Why Disney Fans May Spend HOURS on Their Computers on June 18th

It’s time to start preparing for spooky season at the Disney parks!

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Yes, it’s still summertime (technically not even summer yet — we’ve got to wait for June 21st for that to kick off officially), but those who’ve been to Disney for Halloween in the past know that preparations begin months ahead of time. And if you’re interested in going to Disneyland Resort to celebrate, you’ve got to mark June 18th on your calendar RIGHT NOW.

June 18th is the day that tickets for Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash go on sale to the general public. This is a highly-anticipated event that sells out every year…and sells out FAST. So if you want to get tickets, you need to be ready to go on the day that they drop!

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If you’re a Magic Key holder, you may be able to purchase your tickets early. A limited number of tickets become available for Inspire Magic Key holders on June 16th, and the rest of the Magic Key tiers can try to purchase from a limited number of tickets on June 17th. On the day tickets drop to the general public, they will be online no earlier than 9AM PT.

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You know what that means? It means you want to set that alarm! Be online a few minutes before 9AM (Disney says the waiting room opens at 8:45AM), refreshing the Disneyland tickets webpage. Once tickets drop, you will likely be enterted into a virtual waiting room, and we’ve seen the queue get hours long in the past. Don’t panic! One good strategy is to have multiple members of your party trying on multiple devices at once — we’re talking phones, laptops, tablets all going to see which person gets through the waiting room first.

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Know exactly how many tickets you want to purchase before the day they go on sale, and have your form of payment ready. If you’re purchasing several, make sure that your credit or debit card doesn’t have a purchase limit that could cause problems. It’s also a good idea to have some backup dates in mind, in case your preferred date sells out before you make it through the queue.

Oogie Boogie at Oogie Boogie Bash

And of course, on the day the tickets drop, make sure you’re tuned in here at DFB, because we’ll be reporting on any issues with the process. We’ve seen glitches happen in the past where Disney had to pause ticket sales and resume them another day due to high demand, and if that happens, we’ll let you know ASAP so you can rearrange your plans.

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So why on earth has this party been so popular? Well, it’s Disneyland Resort’s premier Halloween event and tickets are limited. It takes place on select nights from August 18th through October 31st, and it happens after California Adventure closes to regular guests, meaning you get to be in the park from 6PM-11PM, enjoying a spooky good time.

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There is event-exclusive entertainnent like the brand-new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party, where you’ll be able to spot Haunted Mansion characters out and about in the streets. Another major draw are the treat trails, which allow you to go trick-or-treating in the park while spotting rare Disney Villains at the same time. It’s always fun to see which new villains join the trails each year.

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