Overview
- Disney Parks Blog announced that Syndrome from The Incredibles and Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty will join the villain lineup for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure.
- Syndrome will make his Disney Parks debut on a dedicated treat trail at the Pixar Pier band shell, and Maleficent will return on Mountain Road in Grizzly Peak behind the Grizzly River Run queue.
- Oogie Boogie Bash takes place on select nights from August 17 through October 31 and requires separate tickets, with most August dates already sold out.
- Fans have criticized the choice to present Syndrome as a face character rather than a full-body costume, drawing comparisons to last year’s Dr. Doofenshmirtz backlash.
- Magic Key holders who secure tickets can pick up an exclusive Lock, Shock and Barrel button set and enjoy a special photo backdrop during the event hours.