Is Oogie Boogie Bash separate from Disneyland?

Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed event scheduled on select nights at Disneyland Resort. The party takes place after hours at Disney California Adventure Park, so it shouldn't interfere with your plans if you have tickets and theme park reservations for Disneyland Park on that particular day.



Yes, Oogie Boogie Bash is a "separately ticketed event," which means a standard daytime admission ticket to Disney California Adventure or a Magic Key pass will not grant you entry to the party. This special Halloween-themed event takes place exclusively at Disney California Adventure Park on select nights in September and October. Because it is a "private" party, the park closes early to the general public (usually around 6:00 PM), and only those with the specific Oogie Boogie Bash wristband are allowed to stay and enjoy the exclusive entertainment. The event features unique character meet-and-greets, "Treat Trails" where guests can collect candy, a special parade, and immersive decor that isn't available during normal operating hours. Tickets for this bash are notorious for selling out within hours of being released, often months in advance. Guests with an event ticket are usually allowed to enter the park a few hours before the party officially starts (a "mix-in" period), but for the rest of the day, you would need a regular park ticket if you wanted to experience the park before the festivities begin.

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Oogie Boogie Bash is a special extra-ticket event held select nights at at Disney California Adventure during the Halloween season.

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Luisana, the Oogie Boogie Bash is a special event that takes place in Disney California Adventure Park. The event starts at 7:00 PM, however, you can actually enter the park at 4:00 PM. However, your ticket to this event does not include admission to Disneyland Park.

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On nights that this party is held, Disney California Adventure will close early but Disneyland Park will retain its regular operating hours. So I'm happy to report that you'll be able to enjoy a full day at Disneyland Park even when Oogie Boogie Bash is going on across the Esplanade!

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All rides are open during the party but check the Disneyland refurbishments schedule before your visit. You may enjoy the screamin' ride overlays that take place every night of the season, including Oogie Boogie Bash nights.

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Prices started at $134 per person and went up to $189 per person. There are no separate prices for children, however kids ages two and younger do not need a party ticket. Below is a complete list of all 2023 party dates with accompanying Oogie Boogie Bash Ticket prices.

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There are a few general rules that pertain to all guests. Quoting from Disneyland's website: All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests. Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Oogie Boogie Bash Experience
  1. Take Advantage of Pre-Party Theme Park Hours.
  2. Dine Before Oogie Boogie Bash Begins.
  3. Ride Popular Attractions First.
  4. Catch Characters Early On.
  5. Head to Villains Grove During the Parade.
  6. Don't Worry About Long Queues for Treat Trails.


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Super fun characters, projection shows, and food offers all make it worthwhile for me. OBB sounds fun but I don't see it as valuable for the cost. The park is still decorated for Halloween, they still have all kinds of special food and Halloween merchandise, you'll still see characters in costume.

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There's special entertainment and food. The big draws at these events are the unique entertainment offerings guests can't experience regularly, including: Mickey's Boo-to-You Parade, Hocus Pocus Spelltacular show and Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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Oogie Boogie Bash is a special extra-ticket event held select nights at at Disney California Adventure during the Halloween season. The party includes an exclusive Halloween parade with an appearance by a horseback-riding headless horseman, trick-or-treating, and more.

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Once the party starts at 6:00 PM, you'll be treated to 5 hours of ghoulish delights—including special Halloween-themed entertainment, attractions, Character sightings and more.

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The Headless Horseman rides through before the parade about 10 minutes prior to official parade start time. The parade then follows. The actual parade lasts about 15 minutes total.

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Our group of 2 decided to go to the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party. For $89 (gratuity is included), we each received a plate of desserts, a specialty alcoholic beverage, or bottled water and sodas, and reserved seating for the Frightfully Fun Parade.

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