[Played in the Parks] A Special Feature on Iconic and Popular Songs from Disney Halloween
Disney music is full of classics, and this time we’re spotlighting pieces perfect for Halloween! Here are songs that will get you in the mood for the season and liven up your events, parties, and dance floors.
We’ve gathered Halloween-ready music from Disney Resort parades and shows, as well as theme and insert songs from films like The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Haunted Mansion.
If you want to make your Halloween the most fun ever with your favorite Disney songs, don’t miss this!
[Heard in the parks] Disney Halloween Greatest and Popular Songs Collection (1–10)
Friend Like MeNEW!Alan Menken

An electrifying number from Disney’s 1992 film Aladdin, sung by the Genie when he first appears.
Composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman, the song is a dazzling show tune infused with big band, jazz, and swing elements.
As the Genie unveils his magical powers one after another, he tells Aladdin, “You ain’t never had a friend like me,” all set against flashy brass and spirited scat.
It’s the kind of tune that makes you want to get up and dance—perfect as background music to liven up a Halloween party!
Call me CruellaNEW!Florence & The Machine

A song created to color the end credits of Disney’s live-action film Cruella, released in May 2021.
Befitting a movie that centers on the legendary villain Cruella de Vil, it stylishly captures the aesthetics of evil and a charismatic edge of madness.
Its dense sound—an amalgam of rock, new wave, jazz, and funk—is a major draw.
Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine has admired Disney villain songs since childhood, and she describes making this track as “a dream come true.”
He is the pirate.NEW!Klaus Badelt

This track, featured on the soundtrack of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, captivates with a powerful orchestral sound that embodies the pirates’ spirit of adventure.
Beyond playing over the film’s end credits, it’s also used in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ NFL game presentations and in shows at Disney parks.
Its heroic sound, evoking a grand adventure, is perfect for anyone enjoying a pirate costume at a Halloween party! Why not energize the venue with dynamic choreography featuring swords?
A Whole New WorldNEW!Alan Menken

A duet from the 1992 Disney film Aladdin.
As they soar through the sky on a magic carpet, a door opens to a new world full of freedom and hope—an exhilarating love song that truly moves the heart.
Its sweeping melody and dreamy orchestration beautifully express a longing for unseen vistas and the bond between the two.
It’s perfect for scenes that call for a romantic touch at Halloween, or for moments at the end of a party when you want to share your dreams.
Disney Halloween 2023 Disney Halloween Greeting

At Tokyo DisneySea during Halloween season, a dance event themed around “Trick or Treat” called “Disney Halloween Greeting” is held.
There are two types of choreography, the “Trick Dance” and the “Treat Dance,” and participants can choose whichever they like.
The sound is memorable, combining a lively dance-tune rhythm with the Halloween-esque eeriness of a pipe organ.
Why not spend Halloween at Tokyo DisneySea, enjoying music and dance?
The Villains World (2018)

Among the many classic Disney animated films, there is an indispensable presence that heightens the story: the villains.
A villain is the antagonist—for example, Hades in Hercules or Ursula in The Little Mermaid.
Songs themed around these characters are terrifyingly powerful and can be enjoyed along with the villains’ triumphant laughter as they torment the heroes.
This Is HalloweenPanic! At The Disco

This is the theme song from Disney’s animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, covered by the rock band Panic! at the Disco.
Brendon’s sweet vocals are a perfect match, beautifully capturing the vibe of Halloween Town’s king, Jack Skellington.
It’s a top-notch arrangement that elevates Halloween—a perfect party anthem.






