Disneyland - 2026 Halloween Characters to Spot

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park return August 21, bringing fall sights, sounds, flavors, and plenty of character encounters. Halloween Time runs through October 31, while Plaza de la Familia continues through November 2.

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If you've been wondering who those characters are... you've arrived at the right blog! Check out the details on who you can do a meet and scream with this Halloween season.

Character encounters are subject to change and may vary. Guests can check the Disneyland app during their park visit for appearance times.

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Disney California Adventure Park welcomes guests with festive fall decor and harrowing music along Buena Vista Street toward Carthay Circle Restaurant. Near Elias & Co., a Headless Horseman statue looms while Mickey Mouse and his pals appear in festive Halloween outfits.

Mickey Mouse and Friends at California Adventure

• Mickey Mouse dressed as a magician

• Minnie Mouse dressed in a flapper dress

• Donald Duck dressed in a devil outfit

• Daisy Duck dressed as a witch

• Goofy dressed as a scarecrow

Catch These Halloween Characters in Cars Land

Radiator Screams brings colorful lights, seasonal decor, Haul-O-Ween twists, and Halloween ride overlays on Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree.

Guests can also look for Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz Ramirez, and Red the Fire truck in their best creative car-stumes after enjoying seasonal treats like Vietnamese Coffee with Ube Sweet Cream Foam, a Birria Potato, and Taro Bread Pudding.

Party with Characters at “Mickey’s Trick and Treat”

In Hollywood Land, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy dress up for a Halloween costume party during “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” inside the Disney Theater.

The interactive stage show features two original Halloween songs, colorful video projections, frightfully fun special effects, bubbles, and a not-so-scary story.

Sing with Characters During Plaza de la Familia

Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Plaza de la Familia features live entertainment from “Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” around Paradise Gardens Park from August 21 through November 2.

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Greet Characters at Disneyland During Halloween Time

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends return to Disneyland in new Halloween-themed attire featuring harlequin motifs, frilled collars and cuffs, and swirling confection details in orange, yellow, and black.

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey Mouse: Town Square

• Minnie Mouse: Town Square

• Goofy: Town Square

• Pluto: Town Square

• Donald Duck: Town Square

• Daisy Duck: Town Square

• Clarabelle Cow: Town Square

• Chip ‘n’ Dale: Town Square

  
  

New Orleans Square

• Jack Skellington and Sally: Royal Courtyard

More Halloween Characters at Disneyland

At the “Partners” statue across from Sleeping Beauty Castle, guests can spot pumpkins featuring favorite characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Roger Rabbit, and a brand-new pumpkin depicting Chewbacca ...perfect for a Halloween family photo.

Guests can also look for:

Additional Characters at Disneyland

• Gaston

• Maleficent

• Cruella de Vil

• Lady Tremaine

• Anastasia

• Drizella

• The Queen

• Queen of Hearts

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Find Characters at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Halloween fun continues at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort.

Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween

At the Disneyland Hotel, Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween! features characters in Halloween attire from August 21 to October 31. Guests can enjoy fall decor, fill their plates, wave their napkins, and welcome:

Characters at Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates Halloween

• Goofy

• Pluto

• Minnie Mouse

• Chip ‘n’ Dale

  
  

Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast & Brunch

At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Mickey Mouse and his pals visit Storytellers Cafe for Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast & Brunch from August 21 through November 15. Guests can enjoy Mickey Waffles and custom-made omelets while meeting characters in festive attire:

Characters at "Mickey's Autumn Adventures"

• Mickey Mouse

• Minnie Mouse

• Pluto

• Chip ‘n’ Dale

Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner

At Storytellers Cafe, guests can enjoy Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner from August 21 through October 31, with woodland pals stopping by in Halloween attire.

Characters at Clarabelle's Enchanted Halloween Dinner

• Clarabelle Cow

• Donald Duck

• Daisy Duck

• Goofy

• Pluto

Advanced reservations for character dining experiences are highly recommended.

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Beyond character encounters, the Disneyland Resort offers plenty of Halloween fun, including ride overlays like Haunted Mansion Holiday, must-see Halloween merchandise, limited-time snacks, and returning fan-favorite flavors. So, if you're still thinking about planning your fall getaway to the Disneyland Resort, contact your Magical Moments Vacations agent or click HERE for more information.