The 15 Halloween-Themed Food and Drinks We Tried at Disneyland
When Disney released the 2024 Disneyland Halloween foodie guide, there were a number of items that immediately caught the attention of my wife and I. As avid Disneyland foodies, we...
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When Disney released the 2024 Disneyland Halloween foodie guide, there were a number of items that immediately caught the attention of my wife and I. As avid Disneyland foodies, we always make sure to carve out enough time in the parks to try as much as we can whenever a foodie guide is released.
During our visit, we tried a number of Halloween food at Disneyland, 15 of them to be exact, and I’m writing this post to share not only photos of them with you, but information such as price, what my wife and I thought of them, applicable discounts, and more.
Let’s get into it!
1) Poison Apple Churro
Location: Churro cart near Goofy’s Sky School (DCA)
Price: $7.50
Mobile Order: No
Discounts: None
Churros are a Disney staple and often considered to be among the best food at Disneyland. That said, it’s no surprise that with any special event going on at the resort, we see a multitude of variants of this classic treat (literally) rolled out.
We’ve seen this at past events, such as the ever-delicious Mr. Potato Head churro during 2024’s Pixar Fest, so when I heard that Disney was rolling out a poison apple-themed churro for the Halloween season, it immediately peaked my interest.
This was the first Halloween-themed treat we tried and we were not disappointed. The churro is rolled in green-cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a granny smith apple icing. You would think this would be overly sweet, but it isn’t. It’s just right and we thoroughly enjoyed it. However, I didn’t get much of an apple flavor from it.
2) Pumpkin Expresso Martini
Location: Schmoozies! in Hollywoodland (DCA)
Price: $17.50
Mobile Order: Yes
Discounts: None
There was nothing stated on the website or foodie guide as to an ingredient list for this item, other than it’s made with a caramel vodka. Clearly, a pumpkin foam is included, along with a couple shots of expresso. In short, this drink was delicious.
The pumpkin and expresso flavors were balanced well, with no one flavor overpowering the other. The hint of sweetness from the caramel vodka didn’t come through until the end, though. To get the full range of flavor, I suggest using a straw or spoon to mix the pumpkin foam and expresso together before consuming.
3) Spiced Bundt Cake
Location: Jolly Holiday in Main Street U.S.A (DL)
Price: $6.79
Mobile Order: Yes
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
The Spiced Bundt Cake served at Jolly Holiday is filled with cream cheese frosting and topped with a purple glaze icing, sprinkles, and spiced mousse with a chocolate Mickey head decoration. The cake wasn’t dry but for what this was, I felt it was simply ok.
The “spiced” flavor came through in a big way, though (in a good way), but it still isn’t something I would go out of my way to get. If you already happen to be eating at Jolly Holiday, it’s a fitting treat to cap your meal with, but if you’re only seeking out a dessert, there are plenty of superior options out there. Such as…
4) Enchanted Pumpkin Stuff
Location: Red Rose Tavern in Fantasyland (DL)
Price: $7.29
Mobile Order: Yes
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
Ever since converting the former Village Haus Restaurant into Red Rose Tavern (a fitting Beauty and the Best theme) in 2017, a dessert from the classic animated film, The Grey Stuff, has been a featured item on the menu. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, it originated from a line in the song “Be Our Guest” when Lumiere sang, “try the grey stuff, it’s delicious, don’t believe me?, ask the dishes!”. Disneyland foodies know what’s up.
The classic grey stuff is indeed delicious, but much like the churros, Disney will typically put a seasonal spin on this fan favorite during events. This year for Halloween it’s a pumpkin version and let me tell you, this variant rivals the original. It’s a pumpkin cream with an apricot marmalade center, topped on a pumpkin cookie. It’s simply fantastic and well balanced. I would order it again and again, as I feel it’s one of the best Halloween foods at Disneyland right now.
5) Blueberry Corn Dog
Location: Little Red Wagon on Main Street U.S.A (DL)
Price: $11.59
Mobile Order: Yes
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
Yes, you read that title correctly. When I first discovered this item in the Disneyland Halloween foodie guide, I wasn’t quite sure how to feel about it. It didn’t seem like something I would typically enjoy, but simultaneously, I was intrigued enough to want to try it.
If you haven’t seen it, it’s your standard hand-dipped-and-fried corn dog from the Little Red Wagon, but topped with a blueberry compote and bacon powdered sugar. In short, I ended up thoroughly enjoying it. The saltiness from the corn dog and sweetness from the compote made for an oddly satisfying combination.
6) The Monstropolis Float
Location: The Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland (DL)
Price: $9.29
Mobile Order: No
Discounts: None
The Monstropolis Float is yet another seasonal spin on another Disneyland classic treat, the Dole Whip. It’s the classic pineapple flavor Dole Whip swirled with mango, with passion fruit coconut juice, and topped with Lychee fruit and ube dust.
As the follow-up to the Pineapple-Coconut Float during Pixar Fest, the Monstropolis Float delivers in every way and is yet, another home run for Tropical Hideaway. It’s a sweet, refreshing treat perfect for those hot, humid Anaheim days.
7) Ube-Vanilla Twist Soft Serve
Location: Cozy Cone #2 in Cars Land (DCA)
Price: $5.99
Mobile Order: Yes
Discounts: None
This was my first time trying an ube-flavored ice cream, but now that I’ve tried it, I’m a fan for life. You have the option of ordering an ube-only soft serve, or go with the ube-vanilla swirl. Additionally, you can order it in a cone or cup.
We tried both flavors and each one was fantastic for their own reasons. We really didn’t prefer one over the other, but if you force my hand, then I’ll have to give slight favoritism to the ube-only option, for no real reason other than the punch of ube flavor.
8) Muensters, Inc. Sliders
Location: Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining in Pixar Pier (DCA)
Price: $24.00
Mobile Order: Not available
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
If you’re looking for something on the heartier side at Disney California Adventure, look no further than the Muensters, Inc. Sliders at Lamplight Lounge. Do note that these are only available at the boardwalk dining area on the patio and not in the main dining room.
You’re given two sliders, each with two smash-style beef patties and topped with muenster cheese, Anaheim chilies, house chipotle sauce, candied bacon, house pickles and crispy onions on a peppered-brioche bun. Additionally, they’re served with a side of house kettle chips, drizzled with a flavored oil.
Honestly, this is one of the best food at Disneyland right now, and not just of the seasonal items. The boardwalk dining offshoot of Lamplight Lounge has always had the superior menu in my opinion, with their regularly featured Barbacoa Spotlight Nachos a hit amongst Disneyland foodies. Be sure to get here right at opening to join the walk-up list, as reservations are not accepted at the boardwalk.
9) Transylvania Transfusion
Location: Harbor Galley in News Orleans Square (DL)
Price: $6.99
Mobile Order: Available
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
Talk about a refreshing option on a hot, humid day at Disneyland. The Transylvania Transfusion is non-alcoholic and packed with flavor. It’s made with a combination of dark berry and cherry juices to create a wonderfully balanced drink.
The sweetness of the berry and the tartness of the cherry compliment one another, without one flavor dominating the other. Additionally, this drink is garnished with fresh berries. This drink’s photo on the Disneyland Halloween foodie guide shoes both dark and red berries for the garnish, however, I only received raspberries. Not complaining, just pointing out the discrepancy.
10) The Darth by Chocolate
Location: Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland (DL)
Price: $7.29
Mobile Order: Available
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
Long regarded as a legend amongst Halloween-time desserts ever since its debut at Disneyland years ago, the Darth by Chocolate parfait continues to reign supreme all these years later. The parfait features several layers made up of chocolate pudding, red velvet cake, and chocolate mousse, topped with a Darth Vader chocolate piece and “crushed chocolate cream-filled cookies” (in other words…Oreos).
It’s a mega-popular dessert during Halloween time and tends to sell out on a daily basis. Do what the Disneyland foodies do and get those mobile orders in early. Doing so will ensure you will get one and if needed, you could always change your pick up time.
11) The Bride and Groom Churros
Location: The churro cart near the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square (DL)
Price: $6.50 each
Mobile Order: Not available
Discounts: None
Technically, these are two separate churros, but I’m including them both in the same listing because of how well they go together (like any bride and groom should). The groom churro is rolled in a mixture of milk and dark chocolate sugars, and the bride churro is dusted in a vanilla-based sugar.
Individually, the bride churro was the winner to me. My wife, however, preferred the groom churro. However, to get the full experience, order them both and take a bite out of both at the same time. Their combined flavor profile will blow your mind!
12) Pumpkin Cheesecake Cold Brew
Location: Red Rose Tavern in Fantasyland (DL)
Price: $6.79
Mobile Order: Available
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
As a fan of Starbucks’ annual pumpkin foam cold brew, when I saw that Disneyland was going to feature a pumpkin cheesecake version of my holiday favorite, it immediately made my “must-try” list. I started seeing early reports from influencers stating this drink was, “way too sweet”, and got concerned.
However, now that I’ve tried it for myself, I can confidently report that, in my opinion anyway, it is a well balanced drink…provided you drink it correctly. What I mean by that is people often forget to mix the foam topping with the coffee before drinking it. If you sip it without mixing, you’ll definitely think the drink is too sweet because all you’re getting is the foam.
Much like the Pumpkin Expresso Martini listed above, if mixed thoroughly, the cold brew is a well balanced drink with a semi-strong pumpkin flavor. It’s a great pick-me-up whether you’re just beginning your day or pulling an open to close marathon. That said, I still prefer my pumpkin cold brew from Starbucks.
13) Poison Apple Cake
Location: Plaza Inn (near the entrance to Tomorrowland) in Disneyland
Price: $7.79
Mobile Order: Not available
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
The Plaza Inn has become the spot to get a themed slice of cake during seasonal events at Disneyland, with their previous offering being the Pixar Cake during the prior two Pixar Fest events. The Poison Apple Cake, a not-so-subtle tribute to the animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is the Halloween feature here.
The slice of cake is a red-cinnamon cake with cream cheese and caramelized apple filling, red cream cheese frosting, and a green ganache. Much like I stated in my review of the Pixar Fest cake, the cake was moist and tasty, but otherwise just ok. Nothing overly special and in my opinion, not worth the nearly $8 price tag.
14) Mickey-shaped Pumpkin Salted Dulce Cream Puff
Location: Rancho del Zocalo in Frontierland (DL)
Price: $8.29
Mobile Order: Not available
Discounts: Respective Magic Key discounts apply
This tasty cream puff is filled to the brim with delicious pumpkin mousse and salted dulce de leche. This treat isn’t getting nearly the amount of attention it deserves, with most complaining about the perceived lack of pumpkin flavor and overall being too tart.
Not sure which cream puff they were reviewing because the one we tried during our visit was delicious. The pumpkin flavor from the mousse, albeit light, did in fact come through, but with the flavor profile of actual pumpkin, not artificial or spiced. Definitely give this one a try.
15) Fantasyland Garlic Cheesy Brat
Location: Edelweiss Snacks in Fantasyland (DL)
Price: $12.99
Mobile Order: Available
Discounts: None
I saved this one for last as it was our hands-down favorite of all the seasonal items we tried this year. This item is the cheesy garlic pretzel bread we all know and love, with the addition of a juicy bratwurst. I already loved the cheesy pretzel bread, but this took it up so many notches, there’s no way I could ever look back.
This item needs to remain on the menu post-Halloween. If the Firetown Mac and Cheese Bites can remain on Troubadour Tavern’s menu post-Pixar Fest, then this too can survive. By the way, even though you can get the regular cheesy pretzel bread at both Edelweiss Snacks and Maurice’s Treats, you can only order the bratwurst version from Edelweiss.
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Hunt For Pumpkins at Disneyland with ‘Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit’
While on a Disneyland vacation, most guests tend to primarily focus on riding as many attractions as possible. No judgements here, as for a while, that’s the same goal my wife and...
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While on a Disneyland vacation, most guests tend to focus primarily on riding as many attractions as possible. No judgements here as for a while, that was the same goal my wife and I had. However, there’s something to be said about the non-attraction offerings at the resort that many miss out on.
If you’re someone who visits regularly, or you just want to add a little variety to your Disney trip, consider participating in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, a scavenger hunt of sorts taking place at Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney during the Halloween season.
It works the exact same way Eggstravaganza (the annual Easter egg hunt at the resort) does. In each park and in Downtown Disney, there are a dozen or so themed pumpkins inconspicuously placed in random spots and it’s up to you to locate them. When you’ve found them all, you get to select a prize.
It’s a great way to kill a couple hours in the parks while allowing the kids to burn energy and stay occupied. Or, if you’ve ridden most of the attractions already, it’s something different to do and allows you to see the park from a different perspective. Let’s get into it.
*NOTE: We did the pumpkin hunt in Disneyland, so this post will be primarily focused there
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Price and Purchase Locations
There are a number of locations where you can purchase a card for Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit and they depend on where in the resort you’ll be hunting in. In Disneyland, you can purchase the cards at the following locations:
Disneyana
Disney Showcase
Emporium
EngineEar Souvenirs
Eudora’s Chic Boutique
“it’s a small world” Gift Shop
The Star Trader
Westward Ho Trading Company
In Disney California Adventure:
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
Elias & Co.
Gone Hollywood
Ramon’s House of Body Art
Rushin’ River Outfitters
Seaside Souvenirs
Trolley Treats
In Downtown Disney District:
Acorns Gifts and Goods
The Home Store
Disney Pin Traders
The Dress Shop
Disney’s Fantasia Shop
STOR-E
WonderGround Gallery
World of Disney
The price for one card is $9.99. Again, this is per card and per location. So if you wanted to do the scavenger hunt in both parks and in Downtown Disney, you will need to purchase a card at each one. Honestly, unless you have a large group, one card would do just fine. There’s no real reason for each kid or adult to have their own, unless they’ll each want their own prize, as you only get one per card.
When you complete your purchase, you’ll be given a two-sided card in the shape of a pumpkin. One side will feature a Mickey head graphic, with thirteen locations printed in white bubbles. On the other will be the stickers you’ll place on the front side as you locate the pumpkins.
The front side gives a general location as to where you’ll find the pumpkins. Some, such as “Emporium” and “Red Rose Tavern” are pretty straightforward. Others, like “Frontierland Stagecoach”, require some thought and aren’t so easy to spot.
The stickers on the back are images of the actual themed pumpkins, so you’ll have some reference to go by. If you get stuck, simply ask a cast member and they’ll give you a few clues to help narrow it down.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Locations
I’m not going to totally reveal the exact locations, as that would defeat the entire purpose of the game. What I will tell you is, at Disneyland, there are thirteen of them and they’re all themed after a Disney character. For example, there’s a pumpkin themed after BB-8 in Star Traders and a Tiana-themed one at Tiana’s Palace.
One thing I will tell you is the pumpkins are almost always on the exterior of their respective locations and more often than not, you’ll need to look up in order to spot them. There are two or three that are placed in the interior, but that isn’t the case with most of them.
Main Street and Fantasyland have the most with three pumpkins each, Tomorrowland comes in second with two, with the rest spread out between Frontierland, Adventureland, New Orleans Square and ToonTown. There are none in Galaxy’s Edge, though. I guess the citizens of Batuu didn’t feel like participating this year.
Additionally, you will not have to ride any attractions or enter their queues to find the pumpkins. They’re all completely visible from the walkways. There are a few that are located in highly trafficked areas, though. So keep this in mind while hunting.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Prizes
Once you’ve located all the pumpkins and have completely filled your sticker card, simply return the card to any Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit location and select your prize. The included prize is your choice of one of five character-themed pumpkin sippers.
Honestly, the prize is pretty cheap. Though considering you’ve only spent ten bucks, it’s to be expected. In addition, they have several pieces of merchandise themed for Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit available for purchase, including a pin. The pin is nice, but it’s a highly bloated price of $39.99.
All in all, we had a lot of fun. It was a nice break from the norm and it gave us a chance to enjoy ourselves without having to spend a bunch of time in a queue. Definitely give this a try when you visit.
