The Frightfully Fun Parade has returned to Disney California Adventure for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash.
Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed event during the Halloween season. It takes place on select nights from August 25 – October 31, and this year’s event is fully sold out.
The Headless Horseman Rides Again
Much like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, the Frightfully Fun Parade kicks off with a visit from the Headless Horseman.
Villagers dressed like those in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” from where the Headless Horseman (or at least this iteration) heralds, came to warn of the approaching phantom rider.
The horseman sits atop his steed, as headless as his name implies, and carrying his Jack-o-lantern substitute skull in one hand.
His horse is as black as the night, and the rider is clad in his traditional jacket and purple cape.
Frightfully Fun Parade
Mickey, Minnie, and the Marquee Float
Mickey, Minnie, and a group of dancers kick off the parade ahead of the marquee float.
It isn’t far behind them, though. It features the parade logo in front of a spiderweb background and framed with ornate orange designs. There are Mickey and Minnie pumpkins on the corners, plus creepy critters.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas unit follows, led by the mayor in his car. And yes, his face turns to express his mood.
He’s followed by the vampires, complete with glowing eyes.
Jack and Sally stand at the bottom of the steps that lead to Jack’s house.
Zero is near his doghouse on the side of the float.
The Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion themed section of the parade begins with the ghostly ballroom dancers, who whirl and twirl down the streets of Disney California Adventure.
The float is two-sided and designed to look like a miniature Mansion. In front are the Hitchhiking Ghosts.
On the back of the float stands Constance, the Bride. Her heart beat glows red as the Gravediggers perform their iconic dance, sending sparks flying with their shovels.
Villains
The last section of the parade is devoted to Disney Villains. First up is Dr. Facilier from “The Princess and the Frog,” along with his Friends From the Other Side.
Ursula floats down the street all aglow.
Lady Tremaine and her daughters, Drizella and Anastasia, sweep down the street, along with the Red Queen, Jafar, and Captain Hook.
The only change this year is here. Previously, Hades appeared in the parade, and Mother Gothel was on the Treat Trail. Now, Hades can be found on the trail, and Mother Gothel is on a float.
She shares a stage with Cruella de Vil.
The Evil Queen and Maleficent bring up the rear. The Evil Queen stands before her vast cauldron, apple in hand, as she prepares the poison.
Maleficent takes her dragon form.
Watch our video of the full 2024 Frightfully Fun Parade at Oogie Boogie Bash below.
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