If you’re looking for a fun fall getaway, now is the time to head to the So-Cal area! Halloween 2018 is fast approaching, and it’s the most spooktacular time of the year! Everyone is getting into the spooky spirit, and there are festive, frightening, and family-friendly activities happening all around Anaheim. If you’re looking to make the most of the Halloween season, you won’t want to miss this…
Mickey’s Halloween Party
Select nights through October 31, 2018
It’s a Halloween celebration that can only happen in the “Happiest Place on Earth,” and it’s one of our favorites. Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland® Resort is an after-hours event like no other — and it’s happening less than ½ a mile from us here at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel! Complete with Halloween costumes, candy, and your favorite characters, it’s full of Disney magic and happy haunts for all ages. Don’t miss…
- The Frightfully Fun Parade featuring Mickey, Minnie, the Headless Horseman, Jack Skellington (from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas) and more.
- Halloween Screams Fireworks that are sure to leave you spellbound.
- Trick-or-Treat stations all around the park.
- Character Greetings with some of the most notorious Disney Villains.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
- And so much more!
Outside of this special ticketed event, Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort is full of costumed characters, themed food and attractions, and seasonal touches around every corner. It truly is a boo-tiful time to visit and add some Disney magic to the Halloween season. Just catch our Dream Machine Shuttle and you’ll be on your way!
Knott’s Scary Farm
Select nights through October 31, 2018
If you’re looking for something on the scarier side, look no further. A few miles up the road from us, Knott’s Scary Farm is touted as “the largest and most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California” and “a nightmare you can’t wake up from.” Knott’s Berry Farm is completely transformed, complete with mazes, shows, attractions, and more than 1,000 frightening creatures ready to scare the pants off of you! If you dare, be sure to check out…
- Dark Ride, a new maze through an abandoned carnival.
- The Depths, a maze that lures you into a mysterious cave in an abandoned port village.
- The CarnEVIL scare zone — complete with creepy clowns.
- Hacks! Cutting Room Floor — a twisted improv comedy show.
- And plenty of other spooks and scares.
Parents and adults, keep in mind that this event is only recommended for ages 13 and older and may be too scary for youngsters.
Knott’s Spooky Farm
Saturdays and Sundays, September 29 – October 28 and Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Don’t worry, Knott’s Berry Farm has some family-friendly festivities too! Knott’s Spooky Farm tones down the scary, but keeps all the fun! Geared for kids ages 3-11, this event features all sorts of Halloween fun, including…
- Trick-or-Treating through Ghost Town
- The “Monsters are Coming, Charlie Brown” show at Camp Snoopy
- A daily costume contest
- And many other tricks and treats!
Kids are sure to love this one, so it’s a can’t miss for families this Halloween season.
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 27, 2018.
Plan to be in the Anaheim area on October 27, because you have to check out the Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade. It’s been a local tradition like no other since 1924! It’s a family-favorite Halloween event that draws crowds of nearly 50,000 people! You’ll love…
- The parade that stretches 1.5 miles through downtown Anaheim’s darkened streets
- The kiddie costume contest (for ages 12 and under)
- The pooch parade with adorably dressed up pups
- The Miss Anaheim Fall Festival scholarship program
- And so much more!
The best part? The festival and parade are 100% volunteer-run and not for profit, which makes it even more special. Be sure to get there early and snag a good seat for the parade! There’s a reason this has become a seasonal favorite in So-Cal.
We’ll see you soon
There’s never a dull moment in and around Anaheim — especially this time of year. At Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, we want you to make the most of the fall weather and Halloween magic. Treat yourself to a ghoulish getaway at Anaheim Majestic with special discounted rates that include breakfast for two, a magically designed trick-or-treat bag, special Halloween activities for kids, and more through October 31 as part of our Spooky-Jestic celebration! Book today and don’t miss out.
Happy Halloween from all of us at Anaheim Majestic!
