How to Engage Disney
Viewers
this Halloween

How to
Engage Disney
Viewers
this Halloween

by 

Disney Advertising

Halloween 2024 Agatha

The spookiest day of the year is quickly creeping up! To help advertisers prepare for this day of frights, we surveyed Disney viewers* to learn how they are approaching the holiday this year.

Here’s what we learned:

Disney Viewers See Value in Shoppable Ads

Shoppable ads are a great way to join in on the fun of the Halloween shopping experience and move viewers from awareness to action! 

In fact, Disney viewers responded positively to integrating shoppable ads into their Halloween shopping.

Shoppable Ads - Strongly/Somewhat Agree

Shoppable ads seems like a great way
to get inspiration for Halloween

Shoppable ads would make it
easier to buy Halloween-related items

I’d love to see shoppable ads related to
my Halloween shopping

Shoppable ads would influence my
Halloween buying decisions

Get More Eyeballs on Your Ads

It’s no secret that Halloween is a fan-favorite among Disney viewers, capturing their attention with key tentpoles like Huluween, Halloween on Disney+ and Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween!

Most Watched October Titles

Most Watched October Titles

0 %

of Disney viewers are
favorable towards
Halloween ads
(99% Hulu Viewers, 94% Disney+ Viewers)

0 %

of Disney viewers anticipate that they’ll spend more or the same this upcoming Halloween
(89% Hulu Viewers, 84% Disney+ Viewers)

With Disney, brands can play a part in creating a positive
experience for viewers while encouraging them to take action!

After Seeing Halloween-Themed Advertisements

Visited a brand or company website

Researched a product/service

Purchased a product/service

Disney Streamers are Paying Close Attention to Repeat Advertisers

0 %
of Hulu streamers are likely to notice the same Huluween brand sponsors from year to year!

HALLOWEEN CONTENT KEEPS THE MAGIC ALIVE

Viewers are tuning into cult-favorites as early as September with movies and shows like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, and American Horror Story,  keeping their spooky vibes high.

In fact!
54% of Disney viewers say that watching movies has become a tradition

31% say it is something they look forward to each year

0 %
of Disney viewers
watch Halloween-themed
TV and movie content

(97% Hulu Viewers,
97% Disney+ Viewers)

Freeform has
incredible
Halloween content

0 %

Disney+ is a great resource for Halloween content

0 %

I like Disney’s Halloween content more than other places

0 %

I enjoy watching Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween

0 %

Freeform has
incredible
Halloween content

0 %
of Disney viewers watch Halloween-themed TV and movie content
(97% Hulu Viewers,
97% Disney+ Viewers)

In fact!
54% of Disney viewers
say that watching movies has become a tradition

In fact!
54% of Disney viewers
say that watching movies has become a tradition



31% say it is something they look forward to each year

31% say it is something they look forward to each year

Disney+ is a great resource for
Halloween content​

0 %

I like Disney’s Halloween
content more than other places

0 %

I enjoy watching Freeform’s
31 Nights of Halloween

0 %

Freeform has incredible
Halloween content

0 %

DISNEY VIEWERS ARE ENJOYING TRADITIONS
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Among Disney viewers Halloween is a favorite fan tradition, with 84% of Disney viewers tuning into Halloween content to celebrate this year!

To celebrate the day, viewers are planning to spend time with family, enjoy their favorite candy, and keep the spookiness of the holiday alive!

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Watching Halloween TV & Movies

0 %

Eating Candy

0 %

Carving pumpkins

0 %

Trick or treat

HALLOWEEN AND FOOD DELIVERY
GO HAND IN HAND

Nothing brings family and friends together like food! Plan to lean into the ease of food delivery for this upcoming Halloween. In fact, of those ordering delivery, 92% are likely to have pizza delivered.

0 %

of Disney viewers are are likely to order food for delivery on Halloween
(63% Hulu Viewers, 60% Disney+ Viewers)

ADVERTISER Takeaways

Early Haunts: Halloween shopping kicks off in September and early October, with a hybrid of online and in-store shopping. Inspire audiences with shoppable ad experiences like Gateway Shop on Hulu.

Spooky Engagement: Disney viewers love Halloween content and are likely to act on Halloween-themed ads. Brew up some brand magic with Halloween tentpoles like Huluween, Halloween on Disney+ and Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween.

Family Frights: For Disney viewers, Halloween is all about shared traditions and family time. Most celebrate by watching Halloween-themed TV and movies together. Tap into co-viewing audiences across Disney’s portfolio to reach families looking to have a scary good time this Halloween.

Reach Out to Your
Disney Advertising Representative
To Learn More!

Source: Disney Dialogue Survey – Halloween 2024, March 2024* 
Top Huluween titles in October
Source:
Hulu 1P Data – VOD & Ad-Supported Only October 2023
Top Disney+ titles in October
Source:
Nielsen Ratings Analysis Program Report L+SD October 2023 –
Looking at SCR Top TV Programs, SCR Top Movies and Disney+ based off P2+.