Is Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Worth the Cash?

Is Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland worth the cash? Let’s talk about it!;) If you are a big Disney fan, then chances are you have either heard of, or attended, the Mickey’s Halloween Party. We have never gone to the party for a few reasons…

1. The cost
2. How late it starts
3. The age of our children
4. The cost. (Oh, wait, did I mention that already)?!? LOL!

Instead of Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland they changed it to the Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure. It is the same premise, but for those of you that are not aware what the party is like, I did finally go with a girlfriend to check it out. Here are the details…

What is Oogie Boogie Bash?

For a separate ticket price, at 3:00pm you may enter Disney’s California Adventure Park in full costume (which, for adults, is usually not permitted). My friend Lindsay and I decided to be Anna and Elsa and do a little research for “work” purposes, of course. If you don’t have a ticket to the Halloween party you have to leave California Adventure by 6pm, which is when the event actually begins, but you can head to Disneyland on the days of the Halloween party.

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What are the exclusive benefits of Oogie Boogie Bash?

1. Special villain characters and normal characters in special outfits

• Big Bad Wolf

• Sheriff of Nottingham (from Robin Hood)

• Shan Yu (bad guy from Mulan)
• King Richard (from Robin Hood)

• And More!

2. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT At Oogie Boogie Bash

• The Frightfully Fun Parade (8pm). The parade was awesome!! So much fun with all the villains and ghost dancers.

• Mickey’s Trick and Treat Party (in the Disney Jr. Dance Party building – 6:25pm, 7:10pm, 7:55pm, 9:25pm, 10:15pm). I loved Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show. Such a cute show for little ones, I highly suggest seeing this if you are going.

• DescenDANCE Party (on the Hollywood Backlot Stage – 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:45pm, 9:45pm, 10:30pm). This show is actually not around anymore, but I wish they would bring it back!

• Villainous! World of Color Show (9pm & 10:45pm). This was not my favorite, I’ve seen it at other times and loved it more, it was not a highlight for me.

3. Unlimited downloads with photo pass

All photos are available for free download on the Disneyland app with any photo pass photographer.

4. trick or treat trails with villains

There are many locations around the park with candy trails. They move quickly and along the way there is a villain that you can snap a photo with.

5. VILLAINS GROVE

Redwood Creek Trail (opens at 7:20pm). This was a very cool light, laser, music experience. No characters and a long line that moved pretty fast. Definitely worth a stop, but pictures don’t do it justice.

6. Exclusive merchandise

There are a few items available only for purchase during the Oogie Boogie Bash.

7. Exclusive Themed Rides

• Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters after Dark (available from 4pm-11pm, so normal guests can ride from 4-6)

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS DURING THE DAY

1. SPECIAL VILLAINS & CHARACTERS

• Frollo (from Hunchback of Notre Dame)

• Dr. Facilier (from Princess and the Frog)

• Jack and Sally (from Nightmare before Christmas)

• other characters in cute Halloween outfits.

2. Special Entertainment

• “Halloween Screams” at Disneyland, a laser/light show projected on the castle at night and certain nights even have the “Halloween Screams WITH Fireworks” at 9:30pm.
• There is also a super cute CoCo show at DCA that we LOVE during regular park hours. This is over by the Jumpin’ Jellyfish Ride, check the Disneyland app or map for times.

• Mariachi Divas, check your app or map for times and locations.

3. Unlimited PHOTO PASS

You can still have unlimited Photo Pass downloads if you purchase the GENIE+ for $20 a ticket. Which they have certain spots around the park to take your fun Halloween photos.

4. TREATS

You can only do trick or treating during the party, BUT you can still find lots of Halloween treats throughout both parks during the day that do not disappoint.

5. special merchandise & decor

You can still find special Halloween themed merchandise & decor throughout the park that is super cute!

6. SPECIAL THEMED RIDES

You can still ride special spooky themed rides without an Oogie Boogie Bash ticket like…

• Nightmare before Christmas on the Haunted Mansion
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters after Dark (from 4-6pm only)
• Hyperspace Mountain
• Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween
• Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree

So…I know what you are thinking…she still hasn’t answered the question in the title; Is Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland worth the cash? Here are my thoughts on that…if you are going with a friend or group of friends then the single $129-$179 (depending on date) seems to be worth it. That is what I did and I had a great time! But if you have to pay for a family of 4, or more, I personally might save my money and buy a regular ticket to the parks, or even an annual pass.

A regular single day ticket to Disneyland costs $149, or $164 on a weekend, add $60 for a park hopper. But you can usually go from at least 9am-11pm. The lowest annual pass (or Magic Key) is $400 and it would cost you AT LEAST $516 (upwards of $716) to take a family of 4 to the Oogie Boogie Bash for ONE night. I think especially if you have super young kids that don’t stay out late and would be asleep by 8:30/9:00pm, I personally would not be spending that kind of money for a few hours. BUT, if your kids are older and love Halloween, then it is definitely a very fun night!;) So I guess I leave it up to you. What do you think? I tried to give you enough info for you to make a decision, was it helpful? Let me know below!

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