Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Details for 2023

Head to Downtown Disney for Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit this Halloween. During Disneyland’s Halloween Time, you can search for Disney-themed painted pumpkins in Downtown Disney among all the shops and restaurants.

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Not only will you be able to buy some delicious Halloween treats while you’re there, but you’ll be able to enjoy the Disneyland Resort Halloween decorations, music, and fun pumpkin hunt game.

You don’t need a ticket to Disneyland or to California Adventure for this Halloween game. Just pay for parking and enjoy an afternoon in Downtown Disney. For cheaper Disney parking rates, get your parking ticket validated with a purchase at a shop or restaurant.

While you’re there, you may as well also stay for the Disneyland fireworks which you can view from multiple locations along Downtown Disney.

Downtown Disney Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

With 13 painted pumpkins hiding throughout Downtown Disney, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is a fun activity to complete before the Oogie Boogie Bash. 

We had so much fun trying to find all of the pumpkins. Some were very easy to spot while others…well, I’m not saying we needed a little help, but we needed a little help.

This is a great way to explore Downtown Disney and really look at all the different shops everywhere. One cast member gave us a little hint by telling us some pumpkins were inside shops while others were outside of them. She also said to look really high and really low.

Not very specific, I know…

We did quite a bit of walking in Downtown Disney to find them all.

Hint: Pumpkins are really high and really low, inside and outside of the shops (mostly up high…).

To officially participate, buy the pumpkin map ($9.99 plus tax) from one of the shops and place the correct sticker in the right map location. There’s a general location description on the map so you know generally where to look and where to place the stickers. Once it’s complete, head on over to the World of Disney store or Disney’s Pin Traders to turn in it for a prize.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Prize

The prize for Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit in 2022 was a souvenir pumpkin mini candy bucket. You could choose from a purple Stitch, yellow Minnie Mouse, orange Mickey Mouse, or green Pluto design.

Once you complete the pumpkin scavenger hunt, head to the Pin Traders Stand or to World of Disney to turn it in for your prize. Don’t forget to take a picture with the photo op props! They have some cute options including a giant Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit frame to choose from.

Personally, I thought the mini-bucket (which was really doll size) was not worth $10. It was better quality than say a Dollar Store mini-pumpkin bucket, but it didn’t seem to be priced correctly. 

However, we thought it through and it was definitely $10 worth of fun. The whole time my mom and I were looking silly and laughing at ourselves. Still, I wish it came with some candy corn inside of it or something additional…

Is Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Worth It?

Would I do Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit again? Yes, but not every year, and definitely not more than once in the Disney Halloween time season.

It’s free to look for the pumpkins, you just won’t get the sticker map or the prize at the end.

Also, there is no need for a Disneyland Park ticket to visit Downtown Disney, just pay for parking and enjoy the shops and restaurants.

While it’s always amazing to spend time inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, it’s also a great Disneyland Resort activity to spend time just walking around Downtown Disney.

Instead of riding rides, you’ll be shopping, dining, and taking in that Disneyland atmosphere. Most of the Character Meals are also available without buying a Disneyland Park ticket.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit offers a great way to do just that: spend time exploring Downtown Disney and all the fun things it has to offer.

If you’re looking for more tips inside the Disneyland Parks, then head on over to our 60+ Tips for Disneyland.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Pumpkin Locations

SPOILER ALERT

Here is the complete list of where to find the pumpkins, as well as which pumpkin you are looking for in each location.

That being said, skip this section if you do not want any spoilers.

It’s really fun to look for the pumpkins yourself without any clues first.

However, I do understand wanting a few tips or guidance just to help your brain tell your eyes what exactly you’re looking for…

The same location descriptions are on the map itself, so if that’s all you’re looking for then there’s no need to read on. This list will give you both that same location description AND the pumpkin found in that spot.

Ok, here we go…the Downtown Disney Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit pumpkin locations in order from closest to Disneyland and California Adventure, passing by the Grand Californian and working your way towards the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney parking lot.

SPOILER ALERT

Downtown Disney Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Pumpkin Locations

1. Fountain Near La Brea Bakery Cafe (Minnie Mouse Pumpkin)
2. Tree Near World of Disney (Goofy Pumpkin)
3. World of Disney (Mickey Mouse Pumpkin)
4. Waterfall Near Starbucks (Moana Pumpkin)
5. Jamba (Pinnochio Pumpkin)
6. The Disney Dress Shop (Mrs. Potts Pumpkin)
7. Marceline’s Confectionary (Daisy Duck Pumpkin)
8. UVA Bar & Cafe (Lilo & Stitch Pumpkin)
9. Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Donald Duck Pumpkin)
10. Tree Near Wonderground Gallery (Tiana Pumpkin)
11. Tortilla Jo’s (Pluto Pumpkin)
12. The Lego Store (Baymax Pumpkin)
13. Star Wars Trading Post (BB8 Pumpkin)

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