Disney has introduced new & up to date Villains Treat Trails for the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party, together with the occasion unique merchandise & menus at DCA for the spook season particular occasion. This put up covers what’s coming to OBB, pictures & movies of Syndrome & Maleficent, plus some fast ideas.
Fair warning: not a lot modifications about Oogie Boogie Bash from 12 months to 12 months. If you’re planning on attending the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party and final did the occasion in 2021, it’s about 90% the identical. There are main variations with Oogie Boogie Bash as in comparison with 2019, however sadly, they’re nearly all downgrades. I’d go so far as to argue that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has seen extra significant updates since 2019 than OBB.
We had hoped that Disneyland would increase and enhance Oogie Boogie Bash in subsequent years after it launched, particularly given the native fanbase, however that actually hasn’t been the case. We coated this all at size in Why You Should Skip the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney Halloween Party, which makes the case in opposition to attending the occasion. Although that’s largely geared toward locals and repeat guests, among the factors apply to first-timers, too.
If you’re on the fence about attending, it’s value level out you could have a variety of enjoyable for “free” throughout Halloween Time at Disneyland. Unlike Walt Disney World, the bottom expertise throughout Halloween is incredible within the California parks. Attraction overlays, nice menu updates, and decorations galore! See our Ultimate Guide to Halloween 2025 at Disneyland for every thing it is advisable to know.
Nevertheless, there are modifications for the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. That’s the place this put up comes into play–so you understand what has modified and may plan accordingly. With that stated, if you happen to’re a first-timer, you needn’t fear about “staleness” since every thing at Oogie Boogie Bash shall be new to you, and total, it is a great occasion. There’s a purpose tickets promote out yearly.
In that case, although, this put up is just not our useful resource. For every thing it is advisable to find out about this occasion–past what’s new–see our Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party!
Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Not Sold Out
After a number of years of tickets promoting out with minutes, hours, or days of occurring sale, tickets are beginning to promote slower for Oogie Boogie Bash. At least, we hope. There’s additionally the truth that Disneyland has added many extra OBB occasion dates to the calendar, so it’s additionally attainable that demand is kind of unchanged whereas provide has elevated.
In any case, listed below are the dates that presently nonetheless have ticket availability:
- August 21, 2025
- August 28, 2025
That’s it. There have been extra dates obtainable comparatively lately, however they’ve since vanished. We count on these ultimate two dates to promote out, so don’t delay if you happen to’re on the fence about whether or not to buy.
There has by no means been a single Oogie Boogie Bash date that didn’t promote out, however it seems we’re nearer to ~2019 regular when it comes to ticket gross sales. Back then, it took till mid-September for the occasion to promote out (the occasion additionally began in mid-September versus mid-August).
Nevertheless, it’s our hope that the slower gross sales incentivizes Disneyland to handle the Oogie Boogie Bash staleness subject subsequent 12 months. Because because it stands, 2025 appears to be like to be the 12 months with the fewest modifications because the occasion began.
One (1) New Villain
The largest change from 12 months to 12 months of Oogie Boogie Bash is 2 new characters becoming a member of the Villains Treats Trails, changing older or much less common ones, annually.
Disneyland beforehand launched a ‘Fun Map’ for the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash displaying that there shall be replacements for Sid from Toy Story and Madam Mim from The Sword within the Stone. Madam Mim being changed makes excellent sense–she was all the time an oddball deep reduce, albeit a enjoyable one! I’m glad she was provided, however not upset she’s going away.
On the opposite hand, I’m actually a bit stunned that Sid is being retired. While he’s an unique that’s been on the occasion because the starting, he’s additionally extremely common–seemingly extra so with every passing 12 months. By distinction, the more moderen additions of Yokai and Judge Doom have seen their demand die down.
Last 12 months, the newcomers have been Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas & Ferb and Hades from Hercules. Dr. Doofenshmirtz was an oblique substitute for Mother Gothel from Tangled. Hades changed Cruella from the reside motion film of the identical title. Although that film is now a number of years previous so this transformation was due, it’s nonetheless considerably disappointing because the Cruella they solid was a useless ringer for Emma Stone.
Here are the official bulletins of the brand new for 2025 villains through Disneyland:
First Look at Syndrome from Incredibles
Filled with villainous rage and a need to be often known as a real hero himself, Syndrome will debut for the primary time at Oogie Boogie Bash on choose nights from August 17 via October 31, 2025.
During every evening of Oogie Boogie Bash, you’ll have the ability to hear Syndrome’s tactful plans and snarky quips as you scoop up treats being handed out by a pleasant Disneyland solid member.
Whether you’re his primary fan or an final hero trying to foil his depraved plans, you may spot Syndrome at his personal devoted Oogie Boogie Bash deal with path close to the Pixar Pier Band Shell. Stop by for an excellent time stuffed with sights and sweets, however watch out of doubtless nefarious exercise from this fierce villain.
Talk about fundamental character Syndrome… catch Metroville’s most infamous villain at Oogie Boogie Bash. 🎃 pic.twitter.com/NBObrAx7WJ
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) August 14, 2025
Syndrome needs to be a extremely fascinating and enjoyable character in an identical type as Sid.
He’ll have the ability to heckle the viewers and supply a great quantity of humor. From the above video, it appears to be like like Disney pulled off translating Syndrome to a human face character.
We would count on Syndrome to be the preferred villain on the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash, with lengthy traces all through the night. Going throughout the parade or in the direction of the top of the evening will certainly be the most effective wager. We would not suggest going on the very starting of Oogie Boogie Bash, particularly if you happen to’re attending one of many August events. Syndrome being the one new providing will exacerbate these waits early-on.
Return of Maleficent
You could have walked via Oogie Boogie Bash earlier than and noticed her as soon as upon a dream, however this devious, darkish fairy is again with a vengeance this 12 months. Filling the dim evening with sinister schemes and ferocious fury, the mistress of all evil flies over to Mountain Road in Grizzly Peak (behind the queue for Grizzly River Run) for an encounter with visitors.
You’ll have the ability to take care of Maleficent and all of the powers of her creativeness on every evening of the individually ticketed occasion this fall, as solid members move out treats at this distinctive deal with path. Don’t overlook to decorate in your Disney greatest and brace yourselves for a cool rush of pure evil as Maleficent lights up California Adventure together with her signature aptitude this fall.
Maleficent has appeared at Oogie Boogie Bash beforehand, however not since 2022. I hoped that Disney would pull out all of the stops and make her seem in dragon type, like Murphy 2.0 rising from the ashes. This is a bit underwhelming by comparability. From greatest I can inform, that is similar to what was introduced in 2022.
Find her on the deal with path…if you happen to dare🐦⬛🏰 #OogieBoogieBash pic.twitter.com/aBwiWBMG4k
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 14, 2025
I additionally should admit that I’m a bit upset in Disneyland followers. I went to the Instagram announcement feedback, hoping for some good ole original outrage, and there was nothing of the kind. Everyone was excited and enthusiastic!
Either Disneyland followers have gotten smooth or I’ve change into a curmudgeon, however again within the day, there would’ve been a minimum of delicate disappointment, plus loads of pointed pictures on the present (sorry and unhappy) state of Fantasmic. I assume this shifting sentiment additionally helps clarify why Oogie Boogie Bash retains promoting out each single 12 months regardless of minimal modifications.
With all of that stated, I’ll admit that I’m additionally wanting ahead to having Maleficent again. She’s an important villain with glorious interactions who needs to be a core character at this occasion. She additionally shouldn’t be one of many solely two (2) marketable additions at Oogie Boogie Bash. Both issues may be true!
Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise
At Elias & Co., Gone Hollywood and Seaside Souvenirs, particular occasion merchandise shall be offered that includes Mr. Oogie Boogie himself. A crossbody bag, Minnie Mouse ear headband and Spirit Jersey can be found whereas provides final.
I’m undoubtedly not the audience for these things, however I respect the colourful designs. These objects look enjoyable, even when they’re not for me.
Oogie Boogie Bash Menus
Before Oogie Boogie Bash formally begins, enjoyment of food and drinks obtainable throughout common park hours at Disney California Adventure. There shall be so many seasonal choices to attempt starting August 22, from a pumpkin pie churro to an achiote half-chicken. (Remember, Oogie Boogie Bash has three events earlier than the official begin of Halloween Time at Disneyland.)
Some savory bites and a themed beverage are being served specifically for Oogie Boogie Bash. Here’s the place to search out them:
- Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries at Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Carolina Loaded Tenders at Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Chili-Cheese Fries at Award Wieners
- Ube Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Vodka at Cozy Cone Motel
The new Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper can also be obtainable for buy at varied areas, whereas provides final:
- Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park
- Corn Dog Castle
- Fairfax Market
- Mortimers Market
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Smokejumpers Grill
- Select merchandising carts
It’s our assumption that this stuff shall be obtainable beginning with the primary occasion on August 17, however that’s unclear. I assume we’ll discover out quickly. (None of those dishes sound all that interesting, so I gained’t be too upset in the event that they’re unavailable till August 22.)
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you wanting ahead to seeing Syndrome or Maleficent? Wish there have been extra 2025 additions than one (1) new villain and one (1) returning/substitute villain? Have you attended Oogie Boogie Bash? Done a number of Halloween events over the past 5 years? Is Oogie Boogie Bash nonetheless a must-do for you, or do you agree that it’s gotten stale for repeat visitors? Do you disagree with any of our recommendation and assessments? Any questions? Hearing your suggestions–even if you disagree with us–is each fascinating to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!