I Am Obsessed With All the Halloween Characters at Disneyland Paris This Year (And I Can’t Wait for You to See Them!)
Every year, as the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, my favourite park undergoes a spectacular transformation, and all the Halloween characters at Disneyland Paris come out to play! This year is no exception, and I am here to share my overwhelming excitement about these mischief makers that have taken over the park. Let’s journey through the spooky, kooky, and utterly enchanting world of characters for Disneyland Paris Halloween 2024.
Here’s a guide to all the Halloween characters: who you can meet, where to find them, and how to make the most of your devilish encounters. Moo-haw-haw-haw! (*That was my attempt at a villainous laugh if you can’t tell! 😂)
Which Halloween Characters Will Be at Disneyland Paris in 2024?
Halloween is the season of magic, mystery, and mayhem, and no place on Earth brings it to life quite like Disneyland Paris.
Whether you’re dying to meet a classic Disney character in a special Halloween costume OR a Disney villain from your favourite film there is something for everyone.
Mickey, Goofy, and the whole gang have swapped their regular outfits for the cutest Halloween costumes you can imagine.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Watch out because Disney Villains are on the loose to cause their own mischief. See if you can spot Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, Capt Hook from Peter Pan or Lady Tremaine from Cinderella. Plus many more!
Read on to find out:
- ALL the characters you can meet
- WHERE to find them
- Special TIPS for making the most out of your amazing encounters
What are the Different Ways to Meet the Characters?
If you’re new to Disneyland Paris, note that there are 5 ways you can encounter characters.
These are:
- Classic meet-and-greets
- Roaming characters
- Parades
- Shows
- Character meals
In this article, we’ll cover just the Halloween encounters: meets, roaming characters and the Halloween parade. I’ll explain each type of encounter. And, most importantly – where you can find all your favourite characters in their Halloween attire and the Disney villains making trouble in the park!
1. Meet-and-Greet Halloween Characters at Disneyland Paris
A traditional meet and greet is a designated area where you can queue for some one-on-one attention from your favourite character. You can get an autograph, a picture and even a hug!
Here are the details of who you can meet and where. I’ve added stars for their popularity – the more stars they have, the longer the queues will be. So you can plan accordingly!
⭐ = average queue, 1 hour to 1.5 hrs
⭐⭐ = busier queue, 1.5 hours to 2 hours
⭐⭐⭐ = ultra-busy, up to 3 hours (or more). (Plan to wait 1-2 hours before the queue opens.)
PRO TIP: Most of the character meeting times can be found in the Disneyland Paris app. It’s always a good idea to double-check the app on the day of your visit in case of any changes.
A) Classic Disney Characters in Halloween Costumes
Mickey and the gang are here in their seasonal best. Here’s what you need to know.
⭐⭐Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Where: Frontierland
When: 10:45-13:15 and 15:15-16:45 (*TBC)
They are wearing: Gorgeous satin Mexican fiesta outfits in purple and red – olé!
⭐Goofy and Pluto
Where: Frontierland, next to Cowboy Cookout
When: Times are not signposted, but usually they are out around 2 p.m., so check in the afternoon
They are wearing: Pluto is simply wearing an orange satin collar. Goofy is in a skeleton suit complete with a tall hat with a bone on it. I asked Pluto if he thought Goofy’s bone hat looked delicious, and he nodded an enthusiastic yes!
⭐⭐Chip and Dale (Tic and Tac)
Where: Adventureland
When: 10:45-13:15 and 15:15-16:45 (*TBC)
They are wearing: Purple and white masks and mini capes in a squiggly design. I asked the chipmunks if they were dressed up as superheroes or ghosts. And they made the cutest little ghost impression! So. I guess they are ghosts, but I wouldn’t ever be scared of these two!
⭐⭐Tigger
Where: Main Street USA., near the entrance, by the left-hand arcade
When: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (*TBC)
They are wearing: A sweet little green tie plus a folded white hat which had the effect of being handmade out of a piece of paper.
⭐⭐⭐Stitch
Where: At the end of Main Street USA by the left-hand arcade.
When: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm is the official time. But people queue at the start of magic hour (8:30 am) so be prepared for a very long wait (around 2-3 hours)
They are wearing: Stitch is in a sewing studio, and his outfit appears to be handmade by him! He wears a lime green patched vest with purple stripes. And he has a charming orange bow tie.
⭐⭐Goofy
Where: Main Street USA, at the front of Plaza Gardens restaurant
When: 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm and 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (*TBC)
They are wearing: A fantastic white and orange suit, candy coloured button vest and yellow, green and turquoise striped trousers. Goofy also wears a fun hat which looks like a bubblegum machine. He is posing with an impressive Steampunk-style candy machine and has the look of a mad inventor.
B) Disney Villains that Meet and Greet at Halloween
⭐⭐Cheshire Cat
Where: Near Casey Junior in Fantasyland (all the way at the back)
When: 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM – 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM – 4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
They are wearing: No costume, the Cheshire Cat is a rare treat on his own.
⭐The Queen of Hearts
OR, other Wonderland characters like Alice, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum etc
Where: Fantasyland near the teacups
When: 10:45 am – 4:45 pm (*TBC)
They are wearing: Their usual outfits
⭐Jafar
Where: Adventureland near the Aladdin walk-through exit (you’ll see the genie lamp)
When: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (*TBC)
They are wearing: His usual black and red robes
⭐Capt Hook
Where: Adventureland, near Skull Rock
When: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
They are wearing: His usual pirate captain garb
⭐⭐⭐ MALEFICENT – NEW FOR 2024!!
Where: Fantasyland
When: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – 12:55 PM – 1:40 PM – 2:25 PM – 2:55 PM
They are wearing: TBC. I would expect to see her in her classic dress.
⭐⭐⭐ Mother Gothel – NEW FOR 2024!!
Where: TBC
When: TBC
🚨 GOOD TO KNOW Disneyland Paris hasn’t yet released details for the Mother Gothel character meet, but stay tuned I will let you know when they do! (Be notified of updates by joining my free VIP Club!)
⭐⭐⭐Jack Skellington and Sally
Where: Outside Phantom Manor
When: 10:45 am to 1:15 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (*TBC)
They are wearing: Their traditional outfits.
Fun fact: Sally is appearing at Disneyland Paris for the first time in over 7 years. Queues for meeting them are the highest in the park. Guests are queuing in Extra Magic Time (8:30 am) and Jack and Sally are not scheduled until 10:45 am – that’s more than 3 hours to wait before they even arrive!
2. Characters (Randomly) Roaming the Park
This character experience is not necessarily a meet-and-greet but more of an encounter: your Disney film favourites will sometimes do walk-throughs.
They are accompanied by a cast member and don’t usually stop for photos or autographs. Although, occasionally, they might choose to stop for you if you (or your child) is dressed in an outfit like theirs or other characters from their film. (IE Peter Pan and Wendy might stop to talk to a little girl dressed as Tinkerbell)
If you’re on the ball, you can grab a quick picture. The best part is – no waiting!
a) Disney Villains’ Courtyard
In the courtyard at the back of Sleeping Beauty castle (near the sword in the stone), you may also run into a random villain up to no good.
These villains are roaming about causing mischief and making rude (and hilarious) observations. You can snap a picture as they’re passing and sometimes they may choose you for a bit of banter if you’re lucky.
In the Disney Villains’ Courtyard you might find:
- Lady Tremaine, Drizella and Anastasia – the stepmother and ‘ugly’ stepsisters from Cinderella
- Gaston – from Beauty and the Beast
b) Other Fantasyland Characters
Disneyland Paris loves to surprise guests. So keep your eye out for anyone who might be popping up to stir up some black magic.
For example, at certain times, you can see the Evil Queen from Snow White.
c) Character Activities at the Castle
At selected times, characters like Donald Duck in his devilish best, plus Chip and Dale in their ghostly costumes engage guests in a Mission Citrouilles.
The ‘Pumpkin Mission’ is to save Halloween by reconstructing a set of Halloween pumpkin props near the castle stage. Times are not signposted, but, if you’re in the area, have a look by the Castle Stage (on the left side of the castle on your way to Small World) to see if it is happening.
d) Adventureland Surprises
Statuesque Jafar likes to glide along menacingly with his powerful snake staff. Try not to get in his way!
You might also catch quirky Jack Sparrow looking for treasure opportunities in Adventureland.
3. Characters in the Parade: Mickey’s Halloween Celebration
If you want to see a lot characters in the same place, then a Disney parade is the place to be! Half country jamboree, half Phantom Manor ghoulies, the Halloween parade this year is a riot.
Character nuts (like me) will be thrilled to see the number of characters in Mickey’s Halloween Celebration.
⏰ HALLOWEEN PARADE TIMES
Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, the 2024 Halloween parade, is scheduled for 3:25 PM and 5:00 PM.
Thanksgiving Vibes
The parade opens with Daisy Duck wearing a pageant sash and little green dress with red gingham sleeves. She has a dance number with autumnal-dressed girls in orange pointy hats.
Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar join in next for more hoedown fun. And that leads to the bewitching Minnie Mouse appearing in a delicate orange and purple dress on her Thanksgiving cornucopia float.
Uncle Scrooge beams from a pumpkin and hay truck float, while Goofy moseys on over in his brightly coloured cowboy outfit with his rancher friends.
Devilish Delights
The other part of the parade has a spookier look.
It starts with Huey, Dewey and Louie, dressed as three little devils, rocking up in a magenta and purple rickety haunted house float. At the front is a wonderfully spooky statue of Pluto with bat wings.
And now the party steps into a different gear!
A mass of ‘dead’ Phantom Manor dancers appear with purple and green Victoriana suits and dresses complete with veils, gloves and swishy skirts.
Then the star of the show, Mickey Mouse, steps into the scene with his lilac and indigo suit with lace tie and sleeves. His debonair top hat completes the look of a mouse confidently in charge of this Halloween spectacle!
Many of the characters and dancers step onto the platform stages in front of the castle and a fun Halloween pop song is an entertaining way to get some great character snaps.
Hundred Acre (Haunted) Woods
On one side of the hub a float with all your favourite Hundred Acre Wood characters.
Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit and Tigger are all there to bop along.
Although it’s disappointing they are not dressed for Halloween, they do have a spooky float with a twisted purple tree, jack-o-lanterns and some fun dancers, too.
The Rarest Halloween Appearance
Perhaps the star of the show, and certainly the one that commands everyone’s attention, is the Phantom and Melanie Ravensclaw from Phantom Manor – two ultra-rare characters that were worth my trip alone.
Both participate in the dance on the platforms in front of the castle with a team of ‘dead’ dancers in beautiful iridescent green suits.
One Last Trick
When the party concludes, Mickey disappears in the Haunted House float for a moment and reappears in a new outfit – a black jacket with gold trim, red and black striped trousers, red gloves and a burnt orange top hat. When it’s your party, you can wear as many outfits as you like!
5 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Halloween Character Encounter
Characters are my main focus during Halloween at Disneyland Paris. The season is really short and it’s a great way to collect photos of my favourite Disney Villians and the Fab 5 in rare costumes.
Here are 5 tips and tricks for meeting Halloween characters and Disneyland Paris:
- Get to the queue as early as you can. They often close early because of being oversubscribed.
- Use a talking point if you’re shy around characters. Wear something interesting like Mouse Ears, or a T-shirt with a character on it. Or carry your favourite Disney toy. (Hey, I’m an adult and I still have a Mickey plushie. No one bats an eyelid!) Characters love pointing to themselves on anything you have with you.
- Autograph books are fun and fill the time well. Better than that – I really love this cheap and easy photo frame.
- If a queue is closed, have a polite chat to the cast member in charge. Ask them for the next time that character will be there. ✏️ PRO TIP Get their advice on when to turn up to beat the crowds.
- The most enjoyable character encounters I’ve ever had are when I play along. Meeting Cinderella’s stepsisters? Tell them how pretty they are. When you see Jafar, bow a little to His Excellency. 😂 Tell Jack Sparrow you saw some treasure in Skull Rock. Ask Capt Hook if he’s hidden his rum somewhere. Compare your muscles to Gaston’s. Challenge Tigger to a jumping contest. In short: Use your imagination and let yourself believe in the magic for a precious few minutes. Trust me, those are the memories that live forever.
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BONUS TIP: Don’t Miss a Spooky Selfie Opportunity!
Although we are talking about the Disneyland Paris Halloween characters in this post, I want to draw your attention to the many other ways you can get fantastic pictures.
Plenty of nooks and crannies are decked out in spectacular decor during Halloween. From Main Street’s pumpkin patches to the eerie ambience of Phantom Manor, there’s no shortage of photo ops.
Two parts of the main park are particularly beautiful with their Halloween decorations: Main Street USA and Frontierland.
Main Street is an Autumnal Delight
Around the gazebo at the top of Main Street USA, Disneyland Paris has gone all out with glowing pumpkins in jewelled colours and hilarious ghosties in different outfits.
There are plenty of lanterns, garlands, autumn foliage, and sunflowers to add a beautiful elegance.
Make sure to take photos with your family or just cute selfies with all the beautiful fall colours.
They Call me Coco Loco…
Then, pop over to Frontierland. There is a trail of brightly coloured spirit animals and beautifully designed characters from Coco dotted throughout.
Look out for photo frames, scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns to take even more stunning photos.
Magic Shots
Lastly, if you have a PhotoPass, look out for special Halloween opportunities that pop up sporadically.
In Frontierland, by the main exit/entrance gate, there is a friendly photographer with hardly a queue at all. When I was there, he was doing a Lock, Shock and Barrel Magic Shot – perfect for fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas!
There’s also a Stitch Magic Shot. If you can’t manage the 3-hour wait to meet him in person, this could be a happy compromise!
Enchantment Awaits YOU!
I am utterly obsessed with all the Halloween characters at Disneyland Paris this year, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with them, too.
It’s impossible not to smile when you see Mickey as an elegant vampire, Minnie as a sparkling witch, and Goofy as a hilarious (and very tall!) skeleton.
So pack your bags, grab your camera, and head to the happiest, spookiest place on Earth. You won’t be disappointed! Disney magic meets Halloween enchantment, and it’s a match made in heaven. Or perhaps – in the underworld…
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