2026 Halloween Characters to Spot at Disneyland

You can don your Halloween Mickey Mouse ears, choose your favorite costume, and bring a hearty appetite: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park are back with a diverse selection of autumn sights, sounds, and flavors. The Halloween festivities began on August 21 and run through October 31, while Plaza de la Familia also starts on August 21 and extends to November 2.

If spotting characters is a priority on your Halloween checklist, you're in for a treat with an impressive lineup of friendly (and occasionally villainous) characters throughout the Disneyland Resort.

Halloween Characters at Disneyland Resort

• Disney characters can be found all over the resort for Halloween Time, including Mickey Mouse and several friends in new Halloween-themed costumes at Disneyland Park.

• You can look for beloved characters throughout the resort in Cars Land, New Orleans Square, and numerous other locations.

• Character dining experiences at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will showcase several characters in autumn attire.

2026 Halloween at Disneyland

• Character encounters are always subject to change and may vary, read on to discover where you might find some of your favorites at Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park, and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. For a list of character appearance times, check the Disneyland app during your next park visit.

See Halloween Characters at California Adventure

As you enter Disney California Adventure Park, you’ll be greeted by festive fall decor and eerie music along Buena Vista Street, leading up to Carthay Circle Restaurant.

Near the huffing and puffing Headless Horseman statue by Elias & Co., Mickey Mouse and his pals appear on Buena Vista Street, where you can see them in festive Halloween costumes, including:

Mickey Mouse and Friends at California Adventure

• Mickey Mouse dressed as a magician

• Minnie Mouse in a flapper dress

• Donald Duck in a devil outfit

• Daisy Duck dressed as a witch

• Goofy as a scarecrow

Catch These Halloween Characters in Cars Land

Radiator Screams is a must-visit spot in California Adventure during this haunting season, featuring vibrant lights, seasonal decor, unique Haul-O-Ween twists, and Halloween ride overlays on Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree.

After enjoying a Vietnamese Coffee with Ube Sweet Cream Foam, a Birria Potato, and a delicious Taro Bread Pudding, you can look for Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz Ramirez, and Red the Fire Truck in their creative car-stumes.

Party with Characters at “Mickey’s Trick and Treat”

In Hollywood Land this season, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy will dress up for a costume party to celebrate Halloween during “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” inside the Disney Theater.

For a light, family-friendly experience featuring two original Halloween songs, colorful video projections, fun special effects, bubbles, and a not-so-scary story, check out this interactive stage show that guests won’t want to miss.

Sing with Characters During Plaza de la Familia

Inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos at Plaza de la Familia, listen as live entertainment from the “Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” brings joy to the area around Paradise Gardens Park from August 21 through November 2.

Greet Characters at Disneyland During Halloween Time

This Halloween Time, when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends visit Disneyland, they will wear new Halloween-themed outfits, featuring harlequin motifs, frilled collars and cuffs, and swirling confection details in shades of orange, yellow, and black.

Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey Mouse: Town Square

• Minnie Mouse: Town Square

• Goofy: Town Square

• Pluto: Town Square

• Donald Duck: Town Square

• Daisy Duck: Town Square

• Clarabelle Cow: Town Square

• Chip ‘n’ Dale: Town Square

New Orleans Square

• Jack Skellington and Sally: Royal Courtyard

More Halloween Characters at Disneyland

Looking for a great photo opportunity in front of a classic Disneyland spot? At the “Partners” statue across from Sleeping Beauty Castle in the center of Disneyland, you will discover several pumpkins featuring favorite characters, such as Buzz Lightyear, Roger Rabbit, and a new pumpkin depicting Chewbacca.

You can stop by this location to capture the perfect Halloween family photo or look for other characters at various locations throughout the day in the park, including:

Additional Characters at Disneyland

• Gaston

• Maleficent

• Cruella de Vil

• Lady Tremaine

• Anastasia

• Drizella

• The Queen

• Queen of Hearts

Find Characters at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

The Halloween excitement extends beyond the theme parks and into the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort!

Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween

At the Disneyland Hotel, Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween! hosts a delightful group of enchanting characters dressed in Halloween attire from August 21 to October 31. Guests should be ready to get on their feet, fill their plates, see fall decor, and wave their napkins when these characters make an appearance:

Characters at Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates Halloween

• Goofy

• Pluto

• Minnie Mouse

• Chip ‘n’ Dale

Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast & Brunch

Meanwhile, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, prepare to rise and shine when Mickey Mouse and his friends visit Storytellers Cafe during Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast & Brunch from August 21 through November 15. Between enjoying Mickey Waffles and custom-made omelets, here are some characters you will encounter in festive attire:

Characters at "Mickey's Autumn Adventures"

• Mickey Mouse

• Minnie Mouse

• Pluto

• Chip ‘n’ Dale

Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner

Finally, as Storytellers Cafe transitions from day to night, guests can bring their group to enjoy Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner from August 21 through October 31. While indulging in tricks and treats, you can also see some woodland friends in Halloween attire dropping by for dinner, including:

Characters at Clarabelle's Enchanted Halloween Dinner

• Clarabelle Cow

• Donald Duck

• Daisy Duck

• Goofy

• Pluto

Advanced reservations for character dining experiences are highly recommended.

Besides finding Disney characters, there’s so much happening across the Disneyland Resort this Halloween season. With ride overlays like Haunted Mansion Holiday, must-see Halloween merchandise, and a scrumptious lineup of limited-time snacks and returning fan-favorite flavors, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the resort.