The Disney Halloween Festival is returning to Disneyland Paris on September 26th. This festival that will be full of Halloween chills and Disney magic will continue through November 1, 2026. This is a spirited way to celebrate the Halloween season. Ahead of the chills getting started, Disneyland Paris has shared details about what guests can expect! Take a look below at what Disneyland Paris has announced.

This autumn, guests of all ages will be invited to create unforgettable memories alongside Disney Villains¹ and Disney Characters¹, some of whom will be dressed in all-new seasonal outfits. Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, the must-see Halloween cavalcade, will make its highly anticipated return in the heart of Disneyland® Park, transformed with brand-new Halloween decorations stretching from Main Street, U.S.A.® to the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests looking for even more Halloween fun can also extend the experience aboard iconic attractions, where suspense, mystery and adventure come together through immersive storytelling.

The season will culminate on October 31, with a special program running until 11:00 p.m. Featuring exclusive Character Encounters¹, a one-of-a-kind fireworks show, treat distribution – courtesy of M&M’S®, the Official Partner of the Halloween season, it will be the only opportunity of the year for guests of all ages to visit Disneyland Paris in costume².

5 REASONS TO VISIT DISNEYLAND PARIS DURING THE FALL SEASON

1. A bewitching atmosphere throughout Disneyland® Park

Main Street, U.S.A.® will be decked out with around forty new pumpkins, 170 new candles in the likeness of Mickey Mouse and his friends, and garlands inspired by Victorian style. The whole experience will be enhanced by an all-new original musical score, while nighttime projections will transform Main Street, U.S.A.® in an even more mysterious atmosphere. In Frontierland, the surroundings of Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia will celebrate “Día de los Muertos” with Mexican-inspired decorations. An immersive experience that will extend to the Disney Hotels®, where visitors will discover joyful autumn atmospheres, each inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Marvel stories.

2. Devilishly fun encounters with Disney Villains and Disney Characters1

Mickey and Friends will meet guests alongside iconic Disney Villains such as Cruella, Maleficent, Jafar, the Queen of Hearts, and Dr. Facilier, the unforgettable character from Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Princess and the Frog. Jack Skellington and Sally³, from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, will also make their return.

3. Thrills across both Disney® Parks

For thrill-seekers, Disneyland Paris offers no shortage of exciting attractions. In Disneyland® Park, La Tanière du Dragon and Big Thunder Mountain promise a serious adrenaline rush amid spectacular settings, while Phantom Manor[1] invites guests to explore a mysterious mansion. At Disney Adventure World, the boldest guests will plunge into the void aboard The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™[2], for a dizzying 13-story drop.

[1] Phantom Manor offers an even more immersive experience for visually impaired guests through an audio description service, available in French and English via the AudioSpot app.

[2] The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is inspired by The Twilight Zone®, a registered trademark of CBS, Inc and is used pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

4. Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, a spectacular cavalcade

Made up of four floats, Mickey’s Halloween Celebration will stand out as one of the season’s highlights at Disneyland® Park. Daisy Duck will open the procession, followed by numerous Disney Characters, including rarer appearances such as Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar. Surrounded by pumpkins, lanterns, and hay bales, the floats will move to a festive soundtrack. The finale will feature Mickey aboard Mickey’s Manor of Illusions, where magical illusions and lightning-fast costume changes will bring the cavalcade to a spectacular close.

5. Delicious treats and irresistible souvenirs

The spirit of Halloween will also make its way onto plates and into shops across the destination. Food lovers can indulge in new creations inspired by Mischief Makers and Disney Villains, such as the Devilish Brookie at Market House Deli or the Ursula’s Curse Cake at Victoria’s Home-Style Restaurant. An exclusive collection in the colors of the season will also offer a range of souvenirs, including the Pumpkin Mickey shoulder plush, perfect for keeping the Halloween magic alive long after the visit.

THE 3 MOST NOTABLE NEW FEATURES OF THE 2026 SEASON

Mickey and his friends in Victorian-style Halloween attire

At the entrance to Disneyland® Park, guests will be greeted by their hosts, Mickey as a mystical count and Minnie Mouse as a little witch, before meeting Donald Duck as an adorable vampire and Daisy as a charming bat lady. Dressed in their new outfits, all four will wear a matching brooch, a bat adorned with a diamond whose color varies for each character.

Frightfully fun new decor in Main Street, U.S.A.®

Upon arrival, guests will discover at Main Street, U.S.A.® station four new Art Deco stained-glass windows featuring Maleficent and Ursula, surrounded by burnt-out candles, banners, and wide-grinning Mickey pumpkins. In Town Square, the gardens will be adorned with pumpkins carved in the likeness of Mickey and Minnie, enhanced with gilded details inspired by Victorian aesthetics, alongside candles shaped like Donald Duck and Goofy. All along Main Street, U.S.A.®, new banners will reveal silhouettes of the Disney Villains in shadow-puppet style. This stroll will end at Royal Castle Stage, where all-new decor of castle gates overrun with thorns, ravens, and emblems inspired by the Disney Villains will envelop guests in a mysterious atmosphere.

3. The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, more bewitching than ever

In Frontierland, The Lucky Nugget Saloon will once again transform into The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, inspired by the world of Phantom Manor⁴. The venue invites food lovers to revisit the site of Melanie Ravenswood’s wedding reception, which was never celebrated. On the ground floor, the setting blends decoration, music, lighting effects, and special effects for an experience as intriguing as it is delicious. New this year, the experience will also extend upstairs, entirely reimagined with new decor elements and artwork inspired by the attraction’s iconic portraits. The whole experience is rounded out with a reimagined menu, offering an atmosphere more enigmatic and immersive than ever.

5 PHOTO SPOTS FOR SPELLBINDING SELFIES

A bewitching scene at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle

With or without Disney Villains by their side, the boldest guests can face the camera in front of a haunted ruins decor set up at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Set sail for Adventureland

Mickey Pumpkin Plush on the shoulder and Villains collection spirit jersey, head to Skull Rock on Adventure Isle, a favorite photo spot for families and friends to capture their visit to Adventureland.

Stitch’s biting photo spot

At the Casey Corner Gazebo in Main Street, U.S.A.®, Stitch will make a splash in his vampire outfit, ready to sink his teeth into a portrait with the guests who come to meet him.

Main Street Station

Early in the day, at the entrance to Disneyland® Park, families and friends can take photos in front of the Art Deco stained-glass windows of the Main Street, U.S.A.® station, featuring the Disney Villains, and may even greet Mickey and Minnie.

Frontierland®: A thrill in a hidden corner

Loin de l’effervescence du parc, un recoin caché de Frontierland® offre le cadre parfait pour un selfie dans une ambiance empreinte de mystère.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

How many days should you plan to visit Disneyland Paris during the Halloween season?

The ideal length depends on what you’re looking for, but the most popular choice for a first visit is at least two days to fully enjoy the experience, especially during the Halloween season. With two Disney Parks, a wide variety of attractions, incredible shows, immersive areas, Character Meetings, themed restaurants, and the Disney Halloween Festival in Disneyland® Park; there is so much to discover, the length of your stay makes all the difference.

1 day: a condensed, dynamic visit to discover the must-sees.

2 days: a balanced, complete first experience. This is one of the most popular options for a first visit, ideal for enjoying both Disney Parks and experiencing the thrills of Halloween through iconic attractions and the spellbinding atmosphere of the Disney Halloween Festival.

3 days: a more flexible, comfortable experience. This longer stay is particularly well suited to families.

4 days or more: a fuller holiday experience.

Is Disneyland Paris easily accessible from Paris?

Yes, Disneyland Paris, Europe’s number one tourist destination, is quickly and easily accessible from the French capital thanks to several transportation options. For example, by train, the Disney Parks are only a 40-minute journey away on the RER A regional train from Châtelet station. The closest stop is Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy, just a 2-minute walk from the entrance of the Disney Parks. By bus, the Disneyland Paris Express shuttle coach service^[1] provides a same day return trip to Disneyland Paris, from 5 convenient locations in the centre of Paris (paid service). If you’re coming by car from Paris, our parking lot is home to Europe’s largest solar canopy plant, which not only improves visitor comfort but also produces the equivalent annual electricity consumption of a city of 17,400 people.

Thanks to these various transportation options, Disneyland Paris is an easy day trip to organize from central Paris, ideal for rounding out a stay in the capital during the holiday season.

Is the Halloween season included in the price of a Disneyland Paris admission ticket?

Yes, the entertainment offered during Disney Halloween Festival at Disneyland® Park, including the special program on October 31, is included in the price of admission, at no extra charge. This is also the case for many shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars featured across both parks. Disneyland Paris also offers a varied range of tickets to suit everyone’s needs and allow visitors to personalize their experience.

Is the Halloween season at Disneyland Paris suitable for young children? 

Yes, the Disney Halloween Festival at Disneyland® Park is designed for the whole family, with an atmosphere that’s more fun than truly frightening. Some of the most popular attractions during the Halloween season, such as Phantom Manor, are in fact suitable for all ages. The same goes for “Mickey’s Halloween Celebration” cavalcade, which delights guests of all ages with its autumn-colored floats and upbeat music. Disney Halloween Festival thus allows young children to discover Halloween in a playful, family friendly atmosphere.

What to do for Halloween? 

To celebrate Halloween, Disneyland Paris offers the Disney Halloween Festival at Disneyland® Park, a season combining Halloween thrills with all the magic of Disney. Visitors can meet Disney Villains, watch the Halloween cavalcade, “Mickey’s Halloween Celebration,” immerse themselves in a spellbinding atmosphere, and enjoy iconic attractions like Phantom Manor at Disneyland® Park. The boldest guests can plunge into the void aboard The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney Adventure World. This combination of exclusive experiences makes the Disney Halloween Festival arguably one of the best places to celebrate Halloween in Europe.

Over the years, Disneyland Paris has received several international distinctions recognizing the quality of its parks, its shows, and the experience it offers its visitors. Among the most recent are:

Disney Tales of Magic^[2] named “Most Creative Spectacle” by the IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards in 2025.

Disneyland Park named “Best of the Best Things to Do” by TripAdvisor in 2026.

Disney Adventure World named “Best of the Best Things to Do” by TripAdvisor in 2026.

Disneyland Paris named “Holiday Award for Theme Parks 2026” by the Holiday Awards in 2026.

[1] Service operated by a third party.

[2] The show won the IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards 2025 for Most Creative Spectacle, one of the international theme park industry’s most prestigious distinctions, recognising outstanding creativity and innovation in live entertainment. It was also awarded Best New European Attraction at the 2025 Parksmania Awards, an accolade that celebrates the most remarkable innovations in attractions and shows across Europe’s theme parks, and voted Best New Show in France at the 2025 Parcs Fans Awards, a distinction awarded by French theme park visitors and enthusiasts. These awards were given to the original version of the show Disney Tales of Magic.

What do you think of the Disney Halloween Festival at Disneyland Paris? What do you most want to experience? Will you be visiting Disneyland Paris during the Halloween season? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!