A new villain is brewing at the Disneyland Resort. On July 14, Disneyland shared a short teaser video hinting at a brand new villain joining this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure, and the clues have fans buzzing about exactly who is stirring the cauldron.
A Mysterious Potion Is Brewing
The teaser keeps things intentionally vague, with Disneyland saying only that “A mysterious potion is brewing… And the villain behind it has big plans for Oogie Boogie Bash.” The short video leans heavily on bubbling potion imagery, which immediately sent fans down one very specific path. Across social media, the consensus is nearly unanimous that the clues point to Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove finally getting her moment at the popular Halloween party. Between her secret lab, her love of potions, and her iconic “pull the lever” energy, the self-proclaimed scary beyond all reason villain would be a perfect fit for the teaser’s imagery.
What It Means For Oogie Boogie Bash 2026
Oogie Boogie Bash has built its reputation on villain encounters that guests cannot find anywhere else at the resort, from Sid from Toy Story to the Owl House’s Belos in past years. A new headline villain is one of the event’s biggest annual reveals, and Disneyland clearly wants guests speculating before an official announcement lands. The separately ticketed Halloween party returns to Disney California Adventure on select nights this fall, and tickets historically sell out quickly once dates go on sale. Guests can keep an eye on the official Oogie Boogie Bash page for the full reveal.
Disney has not yet confirmed the villain’s identity or when the full reveal will arrive, so for now the potion keeps bubbling. For everything already announced about this year’s event, check out our full breakdown of Oogie Boogie Bash 2026.
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