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Season of Scares: Oogie Boogie’s Six-Week Challenge and Event Board

Published September 24, 2026Village scene with multiple Disney characters including Ariel, Olaf, Goofy, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear near a garden and clock tower building under a bright sky.

Update Launch and Character Introduction

The Season of Scares update launched on September 23, 2026, across all platforms. This free update introduces Oogie Boogie from Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to the Valley. Players begin the character questline by visiting Scrooge's Store and interacting with a mirror that leads to his lair.

Village scene with multiple Disney characters including Ariel, Olaf, Goofy, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear near a garden and clock tower building under a bright sky.
Village scene with multiple Disney characters including Ariel, Olaf, Goofy, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear near a garden and clock tower building under a bright sky.

Image source: Gameloft · Publisher store screenshot (editorial quotation)

Oogie Boogie and Zero Unlock Timeline

To permanently add Oogie Boogie to the Valley, players must complete six weeks of challenges running from September 23 to November 4. These weekly tasks involve choosing whether to participate in his schemes and culminate in a final showdown. During this questline, players can also unlock Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Aladdin and Jasmine soar on a magic carpet above Agrabah as a massive tornado swirls nearby, showcasing vibrant fantasy architecture beneath a twilight sky.
Aladdin and Jasmine soar on a magic carpet above Agrabah as a massive tornado swirls nearby, showcasing vibrant fantasy architecture beneath a twilight sky.

Image source: Gameloft · Publisher store screenshot (editorial quotation)

Haunted Floating Festival Schedule

The Haunted Floating Festival event returns on October 7 and runs until October 31. Players access the festival by entering a portal located in the Plaza, which transports them to a seasonally decorated Floating Island. Solving new and returning puzzles within these grounds earns exclusive seasonal decorations.

Characters fishing together on a wooden bridge in a tropical setting with palm trees and distant cliffs.
Characters fishing together on a wooden bridge in a tropical setting with palm trees and distant cliffs.

Image source: Gameloft · Publisher store screenshot (editorial quotation)

New Star Paths and Event Board

The update introduces the Astronomer’s Journey Star Path, which includes a new feature called the Event Board. Additionally, players can access the Haunting Elegance Star Path to complete Halloween-themed duties for spooky rewards.

Building and Map Improvements

Players can now place certain gameplay buildings on floating islands. The update adds a toggle to clear furniture, landscaping, fences, or paths from specific biomes without removing other elements. Map navigation improvements include seeing which way the character is facing, identifying residents in shops by hovering over them, and accessing more detailed information for labels, icons, and caves.

Olaf's Grand Exhibition Final Rooms

The update opens the two final rooms of Olaf’s Grand Exhibition, which are based on the Forgotten Lands and Valley Plaza. Completing these rooms provides access to their associated completion rewards.

Sharing Decoration Presets

Players can now generate a unique code for decoration presets by selecting Share Presets in the Presets option menu. This code can be given to other Valley Villagers so they can use the same preset.