Disneyland® Paris starts Halloween Festival on 26 September 2026
Published on 09/27/2026 at 08:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Disneyland® Paris and the Disney Halloween Festival share the autumn calendar from 26 September to 1 November 2026, with seasonal entertainment centred on Disneyland Park. The resort, known locally as Disneyland® Paris, is in Marne-la-Vallée, east of Paris.
Disney Halloween Festival begins on 26 September
The operator’s programme places Disney Halloween Festival at Disneyland Park from 26 September to 1 November 2026. Mickey’s Halloween Celebration returns as a cavalcade, while Disney characters and villains appear in seasonal settings.
Main Street, U.S.A. will receive new Halloween decoration extending towards Sleeping Beauty Castle. The programme includes around 40 new pumpkins, 170 Mickey-shaped candles and Victorian-inspired garlands, according to the operator’s 2026 programme.
The four-float cavalcade features Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse and other characters, with Mickey appearing aboard Mickey’s Manor of Illusions. The resort has also announced Victorian-style Halloween costumes for Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
Halloween decoration reaches Sleeping Beauty Castle
The festival’s route links the named programme to the park’s central landmarks. New banners along Main Street, U.S.A. show Disney villains in silhouette, while the area around Royal Castle Stage is described with thorn-covered gates, ravens and villain-inspired emblems.
Frontierland also forms part of the 2026 update. The Lucky Nugget Saloon is presented as The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, with new decoration and artwork inspired by Phantom Manor. The resort says the upstairs area has been reimagined for the season.
The destination opened to the public on 12 April 1992. It now contains two theme parks, seven Disney Hotels and the Disney Village entertainment complex, according to the resort’s history page. That history places the Halloween programme inside a destination that has expanded considerably since its first park opened.
31 October brings the season’s special programme
On 31 October 2026, the special programme runs until 11pm. It includes exclusive character encounters, a fireworks show and treat distribution, and the operator says this is the only day of the year when guests of all ages may visit in costume, subject to park rules.
The entertainment offered during Disney Halloween Festival, including the special 31 October programme, is included in admission to Disneyland Park without an additional event charge. The operator does not describe this as a separately ticketed evening.
Visiting Disneyland® Paris: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Disney Halloween Festival runs from 26 September to 1 November 2026 at Disneyland Park.
- On 31 October 2026, the special programme continues until 11pm and includes character encounters, fireworks and treats.
- Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy is served by the RER A and TGV. The station is beside the park entrances, with the RER A linking the resort to Paris.
- The resort opened on 12 April 1992 and comprises two theme parks, Disney Hotels and Disney Village.
- France’s official language is French and its national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Disneyland® Paris
When does Disney Halloween Festival take place at Disneyland® Paris?
It runs from 26 September to 1 November 2026 at Disneyland Park.
What happens at Disneyland® Paris on 31 October 2026?
The special programme includes character encounters, fireworks and treats, and continues until 11pm.
Where is Disneyland® Paris and how do you get there?
The resort is in Marne-la-Vallée, France. RER A and TGV trains serve Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy, beside the park entrances.
