The Disney Traveler

Today, Disney held a soft opening of the annual Halloween “redecoration” of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in California. Each year, the Haunted Mansion gets a makeover with props and characters added to give the entire attraction a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” theme from the Tim Burton movie complete with Jack Skellington and friends.

The official launch of the Halloween Haunted Mansion and the other Halloween events at Disneyland will happen on Friday, September 26, 2008. Here’s an overview of what’s going on at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure for Halloween this year:

• Redecorated Haunted Mansion
• Ghostly guests at the Hollywood Tower of Terror
• Woody’s Halloween Roundup where kids can hear spooky stories, create Halloween arts, crafts and cookies, and more.
• Candy Corn Acres at Disney’s California Adventure where giant candy corn grows wild.
• Special Halloween treats throughout the Disney theme park stores.
• Special Halloween Time pins and merchandise

Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party is also being held this year, which is a special event and requires a special ticket to enter. Entrance is limited only to guests who purchase the special party ticket.

The party includes candy treat stations for trick-or-treating, music, crafts, activities, a Character cavalcade, and free parking. Tickets are $29 (except for Halloween night when tickets are $37), and children under 2 are free. Guests are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes and really get into the spirit of the holiday.

Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party will be held this year on October 3, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31st. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the party goes from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and on Friday, the party goes from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 714-781-4400.

Read more about Halloween 2008 at Disney destinations around the world on The Disney Traveler:

• Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Decorates for Halloween – Part 1
• Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Decorates for Halloween – Part 2
• Disneyland Paris and Halloween – A Great Combination
• Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland

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