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9/13/2023

HalloweenTime 2023 at the Disneyland Resort - September 13, 2023

Last weekend we headed out to the Disneyland Resort for half day of fun and checking out some of HalloweenTime including Haunted Mansion Holiday (still too soon) and Monsters After Dark (the best Tower). 

I will say, it seemed to us that the Halloween offerings at Disneyland have been greatly reduced, and even as the sun set, it didn't seem very "Halloweeny' at the park. While at California Adventure, it seemed like a very lively time with Halloween music, incredible lighting and more. 

I have no problem with them making DCA the "Halloween" park, and wish that would only expand. 

​Let's head in for some Halloween fun! 
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Even though we went into Disney California Adventure first, let's check out the Disneyland portion of our day!
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Haunted Mansion Holiday is now open, and it's Christmas Time in September.
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While I absolutely love this layover, I do feel it's around too long.
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We got stuck in the stretching room so was able to get a few pics.
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I really do love that this is back.
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Hera and Chopper are now out in Galaxy's Edge. Love seeing more Rebels out and about. It's way past time to ditch the set timeline in the land and get all of the characters out here.
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Somebody did something on the Mark Twain, and now the bow is closed off, a CM is stationed there, and the chairs that are normally in that spot are now in the middle of the bottom deck. Anybody know what happened?
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A quick look at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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Over at California Adventure, the park is fully decked out for Halloween.
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Not a new treat for this year, but one of our favorites!
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Hairy Baby!!
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We love Monster's After Dark SO much.
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I just wish it was all day during Halloween, it's a shame to miss an hour of the attraction every day.
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As night falls on DCA, the amazing lighting is all around.
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No Oogie Boogie Bash for us this year, but we're always happy to get a little taste of it.
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Cars Land is, IMO, the best interpretation of the source IP of any land at any park. It's just perfect.
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Happy Haul-O-Ween!
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Just perfection!
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Best land entrance is best!
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Caramel Banana Shake!
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Ocean Beach Sundae!
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We always used to measure our kids height at the White Rabbit Door near the Tea Cups, now there's a new spot for parents to measure their kids! Very cool!

We'll be back at Disneyland in a couple of weekends for more Halloween Fun! 

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8/17/2023

Foodie Guide to Halloween at Disneyland Resort 2023

Ghosts, goblins, and foodies alike, dust off the cobwebs because Halloween is upon us! Disneyland Resort is mere weeks away from kicking off their Halloween season and you’re in luck because I’ve got all the ghoulish goodies for you to try. 

Starting as early as Aug. 29, the entire resort will be serving up some tricks and treats. From sinister sweets like the Poison Apple Funnel Cake Fries at Award Wieners and Halloween Donut at GCH Craftsman Grill, to savory bites like the Spicy Chili Dog at Refreshment Corner, there’s something for every ghoul this year. Did I mention all the novelties coming your way? You’re going to want them all, especially the Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper launching on Sept. 5! And the Halloween candy items are almost too cute to eat — emphasis on the almost. 

If you’re looking for some enhanced festivities to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, consider special offerings like the Halloween Screams Dining Package on select nights at Plaza Inn filled with tasty concoctions and reserved viewing for “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular. Or, book an outing at Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace where you’ll find new items throughout the entire Halloween season like the Wicked Stepsisters Crispy Pork Bowl or Blood Orange Slush. Also, for the first time ever, experience the deliciously festive celebrations at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel featuring Goofy and some of his pals dressed for the season. Be sure to book ahead of time for these thrilling (and yummy) experiences if you’re interested! 

The time has come to unleash your appetite because this year’s Halloween Foodie Guide to Disneyland Resort is filled with more items than your treat bag can handle! Let’s unwrap it – shall we? 
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Disneyland Park

Alien Pizza Planet (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
  • Vampire Alien Macaron: Green alien macaron filled with salted caramel buttercream, chocolate ganache, and brownie bits (New)
Blue Bayou Restaurant (Available Sept. 12 through Nov. 9; reservations highly recommended)
  • Chocolate-Ginger-Blueberry Mousse: Chocolate mousse, ginger crème brûlée, and dark chocolate crunch topped with a black sesame web (New) 
Carnation Café (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded fried chicken breast tossed in spicy chile sauce with pepper jack and mustard slaw on a brioche bun 
Galactic Grill (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Darth by Chocolate Parfait: Layers of chocolate pudding, red velvet sponge, chocolate mousse, and crushed chocolate creme-filled cookies
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Rest In Chocolate Sundae: Rocky road ice cream buried in a chocolate-covered waffle cup with chocolate cookie crumbles and gummy worms topped with a chocolate tombstone (New) 
The Golden Horseshoe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Pecan Pie Sundae: Pecan praline ice cream served with warm butterscotch, whipped topping, and candied pecans (New) 
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Hungry Bear Restaurant (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb. Angus chuck patty, red pepper cheese sauce, onion rings, bacon, and BBQ sauce (New) 
  • Red Pepper Cheese Onion Rings (New) 
  • Red Pepper Cheese Fries (New) 
  • Pumpkin Churro Funnel Cake: Cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce, pumpkin ice cream and whipped topping
  • Chai-spiced Pumpkin Iced Tea: Iced Tea, Chai tea-flavored syrup, pumpkin purée cream, and pumpkin candy crystals (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Huckleberry Lemonade with blueberry garnish (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
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Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Poison Apple Macaron: Apple-shaped macaron filled with salted caramel and apple compote (New) 
  • Pumpkin Chai Cream Puff: Pumpkin-shaped cream puff filled with pumpkin chai mousse and white chocolate crunchy pearls (New)
  • Pecan Caramel Trifle: Layers of vanilla bean diplomat cream, brown sugar-spiced cake, and candied pecans in caramel with topped with Chantilly cream (New) 
  • Halloween Macaroon: Coconut macaroon with mini chocolate chips, dipped in chocolate, and topped with sprinkles (New) 
  • Mickey Bat Cookie: Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face
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Market House (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
  • Mickey Bat Cookie: Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face
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Plaza Inn 
  • Monster Cake: Devil’s food cake, colorful white chocolate mousse, and buttercream (Available Aug. 29 through Oct. 31)
  • Black Forest Bundt Cake filled with cherry filling, decorated with chocolate ganache and Halloween sprinkles topped with chocolate mousse and a chocolate spider web (New) (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
  • Halloween Screams Dining Package featuring short rib in cabernet sauce with bacon-cheddar mash, charred scallion chimichurri, and roasted broccolini served with hibiscus lemonade and specialty dessert (New) (Kids version available) (Available select days Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; reservations recommended)
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Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available) 
  • Grave Stuff: Traditional grey stuff with tombstone chocolate decoration and sprinkles (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
  • Mickey Bat Cookie: Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Cold Brew: Taverne cold brew coffee with pumpkin sweet cream cheese topper (New) (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) ​
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Refreshment Corner (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
  • Spicy Chili Dog: Premium hot dog topped with spicy chili, nacho cheese sauce, spicy brown mustard, spicy corn chips, and a fried serrano pepper (New) 
Royal Street Veranda (Currently available; mobile order available) 
  • Potato Leek Soup: Rich potato and leek soup topped with pea flower crème fraiche, herb oil, and fried leeks served in a sourdough bread bowl
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Stage Door Café (Available Oct. 16 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Graveyard Banana Funnel Cake: Classic funnel cake topped with banana cream, chocolate cookie dust, Halloween candy, whipped topping, and sprinkles (New) ​
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Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; reservations recommended for this bookable experience)
  • Wicked Stepsisters Crispy Pork Bowl: Crispy fried pork loin served over sweet soy-dressed cabbage and white rice, garnished with green onions, and served with katsu sauce (New) 
  • Pot Roast SmeeWich: Slow-cooked pot roast with onions, peppers, melted provolone, and horseradish aïoli on a hoagie roll and served with a side of au jus (New) 
  • Curry Royale: Spiced fried cauliflower, basmati and green pea rice, and spinach with chickpeas and Romanesco served with curry sauce (New) (Plant-based) 
  • Maleficent Brownie: Chocolate brownie with swirls of black and purple-colored white chocolate mousse and yellow and green-colored white chocolate mousse flames with chocolate Maleficent horns (New) 
  • Royal Raspberry Delight: Chocolate tart shell filled with chocolate mousse and ganache topped with a red and black raspberry mousse-glazed dome (New) 
  • Blood Orange Slush: Blood orange-flavored slush with a raspberry drizzle served with a Mickey Mouse-shaped glow cube (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Pineapple & Jalapeño Limeade: Pineapple and lime juices with diced jalapeños and a lime slice served with a Mickey Mouse-shaped glow cube (Non-alcoholic) (New)
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The Tropical Hideaway (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
  • Blood Orange Agua Float: Blood orange agua fresca with DOLE Whip strawberry
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Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country and Churros near Haunted Mansion (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
  • Trick or Treat Sweets Churro rolled in shortbread sugar, drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces, and topped with TWIX cookie bar pieces (New) 
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Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train and Pretzels at small world Promenade (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
  • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Dipping Sauce (New)
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Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle  (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
  • Maleficent Churro: Classic churro rolled in chocolate cookie crumbles
  • Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce: Creamy peanut butter and vanilla dipping sauce 

Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
  • Orange Citrus Churro: Citrus-flavored churro served with a citrus cream dipping sauce (New) 
  • Citrus Cream Dipping Sauce: Orange-flavored icing and condensed milk sauce (New) 
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Churros near Town Square (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
  • Maleficent Churro: Classic churro rolled in chocolate cookie crumbles
  • Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce: Creamy peanut butter and vanilla dipping sauce 
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Disney California Adventure Park

Award Wieners (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Te Kā Dog: Sweet & spicy pulled pork with a fiery tropical chutney served on a toasted bun with Cuties Mandarin Oranges or filmstrip fries
  • Poison Apple Funnel Cake Fries: Dusted with cinnamon sugar and topped with candied apple compote, whipped topping, and green apple glaze (New)
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Cappuccino Cart (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Pumpkin Bundt Cake: Pumpkin-flavored cake filled with dulce de leche and cream cheese frosting finished with chocolate stem and mousse leaf
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Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Created In The Lab Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, licorice laces, and whipped topping (New) 
  • Pumpkin Ale Hard Float: Elysian Brewing Night Owl Pumpkin Ale with maple ice cream and seasonal garnish (New) 
  • Apple Strudel Hard Float: Honest Abe Hard Apple Cider with apple strudel ice cream and caramel drizzle (New) ​
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Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Candy Corn Churro: Orange and yellow sugar-covered churros topped with vanilla icing and candy corn (New) 

Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Slow Burnin’ Mac & Cheese Cone: Pasta with spicy red pepper cheese sauce topped with chile-cheese puffs

Flo’s V8 Cafe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)  
  • Spicy Chicken and Fries: Steak fries topped with chicken tenders tossed in a mango-habanero sauce, drizzled with ranch dressing, and finished with green onions 
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Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
  • Monster Baby: Shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate with a Jack-Jack chocolate piece 
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​Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile waitlist available)
  • Ghost Pepper Nachos: Charred ghost pepper-marinated chicken, smoky ghost pepper cheese sauce, black bean purée, avocado tomatillo salsa, and seasoned tomatoes
  • Butterscotch-Apple Mule: Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, apple-spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger beer (New)

Lamplight Lounge (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
  • Pumpkin-spiced Donuts: Warm and fluffy donuts tossed in pumpkin-spiced sugar and served with orange cream cheese dip and hot-buttered rum sauce (Available for lunch and dinner only) 
  • Butterscotch-Apple Mule: Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, apple-spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger beer (New)
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Schmoozies! (Available Sept. 8 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Ursula Shake: Coconut and taro shake with whipped topping and cotton candy dusted with blue sugar (New) 
  • Mummy Shake with whipped topping, chocolate creme-filled cookie ears, and M&M’S Crunchy Cookie chocolate candies (New)
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Smokejumpers Grill (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
  • Ghostly Double Cheeseburger: Double beef and soy chorizo burger with provolone, ghost pepper black bean spread, avocado crema, cabbage, and pico de gallo served with crinkle-cut fries (New) 
  • Haunted Forest Ice Cream Parfait: Cherry shake with chocolate sauce, brownie crumble, cherry topping, and whipped cream (New)
  • Oogie Boogie Apple Lemonade: Green apple lemonade with cherry-flavored popping spheres and raspberry sauce (Non-alcoholic) 
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
  • Ghoulish Fizz: Gin and blood orange syrup with lime and orange juices (New) 
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Wine Country Trattoria (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
  • Pumpkin Crème Brûlée with Palmier PTB (New) (Plant-based)
  • Halloween Cocktail: Jameson Irish Whiskey, lime juice, sweet and sour, passion fruit syrup, and strawberry purée
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Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
  • Coffee and Donut Churro: Churro rolled in coffee sugar and topped with coffee-infused chocolate sauce, whipped topping, and seasonal sprinkles (New) 

Churros at Hollywood Land (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
  • Oogie Boogie Churro: Chocolate cookie-covered churro with green icing, gummy worms, and candies (New) 
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Outdoor Vending (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
  • Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog topped with peppers and onions and served with a side of chips (New) 
  • BBQ Chipotle Turkey Leg (New) 
  • Candy Apple Cotton Candy: Green and red swirl cotton candy in a spider-web bag (New) 
  • Bottle Logic Brewing Infrared Mode Hard Seltzer (New) 
  • Cantaritos Pineapple Hard Soda (New) 
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Oktoberfest (New) ​
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Hotels of the Disneyland Resort 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) 
  • Halloween Crisped Rice Treat: Crisped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate (New) 
  • Halloween Donut: Cake donut with colored white chocolate (New) 
  • Halloween Cupcake: Cookies and cream cupcake 

Disneyland Hotel

The Coffee House (Mobile order available) 
  • Ghost Cupcake (Available Sept. 22 through 31) 
  • Pumpkin-spice Latte (Available Sept. 12 through Oct. 31) 
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Goofy’s Kitchen (Available Sept. 21 through Oct. 31) 
  • Join Goofy and some of his pals in their best ghoulish looks for a character dining experience with a Halloween twist: Includes limited-time specialties like prime rib, shrimp cocktail, and Halloween-themed desserts (New)(Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; reservations highly recommended)
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Downtown Disney District

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
  • Black Garlic Fettuccine and Mussels: Mussels, black garlic alfredo sauce, and squid ink pasta (New) 
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake: Marble pumpkin cheesecake with a brown butter crumble topping drizzled with a house-made Pumpkin Down caramel sauce (New) 
  • Pumpkin Down Float: Vanilla ice cream with the Ballast Point Pumpkin Down beer 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Oct. 25 through 31)  
  • Halloween CrazyShake: Chocolate milkshake with a vanilla frosted rim and candy corn topped with a ‘spider-web’ chocolate cupcake, orange and white twisty pop, orange rock candy, whipped cream, orange sprinkles, and a chocolate drizzle
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California Churro (Available Oct. 1 through 31)
  • Halloween Lollipop Churro: A round churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with peanut butter candy pieces (New) ​
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
  • The “Witchy Worm’n”: Fresh witches brew of vodka, melon liqueur, orange juice, and a splash of Sprite topped with a gummy worm 
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Kayla’s Cake (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
  • Scary Eyeball Macaron: Scary eyeball macaron with salted caramel buttercream and cinnamon apple compote(New) 
  • Pumpkin Spiced Jack-O-Lantern Macaron: Jack-O-Lantern macaron with pumpkin spiced ganache
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Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) 
  • Pumpkin Blooderscotch Cannoli: Cannoli shells filled with pumpkin and butterscotch chip cannoli cream served with whipped cream, a red caramel “blood” drizzle, and a sugar knife (New) 
  • Dragon Eye Punch Mocktail: Beet water, strawberry syrup, orange juice, grenadine, and dragon eye fruit (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Orange Goosebumps: Black vodka, orange liqueur, and orange juice served over ice and garnished with an orange wedge (New)

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 both in the dining room and bowling)
  • Halloween Roll: Tempura-fried soft-shell crab, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in nori paper and sushi rice topped with tempura flakes and sesame seeds (New) 
  • Ghost Brownies: Ghirardelli brownie cut and topped with torched marshmallow fluff, chocolate drizzle, and ghostly marshmallows (New) 
  • Vampire’s Kiss: Raspberry vodka and raspberry purée topped with sparkling Moscato
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Tortilla Jo’s (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) 
  • Tentacle Tacos: Corn tortillas infused with octopus ink served with grilled octopus al pastor, roasted pineapple pico de gallo, and salsa chipotle (New) 
  • Creepy Jo’s Cocktail: Gin, margarita mix, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and a splash of grenadine (New) ​
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Available at Candy Locations Including Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Marceline’s Confectionery, Pooh Corner, and Trolley Treats (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) 
  • Minnie Witch Caramel Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with a purple skirt, orange M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies, and a chocolate with hat 
  • Skull Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in red-colored white chocolate and green-colored white chocolate skull face
  • Minnie Bat Caramel Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in black dark chocolate, and embellished with a black sugar dress, black M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies, and a black dark chocolate bat bow (New) (Available starting Sept. 4)
  • Candy Corn Minnie Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, vanilla chocolate, orange-colored chocolate, and yellow-colored chocolate, and adorned with yellow chocolate bow and marshmallow ears (New)(Available starting Sept. 4)
  • Minnie Cake Pop with Orange Bow: Chocolate cake pop and chocolate Minnie ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with a white chocolate orange bow (Available starting Sept. 4)
  • Candy Corn Cake Pop: Candy corn-shaped vanilla cake pop dipped in white, yellow, and orange-colored chocolate (New) ​
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  • Pumpkin Mickey Cake Pop: Round chocolate cake pop dipped in orange and yellow-colored white chocolate face with green chocolate stem and chocolate Mickey ears (New) 
  • Halloween Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel, enrobed in milk chocolate, and drizzled with orange and purple-colored white chocolate
  • Oogie Boogie Cereal Treat: Cereal treat dipped in green-colored white chocolate with a dark chocolate face (Only available at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Marceline’s Confectionery, and Trolley Treats) 
  • Mickey Marshmallow Mummy Pop: Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop covered in vanilla chocolate with dark chocolate eyes
  • Minnie Bat Cereal Treat: Mickey shaped cereal treat, dipped in black dark chocolate, sprinkled with black and grey sugar, and finished with a bat chocolate piece (New) (Available starting Sept. 4) 
  • Ghost Cereal Treat: Ghost-shaped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate with a dark chocolate ghost face
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Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort (Available starting Sept. 1) 

  • Glow in the Dark Donald Candy Corn Sipper: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disneyland park: The Golden Horseshoe, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and Stage Door Café
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
  • Halloween Alien Straw Clip: Available with purchase of beverage (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Alien Pizza Planet, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, and Pretzels at near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining, Lamplight Lounge, Mortimers Market, Señor Buzz Churros, and Smokejumpers Grill
  • Halloween Popcorn Bucket (New) (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at various popcorn carts at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park.
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  • Halloween Travel Tumbler: Includes beverage; specialty beverage for an additional charge at select locations (New) (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Most quick-service restaurants and select outdoor vending carts
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Most quick-service restaurants and select outdoor vending carts
    • At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
    • At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill 
  • Iridescent Black Poison Apple Mug: Includes choice of Coca-Cola bottled beverage at time of purchase (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Hungry Bear Restaurant (Available with specialty beverage for an additional charge), Main Street Fruit Cart, Plaza Inn, Tropical Imports, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Also available with ice cream float for an additional cost), Fairfax Market, Mortimers Market, and Schmoozies! (Includes coffee at time of purchase or specialty coffee for an additional charge)
  • Lock, Shock and Barrel Straw Clip with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Cafe Orleans, Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country, Harbour Galley, and Royal Street Veranda 
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge, Mortimers Market, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
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  • Maleficent Bottle Topper with purchase of beverage (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Town Square, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and Maurice’s Treats
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Willie’s Churros, Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Fairfax Market, Churros at Hollywood Land, Mortimers Market, and Outdoor Vending 
  • Mickey Mouse-shaped Pumpkin Glow Cube: Available with purchase of beverage (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disneyland park: Café Daisy, The Golden Horseshoe, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, and Stage Door Café 
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Award Wieners, Bayside Brews, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Corn Dog Castle, Outdoor Vending, Smokejumpers Grill, and Paradise Garden Grill
    • At Disneyland Hotel: Goofy’s Kitchen
  • Mickey Mouse Skeleton Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at various popcorn carts throughout Disneyland park.
  • Mike Wazowski Pumpkin Bottle Topper with purchase of beverage (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Churros and Lemonade in Critter Country, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Town Square, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and Ship to Shore Marketplace
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Willie’s Churros, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Fairfax Market, Churros at Hollywood Land, Mortimers Market, and Outdoor Vending
  • Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last starting Sept. 5); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disneyland park: Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, and Stage Door Café 
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Fairfax Market, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
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  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor’s Car Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last) Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Popcorn cart near Haunted Mansion and New Orleans Square Outdoor Vending Cart 
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, and Outdoor Vending
  • Vampire Tow Mater Straw Clip: Available with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations at Disney California Adventure park:
    • Fillmore’s Taste-In, Flo’s V8 Cafe, and Cozy Cone Motel 
  • Worm’s Wort Potion Bottle Glow Cube: Available with purchase of beverage (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following location: 
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge
    • At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Hearthstone Lounge
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  • Zero 30th Anniversary Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
    • At Disneyland park: Popcorn near Haunted Mansion
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and Outdoor Vending
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Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party (SOLD OUT)

If you’re attending one of the frightfully fun nights of the sold out Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, we’ve got a “sn-EEK” peek at some of the goodies you simply must try. The only thing better than churros is villain-inspired churros. The Panic Churro at Churros near Goofy’s Sky School features a blue sugar churro with raspberry popping candy. Over at Wine Country Trattoria, enhance your evening with the Oogie Boogie Dining Package, a spellbinding 3-course pre-fixe meal featuring a non–alcoholic beverage perfectly paired with a preferred viewing for the “Frightfully Fun Parade.” For those looking for an extra sweet evening, the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party features a delicious selection of tasty desserts, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Those over 21 will also get one alcoholic beverage at the dessert party. This enhancement also gives you access to a “Frightfully Fun Parade” preferred viewing area. ​

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6/7/2023

Accessing and Ranking All Single-Rider Lines at the Disneyland Resort

This past weekend I decided to check out all of single rider lines at the Disneyland Resort and show how to access each line for those who would like to utilize them. I then figured It'd be fun to rank them based on a few factors, namely Accessibility, Wait Time, and if the attraction experience is diminished by using the Single Rider Line. 

All of that is in the video below, but I figured it'd also be useful to put that information in a blog post for quick reference. So here we go!! 

Monsters Incorporated: Mike and Sully To The Rescue

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We're going to start off with the Single Rider Line that's not technically a single rider line, but has a buddy pass which acts as kind of a single rider pass.

As you can see from the card, you don't get an individual seat, but an entire row. So for this one you can have 2 people on each pass, which makes it a bit different. You must get a buddy pass from the Cast Member at the entrance of the attraction and then you head up to the exit. Keep in mind, the buddy pass on this attraction is not always available. 

Accessibility = C - This is mainly due to the limited capacity for the Buddy Pass and having to get a card from the CM.
Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, especially with the way Lightning Lane has ruined the standby line for this attraction. But that's for another update.
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

web slingers: a spider-man adventure

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Next up is Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure. This is an easily accessibly Single Rider line as it's right between the Standby and Lightning Lane entrance. The umbrellas that shade the Cast Members sometimes block the sign, but it is indeed there. 
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Once you are through the Single Rider line, you will arrive to the first waiting room and into the pre-show. So there is absolutely no change in the attraction by utilizing the single rider line. 

One note for this attraction is that you have to utilize stairs to access the attraction, but I'm sure you can request an alternate route should you need it. 

​Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. 
Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line and you even get to experience the full pre-show. 

Radiator Springs Racers

Now we come to what is in my opinion the best single rider line at the entire resort. Even on the busiest of days, the single rider line is a significant reduction from the stand-by line, there is no reduction in the attraction experience, and you even get to experience one of the best queues at the entire resort. 
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Just like with Spider-Man, sometimes the umbrellas block the Single Rider entrance sign, but just hang to the left at the main attraction entrance and you will have no problem at all. 
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​Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Just stay to your left. 
Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line and even on the busiest of days will only be about a 30 minute wait. 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

Incredicoaster

Moving over to Pixar Pier, we have The Incredicoaster. This single rider line is accessed via the ADA entrance just before you get to the main entrance of the attraction. 

If you see a line up outside the single rider entrance, be warned that your wait is going to be quite long, and could possibly be the same length as the stand-by line. You may be better off just going through the regular line if there is a long line out here. 

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Once you reach the station, you will be given a card by the CM and have to go up and around utilizing the elevator to the loading platform. Overall it's a weird process, but not difficult to follow. 
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​Accessibility = B - Due to the Single Rider entrance being far away from the main entrance, and using the ADA line to access, we're going to give the Accessibility a B. There is however no issues with stairs, etc. 
Wait = B to C - Your mileage on this one can vary. On my visit it was quick and easy, but if it is a busy day and there is a line outside the entrance, you may be better off using the stand-by line. 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

Goofy's Sky School

The award for the shortest single rider line at the resort goes to Goofy's Sky School. I don't mean shortest in wait, but shortest in length. It comes up very quickly. 
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Basically just stay to the left as you approach the ride station, take a few stairs, and you're there. 

​Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Just stay to your left. There are a few stairs here though. 
Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

Grizzly River Run

One of the most popular Single Rider lines at the resort belongs to Grizzly River Run, obviously in summer months and warm days it's much more popular. You have to get a card from the cast member at the entrance of the attraction and then you head up the exit to access the Single Rider line. 
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Accessibility = B to C - Due to needing to get a card from the CM at the entrance, and accessing through the exit, this one gets a B to C for accessibility. Especially when the attraction is busy, there are a lot of people near the exit. 
Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, even on busy days. 
Ride Experience = B - While the ride itself is no different from utilizing the Stand By or Lightning Lane, riding something like a rapids ride with strangers takes away a bit of the fun laughing at your friends and family when they get soaked. 

Soarin' Around the world

Guess who's back? Back again? That's right, the Single Ride line for Soarin' is back, and it's amazing! Just like with Grizzly, you need to grab a card from the Cast Member at the entrance. They will then lead you to the right of the Lightning Lane where you will access the attraction. 
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You will then wait to the right of the line as shown below until called by the loading Cast Member. 
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Accessibility = B - Due to needing to get a card and be escorted into the attraction by a CM, this one get's a B. 
Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, at least until people discover that this single rider line is back. Sorry. =) 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

Space Mountain

Let's head over to Disneyland, and a very popular single rider line. This one is accessed near the exit of the attraction, so instead of heading to the entrance to the left of Space Mountain, head to the right towards the Space Mountain restrooms. 
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I will say that this one can get a bit cramped as you head into the station, there is only some tape separating the stand-by line and the single rider line but it's overall a very easy experience. 
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Accessibility = B - Due to being on the opposite end of the entrance and having to deal with exiting crowds and a poorly marked dividing line, we'll give this one a B. Just bring your patience and you'll be okay. 
Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

Matterhorn Bobsleds

Another really great single rider line is Matterhorn Bobsleds. Like Space Mountain, the entrance is nowhere near the main entrance, but closer to the Fantasyland side of the attraction near the stroller parking. Basically right across from the Tea Cups. 
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Accessibility = B - Due to being away from the entrance, and not a whole lot of large signage, we'll give this one a B. 
Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. 
Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. 

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Finally we come to the last single rider line at the resort, and that's in Galaxy's Edge. We will say, out of all of the attractions at the resort, this one does have a significant reduction in the quality of the attraction using the single rider line. 
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You will always, always, ALWAYS get Engineer using the single rider line. Always. So if you're okay just pushing a few buttons in the back of the cockpit, then you're good to go. 

Accessibility = A - This one has more signage than probably any other single rider line. Super easy to access. Just stay the the left at the main entrance. Be warned, for some reason this attraction has more confusion about lightning lane vs stand-by than any other. People love to gather at the entrance of this one. 
Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. 
Ride Experience = C - As mentioned above, in our opinion the attraction experience is diminished using the single rider line. 

Alright everybody, that's going to wrap it up, we hope you enjoyed this look at the Single Rider lines at the resort.

We'll be back later today with an actual Disneyland update. Yep, two Disneyland updates in the same day and three Disneyland updates within the past week. What is going on around here!?!?! =) 

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