Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is back across Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time, and the practical guest decision is simple: buy a zone-specific $11.99 map, hunt the character pumpkins if you want, then redeem one keepsake before October 31, 2026, or while supplies last.
According to the official Disneyland Resort page, maps cover Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and the Downtown Disney District. WDW News Today published the 2026 sticker areas and redemption shops after the hunt returned on August 21.
- Dates: August 21 through October 31, 2026, or while supplies last.
- Cost: $11.99 plus tax per map; optional $24.99 limited pin sold separately.
- Zones: Separate maps for Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney.
- Keepsake rule: One map equals one random fabric character bag, even unfinished.
- Park entry: Valid admission and a same-day park reservation are required inside either park.
What changed for the 2026 hunt
The official page frames the pursuit as a family Halloween activity: find 13 character-inspired pumpkins, add matching stickers to the map, and return the map for a keepsake. Guests do not have to finish every sticker to redeem.
That unfinished-map rule matters on crowded fall days. Families can buy a map early, chase a few pumpkins during natural walking routes, and still claim the prize before leaving.
WDW News Today reports that each zone has its own map and pumpkin set, while the same 13 character designs appear across the resort. The characters include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Mrs. Potts, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Tiana, Moana, Lilo and Stitch, Baymax, Pinocchio, and BB-8.
The keepsakes are small fabric character bags distributed at random. Designs cover Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Stitch, so buyers cannot pick a specific character at redemption.
Where to buy maps and where to redeem
Disneyland lists purchase shops in both parks, Downtown Disney, and resort hotels. Starred shops also handle keepsake redemption, which keeps the final stop shorter than the purchase list.
In Disneyland Park, maps are sold at The Mad Hatter on Main Street USA, Disney Showcase, Pioneer Mercantile, Bonanza Outfitters, Adventureland Bazaar, Pieces of Eight, Pooh Corner, The Star Trader, Le Petit Chalet, and EngineEAR Souvenirs.
Redemption for the Disneyland Park map is at The Mad Hatter.
In Disney California Adventure, purchase points include Elias and Co, Trolley Treats, Rushin’ River Outfitters, Gone Hollywood, Ramone’s House of Body Art, Seaside Souvenirs, and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff.
Elias and Co is the California Adventure redemption stop.
Downtown Disney sales include World of Disney, Disney’s Pin Traders, Disney Home, and Disney Storyland Boutique.
World of Disney and Disney’s Pin Traders both redeem Downtown Disney maps.
Hotel guests can also buy at STOR-E in Pixar Place Hotel and Disney’s Fantasia Shop at Disneyland Hotel.
Acorns Gifts and Goods at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa sells Downtown Disney and California Adventure maps.
Use the resort’s Disneyland Park planning guide when the hunt is only one piece of a park day, and keep California Adventure logistics separate with the Disney California Adventure guide.
How the three zone maps differ
Disneyland Park stickers push guests through Fantasyland, Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Bayou Country, and Main Street storefronts. WDW News Today lists areas such as the Royal Hall exterior, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey balcony, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Alien Pizza Planet, Bonanza Outfitters, the Adventureland Treehouse, a New Orleans Square balcony, the Bayou Country train bridge, the Emporium interior, Disney Showcase, and Tour Gardens.
Disney California Adventure spreads the hunt from Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land into Cars Land, Grizzly Peak, San Fransokyo Square, and Paradise Gardens Park. Reported stops include Poultry Palace, Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Fillmore’s Taste-In, Radiator Springs Curios, Wine Country Trattoria, Grizzly Peak Airfield, Grizzly River Run lockers, Seaside Souvenirs, Paradise Garden Grill, and Trolley Treats.
The Downtown Disney map is the only version that does not require park admission. Reported pumpkin stops include Din Tai Fung, The D-Lander Shop, Star Wars Trading Post, The LEGO Store, Splitsville Luxury Lanes Dining, Paseo, Naples Ristorante e Bar, Sunglass Hut, two World of Disney interiors, Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, Wetzel’s Pretzels, and Disney Home.
For overnight guests comparing walk times and kid logistics, the family-friendly hotels near Disneyland page helps decide whether a Downtown Disney-only hunt fits the first or last night better than a full park day.
What travelers should do before spending the $11.99
Decide which zone you will actually walk that day before buying. A Disneyland Park map cannot be redeemed as a California Adventure map, and Downtown Disney is the only no-ticket option.
If the party is already entering a park, pair the hunt with lands already on the rope-drop or evening route instead of making a separate scavenger circuit. That keeps sticker stops from eating paid skip-the-line time.
Bring a pen or phone light for dusk hunting. Many pumpkins sit on balconies, bridges, and shop interiors where lighting and foot traffic change after sunset.
Remember the official limits: purchase caps can apply, one map equals one keepsake, and Disney can change dates, prizes, or pricing without notice. Maps remain valid for redemption from August 21 through October 31, 2026, or while keepsakes last.
An optional limited-edition Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit pin is sold separately for $24.99 and does not require a game map.
Treat the pin as merch, not as the keepsake path.
WDW News Today describes the pin as an orange pumpkin face with Pluto ears and a candy pile under the 2026 logo.
It is a collectible purchase, not a substitute for the fabric bag earned by map redemption.
How the hunt fits a real Halloween Time day
Halloween Time décor and seasonal entertainment run with regular park admission. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is optional paid merch layered on top of that included atmosphere, not a hard-ticket night party.
That distinction keeps budgets honest. Guests who already bought Oogie Boogie Bash tickets do not need this map for party entry, and daytime guests can still buy a map without any after-hours product.
A useful pattern for families with young children is a Downtown Disney map on arrival day, then one park map on the busiest park day only if energy remains. The Downtown Disney route avoids reservation pressure and still delivers the random keepsake bag.
If two adults want different parks on the same day, do not buy both maps hoping to finish both. Queue times and meal seats usually consume the afternoon before a second 13-stop loop is realistic.
Watch keepsake stock near late October. Disney’s official language ties redemption to October 31 or while supplies last, so a late-season purchase can still fail if bags are gone even when the calendar date remains open.
| If you… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Already have Disneyland Park tickets today | Buy the Disneyland Park map and redeem at The Mad Hatter before exit. |
| Are touring Disney California Adventure | Buy that park’s map and redeem at Elias & Co. |
| Want the hunt without park admission | Buy the Downtown Disney map and redeem at World of Disney or Pin Traders. |
| Need a keepsake with limited walking time | Buy one map, hit a few stickers, then redeem unfinished. |
| Want the pin, not the bag | Skip the map and buy the $24.99 pin if still in stock. |
- Buy one zone only: Match the map to the area you will walk that day.
- Protect park entry: Confirm reservations before counting on either park hunt.
- Redeem early enough: Return maps before October 31 or while keepsakes remain.
Travelers flying into Orange County can use the SNA to Disneyland transfer guide when a Downtown Disney hunt is the only activity before hotel check-in.
Buy the map for the zone you will walk, redeem even if unfinished, and treat the $24.99 pin as optional merch rather than the main prize.
When does Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit run in 2026?
Disneyland lists the experience from August 21 through October 31, 2026, or while supplies last.
Do you need park tickets for every map?
Yes for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure maps. The Downtown Disney District map does not require park admission.
Can you redeem an unfinished map?
Yes. Official rules say one map equals one keepsake whether or not every pumpkin is found.
Where do you redeem each map?
Disneyland Park maps redeem at The Mad Hatter, California Adventure maps at Elias & Co., and Downtown Disney maps at World of Disney or Disney’s Pin Traders.
