[Played in the Parks] A Special Feature on Iconic and Popular Songs from Disney Halloween

Friend Like MeAlan Menken

Friend Like Me (Aladdin)

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 CruellaFlorence & The Machine

Florence + the Machine – Call me Cruella (From “Cruella”/Official Lyric Video)

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.”

The Villains World (2018)

[TDS] [CD Audio] 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.

Disney Halloween 2023 Disney Halloween Greeting

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?

He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt

Pirates of the Caribbean

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?

This Is HalloweenPanic! At The Disco

Panic at the Disco – This is Halloween

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.

The Villains World: Wish and Desire (2016)

The Villains World: Wish and Desire

This is the music from the 2016 Halloween show at Tokyo DisneySea, which has been held since 2015.

The stars of this show aren’t Mickey and friends, but the villains from Disney works.

Led by Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, the villains throw a Halloween party.

Since it’s music for a party hosted by the villains, it features a chilling atmosphere with eerie laughter…

It’s truly the quintessential Halloween track.