Disney Reveals Syndrome and Maleficent coming to Oogie Boogie Bash

Today, Disney Parks and the Disneyland Resort revealed that Syndrome from Disney-Pixar The Incredibles and Maleficent from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty are both coming to Oogie Boogie Bash which starts this Sunday, August 17th at Disney California Adventure Park.

Disney revealed the news today on Instagram with two new reels and on the Disney Parks Blog.

Syndrome and Maleficent

During each night of Oogie Boogie Bash, guests will hear Syndrome’s tactful plans and snarky quips on the Pixar Pier treat trail. While Disney has not announced it, Syndrome appears to be replacing Sid from Toy Story and taking over his former treat trail.

Syndrome Coming Soon to Oogie Boogie Bash — Photo credit: Disneyland Instagram

Maleficent Coming Soon to Oogie Boogie Bash — Photo credit: Disneyland Instagram

In addition to Syndrome, Maleficent and all the powers of her imagination will be filling the dim night with sinister schemes and her ferocious fury during each Oogie Boogie Bash special-ticketed events. The mistress of all evil is taking over the treat trail on Mountain Road in Grizzly Peak (behind the queue for Grizzly River Run). This treat trail was formerly occupied by Mother Gothel from Disney’s Tangled during the 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash events.

Returning Disney Villains

Hades at Oogie Boogie Bash — Hades from *Hercules*

Dr Heinz Doofenshmirtz at Oogie Boogie Bash — Dr. Doofenshmirtz from *Phineas and Ferb*

These two Disney Villains will be joined this year by returning villainous characters like Hades from Hercules and Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb who were both new to the event last year.

Hans from Frozen at Oogie Boogie Bash — Hans from *Frozen*

Old Hag at Oogie Boogie Bash — Old Hag from *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs*

Oogie Boogie Bash offers 12 treat trails across Disney California Adventure Park where guests will encounter delightfully evil Disney Villains sharing their latest plans and schemes with attendees as they are given candy and other treats. Unfortunately, guests are not able to get up-close and personal with these villains on the Treat Trails to take side-by-side photos but selfies are easy enough to do. However, at Carthay Circle, guests can meet and visit with a few favorite Disney Villains as they rotate throughout the night. Previous year villains at Carthay Circle have included Hans from Frozen, the Old Hag from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Prince John from Robin Hood and Pain & Panic from Hercules, to name a few.

Prince John at Oogie Boogie Bash — Prince John from *Robin Hood*

Pain & Panic at Oogie Boogie Bash — Pain & Panic from *Hercules*

Oogie Boogie Bash returns to Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort starting this Sunday, August 17, 2025 and runs on select nights through October 31, 2025. All event nights are sold out with the exception of Thursday, August 21 & 28. Tickets for both of these event nights are currently still available for purchase (as of the time of publication).

Are you attending Oogie Boogie Bash this year? Who is your favorite villain to meet? And, what is your favorite thing to do during the event. Let me know and maybe I’ll see you there!