Guardians of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark Returns to California Adventure

Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Returns for Halloween Time

Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure at Disney California Adventure Park, as “Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark” is set to make its highly anticipated return. While the official start date is August 22, some sharp-eyed guests have already noticed a few curious signs that this seasonal overlay might be arriving even sooner than expected.

Every year for Halloween Time, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! gets a spooky seasonal overlay. After 3:00 PM, the attraction transforms into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. This terrifying, pulse-pounding adventure is filled with frantic music, dark humor, and a creepier tone than usual.

A Fiendishly Frightening Escape
Get ready for a chaotic mission! When the Collector’s Fortress goes into complete pandemonium, Groot gets left behind. Rocket needs you to go back in to help him rescue Groot from the monstrous creatures now roaming the halls. This pulse-pounding, high-energy mission is filled with dark humor, frantic music, and menacing monsters.

While it is still a family-friendly ride, Monsters After Dark is more intense than its daytime counterpart. Expect jump scares, unsettling growls, and glimpses of snarling creatures. With its heavy metal soundtrack and chaotic visuals, the ride may be frightening for younger guests.

Here’s where things get interesting: despite the official start date for Monsters After Dark being more than a week away, the Disneyland app and website are already listing the attraction. The listings show the ride’s operating hours and even a Lightning Lane option for yesterday, suggesting the spooky seasonal overlay might be arriving earlier than planned.

Do you enjoy the Halloween version of Guardians of the Galaxy?

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