland in the second half of an October. Will all of the special decor and entertainment offerings for the 70th celebration be there? Or will the park switch for the seasons? I really want to experience the 70th anniversary!

    Hi Alicia,

    Welcome to planDisney! I'm happy to hear you're planning an October trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. Let’s talk about park décor during this special time!

    As you mentioned, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort begins on August 22 and ends on October 31. Plaza De La Familia will also be taking place at California Adventure from August 22 -until November 2 After that, the parks begin their winter holiday transformation. For 2025, the Holidays Begin at Disneyland will take place from November 14, 2025, to January 7, 2026, with the Festival of Holidays happening during that same time at Disney California Adventure. During these festive seasons, there will be a pause on the 70th anniversary entertainment, and the resort will be fully decorated for the holidays.

    If your heart is set on experiencing the 70th anniversary décor and entertainment, you have two options:

    1) Push up your trip: Consider rescheduling for late July or early August. Disneyland is currently offering special ticket and hotel deals to celebrate the anniversary.

    2) Push back your trip: The 70th anniversary celebration will resume after the holiday season and continue through summer 2026. This gives you more time to enjoy the yummy treats, magical entertainment, and eye catching merchandise that you won’t want to miss!

    Alicia, you may also want to consider attending Oogie Boogie Bash as an alternative Halloween experience. We’re more than halfway to Halloween, so I hope we’ll start hearing from Disney soon about what’s in store for Halloween Time 2025. Hopefully, we’ll also get a confirmed date for when Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale. Be sure to follow @DisneyParksBlog on Instagram to stay updated on all the Halloween news!

    I hope this helps with your planning, Alicia! If you have any more questions or need additional tips, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of my fellow planDisney panelists. We’re always here to sprinkle a little extra pixie dust on your vacation.

    Have a magical vacation!
    – Melinda
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Meet the Panelist: Melinda, California

Hello from sunny SoCal! I’m Melinda Grant, an educator and a lifelong Disney enthusiast. As a Southern California native, I grew up going to the parks with my family. My park days look a little different now that I am transitioning from being a “Childless Millennial” to a “Disney Mom.” You can find me with my toddler eating popcorn and singing loudly! I am looking forward to helping you plan a magical trip to my favorite place, Disneyland!   Learn More About Melinda

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