Disney has introduced new & up to date Villains Deal with Trails for the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Get together, together with the occasion unique merchandise & menus at DCA for the spook season particular occasion. This publish covers what’s coming to OBB, photographs & movies of Syndrome & Maleficent, plus some fast ideas.
Truthful warning: not a lot modifications about Oogie Boogie Bash from yr to yr. In the event you’re planning on attending the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Get together 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 virtually all downgrades. I’d go so far as to argue that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Get together has seen extra significant updates since 2019 than OBB.
We had hoped that Disneyland would develop 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 lined this all at size in Why You Ought to Skip the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney Halloween Get together, which makes the case in opposition to attending the occasion. Though that’s largely geared toward locals and repeat guests, a few of the factors apply to first-timers, too.
In the event you’re on the fence about attending, it’s price level out that you may have quite a lot of enjoyable for “free” throughout Halloween Time at Disneyland. In contrast to Walt Disney World, the bottom expertise throughout Halloween is improbable within the California parks. Attraction overlays, nice menu updates, and decorations galore! See our Final Information to Halloween 2025 at Disneyland for every part it is advisable to know.
Nonetheless, there are modifications for the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Get together. That’s the place this publish comes into play–so what has modified and might plan accordingly. With that mentioned, in the event you’re a first-timer, you needn’t fear about “staleness” since every part at Oogie Boogie Bash might be new to you, and total, it is a superb occasion. There’s a cause tickets promote out yearly.
In that case, although, this publish is just not our useful resource. For every part it is advisable to find out about this occasion–past what’s new–see our Final Information to the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Get together!
Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Not Offered 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. No less than, we hope. There’s additionally the fact that Disneyland has added many extra OBB occasion dates to the calendar, so it’s additionally potential that demand is kind of unchanged whereas provide has elevated.
In any case, listed here are the dates that at the moment nonetheless have ticket availability:
- August 21, 2025
- August 28, 2025
That’s it. There have been extra dates out there comparatively just lately, however they’ve since vanished. We count on these remaining two dates to promote out, so don’t delay in the event you’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, but it surely seems we’re nearer to ~2019 regular by way of ticket gross sales. Again then, it took till mid-September for the occasion to promote out (the occasion additionally began in mid-September versus mid-August).
Nonetheless, it’s our hope that the slower gross sales incentivizes Disneyland to deal with the Oogie Boogie Bash staleness difficulty subsequent yr. As a result of because it stands, 2025 appears to be like to be the yr with the fewest modifications because the occasion began.
One (1) New Villain
The largest change from yr to yr of Oogie Boogie Bash is 2 new characters becoming a member of the Villains Treats Trails, changing older or much less in style ones, annually.
Disneyland beforehand launched a ‘Enjoyable Map’ for the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash displaying that there might be replacements for Sid from Toy Story and Madam Mim from The Sword within the Stone. Madam Mim being changed makes good sense–she was all the time an oddball deep lower, albeit a enjoyable one! I’m glad she was supplied, however not upset she’s going away.
Alternatively, I’m truthfully slightly shocked that Sid is being retired. Whereas he’s an unique that’s been on the occasion because the starting, he’s additionally extremely in style–seemingly extra so with every passing yr. In contrast, the more moderen additions of Yokai and Choose Doom have seen their demand die down.
Final yr, the newcomers have been Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas & Ferb and Hades from Hercules. Dr. Doofenshmirtz was an oblique substitute for Mom Gothel from Tangled. Hades changed Cruella from the reside motion film of the identical title. Though that film is now a number of years previous so this alteration was due, it’s nonetheless considerably disappointing because the Cruella they solid was a lifeless ringer for Emma Stone.
Listed below are the official bulletins of the brand new for 2025 villains by way of Disneyland:
First Take a look at Syndrome from Incredibles
Stuffed with villainous rage and a want 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 by way of October 31, 2025.
Throughout every evening of Oogie Boogie Bash, you’ll be capable to hear Syndrome’s tactful plans and snarky quips as you scoop up treats being handed out by a pleasant Disneyland solid member.
Whether or not you’re his primary fan or an final hero seeking 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. Cease by for an excellent time full of sights and sweets, however watch out of doubtless nefarious exercise from this fierce villain.
Discuss important character Syndrome… catch Metroville’s most infamous villain at Oogie Boogie Bash. 🎃 pic.twitter.com/NBObrAx7WJ
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) August 14, 2025
Syndrome must be a extremely attention-grabbing and enjoyable character in an identical type as Sid.
He’ll be capable to heckle the viewers and supply a superb quantity of humor. From the above video, it appears to be like like Disney pulled off translating Syndrome to a human face character.
We might count on Syndrome to be the most well-liked villain on the 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash, with lengthy traces all through the night. Going throughout the parade or in direction of the tip of the evening will certainly be the very best wager. We might not advocate going on the very starting of Oogie Boogie Bash, particularly in the event you’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 by way of 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 yr. Filling the dim evening with sinister schemes and ferocious fury, the mistress of all evil flies over to Mountain Highway in Grizzly Peak (behind the queue for Grizzly River Run) for an encounter with visitors.
You’ll be capable to cope with Maleficent and all of the powers of her creativeness on every evening of the individually ticketed occasion this fall, as solid members cross out treats at this distinctive deal with path. Don’t neglect to decorate in your Disney greatest and brace yourselves for a cool rush of pure evil as Maleficent lights up California Journey along 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 kind, like Murphy 2.0 rising from the ashes. It is a bit underwhelming by comparability. From greatest I can inform, that is equivalent to what was introduced in 2022.
Discover her on the deal with path…in the event you dare🐦⬛🏰 #OogieBoogieBash pic.twitter.com/aBwiWBMG4k
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 14, 2025
I additionally must admit that I’m a bit upset in Disneyland followers. I went to the Instagram announcement feedback, hoping for some good ole long-established outrage, and there was nothing of the kind. Everybody was excited and enthusiastic!
Both Disneyland followers have gotten tender or I’ve turn out to be a curmudgeon, however again within the day, there would’ve been not less than delicate disappointment, plus loads of pointed photographs on the present (sorry and unhappy) state of Fantasmic. I suppose this shifting sentiment additionally helps clarify why Oogie Boogie Bash retains promoting out each single yr regardless of minimal modifications.
With all of that mentioned, I’ll admit that I’m additionally trying ahead to having Maleficent again. She’s an excellent villain with glorious interactions who must be a core character at this occasion. She additionally shouldn’t be one of many solely two (2) marketable additions at Oogie Boogie Bash. Each issues could be true!
Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise
At Elias & Co., Gone Hollywood and Seaside Souvenirs, particular occasion merchandise might 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 target market for these things, however I admire the colourful designs. This stuff look enjoyable, even when they’re not for me.
Oogie Boogie Bash Menus
Earlier than Oogie Boogie Bash formally begins, enjoyment of foods and drinks out there throughout common park hours at Disney California Journey. There might be so many seasonal choices to attempt starting August 22, from a pumpkin pie churro to an achiote half-chicken. (Bear in mind, 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. Right here’s the place to search out them:
- Loaded Buffalo Hen Fries at Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Carolina Loaded Tenders at Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Chili-Cheese Fries at Award Wieners
- Ube Sizzling Chocolate with Vanilla Vodka at Cozy Cone Motel
The brand new Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Earlier than Christmas Mayor Sipper can also be out there for buy at numerous places, whereas provides final:
- Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park
- Corn Canine Citadel
- Fairfax Market
- Mortimers Market
- Paradise Backyard Grill
- Smokejumpers Grill
- Choose merchandising carts
It’s our assumption that these things might be out there beginning with the primary social gathering on August 17, however that’s unclear. I suppose 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 trying ahead to seeing Syndrome or Maleficent? Want there have been extra 2025 additions than one (1) new villain and one (1) returning/substitute villain? Have you ever attended Oogie Boogie Bash? Achieved a number of Halloween events during the last 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? Listening to your suggestions–even whenever you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!
