Halloween at Disneyland

[TWNPCK]

Has anyone been to Disneyland on Halloween? My family and I will be there this year. Do people dress up in costumes? What can we expect? Thanks.

 

[trishy]

Not much...DL hosted a Halloween event years ago where the kids could wear "non-frightening" costumes (no scary masks, etc.) and trick-or-treat at designated spots throughout the park, but they don't do it anymore. Kids (under 10, I believe) can wear Disney-brand costumes - like the princess dresses and crowns. Adults can not wear costumes and likewise, children 10 and up can not either. They don't do anything special - though if you're a pin trader, they'll most likely have a release. Being that Halloween is on a Friday, it'll be crowded that day also. Ummmm, just an idea, but how about doing Knott's Scary Farm for Halloween - so much fun!!! We just went again (it's an annual thing for us) last week and had a blast. Need to get tickets in advance though (can get them through Ticketmaster).


On 10/26 (tomorrow) there's this event:

Downtown Disney® Trick-Or-Treat Street!

It's like a dress rehearsal for the big night -- complete with candy! Bring your little trick-or-treaters to the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort for an afternoon of Halloween fun from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on October 26th., including:

* Kids can visit Trick or Treat stations throughout Downtown Disney, candy hosted by Nestle (treats available while supplies last)
* Grab your kids, costumes and camera for the Kid's Costume Cavalcade (no masks please)
* Pumpkin carver, face painters, music and much more!
* Remember, you get 3 free hours of parking (more with validation) at Downtown Disney
* Pick up your Haunted Mansion Holiday and Brother Bear Trick-Or-Treat Bag at designated treat stations

 

[nccoke]

Hi there, we were there last year for halloween and stayed at the Disneyland hotel. Our kids got dressed up in their costumes and they had trick or treat around the hotel, we don't celebrate halloween in Australia, so the kids thought it was fantastic. Hope you have a lovely trip.

 

[Nik's Mom]

One of my son's will be a storm trooper and we plan on taking a picture of him wearing his costume in the park. My other son will be the Hulk. I hope it will be o.k. to just take a few pictures in their costumes, then have them change into their regular clothes. I've lived in Southern California for 33 years, and this will be my first trip to Disneyland on Halloween. We have had annual passes, but have never visited on Halloween. Here's hoping the firefighters can get a handle on things. Our fires have created terrible air all over sounthern california!