Disneyland Resort offers a host of seasonal treats including key confectionery displays

A host of visual treats will greet guests to Disneyland Resort in California, US, including vibrant confectionery displays among seasonal special activities welcoming guests to the magical cartoon kingdom, writes Neill Barston.

The venue’s fall celebrations beginning 22 August feature limited-time entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and more, this season brings family and friends together to delight in silly scares and honoured traditions.

Halloween experiences at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will include a special confectionery display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, themed treatments at Tenaya Stone Spa, an all-new Disney Villains-themed cocktail menu at Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel, plus special treat trails for overnight guests on select afternoons.

Notably, the resort will be decked out in autumnal decorations, including the iconic giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A. In Disney California Adventure Park, three attractions take on Halloween transformations: Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. In Disneyland Park, guests can enjoy the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Additional experiences, such as encounters with characters in unique new Halloween looks inspired by the joyful spirit of the 70th Celebration, the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular with fireworks on select nights, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, and Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour make visiting during Halloween a unique experience.

Guests can test their seeking skills in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit – a resort-wide search activity where guests can purchase maps to locate Disney-themed pumpkins within both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District and receive a special keepsake.

Multiple merchandise lines, including the Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection, will be available during the season. Guests can nosh their way throughout the resort with autumnal items such as the Oogie Boogie lemonade and new jalapeño-cream cheese bread.