Grab them before they disappear: Tickets for Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash are now available

Although Halloween is still a few months away, this is the time when theme parks begin to unveil their fall spooky season events and start selling tickets. It might seem premature, but we assure you it’s not. Popular dates fill up quickly, so planning ahead is essential if you want to secure your spot.

The first to sell out is typically Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park. Tickets become available on June 27 at 11:45 a.m. EDT (8:45 a.m. PDT), so be ready to enter the virtual queue as early as you can to secure your tickets.

Continue reading for more details about the after-hours Halloween celebrations at Disney World and Disneyland, including how to grab your tickets before they sell out.

Ticket details for Oogie Boogie Bash

Last year, Oogie Boogie Bash sold out well before the festivities began, and considering the event's popularity, we wouldn’t be surprised to see strong demand once again this year.

Oogie Boogie Bash will take place on 27 select nights in August, September, and October. Ticket prices range from $134 to $189, depending on the date. The party typically runs from 6 to 11 p.m., but guests can enter California Adventure as early as 3 p.m. with their party ticket.

The virtual waiting room for purchasing tickets for this year's event will open on June 27 at 11:45 a.m. EDT (8:45 a.m. PDT). Given the high volume of guests trying to secure tickets at once, the system may crash. Even under normal circumstances, you might face a lengthy wait, so be ready to stay in front of your device for an hour or more.

To maximize your chances of securing a ticket, ensure you're logged into your My Disney Experience account before the virtual waiting room opens. As the on-sale time nears, navigate to the Oogie Boogie Bash event page, and refresh the page at 11:45 a.m. EDT (8:45 a.m. PDT) to find a link to enter the waiting room. Disney notes these times as "approximate," so keep trying if it doesn't appear right away.

Once you're in the queue, look for an option to receive digital notifications when it's your turn to enter the store and complete your ticket purchase. Select the "Notify me" option and provide your email address if you wish to use this feature. You'll receive an email with instructions when it's time to buy your tickets.

Here are the confirmed dates for Oogie Boogie Bash:

• Aug. 25, 27, and 29
• Sept. 3, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29
• Oct. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31

Expect amazing villain appearances, themed treats, a trick-or-treat trail, special parades, eerie decorations, and more. Your ticket also provides unlimited digital photo downloads from the event.

Must-try activities include the Frightfully Fun Parade, the spooky Villains Grove trail at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and, of course, trick-or-treating. You'll encounter some of your favorite Disney villains while collecting candy.

Feel free to dress up as your favorite Disney villain to match the theme, but any costume is welcome. It's one of the rare occasions when adults can wear costumes in the parks, so we highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you're looking to stay at a hotel with direct access to California Adventure, consider Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the new Pixar Place Hotel. Both offer easy connections to the park, making it simple to enjoy the evening festivities.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket details

At Disney World, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will once again light up the Magic Kingdom this fall. Enjoy exclusive access to Disney character meet-and-greets, Halloween-themed entertainment, photo opportunities, ride overlays, and tasty treats during this nighttime event. Don’t miss the enchanting nightly presentation of Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, featuring the Headless Horseman and the infamous grave diggers from the Haunted Mansion.

This year, Disney announced that Mickey and Minnie will sport new neon costumes adorned with spiderwebs, and more villains will be lurking around the park. Guests can join the new DescenDance Party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, and for the first time at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, attendees can meet Bruno from "Encanto" alongside Mirabel at their Casita in Fairytale Garden. Additionally, Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade will begin earlier, allowing those who can’t stay up late to catch the show.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a unique after-hours event at Walt Disney World that requires a special party ticket in addition to your regular Disney theme park admission.

You can purchase a standard theme park ticket for daytime entry and then buy a ticket for the evening party. However, for your convenience and budget, it’s advisable to rest during the day and re-enter Walt Disney World with your party ticket starting at around 4 p.m.

The celebrations take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on 38 select nights from Aug. 9 to Oct. 31. Ticket prices vary by date, starting at $119 per person (discounts are available for Disney World annual pass holders and Disney Vacation Club members on select nights).

Tickets are currently available, with only Halloween (Oct. 31) marked as sold out at the time of this publication. The cheapest dates are in August, starting at just $119 per person, while October's rates can go up to $199 per person.

Here are the dates for this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:

• Aug. 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
• Sept. 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29
• Oct. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31

You can buy tickets directly from Disney or through a third-party site like Undercover Tourist. If you want your ticket purchase to register as travel, allowing you to earn extra points on your credit card or utilize an annual travel credit, Undercover Tourist is the better option, as purchases made directly from Disney usually do not categorize as travel.

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Bottom line

If you're a fan of all things spooky at Disney, begin planning your Halloween travel now. While party tickets usually don't sell out on their first day of availability, they do run low quickly, particularly at Disneyland.

So, make sure to arrange your tickets for the Halloween parties at Disney World and Disneyland as soon as possible.