Oogie Boogie Bash is a Halloween event that happens every year at Disney California Adventure. Here we will show you everything you need to know about the event!
What is Oogie Boogie Bash?
Oogie Boogie Bash is an after-hours Halloween event that happens in September and October at Disney California Adventure. In 2023, they did 25 events that were on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The event starts at 6 pm and goes all the way until 11 pm.
Even though the event doesn’t start until 6 pm, you will be able to come into the park at 3 pm. Disney California Adventure will also close at 6 pm for guests who don’t have a ticket to the event.
During Oogie Boogie Bash, guests will be able to trick-or-treat at treat trails where they can get candy, snacks, and fruits. You can go as many times as you want! On most trails, you will be able to see and interact with fan-favorite villains! There are dance parties and a Halloween-themed parade. They will also have exclusive merchandise and food.
How much does a ticket to Oogie Boogie Bash cost?
In 2023, the tickets started at $134 and go up to $189. If you want to save money, heading to the event earlier is better. September prices are $134 to $159 and October is $159 to $189.
When do the Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale?
The sale of the tickets changes every year but in 2023, it happened on June 29th (Magic Key Holders got a pre-sale option on the 27th). It will normally happen in June or July. It has always happened after 9 am. You can get into the online waiting room before 9 am.
Will Oogie Boogie Bash sell out?
Yes, they sell out fast! In the past couple of years, all of the events have sold out. There is always a chance that some of the dates won’t sell out as fast as others but I highly recommend buying your tickets as soon as they are released because this will make sure you get what day you want.
How long does Oogie Boogie Bash last?
Oogie Boogie Bash goes on for five hours each event day – 6 pm to 11 pm. Every ticket to the event will get you in three hours earlier.
What do you get for free at Oogie Boogie Bash?
Oogie Boogie Bash has 11 treat trails where you can get Mars brand candies like Snickers and M&Ms, snacks like chips, crackers, popcorn, and fruit and veggies.
In 2022, this is what I got going on only two treat trails! Sun Chips, Goldfish Crackers, Baby Carrots, Apple Sauce, Cinnamon graham crackers, fun-size candies (2 – Milky Way, 1 – Skittles, 2 – Crunchy Cookie M&Ms, 10 – Snickers, 1 – 3 Musketeers, 1 – Twix, 1 – Starbursts)
Can adults wear costumes?
Yes, they can! Everyone is allowed to wear costumes during Oogie Boogie Bash. The costumes must be family-friendly and you can not carry a fake weapon. For more info on Disney Parks costumes, click here.
Are the rides open during Oogie Boogie Bash?
Yes, in the past, all of the rides have been open! This doesn’t mean it will happen every year. There could be a ride or two that are closed for refurbishment or there could be rides closed because of staffing issues. Make sure to check the Disneyland app before your trip because it will list the rides that are closed for refurbishment.
This is the best time to ride some of the popular rides! The wait times will be must lower than on a normal night at Disney California Adventure. Some will even be a walk-on.
What kind of entertainment does Oogie Boogie Bash have?
On top of the trick-or-treating where that you can do at the event, there are rare character meet-and-greets like Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle dressed up as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus and Bruno from Encanto.
Villain’s Grove is an immersive walkthrough experience that is a little more on the spooky side. There is also a family-friendly Halloween show called Mickey’s Trick & Treat where they will pass out candy at the end of the show.
Other than all of the candy, our favorite thing is the Frightfully Fun Parade! You get to see a bunch of villains like Maleficent in her dragon form, Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog, Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Bride and the Hitchhiking Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion. They also have the headless horseman! They do this parade twice a night. We highly recommend seeing it!
Does Oogie Boogie Bash have exclusive merchandise?
Yes, Oogie Boogie Bash has tons of exclusive merch! In the past years, they had t-shirts, pullover hoodies, Minnie ears, drinkware, pins, and more.
If there is something that you really want, make sure to buy it as soon as the event starts. There is always a chance that it will sell out (for that day).
Can you get a refund or transfer your Oogie Boogie Bash ticket?
Sadly, you can not get a refund on your Oogie Boogie Bash ticket. You also can’t sell or transfer your ticket to someone else. They will cancel your ticket without a refund if they find out you did either one of those things.
Is Oogie Boogie Bash scary?
While Oogie Boogie Bash is not like other Halloween-themed events at different theme parks, there could be parts that are scary for younger guests. I would recommend staying clear of Villain’s Grove because it is more spooky than anything else in the event. Nothing will jump out at you but the sounds and lights could be a little scary. The parade could also be scary since it has spooky elements like the headless horsemen and The Haunted Mansion.
We would recommend going on YouTube and watching past years’ Villain’s Grove and the Frightfully Fun Parade so you can see if it is right for your family member(s).
Is Oogie Boogie Bash worth it?
100% yes! Our family love going to this event every year and sometimes we wished we got tickets for two of the events. We are big fans of anything Halloween so this event is right up our alley. Also being an adult who gets to trick-or-treat is pretty awesome!
- The candy! We have been able to get multiple gallon-size bags filled with just candy! Even though we get that much, we usually don’t have time to stop at every treat trail. We could walk away with double the candy if we got to all of them!
- The Frightfully Fun Parade! We love all of the parades at Disney Parks but this one holds a special place in our hearts. The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of our top favorites and the song playing while you watch? The best!
- Low wait times on rides! Since there are so many things to do at the event, the rides will low wait times and that is when my daughter rides Pal-A-Round (Swinging!) a couple of times because there was no wait.
- Rare characters! Our favorite character that we can see was Oogie Boogie last year! On top of him, they have had Bruno from Encanto, Agatha Harkness from WandaVision, and more!
- Exclusive food and drinks! In the past years, they have had all kinds of food, sweets, and drinks that you can pick from.
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