The Essential 2024 Oogie Boogie Guide

Written By Sean Macready

It’s time for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash!

Get ready for the spooky season at Disney California Adventure Park with Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party! On select nights in August, September, and October, guests can immerse themselves in a world of Halloween magic, complete with costumes, exclusive character meet-and-greets, treat trails, and more. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your Oogie Boogie Bash experience.

Tips for Making the Most of Oogie Boogie Bash 2024:

Early Entry:

Maximize your time by taking advantage of early entry, which begins at 3:00 p.m. for party guests. Use this time to explore the park, enjoy attractions, and grab some Halloween-themed treats before the official party starts at 6:00 p.m.

Best Entry Points:

In previous years, entering DCA through the Grand Californian Hotel was the quickest way in, but be prepared for longer lines this year. If you have a park ticket or Magic Key reservation, consider using the in-park check-in near the entrance to Avengers Campus.

Prioritize Meet & Greets:

With so many unique character experiences, it’s wise to prioritize one must-do photo op. Characters like the Kingdom Hearts trio, Bruno, and the Sanderson Sisters are popular, so plan accordingly. Additional characters like the Evil Queen and Snow White may be found near Carthay Circle with shorter lines.

Catch the Frightfully Fun Parade:

The parade is offered twice nightly. The second parade usually has fewer crowds, but if you want to catch the first one at 7:45 p.m., aim to grab a spot at least 20 minutes before the Headless Horseman rides by.

Costume Guidelines:

Before planning your spooky ensemble, be sure to review Disney’s updated costume guidelines to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone:

General Rules:

  • Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters but cannot pose for photos or sign autographs for other guests.

  • Costumes must be family-friendly and free of any obstructive, offensive, or violent elements.

  • Costume accessories, including weapons, must not resemble or be mistaken for real weapons.

  • Layered costumes and full-body props are discouraged and may be subject to extra security screening.

  • Costumes should not reach or drag on the ground (no full-length princess dresses).

Guests Ages 13 and Under:

  • Costumes and masks are allowed, provided the mask doesn’t cover the entire face and the eyes are visible.

Guests Ages 14 and Older:

  • Capes are permitted as long as they don’t extend below the waist.

  • Themed shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and accessories like transparent wings, plastic lightsabers, and tutus are acceptable.

  • No masks are allowed unless worn for medical purposes.

Please note that guests may be asked to modify their costumes.

Villains Grove at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail:

Experience the eerie magic of Villains Grove, where iconic Disney villains have transformed the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail into an enchanted forest filled with mystical lights and sounds. Each section of the trail is themed after a different villain, offering a unique and immersive experience:

Frollo’s Sanctuary: A cathedral-like space filled with eerie chants and incense.

Maleficent’s Will: A region of thorn-covered vines and a mesmerizing, spellbound waterfall.

Queen of Hearts Garden: Roses magically paint themselves red before your eyes.

Scar’s Elephant Graveyard: Hear the hyenas’ laughter as you navigate this dark space.

Dr. Facilier’s Friends on the Other Side: Encounter shadowy hands and colorful spells that draw you deeper into the grove.

The Wicked Queen’s Lightning Forest: Watch as the forest comes alive with electrifying flashes.

Home of the Wisps: Follow these magical creatures as they guide you through a bastion of light.

Dawn: Conclude your adventure with a flickering lantern-lit path that leads to a brilliant sunrise.

Disney Villains on Treat Trails:

Oogie Boogie Bash is known for its treat trails, where guests can collect candy while interacting with Disney villains. Characters are stationed on distanced platforms, engaging with guests as they pass by. Here’s where to find them:

Hollywood Land:

  • NEW: Dr. Doofenshmirtz ("Phineas and Ferb") | Disney Theater

  • Oogie Boogie ("The Nightmare Before Christmas") | Disney Animation

  • NEW: Hades ("Hercules") | Backlot Stage

  • Ernesto de la Cruz ("Coco") | Hyperion Courtyard

Avengers Campus:

  • Agatha Harkness ("WandaVision") | Ancient Sanctum

Performance Corridor:

  • Madam Mim ("The Sword in the Stone") | Bountiful Valley Hideaway

San Fransokyo Square:

  • Yokai ("Big Hero 6") | Hamada Bot Shop

Pixar Pier:

  • Sid ("Toy Story") | Pixar Pier Band Shell

Grizzly Peak:

  • Judge Doom ("Who Framed Roger Rabbit") | Grizzly Peak Airfield

Traditional Meet & Greets:

Oogie Boogie Bash also offers traditional meet-and-greets with some of your favorite characters. Here’s where you can find them:

Buena Vista Street:

  • Captain Hook (“Peter Pan”)

  • The Sheriff of Nottingham (“Robin Hood”)

  • Pain and Panic ("Hercules") 

  • Hans ("Frozen")

Hollywood Land:

  • Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters | Soundstage 12

Avengers Campus:

  • Black Widow (Roaming)

  • Loki (Roaming)

  • Scarlet Witch (Avengers HQ)

  • Spider-Man (W.E.B.)

  • Black Panther/Shuri (Avengers HQ)

Cars Land (Cozy Cone Motel):

  • Lightning McQueen

  • Mater

Pixar Pier:

  • Lotso (“Toy Story 3”) | Toy Story Boardwalk

  • NEW: Ember (“Elemental”) | Toy Story Boardwalk

  • NEW: Wade (“Elemental”) | Toy Story Boardwak

  • Edna Mode (“The Incredibles”) | Roaming Incredibles Park near Incredicoaster

  • Frozone (“The Incredibles”) | Roaming Incredibles Park near Incredicoaster

Paradise Gardens Park:

  • Mickey Mouse in “Kingdom Hearts” costume 

  • Donald Duck in “Kingdom Hearts” costume 

  • Goofy in “Kingdom Hearts” costume

Frightfully Fun Parade:

Enjoy the chilling sights and sounds of the Frightfully Fun Parade, featuring characters like the Headless Horseman, Jack Skellington, and a host of Disney villains. The parade runs twice nightly, so you have two opportunities to experience the magic. The following characters appear in Oogie Boogie Bash’s “Frightfully Fun Parade”:

  • Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane (“The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”)

  • Mickey Mouse

  • Minnie Mouse

  • Mayor of Halloweentown, Jack Skellington and Sally (“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”)

  • Dancing ballroom ghosts, Hitchhiking Ghosts and Constance Hatchaway aka the Bride (Haunted Mansion)

  • Doctor Facilier (“The Princess and the Frog”)

  • Evil Queen (“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”)

  • Lady Tremaine, Anastasia and Drizella (“Cinderella”)

  • Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat (“Alice in Wonderland”)

  • Captain Hook (“Peter Pan”)

  • Cruella de Vil (“One Hundred and One Dalmatians”)

  • Sheriff of Nottingham (“Robin Hood”)

  • Ursula (“The Little Mermaid”)

  • Jafar (“Aladdin”)

  • Frollo (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”)

  • NEW: Mother Gothel (“Tangled”)

Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 is packed with thrilling experiences, from Villains Grove to exclusive character interactions and Halloween-themed entertainment. With careful planning and this guide in hand, you’re sure to have a spooktacular time at Disney California Adventure Park this Halloween season. Be sure to make the most of your night by arriving early, prioritizing your must-dos, and embracing all the Halloween magic DCA has to offer!

Sean Macready
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