As September arrives, Halloween Time is in full swing throughout Disneyland Resort, with a new Haunted Mansion street party, new merchandise, and exclusive food menus. At the three Disneyland Resort hotels, overnight guests can enjoy exclusive benefits and activities.
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Halloween Time Treat Trail
Guests can follow a trick-or-treat trail across all three Disneyland Resort hotels, including Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel. Stop by your front desk to sign up for free. Participants receive a wristband, goodie guide, and treat bag.
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This is a great option to fit in some trick-or-treating during your Disneyland trip if you don’t plan to attend Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party.
The Halloween Time Treat Trail takes place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29, 2026.
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Disney Movie Nights
Two of Disneyland’s hotels will host outdoor movie nights in September.
Guests can watch 2009’s “Hannah Montana: The Movie” at the Disneyland Hotel Frontier Lawn on September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
Guests can enjoy 2006’s “Cars” at Pixar Place Hotel, on the 3rd Floor Pool Deck, on September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
Hotel Scavenger Search
Guests can participate in the Hotel Scavenger Search by picking up a free map at the Guest Services Desk at Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel.
The hunt will take guests across all three hotels. This sounds like a great activity for families looking for something to do on a day when they don’t have theme park admission, and a fun way to notice hidden Imagineering details throughout the hotel campuses.
Make Your Own Washcloth Animal
Guests can learn how to create their own washcloth animal, just like the kind Disneyland housekeeping cast members sometimes make out of towels, during a free activity session.
Washcloth Animal-making will happen in the Discovery Den at Disneyland Hotel on September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Washcloths are provided, and guests get to take home their animal as a free souvenir.
Drawing Class
Guests can participate in a free drawing class at The Sketch Pad Café at Pixar Place Hotel on September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM.
This is a complimentary class, and all supplies are provided, making your creation a great free souvenir. Animation Academy inside Disney California Adventure continues to provide drawing classes daily.
Special Musical Appearance by Joe Gardner
In one of Disneyland’s most unique character appearances, guests can see Joe Gardner, the piano teacher from Soul, at Pixar Place Hotel throughout September. Joe plays the piano live near the lobby staircase instead of taking part in a traditional character meet & greet with photos and autographs.
Consult the hotel activities calendar for Joe Gardner’s set times during your visit. You can also ask a cast member at the front desk.
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