The classic “kiss good night” is a special treat for any visit to a Disney Park and for the 2025 Halloween Time season at the Disneyland, you can enjoy a nighttime spectacular filled with kooky, spooky, and colorful visuals and music to celebrate the season — and on select night with fireworks!

Here’s what you need to know for Halloween Screams during 2025 Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.

About the Show

Halloween Screams at Disneyland is a signature nighttime spectacular that returns for Halloween Time each year, offering a spooky celebration of Disney villains and other eerie delights.

The show features projections, music, and special effects every night, with fireworks added on weekends. Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas serves as the master of “scare”-emonies, while his ghostly dog, Zero, flies across the sky twice during the presentation.

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How to Watch

Halloween Screams takes place nightly during Halloween with views from various places around Disneyland and runs approximately 14 minutes.  On most nights (usually during the week) the show will actually be presented with only music, lights, and projections and feature NO fireworks. You’ll want to check the Disneyland app on the day of your visit for latest details on which version will be presented.

The show is much more popular when fireworks are presented. Once you know where you’ll want to watch, you should plan on arriving at least an hour before showtime or longer if you’re picky on exactly where you watch. The most popular viewing areas include the following locations:

  • Main Street, USA with a view of Sleeping Beauty Castle
  • Sleeping Beauty Castle from Central Plaza (AKA the hub)
  • Small World Promenade in front of “it’s a small world”
  • Rivers of America in the same viewing area as Fantasmic!

There’s usually only one showing per evening and the typical showtime is 9:30pm. Showtimes are subject to change so always check the Disneyland app on the day of your visit for the latest information.

Halloween Time is a very popular time at Disneyland so the longer you give yourself the better if you’re trying to score an ideal spot.

MagicBand+ Interactions

Extra magic can be added to your visit by experiencing the show with a MagicBand+. The extra-cost wristband promises to spring to life during the show with dancing lights and vibrations synchronized to the show.

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From Rivers of America

From Sleeping Beauty Castle

See it for Yourself

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort takes place from August 22 – October 31, 2025.

MORE INFO: See all MouseInfo coverage of Halloween Time

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