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

In this episode, the Hitchhiking Hosts discuss the Halloween collection on Disney+ and their top 3 picks to watch during the Halloween season.

Show Notes:

Haunted Mansion Construction Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/progress-continues-in-haunted-mansion-disneyland/https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/progress-continues-in-haunted-mansion-disneyland/

Scary Teddy Popcorn Bucket and Madame Leota Straw Clip: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/scary-teddy-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/

Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Tiki Mug: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/haunted-mansion-madame-leota-tiki-mug-tradersams/

Haunted Mansion Club 33 Tumbler: https://x.com/haydenevansart/status/1843369790838300704

Nightmare Grog and Sandy Claws Cup: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/nightmare-grog-float-review-trader-sams-dlr/

Haunted Mansion Holiday Shirt: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/disneyland-haunted-mansion-christmas-shirt/

Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Haunted Mansion Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/disney-treasure-maiden-voyage-inagural-merch/

The Spectacular Spider Man Meets Gargoyles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95V2vAFJmKs

In this episode, Alex talks about his recent trip to the Disneyland Resort and Oogie Boogie Bash.

Videos and photos from Alex’s trip: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-8NfDpZKx9WQzoApbalUvrWueYgX2hMw

In this episode, the Hitchhiking Hosts talk with their guest, Josh, about the runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon

Club 33 New Quicksand Men Tiki Mug: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/new-quicksand-men-tiki-mug-club-33-disneyland/

Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/nightmare-before-christmas-starbucks-tumbler/

Halloween Stitch Popcorn Bucket and Halloween Alien Sipper: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/dlr-purchase-locations-halloween-alien-sipper-vampire-stitch-popcorn-bucket/

Agatha Harkness Ear Headband: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/new-agatha-harkness-ear-headband-dca/

The Duchess joins The Duke at the WDW Haunted Manison: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/the-duchess-returns-haunted-mansion-wdw/

D-Tech Haunted Mansion Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/new-haunted-mansion-d-tech-designs/

Second Edition Spooky Tree Flight: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/second-edition-spooky-tree-flight-coming-dca/

New Disney Villains show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/disney-villains-show-replacing-lightning-mcqueens-racing-academy-dhs/

In this episode, Alex, Kris, and James talk about the Halloween Foodie Guide at the Disneyland Resort. Be prepared for your stomachs to growl as the hitchhiking hosts talk about their top ten items from the foodie guide.

Show Notes

Disneyland Halloween Foodie Guide: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-disneyland-halloween-foodie-guide-2024

Haunted Mansion Parlor D23: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/haunted-mansion-parlor-attraction-poster-and-details-revealed-for-disney-cruise-line/

D23 Merchandise - Madame Leota Figure https://www.micechat.com/392723-d23-expo-merchandise/

Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Sipper https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/hatbox-ghost-sipper-sound-effects-2024/

Hitchhiking Ghosts at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/10aug2024-haunted-mansions-hitchhiking-ghosts-materialize-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party.htm

Nightmare Before Christmas Lego Set https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/disney-tim-burton-s-the-nightmare-before-christmas-21351

Plaza de la Familia News: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-details-opening-plaza-de-la-familia/

Disney Villains Trading Cards at Disneyland https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/magic-key-disney-villains-trading-cards-dlr/