Disneyland Paris will host its Disney Halloween Festival from October 1 to November 2, 2025, featuring a new immersive dining experience inspired by the park’s Phantom Manor attraction.
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The festival will transform various areas of the resort with Halloween-themed decorations, character meet-and-greets, and special entertainment. Main Street, U.S.A. will feature new spectral projections on select evenings, while Mickey’s Halloween Celebration cavalcade will showcase classic characters in seasonal costumes alongside newcomers José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros.
New Dining Experience
The highlight of this year’s festival is the transformation of The Lucky Nugget Saloon into “The Unlucky Nugget Saloon.” Walt Disney Imagineering Paris has created an immersive experience that ties into the lore of Phantom Manor, recreating an abandoned wedding reception for the fictional Ravenswood family.
The venue will feature Victorian-era wedding decorations, atmospheric lighting, and a specially designed soundtrack. A wedding cake topped with a silhouette of Phantom Manor will serve as a centerpiece, while menu cards deliberately obscure the name of the missing groom to maintain the mystery.
Thomas Levert, Graphic Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, explained that the team drew inspiration from Victorian wedding traditions: “where fabric banners, floral arrangements and ornate graphic elements were abundant” and the aesthetic of Phantom Manor to create an authentic haunted celebration atmosphere.
Festival Activities
Guests can encounter Disney Villains including Cruella, Maleficent, Jafar, and the Queen of Hearts throughout the parks. Characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas (Jack Skellington and Sally have been confirmed) and Coco will also make appearances in Frontierland.
The festival includes a treasure hunt partnership with M&M’s, where guests search for mystical doors throughout Disneyland Park using purpose designed maps. New Halloween-themed food items will be available, including three vanilla-filled éclairs inspired by Phantom Manor’s legendary spirits.
Mickey’s Halloween Celebration cavalcade will feature José Carioca and Panchito from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Three Caballeros for the first time. The characters will join Donald Duck on his float.
Merchandise for the season includes Halloween-costumed versions of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Stitch plush toys, plus a pumpkin-dressed Mike from Monsters, Inc.
Special Events
October 31 will feature extended park hours until 11 p.m., with park goers allowed to wear Halloween costumes throughout the day. The evening will conclude with “A Nightfall with Disney Villains” show at Sleeping Beauty Castle, following the “Disney Tales of Magic” nighttime spectacular.
The festival runs daily from October 1-November 2, 2025, with projections and special effects available on weekends beginning October 4th and daily starting October 19. Thrill-seekers can also experience year-round attractions Phantom Manor and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror for additional Halloween atmosphere. Subscribe to AirMagique for more news and updates.
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