Disneyland’s Daily Halloween Scavenger Hunt Returns Soon to Theme Parks and Downtown Disney

Halloween at Disneyland is one of the most popular times of year at the resort, with countless fun offerings to enjoy. In addition to the major offerings like the Halloween Screams fireworks, ride overlays, and fun food offerings, there is also a fun activity inspired by the season that you can enjoy. The Halloween celebration officially kicks off on August 22 this year, but this offering will start a week later.

A special Halloween-themed scavenger hunt will take you on an adventure to find various pumpkins and get a special prize. The special scavenger hunt offering, called Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit, will be offered daily for a limited time! Keep reading for more details about the Halloween-themed scavenger hunt at Disneyland.

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Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit Disneyland

Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit sign

Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit invites guests to participate in a fun scavenger hunt to find various hand-painted pumpkins across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. These decorative pumpkins are all inspired by Disney characters. Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit runs from August 29th until October 31, 2025, or while supplies last.

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You can purchase a map and stickers for $11.99, then you'll embark on your quest to find all of the pumpkins, marking them with the corresponding stickers on your map. Whether you find all of your pumpkins or not, you can still redeem your map for a prize.

Here are the locations where you can buy your map and stickers:

Disneyland Park

  • Disney Showcase
  • Disneyana
  • Emporium
  • EngineEar Souvenirs
  • “it's a small world” Toy Shop
  • The Star Trader
  • Pioneer Mercantile

Disney California Adventure Park

  • Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff
  • Elias & Co.
  • Gone Hollywood
  • Ramone's House of Body Art
  • Rushin' River Outfitters
  • Seaside Souvenirs
  • Trolley Treats

Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort Hotels

  • Acorns Gifts & Goods
  • Disney Home
  • Disney's Pin Traders
  • Disney Storyland Boutique
  • Disney's Fantasia Shop
  • STOR-E
  • WonderGround Gallery
  • World of Disney

Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit at Disneyland

And here's where you can pick up your keepsake:

Disneyland Park

  • Disney Showcase

Disney California Adventure Park

  • Elias & Co.

Downtown Disney District

  • Disney’s Pin Traders
  • World of Disney

Here's a look at the keepsakes you can get!

prizes Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit

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This is a fun activity to get into the Halloween spirit, in addition to the other offerings you can enjoy during the celebration! See our list of the Disneyland Halloween experiences you can't miss and all of the Disneyland 2025 Halloween foods with a free PDF printable of where to find them.

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