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7 Halloween Movies to Watch Before Visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World

Looking for a spook-tacular way to get ready for Halloween at the Disney Parks? These seven Disney Halloween films on Disney+ pair perfectly with the chilling experiences waiting for you at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. From haunted mansions to mischievous witches, here’s your perfect lineup:

1. Disney’s “Haunted Mansion”

Disney’s “Haunted Mansion”, Disney Halloween movies on Disney Plus

Follow a mother and son who move into a haunted New Orleans estate and uncover supernatural secrets. At Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion and Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash, you’ll find familiar frights like the Hatbox Ghost, Constance Hatchaway, and a graveyard filled with happy haunts.

Disney’s “Haunted Mansion”, Disney Halloween movies on Disney Plus

 

Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park, at Walt Disney World

The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park, at Walt Disney World, is eagerly waiting for your arrival to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The supernatural tenants have informed me that Madame Carlotta and the Butler have been preparing the graveyard just for you. Before you step through the front door, I should warn you, it may change the course of your entire life.

2. “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Jack Skellington stumbles into Christmas Town and tries to take over the holiday. You can experience this story come to life during Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Park and in the Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular featuring Jack and Zero.

“Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular at Disneyland park

3. Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” and “Hocus Pocus 2”

The Sanderson Sisters are back! These witchy classics inspire the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular at Walt Disney World and character appearances at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash.

Magic Kingdom Park, Main Street, U.S.A., Winifred, Sarah and Mary take the stage during the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular at Walt Disney World Resort

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to dance away the night on Main Street, U.S.A. Winifred, Sarah and Mary take the stage during the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular to put a spell on you at Walt Disney World Resort!

Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow as the Sanderson Sisters at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World during Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade

4. Disney’s “Cruella”

This origin story of the infamous fashion villain plays out at Oogie Boogie Bash where Cruella hosts her own designer showdown—and even critiques guests’ style! You’ll also spot her at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom.

Cruella at Walt Disney World in Magic Kingdom Park at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

As we all might know, Cruella loves a dramatic entrance. You can catch her at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party making the most fabulous entrance of all. During Mickey’s “Boo to You” Halloween Parade, she steals the show as she drives by the crowd.

5. Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”

The misunderstood dark fairy returns to defend her kingdom. Catch Maleficent’s fire-breathing float in Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade and see her make a special appearance during Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.

6. “Halloweentown”

Marnie and her siblings uncover their witch heritage in a town filled with supernatural residents. At Disneyland’s Main Street Pumpkin Festival, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Halloweentown with character-shaped pumpkins and glowing jack-o’-lanterns.

7. Disney’s “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”

Watch out for the Headless Horseman! He leads the Frightfully Fun Parade at Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash and appears in Magic Kingdom’s Boo-to-You Parade. Statues and spooky sightings make this legend feel real!

From ghostly hosts to dancing skeletons, there’s no better way to prepare for Disney Halloween magic than by watching these haunting favorites.

Disney’s “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad” on Disney Plus
The Headless Horseman, Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World
The Headless Horseman, Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World

To gather proof that this is indeed the Headless Horseman, you must go to Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Clippity-Clop… Clippity-Clop…. Do you hear that? It must be the Headless Horseman walking down Main Street, U.S.A. Watch your head! You may also spot a statue of the Headless Horseman riding along Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure park, and visitors attending Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party can watch as he leads the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” carrying a flickering jack-o-lantern in his gloved hand.

 

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