Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party officially kicked off THIS WEEK. And though all of the parties are sold out… 🙁 we had the opportunity to check out all of the spooktacular NEW and returning offerings — and it’s SO. FUN!
Oogie Boogie Bash
I’m not gonna lie, this party was pretty incredible. So, grab a candy bar…or two and get ready for all the NEED to KNOW details about DCA’s Oogie Boogie Bash.
The party was filled with SO many different meet-and-greets, shows, and snacks, that it felt impossible to see or to do it all. Honestly, we felt like we could have used another solid hour or two!
Oogie Boogie Bash
But, heck we’re not complaining. The event kept us entertained and we really enjoyed the shows and interactions that we were able to watch or be a part of.
Shows and Events
Villainous!
The new “World of Color” show, known as Villainous! shares the tale of Shelley Marie. Shelley is a young girl trying to make a decision about what Halloween costume she should wear this year. She begins to wonder if she could be as unique and independent as her favorite Disney characters.
Shelley
This ultimately takes Shelley on a fun and unforgettable journey where she meets a slew of Disney villains, ultimately showing guests that there’s a little villain in all of us.
Villainous!
The show is filled with wonderful music, water, projections, FIRE, lights, and so much more.
Villainous!
Now…note that there are two showings of Villainous! The first is VERY crowded, while the second show tends to have fewer viewers.
Villainous!
So it might make sense to do all the OTHER fun stuff first, then watch Villainous during the later show to avoid the crowds.
Read more about Villainous here!
Villains Grove
Villains Grove was a highlight of our Oogie Boogie Bash experience. This is pretty much a maze with different projections and themes throughout.
Villains Grove Sign
The maze is filled with different villainous scenes and each one is presented through lights, projection, etc. The overall effect was STUNNING. We loved getting lost in each scene and feeling as if we had been transported into another film.
Cheshire Cat
We were so happy that this experience felt laid back and relaxed. No one is there to really rush you through it, so take your time and enjoy!
Queen of Hearts
There was a LONG line to get in for this one. So you may want to knock it out at the beginning of the night if this is one of your priorities.
Read more about the Villains Grove maze here!
Trick-or-Treat Trails
This year, Disney introduced an interactive element to their trick or treat trails by adding in Disney villains. These villains will sing, dance, and even chat with you on the rare occasion. Though villains have been added, they did not act in a menacing way…so no worries if you have little ones! We still thought it was very family-friendly.
Dr. Facilier
There are five interactive treat trails and each one features a different Disney villain. This year, the treat trails were hosted by Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, The Mad Hatter (not really a villain, but okay), Evil Queen, and Maleficient.
Mad Hatter
The sets created for each of the villains was phenomenal and really made it feel as if you were a part of their story.
Oogie Boogie
We found that it was a hit or miss when it came to lines. Some of the lines were very long for the treat trails, while others were pretty short. (Often at the beginning of the evening lines are SUPER long; then, once everyone’s filled their candy bags, lines get shorter.) But, since you never really know what to expect, be sure to plan flexibly enough to leave if the line’s too long and come back later.
Maleficent
Sadly, we felt a little rushed while on some of the treat trails. We were really hoping to interact more with the characters, but the Cast Members were really keeping the flow of the lines moving. I mean, how many times do you have the chance to talk to Oogie Boogie or The Mad Hatter?
The Evil Queen
While we felt a bit rushed on the treat trails, we felt like they provided us with an ample amount of candy! Like bags and bags full of candy!
Trick or Treat Bags With CANDY!
So, if you’re looking for immersion, villains, AND candy, then this should definitely go on your must-do list.
Read more about the Oogie Boogie Treat Trails here!
The DescenDANCE Party
DescenDANCE Party, which is also making a beat at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World, was a fun new addition here as well.
DescenDANCE Party Showtimes
The show starts with a spell, which summons the dance crew from the Isle of the Lost! These dancers lead everyone in moves set to songs from the Descendants films and they will encourage the crowd to dance and sing along.
DescenDANCE Party
Once the dance crew is summoned back, the Backlot DJ keeps the party going with some poppin’ music!
DescenDANCE Party
While we felt a little out of place, we think that this would be a great thing for the little ones. It’s very lighthearted and is a good option, especially if villains freak out your kiddos.
DescenDANCE Party
We checked out the very first dance party and it seemed to be pretty empty. If you’re looking for more people to dance around with, we suggest going to a later show!
Frightfully Fun Parade
The “Frightfully Fun Parade” has moved from Disneyland and is now taking over Disney California Adventure.
Frightfully Fun Parade
We always love Disney’s incredible attention to detail within the parade. Each float and section feels well thought out and makes it feel like a bit of each film portrayed has come to life before you.
The Mayor of Halloween Town
Our hearts seem to skip a beat when the evil sea witch herself takes to the street.
Ursula
We also loved seeing Disney’s newest addition to the Frightfully Fun Parade — Cheshire, finish the parade off.
Cheshire Cat
This is a nice option for those of you who are looking to take a break. Sit, stand, or chill for a bit and just take in the sights and magic that Disney has to offer with this one!
Jack and Sally
The streets can fill up pretty fast, so if you’re looking to sit down, you may want to snag a spot early.
Read all about Disney’s Frightfully Fun Parade here!
Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show
An addition that really surprised us was Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show. While we thought that this would be aimed more at the little ones, Mickey and his pals had us up and dancing from the start!
Mickey’s Trick & Treat Party Showtimes
The show only lasted 15 minutes, but it was filled with dancing, laughter, and a few Halloween stories. And the best part? The candy given to us at the end!!
Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show
Even if you don’t have little ones we suggest checking out this lighthearted and fun show. You can catch it five times throughout the night at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land.
Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show
Read all about Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show here!!
Carthay Circle Halloween Magic
As you maneuver your way throughout Disney California Adventure you may want to take the time to stop by Carthay Circle.
Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash
The building is being brought to life throughout the night with incredible projections of bats, lightning, and so much more!
Carthay Circle
While this little show is simple, we thought it was rather spellbinding.
Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash
Get a peek at the Carthay Circle projections here!
Character Meet and Greets
Villain and rare character lovers GET READY. We had the opportunity to see and meet so many different characters that we hardly ever see around the parks.
Shan Yu
While trick-or-treating our way around Oogie Boogie Bash, we happened to see some spelltacular Disney friends. Many of which we weren’t expecting!
Claude Frollo
We saw Claude Frollo, Shan Yu, Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible.
Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible
And Kingdom Hearts lovers, both Donald and Goofy were seen meeting in their Kingdom Hearts gear!! We found that this line could get pretty long, so plan accordingly!
Kingdom Hearts Goofy
We also spotted Governor Ratcliffe, Prince John, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and MORE.
Donald!
Honestly, we were impressed with the characters that are meeting this year. But the rare character lines were LONG, so be prepared my if you’re wanting to get those pics!
Merchandise
A BUNCH of merchandise was released for this new event.
New Oogie Boogie sipper!
We already shared that you can get the Oogie Boogie Ears and the Oogie Boogie Sipper throughout the Disney California Adventure, even if you aren’t attending the party.
Oogie Boogie Bash Ears
You can also get the ever so spooky Oogie Boogie Popcorn bucket! This thing is pretty stinkin’ rad; I mean his devilish eyes even light up! You can view ALL of the Halloween popcorn buckets at Disney World and Disneyland here.
Oogie Boogie and Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket
This is just a glimpse of all of the fun and unique Oogie Boogie Bash merchandise you can get — check out ALL of the merch here!
Treats
My Bugs! My Bugs!
Spooky season at Disneyland Resort also calls for TREATS. A few of our favorite Oogie Boogie-themed treats this year are the My Bugs! My Bugs! drink, the Oogie Boogie Cake Pop, and the Oogie Boogie Churro. And the great news?! These are available throughout the Halloween season, so you don’t need a party ticket to try them out.
My Bugs! My Bugs!
My Bugs! My Bugs! is a non-alcoholic drink that can be found at Hollywood Lounge. This is a limeade slush swirled with cherry syrup and adorable wiggly gummy worms for $5.99.
My Bugs! My Bugs!
You can read our full My Bugs! My Bugs! review here!
Oogie Boogie Cake Pop
The Oogie Boogie Cake Pop ($5.49) can be found at Trolley Treats. This little guy isn’t filled with bugs; instead, he’s filled with vanilla cake!
Oogie Boogie Cake Pop
We love the bright green color and the attention to detail!
Oogie Boogie Cake Pop
Check out our full Oogie Boogie Cake Pop review here!
Oogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake
And perfect for the little ones is the Oogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake. These funnel cake fries, which can be found at Award Wieners for $8.99, are topped with crushed chocolate creme-filled cookies, cream cheese sauce, cookie pieces, gummy candies, chocolate-coated candies, and whipped cream.
Oogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake Fries
These are sweet, messy, and yummy if you like you’re a sucker for funnel cake fries.
Take a peek at our sweet Oogie Boogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake review here!
And if you’re looking for MORE Halloween Time treats that will be available throughout the season, you can check them all out here!!
We really think that Oogie Boogie Bash is a great option if you love Disney villains and if you’re looking to load up on some candy. The shows and the character offerings really did blow us away and we think that it has the potential to be a lot of fun for the whole family.
Oogie Boogie
I’d avoid Oogie Boogie Bash if you have little ones who have an early bedtime, or get tired out quickly…because it really was a go-go-go to see it all kind of event. Also, if you’ve got kiddos who are afraid of the villains, they were pretty much everywhere, so they’re pretty difficult to avoid. Though, Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show and the DescenDANCE Party were villain free!
Overall, this is a really fun addition to Halloween Time in Disneyland Resort! And remember for next year — get your tickets EARLY if you’d like to go! All dates are sold out for this year at the moment.
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Did you notice which venues were open and serving dinner during the party?
The villain from Milan is Shan Yu… Gong Li is a Chinese actress.
Amanda, when we were there, just about everything was open! Some lounges seem to have different hours/special events, though. You might want to call to confirm before you go!
We thought this event was overpriced and were quite angry with the candy trails. Not only were we constantly rushed through like it was an assembly line, but we only received two pieces of candy per station. And often the “treat” was grapes, apples or carrots. The cast members were so frantic to keep the line going that there was no interaction. They also had a cast member in the Villianous trail to move people along. The parade was pathetically short, and there was only one showing. Not worth the $200 – we definitely will skip if the party is in the California park again.
We were very disappointed in the Oogie Boogie bash this year. We purchase tickets every year and make this a tradition to go. The cast members are very rude and are greedy with the candy . It’s not fun for the kids anymore and not worth the money either.