Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
Every party night at Disney California Adventure, ranked by price and how fast it is likely to sell out, so you can pick the right date and book before it is gone. The villains, the parade, and the treat trails.
| Date | Price | Crowds | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 18 Opening night | $139 Value | Busier | Sells out early |
| Thu, Aug 20 Best value | $139 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Sun, Aug 23 | $139 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Tue, Aug 25 | $139 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Thu, Aug 27 | $139 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Sun, Aug 30 | $159 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Tue, Sep 1 | $139 Value | Lower | Sells out early |
| Thu, Sep 3 | $159 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Sun, Sep 6 | $169 Mid | Lower | Better availability |
| Tue, Sep 8 | $159 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Thu, Sep 10 | $159 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Sun, Sep 13 | $159 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Tue, Sep 15 | $159 Low | Lower | Better availability |
| Thu, Sep 17 | $159 Low | Moderate | Books up |
| Sun, Sep 20 | $169 Mid | Moderate | Books up |
| Tue, Sep 22 | $159 Low | Moderate | Books up |
| Thu, Sep 24 | $159 Low | Moderate | Books up |
| Sun, Sep 27 D23 night, members only | $169 Mid | Moderate | Sells out early |
| Tue, Sep 29 | $159 Low | Moderate | Books up |
| Thu, Oct 1 | $179 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Oct 4 | $179 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Tue, Oct 6 | $169 Mid | Moderate | Books up |
| Thu, Oct 8 | $179 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Oct 11 Sold out | $179 High | Busier | Sold out |
| Tue, Oct 13 | $169 Mid | Moderate | Books up |
| Thu, Oct 15 | $179 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Oct 18 | $179 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Tue, Oct 20 | $169 Mid | Busier | Sells out early |
| Thu, Oct 22 | $179 High | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sun, Oct 25 | $189 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Tue, Oct 27 | $189 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Thu, Oct 29 | $189 Peak | Busier | Sells out early |
| Sat, Oct 31 Sold out Halloween night | $199 Peak | Busier | Sold out |
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What you get with a party ticket
Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed, after-hours night at Disney California Adventure with lower capacity than a regular park day, so the decorated park feels calmer and the headliners run shorter lines. A ticket includes early entry before the party officially starts, plus everything below.
- Twelve treat trails with candy and snacks all around the park
- Madame Leota's Swinging Wake, the new Haunted Mansion street party
- Villains Grove, the projection-mapped walkthrough at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
- Rare Disney villain meet and greets you only get at the party
- The chance to wear a Halloween costume to the park
- Free PhotoPass downloads from the night
- Short waits on the park's attractions
The prices on this page are the full ticket price. California does not add sales tax to theme park admission, so the amount you see is what you pay. Children under three are free, and everyone three and older pays the same party price.
The shows and entertainment
A few headline experiences run only during the party, and they are the reason most people buy a ticket. Plan your night around the ones you care about most, since the street party and the treat trails draw the biggest crowds.
Madame Leota's Swinging Wake
New for 2026, the Frightfully Fun Parade steps aside for a Haunted Mansion street party hosted by Madame Leota, with the Mansion's happy haunts turning the parade route into a dance floor. Disney releases full details closer to the season, and we will update this page as they land.
Villains Grove
The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is transformed with lighting, projection mapping, and music into a surreal walkthrough themed to Disney villains, among them Maleficent, Scar, Dr. Facilier, Frollo, and the Queen of Hearts.
Treat trails
Twelve marked trails wind through the park to candy and snack stations, the Oogie Boogie Bash take on trick or treating, with a Disney villain holding court along many of them. They are walkable for all ages and a highlight for younger guests.
Villains and characters you can meet
Oogie Boogie Bash is the villain night of the year, with short, party exclusive meet and greets and villain-hosted treat trails you cannot get on a normal park day. The full 2026 lineup is announced closer to the season, but here is who tends to turn up.
- Oogie Boogie himself, the host of the party
- Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas
- A rotating cast of Disney villains like Hades, Dr. Facilier, Maleficent, and the Queen of Hearts
- The villains of Villains Grove, from Scar to Frollo to the Evil Queen
- Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their party only Halloween costumes
Lines for the rarest villains build fast. If a specific meet is your priority, head there at the start of the party rather than waiting for later in the night.
How and when to buy
Pick your night first
Use the picker above. If your dates are flexible, sort by cheapest or by lower crowds. If your dates are fixed, check how fast that night is likely to book up.
Buy now, tickets are on sale
Magic Key holders bought first on June 16 and 17, and tickets went on sale to everyone on June 18, so the full calendar is available now through the official Disneyland site.
Skip the D23 night unless you are a member
September 27 is reserved for D23 members. If you are not one, pick any of the other nights on the calendar.
Arrive for early entry
Your party ticket lets you into Disney California Adventure at 3 in the afternoon, before the 6 o'clock start, so you can ride and find a parade or treat trail spot before the crowd settles in.
Is it worth it
If villains, the parade, the treat trails, and Villains Grove in a decorated park with shorter ride lines sound like your kind of night, it is an easy yes. The lower capacity is the whole point, you trade a regular evening for a calmer, more festive one. For the best mix of price and quiet, aim for a lower crowd weeknight in August or early September.
Common questions
When is Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
The party runs on 33 select nights, August 18 through October 31, 2026, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays plus Halloween night. Each night runs from 6 in the evening to 11, and your party ticket lets you into Disney California Adventure as early as 3 in the afternoon.
How much are 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash tickets
Prices range from $139 to $199 per ticket, depending on the night. The August nights are the cheapest and the nights closest to Halloween are the most expensive. California does not add sales tax to theme park admission, so the price you see is what you pay.
Which party night is cheapest
The August nights and the first Tuesday in September are the lowest at $139. They are the best value on the calendar, which is also why they book up quickly.
Which nights have sold out
Two nights are gone so far. Halloween night sold out within hours of the June 18 general on-sale, and October 11 followed a day later. Sales have run slower than past years otherwise, so most of the calendar still has room, but the remaining October dates and the cheapest August nights are the likeliest to go next.
What is the D23 night on September 27
September 27 is an Oogie Boogie Bash night reserved for D23 members. If you are not a member, pick any of the other nights on the calendar.
What characters can you meet at Oogie Boogie Bash
This is the villain night of the year. Expect Oogie Boogie, Jack Skellington and Sally, and a rotating cast of Disney villains like Hades, Dr. Facilier, Maleficent, and the Queen of Hearts, plus Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their Halloween costumes. The full lineup is announced closer to the season.
What is included with a party ticket
Early entry into Disney California Adventure before the party starts, the twelve treat trails with candy around the park, Madame Leota's Swinging Wake street party, the Villains Grove walkthrough at Redwood Creek, rare villain meet and greets, the chance to wear a costume, free PhotoPass downloads, and short waits on attractions, all on a night with lower capacity than a regular park day.
Is Oogie Boogie Bash worth it
If you want villains, the parade, the treat trails, and Villains Grove in a decorated park with shorter ride lines, it is worth it. Pick a lower crowd weeknight in August or early September for the calmest night and the best price.
When did 2026 tickets go on sale
Magic Key holders bought first on June 16 and 17, and tickets went on sale to everyone on June 18. They are on sale now. Halloween night and October 11 have sold out, and the rest of the calendar still has room.