Disneyland Dia de Los Muertos: 2024 In-Depth Celebration Guide

Join the long-standing Mexican festival of Dia de Los Muertos at Disneyland’s El Zocalo Park, where colorful displays and elaborate decorations invite you to honor your loved ones with joy and celebration!

Be spirited away with live Mariachi music, participate in dancing with folklórico dancers, and taste all the delicious Mexican fare. Plus, enjoy brightly colored flowers and heartfelt ornaments found in traditional ofrendas (offering). This true commemoration of life and death is an opportunity to learn the beauty and tradition of Mexican culture.

Follow along as we embrace the vibrant traditions of Dia de Los Muertos at Disneyland’s El Zocalo Park.

Dia de Los Muertos Date

Disney el Dia de Los Muertos runs from August 23 to November 2, 2024, from 8 AM to 11 PM.

Dia de Los Muertos Venue

Disney Dias de los Muertos is celebrated in Frontierland at Disneyland Park Anaheim CA.

Dia de Los Muertos Disneyland Tickets

Valid tickets and park reservations for the same park are required for the Disney Dia de Muertos event.

Package Your Disneyland Resort Tickets

Don’t stop at Disney Dia de los Muertos. Make sure to embrace the beautiful SoCal weather and vibes by bundling your Disneyland tickets with these other fun areas:

• Disneyland & Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket Combo
• Disneyland Vacation Package
• Disneyland & Universal Studios Hollywood Vacation Package
• Disneyland & LEGOLAND® California Combo Tickets

• Disneyland and San Diego Zoo Tickets
• Disneyland and SeaWorld Packages
• Disneyland Hotel and Ticket Packages
• Disneyland + Boomers Irvine Combo Tickets

Disneyland Dia de Los Muertos Highlights

Cultural Dia de los Muertos Displays and Decorations

Frontierland at Disneyland Park features a cultural display that showcases the spirit of Dia de Los Muertos. As you explore Disneyland Day of the Dead, take a moment to admire the iconic skeleton figurines called calacas, crafted to represent a trio of vibrant mariachi musicians. This year, you might once again be serenaded by the Multi-Grammy Award winner Mariachi Divas!

Accompanying these calacas are an array of vividly colored flowers and decorative elements like the Tree of Life and papel picado (perforated paper) that grace the traditional ofrendas on the Day of the Dead.

Authentic Mexican Flavors

Mexican food lovers will enjoy seasonal offers in Day of the Dead Disneyland! Revel in a delectable culinary adventure at Disneyland’s doorstep by dining at the iconic Rancho del Zócalo Restaurante, where you’ll find traditional cuisines.

Tantalize your taste buds with the authentic and time-honored flavors of Mexico in a dining place that captures the essence of tradition and culture.

Menu

Entrées

• Trio of Street Tacos
• Sonora Bowl with Beef or Chicken
• Burrito Sonora with Beef or Chicken
• Carne Asada Fries
• Pollo Asado
• Esquite Bowl

Salads

• Soy Chorizo con Papa Tacos

Kids’ Disney Check Meals

• Bean and Cheese Burrito
• Chicken Taco

Desserts

• Mickey-shaped Cortadillo
• Cinnamon Crisps

Feel free to speak to a Cast Member if you have any dietary preferences or allergies.

Other Disneyland Events

Plaza de la Familia

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Disney and Pixar’s beloved film, Coco, at Plaza de la Familia! This heartwarming celebration brings the everlasting bonds of family to life, inviting you to experience the magic of Mexican culture and traditions.

Be enchanted by “A Musical Celebration of Coco,” a captivating show that brings the story’s heartwarming music and characters to the stage. Capture a precious moment with Miguel, the film’s aspiring musician, who appears as a lifelike, hand-animated figure.

Wander through the plaza and discover the iconic Árbol de la Vida, or Tree of Life. Share heartfelt messages with loved ones on the Memory Wall, then unleash your creativity by designing your own paper alebrije masks of Dante and Pepita, Miguel’s spirit guides.

As you soak in the festive atmosphere, enjoy live music on the bandstand while savoring delicious Mexican fare at Paradise Garden Grill. It’s a feast for the senses and a heartwarming tribute to the spirit of Día de los Muertos!

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Prepare to be spellbound! 🧙‍♀️ On select nights from August to October, Disney California Adventure Park casts a bewitching spell, transforming into a family-friendly frightfully fun after-hours extravaganza known as Oogie Boogie Bash.

This special ticketed event invites you to don your favorite costume and step into a world of mischievous delights, from the car-centric world of Cars Land to the thrilling universe of the Avengers Campus. With 5 hours of spooky entertainment, immersive treat trails, bewitching attractions, and more, it’s a Halloween celebration like no other.

Whether you’re a valiant hero, a graceful princess, or a galactic defender, prepare to be enchanted by the magic of Oogie Boogie Bash. 👻🎃 But remember, tickets are limited, so secure your spot before they vanish into thin air!

Experience Dia de los Muertos at Disneyland

Every year, El Zocalo Park in Frontierland at Disneyland comes alive with bright marigold flowers and lively decorations commemorating the Day of the Dead. This Mexican tradition of Dia de Los Muertos celebrates and remembers the lives of the people who are no longer with us.

Immerse yourself in this festival and honor your lost loved ones with parties, painted sugar skulls, elaborate costumes, and Mexican food. Snap pictures with Miguel from Coco or savor delicious Mexican favorites. Plus, attend in your skeleton costumes or marvel at the place’s skeleton installations, including the calacas – a figurine portraying a trio of mariachi bands.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your Disney Dios de los Muertos tickets today and enjoy money-saving vacation packages.