Tokyo Disney Resort announced dates and details of their annual Disney Halloween event, including the returning Disney Villains parade and Halloween Greeting. For the first time, Tokyo Disney will also host a “Coco”-inspired Day of the Dead event concurrently with Halloween offerings.
Disney Halloween 2025 Dates
Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort will be from September 17 through October 31.
The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”
The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy” will be performed once daily on the Tokyo Disneyland parade route. It’s about 45 minutes.
The parade features six floats with characters like Dr. Facilier from “The Princess and the Frog,” Cruella de Vil from “One Hundred and One Dalmatians,” Captain Hook from “Peter Pan,” Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty,” Jafar from “Aladdin,” Ursula from “The Little Mermaid,” Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and more.
Dr. Facilier leads the parade on a float that acts as the entrance to the Disney Villains’ party. During show stops, the Villains and Mickey & Friends dance to energetic music. Flames and smoke erupt from a float.
The show stops will be in the Westernland and Fantasyland area, the Plaza, and Tomorrowland and Toontown area.
Daiwa House Industry is show’s new sponsor this year. Daiwa also sponsors Stitch Encounter in Tokyo Disneyland and Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey in Tokyo DisneySea. This is their third time sponsoring a Tokyo Disneyland parade.
Tokyo Disneyland Halloween Decorations
The Mickey flower bed at the park entrance will be Halloween-themed. Thorns and vines will adorn World Bazaar. At the center of the entrance area will be a Mickey-inspired pumpkin photo spot.
Around Cinderella Castle will be banners featuring Disney Villains. In Toontown, there will be pumpkin and ghost decorations.
Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare”
The Haunted Mansion will be transformed for the season into Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare,” Tokyo Disney Resort’s version of the Haunted Mansion Holiday “The Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay. This will be in place from September 16, 2025 through January 12, 2026.
Halloween Harbor Greeting
At Tokyo DisneySea, the 15-minute Halloween Greeting in Mediterranean Harbor will be performed twice daily. Mickey, Minnie, Duffy, ShellieMay, and more characters will appear in their Halloween costumes on a decorated boat featuring a Jack-o’-Lantern. Guests can join in with a trick-or-treat-themed dance.
Tokyo DisneySea Halloween Decorations
Mediterranean Harbor and American Waterfront will be decorated for the holiday. Passaggio MiraCosta and Palazzo Canals will have Italian-inspired decor.
In the New York area of American Waterfront, there will be pumpkin decorations.
Trick or Treating
Cast Members with light-up buckets will pass out candy to guests who say, “Trick or treat!”
Night High Halloween Fireworks
This nighttime spectacular includes fireworks and music across both parks.
Halloween Food & Beverage
Special menus will be available at both parks starting on September 16.
In Tokyo Disneyland, Eastside Cafe will serve a special Ursula-inspired set (2,800 yen) featuring squid ink tagliolini pescatore, mussels, soft-shell shrimp, and baby scallops in a tomato sauce.
At Center Street Coffeehouse will be a dessert set (2,280 yen) with items inspired by Ursula, Maleficent, and Cruella de Vil. This will be available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In Tokyo DisneySea, Casbah Food Court will offer a Jafar-inspired spicy beef curry tinted black with bamboo charcoal, with tandoori chicken and red naan (1,580 yen).
Both parks will offer a Halloween sundae with pumpkin soft-serve, a maple-pumpkin churro, and caramel popcorn (850 yen). This will be at Ice Cream Cones in Tokyo Disneyland and Liberty Landing Diner in Tokyo DisneySea.
Halloween Merchandise
Special Halloween merchandise will be available beginning on September 16. Here is a sneak peek of some items:
Ear Headband – 2,400 yenBow Clip – 2,000 yenHoodie – 5,900 yen
Ghost Headband – 2,400 yenShoulder Plush – 2,300 yenPlush Charm – 1,400 yen each
Rings inspired by the Disney Villains are 1,800 yen each.
Costumes
Guests can dress up in Disney character costumes at both parks from September 16 through 30, and October 16 through 31. Guests must follow costume guidelines, including:
Guests in costumes other than those listed on the special web page as characters from eligible films and other works will not be admitted.Guests may not be allowed to enter the park if their costume does not follow the above or goes against park safety or costume policies.A changing space is not available at Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. Guests must dress up and apply make-up at home or at their place of stay before visiting, or use the changing space at Ikspiari, which will be available for guests to use for a fee. Guests are asked to refrain from using the restrooms, multi-function restrooms, or storage locker areas both inside and outside the park for changing clothes.Guests may be required to remove parts of their costume during shows if they block other guests’ views.Lazos de la Familia
The new “Coco”-inspired Lazos de la Familia celebration will be in Lost River Delta at Tokyo DisneySea from September 17 through November 2 to honor Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
There will be colorful decorations, including skull banners and marigolds on the Puente Buena Vista bridge. Entertainment will include mariachi music and dance performances. At Yucatan Base Camp Grill, special menu items inspired by marigolds will be available.
Around Puente Buena Vista, Cast Members will provide leaflets with information about Día de los Muertos. The back of each leaflet is designed as a “calavera” (skull) mask that guests can wear.
Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Packages
Select Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Package plans will include show viewing tickets (available only when booking through the Japanese version of the website) with “The Villains’ Halloween ‘Into the Frenzy’” as a selectable option.
Attraction Tickets included in plans will allow guests to experience Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare” with reduced wait times.
Plans that include Park Restaurant Vouchers will allow guests to make a booking at Eastside Cafe or Center Street Coffeehouse, where exclusive Halloween-themed menus will be available.
Disney Hotels
The restaurants at Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will include special Halloween menu items highlighting seasonal autumn ingredients.
Some dishes at Disney Ambassador Hotel will come with exclusive charms or coasters.
Disney Resort Line
Limited-time day passes for the Disney Resort Line Monorail will feature Disney Halloween designs.
Souvenir Halloween coins will also be available.
Ikspiari
The Ikspiari shopping and dining complex near Maihama Station will also be decked out in Halloween decorations from September 16 through October 31.
What do you think about the Halloween offerings for this year at Tokyo Disney Resort, including the new “Coco” celebration? Let us know in the comments and on social media.
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Shannen Ace
AloJapan.com