Visiting Disneyland in October 2025: Plaza de la Familia, Halloween, and more!

Cooler temperatures, Halloween festivities, and fall breaks make Disneyland in October a very popular time to visit for vacationers and locals alike. In fact, this month often rivals December in terms of popularity and crowds. That being said, the Disneyland Resort goes all out for Halloween with attraction overlays, festive decor, themed dining, ticketed events, and more. So if you’re a fan of Disney and Halloween, October can be a great time to visit the parks!

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Planning a Disneyland vacation in 2025? Be sure to check out our guide to all that the Disneyland Resort has to offer this year, including the Disneyland Half Marathon, special ticketed events, holiday festivities, and more!

In This Post

October At-a-Glance

October Events

October Refurbishments & Closures

October Weather

October Disneyland Crowds

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October At-a-Glance

Halloween begins in late August at the Disneyland Resort and continues through October 31st. The Disneyland Resort goes all out for this holiday, making the parks quite busy. But if you love Halloween, you will love all that Disney has to offer parkgoers during this season.
October will bring cooler fall temperatures. It will still be warm, but it definitely won’t feel as hot as in the summer months. Layers will be important as you plan your days in the parks, especially if staying in the evening for Halloween events and festivities.
Halloween crowds often rival Christmas crowds. Disney is known for being busy during the holiday season in December, so many are surprised to find that October can be similarly busy. Halloween is very popular, and week-long fall breaks from school make it a great time for many to visit the parks.

October Events

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park will be taking place from August 22 through October 31. Experience a celebration of family and Mexican traditions during Día de los Muertos with the enchanting storytelling and captivating music of Pixar’s “Coco.” Immerse yourself in this cultural event that pays homage to the enduring bonds of family.

Halloween arrives August 22 at the Disneyland Resort and continues through October 31. During the autumn season, the entire resort at Disneyland undergoes a delightful transformation. Guests are treated to an array of Halloween-themed attractions and decor, along with characters adorned in spooky costumes. Notable highlights at Disneyland include the Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular, the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, and a variety of festive snacks.

The Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning once again to California Adventure as part of the Halloween festivities. This ticketed event will take place after the park closes on select nights throughout the season, and ticket prices range from $139 to $199. The event dates for 2025 are:

August: 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
September: 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
October: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31

October Refurbishments & Closures

*We’ve included all current refurbishments here on this list… even ones that may be open in time for October 2025. (Please note that this list could change at a moment’s notice.)

Disneyland Park

Haunted Mansion will be closed from August 9-21 in order to add the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay. (It will likely close again for a short time in January to remove the overlay.)
it’s a small world will likely close for a short time in October for the installation of its holiday overlay. Exact dates have not been announced yet. (It will likely close again mid-January for the overlay removal.)
Star Tours – The Adventure Continues will be closed from June 30 through September 4.
Storybook Land Canal Boats closed on July 21, 2025. An opening date has yet to be announced.
Casey Jr. Circus Train closed on July 28, 2025. An opening date has yet to be announced.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close on September 2, 2025, for refurbishment. An opening date has yet to be announced.
Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed September 8-11, 2025.
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will be closed September 15-17, 2025.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant will be closed September 16-17, 2025.
Main Street Cinema will be closed beginning September 8, 2025. An opening date has yet to be announced.
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room will be closed beginning September 7, 2026. A reopening date has not been announced.

California Adventure Park

Radiator Springs Racers will be closed August 18 through September 25, 2025.
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! will temporarily end for the Halloween season.
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! will be temporarily suspended for the Halloween season.
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will be permanently closing early 2026 to make room for a new Avatar-themed area.

October Weather

Overall, Disneyland in October will see cooler temperatures. The average high is 76 degrees, and the low is typically around 63 degrees. Layers will be important as you plan your days in the parks, especially if staying in the evening for Halloween events and festivities.

October Disneyland Crowds

Crowd calendars are very popular, but they can also be a bit unpredictable. While they can be a big help in planning your trip, keep in mind that they are predictions at best. When anticipating future crowds, we take a look at events, school calendars, ticket prices, park hours, holidays, and typical monthly patterns. Unfortunately, our estimates cannot predict other things such as weather, travel advisories, pandemics, or last-minute openings or closings of shows and attractions.

Many are surprised to discover that October can be very busy. Halloween in Disneyland is incredibly popular. Also, many schools in California, Utah, and Nevada have week-long fall breaks spread out throughout the month. That being said, prepare for holiday crowds as you enjoy the Halloween festivities!