Overview

• The after‑hours party runs select nights Aug. 17–Oct. 31, with 6–11 p.m. hours, 3 p.m. entry for ticketholders, and tiered pricing from $139 to $199.
• First‑night sightings confirmed Syndrome’s Pixar Pier treat trail debut and Maleficent’s Grizzly Peak trail return, with the mistress of evil also featured in the Frightfully Fun Parade.
• Twelve immersive treat trails offered unlimited candy re‑entry and villain interactions, including Oogie Boogie, Agatha Harkness, Hades, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Judge Doom, Ernesto de la Cruz, and Yokai.
• Entertainment included the twice‑nightly Frightfully Fun Parade packed with rarely seen characters and the Villains Grove walkthrough on Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
• Lines were substantial on opening night, with Syndrome drawing a queue stretching toward Goofy’s Sky School and Maleficent around 45 minutes, while wristband QR codes enabled complimentary PhotoPass downloads and party‑exclusive food, merchandise, and a Magic Key button set rolled out.