Your ghosts hosts, Alex & Kris are back! In this episode they discuss recent Haunted Mansion changes. This includes a new outdoor queue, ghost bride, and other special effects.

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Show Notes:**

Haunted Mansion Extended Outdoor Queue: https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/first-look-completed-haunted-mansion-grounds/

Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Gift Shop: https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/haunted-mansion-madame-leota-gift-shop-name/

Haunted Mansion Bride Sipper: https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/haunted-manison-bride-sipper-released-disneyland/

Haunted Mansion Holiday Dates: https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/update-haunted-mansion-holiday-will-return-for-2025-halloween-season/

Oogie Boogie Bash Dates: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/oogie-boogie-bash-halloween-party/#tab-panel-block2-2

In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and its influence on Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Show Notes:

Haunted Mansion Queue Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/first-look-portion-of-new-haunted-mansion-queue-visible-at-disneyland-new-props-decor/

Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion Ghost Projections: https://x.com/DisneyFoodBlog/status/1857462010968961145

runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025: https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyland/disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas

https://the-nightmare-before-christmas.fandom.com/wiki/Danny_Elfman

https://www.disneystore.com/the-nightmare-before-christmas-book-477414406566.html?CMP=KNC-DSSGoogle&efc=179006&CMP=KNC-DSS_FY25_DCR_TRA_DOM_EVGR_ECM_GNRL_PMAX%7CG%7C5259201.XF.AM.SB.03%7CMF9MFIS&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiArby5BhCDARIsAIJvjIQQ56DTHEA9cnGc2Fuwcbtob99wdm0Q7p2qt7dkS9cl87tNil4jEhIaAsZ4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds https://press.disneyplus.com/disney-plus/prop-culture/103 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_Mansion_Holiday

In this episode, the Hitchhiking Hosts talk about their ideal Haunted Mansion party.

Show Notes:

Haunted Mansion Lug Bag: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/haunted-mansion-lug-bag-wdw/ Disneyland Oogie Boogie Bash Survey: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/disneyland-survey-oogie-boogie-bash-haunted-maze/ Celebrities Celebrating Halloween at Disneyland: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/spotted-celebrities-celebrating-halloween-at-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q4wowo1024240006H

Kris' Recipes Corpse Reviver https://www.liquor.com/recipes/corpse-reviver-no-2/

Tightrope Girl Drink https://images.app.goo.gl/wjXnUSDKayZ7H5BQ6

Devilish Eggs Snack https://www.squirrelsofafeather.com/halloween-deviled-eggs/

Finkelstein Brain Jello Snack https://www.food.com/recipe/brain-gelatin-74582

Funeral Potatoes https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/funeral-potatoes/

Widowmaker Burgers Widowmaker burgers: my own recipe but inspired by the Claim Jumper widowmaker burger: Toasted brioche bun with campfire sauce (mix of mayo and bbq), angus patty, melted sharp cheddar, bacon, avocado, an over-medium fried egg and onion rings.

Halloween Grey Stuff https://lilluna.com/grey-stuff-recipe/

James’ Recipes: Pumpkin Cider https://cultured.guru/blog/homemade-hard-pumpkin-cider-with-warm-fall-spices Witches https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21468/witches-brew/ Brain Sliders https://tasty.co/recipe/brain-sliders Jack Jack Num Num Cookies https://picky-palate.com/jack-jack-cookie-num-nums-recipe/ Mickey Halloween Biscuits https://lizeindisneyland.wordpress.com/2018/10/20/disney-baking-halloween-mickey-biscuits/ Ghostly White Pizza https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ghostly-white-pizza--267330927853621890/

Alex’s Recipes Death Certificate Cocktail - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/disney-cocktail-drinks--422281198829992/ Black Widow Martini Mocktail https://alwaysusebutter.com/black-widow-martini-mocktail/ Taco Graveyard Dip https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/taco-graveyard-dip-9343164 Sweet and Sour Bat Wings https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/sweet-and-sour-bat-wings/ Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs Appetizer https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/stuffed-mushroom-eyeballs-9344357 Zombie Meatloaf https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261198/chef-johns-zombie-meatloaf/ Haunted Mansion Wedding Cake https://2foolishmortals.com/walt-disney-world/haunted-mansion-wedding-cake-a-bloody-good-recipe