The Disney Halloween Festival begins at Disneyland Paris on October 1, 2025, and continues to November 2, 2025. This takeover of Disneyland Paris, of all that is Halloween, will include incredible entertainment, characters (including Disney villains), merchandise, food, and the transformation of The Lucky Nugget Saloon. For the Disney Halloween Festival, this location will be inspired by the story of the Phantom Manor and become The Unlucky Nugget Saloon. This will see the story of Ravenswood Manor venture further into Thunder Mesa and create a spirited experience. Just like the Manor, The Lucky Nugget Saloon will have fallen into disrepair… but still remains open for those who dare to visit.
Disneyland Paris shared the following about this location:
Walt Disney Imagineering Paris in collaboration with Design & Delivery teams have designed a brand-new experience for the Halloween season, blending eerie decorations with a mysterious sound and lighting atmosphere inspired by the Phantom Manor attraction. For a limited time, The Lucky Nugget Saloon will be transformed into a past glorious reception venue, now left abandoned. In the story created by the Imagineers, the restaurant was originally meant to host a lavish celebration in honour of the Ravenswoods, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in town, for the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Melanie — but the mysterious disappearance of her groom brought the festivities to an end, and the celebration never took place…
Thomas Levert, Graphic Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, explains: “To create the atmosphere at The Unlucky Nugget Saloon for this Halloween season, it seemed only natural to draw inspiration from the most famous residence in Thunder Mesa. We aimed to reflect the signature style and essence of Phantom Manor through festively haunted décor, an unsettling lighting mood, and a soundtrack inspired by the attraction’s iconic melodies — rearranged specially for the occasion. We also took inspiration from Victorian-era weddings, where fabric banners, floral arrangements and ornate graphic elements were abundant, to faithfully recreate this ‘celebration’.”
When guests enter The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, they will find many references to the attraction scattered throughout. This is particularly true on the stage. This will feature the guests of honour’s table, a portrait of the beautiful Melanie Ravenswood, and an extraordinary wedding cake inspired by Victorian confections. “One detail I particularly love is the silhouette of Phantom Manor at the top of the cake. It clearly shows how The Lucky Nugget Saloon went all out to honour the richest man in town by celebrating his daughter’s wedding,” notes Thomas Levert. “If you look closely at the decorations, there’s another detail I’m especially fond of: the name of Melanie Ravenswood’s groom is never visible. The mystery remains unsolved! In fact, the four menus placed on the main table are a perfect example — the groom’s name is always erased, just like the four vanished suitors.”
Along with this chilling atmosphere, guests will also get to enjoy a special menu for the season. This collaboration between the Imagineers and the Food & Beverage teams offers a culinary experience that complements the story, as Isabelle Soltys, Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, explains: “When we presented our The Unlucky Nugget Saloon project to the Chefs, they were thrilled and immediately began rethinking the restaurant’s offer — designing a menu with ingredients that aligned with our story. It’s wonderful to receive such strong support to make our experience even more immersive!”
This limited-time experience will be available only during the Disney Halloween Festival from October 1st to November 2nd. It will give the chance for guests who love these types of eerie and spirited experiences, along with the Phantom Manor, to enjoy this special offering. “I hope that when guests come to dine at The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, they’ll appreciate the mysterious ambiance and take the time to admire the décor and its details. We want them to feel as though they’re part of the Ravenswoods’ cursed celebration — and part of Thunder Mesa’s story,” says Thomas Levert. He concludes with a mischievous smile: “One thing’s for certain — in this restaurant, guests will have the eerie feeling… that they’re not alone.”
What do you think of this Halloween overlay for The Lucky Nugget Saloon? Would you like to experience The Unlucky Nugget Saloon? What are you most excited about with this limited-time offering? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
