Month: August 2024

Eat the Ghost of Anaheim (Burger) and More at Galactic Grill for Halloween

As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on all below.

Galactic Grill has resurrected a long-time favorite dessert, plus three new items for Halloween Time 2024 at Disneyland.

People are standing in line at the Galactic Grill, an outdoor counter-service restaurant. The menu boards are illuminated as the sky darkens, creating a perfect evening dining atmosphere.

Galactic Grill is in Tomorrowland, across from Star Wars Launch Bay.

Halloween Menu at Galactic Grill

The Galactic Grill's digital menu showcases a variety of enticing food items, including the "Ghost of Anaheim Burger" and "Galaxy Fish 'N Chips," all with prices listed in a captivating sci-fi themed design. Elevate your dining experience at this out-of-this-world grill restaurant.
A section of a menu board with food items including the "Ghost of Anaheim Burger", "Galactic Fish 'N Chips", "Cheeseburger", "Chicken Tenders", and "Black Bean Veggie Wrap," all sizzling fresh off the grill. Prices are listed in blue.
Menu featuring smoothies, pumpkin pie chai tea, beverages like bottled water, apple juice, chocolate milk, coffee, teas, and hot cocoa. Specific prices and details about each item are listed. Enjoy a galactic experience with every sip at our cozy grill.

Food:

  • 🆕 “Ghost” of Anaheim Burger – $16.49
  • Darth by Chocolate – $7.29

Beverages:

  • 🆕 Pumpkin Pie Chai Tea – $6.99
  • 🆕 Acai Blueberry Smoothie – $14.19
A tray with French fries and a grilled sandwich, alongside two drinks: one with whipped cream and a small pumpkin decoration and another with foam on top. The background features a galactic-themed tabletop and chairs.

*NEW* “Ghost” of Anaheim Burger – $16.49

Angus Beef & Vegetable Patty, Ghost Pepper Salsa Verde Sauce, Pepper Jack, Green Chile Pico de Gallo, Cilantro-Lime Cabbage Slaw and Crispy Onions on a Toasted Brioche Bun, served with a choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or French Fries

A delicious sandwich with mixed vegetables and meat in a paper tray, served next to French fries on a blue speckled tabletop at the Galactic Grill.

There’s a lot going on with this burger, just starting with the patty itself. The consistency is similar to meatloaf, as it blends Angus beef and vegetable patty. The other flavors are pretty wild and it’s hard to keep up with exactly what you’re tasting. In general, if you love a complex flavor profile, you’re going to love this.

Rating out of 7: 4

Darth by Chocolate – $7.29

Layers of Chocolate Pudding, Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Mousse and Crushed Chocolate Crème-filled Cookies

DL Darth Vader Parfait 03

Guess who’s back, back again?

The Darth by Chocolate Parfait returns to Galactic Grill! And there’s a good reason it always returns. It’s that good. “Death” (or Darth) by Chocolate is pretty accurate. It’s very rich. The red velvet cake is complemented by the mousse. This will disappear pretty quickly, especially if you’re sharing.

Rating out of 7: 7

*NEW* Pumpkin Pie Chai Tea – $6.99

Iced Chai Tea topped with a Pumpkin Pie Cream

A plastic cup filled with a dark iced beverage topped with fluffy foam, placed on a blue-speckled tabletop at the Galactic Grill.

This isn’t the first time today that we’ve had to penetrate a thick layer of pumpkin foam to get to a drink underneath. The foam is substantial and has nutmeg sprinkled on top of it to really remind you of fall. The chai is reasonably good and the flavors play OK together.

Rating out of 7: 5

*NEW* Acai Blueberry Smoothie – $7.99 ($14.19 with Glow Cube)

with Açai, Blueberries, Banana and Orange topped with Whipped Cream and Matcha Powder

A chocolate dessert topped with whipped cream and a small orange pumpkin decoration served in a plastic cup at Galactic Grill, perfect for your next dining experience on a grey table.

It gets better as you go, but it wasn’t remarkable. Refreshing, but not noteworthy. Overall, we were left sort of viscerally satisfied but nothing had us wanting more.

Rating out of 7: 4

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First Of Magic Key Holder Halloween Time Collector’s Cards To Feature The Evil Queen

Another set of collectible trading cards is coming to Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders, featuring four classic Disney Villains. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disneyland Magic Key (@disneylandmagickey) What’s Happening: Disneyland Resort is once again showing their appreciation for their Magic Key holders, this time with another set of collectible trading cards. […]

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Scarlet Witch Color Story Collection Available at Walt Disney World

The new Scarlet Witch Color Story Collection is available at Walt Disney World, just a few weeks before the September 18 premiere of the “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha All Along.” This collection is also available on DisneyStore.com.

Scarlet Witch Loungefly Ear Headband – $44.99

A person holds a pair of red Disney-themed headbands with intricate patterns in front of a detailed, life-sized castle model.

We found this ear headband in Emporium at Magic Kingdom.

The ears are made of simulated leather featuring printed runes. A gem-studded metallic red tiara inspired by Scarlet Witch’s headpiece stretches across the front.

A hand holds a Marvel-themed headband with "Scarlet Witch" written on one ear in front of a castle background.

The runes are also found on the back of the ears. “Scarlet Witch” is printed beneath her iconic headpiece on the back of the left ear.

A person holds a Marvel branded headband with "loungefly" metal tag in front of a castle model.

The outside of the headband is shiny red pleather. The inside is red velour. A black Marvel | Loungefly tag is on one side of the headband.

Scarlet Witch Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88

Photo of a red Marvel-themed backpack with intricate designs, displayed on a countertop in a well-lit indoor setting.

This mini backpack features metallic accents and rune details. The Scarlet Witch statue, as seen in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” is depicted in metallic red on the front pocket. A black Marvel | Loungefly tag is centered above the pocket.

Three images of a red and black mini backpack featuring a "Scarlet Witch" design: front view with logo, inside view showing interior pattern, and side view displaying a zipper compartment.

The back of the bag features a red and black smoky pattern. Scarlet Witch’s name and headpiece are centered at the bottom. The adjustable backpack straps are deep red.

The side pockets continue that same red and black smoky pattern and are lined with shiny red pleather.

The interior lining features an all-over pattern of “Scarlet Witch” and the statue.

We also found this item in Emporium.

Scarlet Witch MagicBand+ – $44.99

Display of various MagicBands on a store shelf featuring designs inspired by Marvel characters, including Captain America.

The Scarlet Witch MagicBand+ is red with black details. Scarlet Witch’s face is on the puck. She wears her headpiece.

Two images showing a red toothbrush with superhero design and text that says, “I have everything under control.” The toothbrush is held in a hand for display.

Her headpiece is depicted below the puck followed by “I have everything under control,” a line Scarlet Witch says often. The opposite side of the MagicBand+ showcases the statue image in red against a black background.

We found this item at Pin Traders in Disney Springs.

Scarlet Witch Spirit Jersey for Adults -$79.99

A maroon long-sleeve shirt featuring a black graphic on the chest is displayed on a hanger in a store setting.

The Spirit Jersey is maroon with dip-dyed ombre black sleeves. “Scarlet Witch” and her headpiece are pictured on the left breast in metallic red.

A maroon long-sleeve shirt with "Scarlet Witch" printed in gothic-style lettering on display in a clothing store.

“Scarlet Witch” stretches across the upper back of the Spirit Jersey in large metallic lettering. Swirl details are present in the “S” and “W.” We found the Spirit Jersey at Emporium.

The final item in the collection is a Scarlet Witch stainless-steel canteen by Corkcicle. We have not spotted this item at Walt Disney World yet.

Every item in this collection can be purchased at DisneyStore.com.

Do you plan on buying any of the Scarlet Witch merchandise? Let us know in the comments.

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Take a Sneak Peek at the Frightfully Fun Merchandise for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half-Marathon Weekend

Disney’s new hauntingly exciting runDisney event is just around the corner. Frightfully Fun Merchandise: Disney Parks Blog has showcased a first look at the commemorative merchandise for the first Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. Taking place at Disneyland Resort on September 5-8, participants can celebrate the spooky series of races with the incredibly festive clothing and accessories […]

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Video: Knott’s Scary Farm “Nightmares Revealed” 2024 Announcement Event Previews New Mazes, Food, and Merch

Last week, Laughing Place was invited down to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park to attend the annual “Nightmares Revealed” announcement event for the Knott’s Scary Farm 2024 Halloween-season event at the popular Southern California theme park. In the YouTube video embedded below, you can watch the full “Nightmares Revealed” presentation for this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm, hosted by […]

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Jungle Cruise Closed for Two Month Refurbishment at Walt Disney World

The world-famous Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom has closed for a nearly two-month-long refurbishment.

Jungle Cruise Refurbishment

Three alligators resting on a rock beside a water body in a forested area, with one alligator having its mouth open.

Today, August 26, Jungle Cruise closed for a nearly two-month-long refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. The start date for this refurbishment has been known for over a month and a half, and Disney previously stated that the attraction would reopen to guests before the winter holidays. In early August, the Walt Disney World park calendar showed that the attraction would reopen on October 18.

Screenshot of a Disney World schedule for October 10, 2014, showing park hours, event times, and refurbishment notices, including the closure of 'La Princesa de Cristal - Caribbean Plaza' and details about the Jungle Cruise operating hours.

All days between today and October 17 have Jungle Cruise listed alongside La Princesa de Cristal – Caribbean Plaza as temporarily unavailable. The photo above shows that only the Adventureland shop will be unavailable at Magic Kingdom on Friday, October 18.

Disney hasn’t released any specific details about what this refurbishment could consist of. However, a permit was filed with Underwater Engineering Services Inc. in April of this year for “general construction.” The permit has an expiration date of October 2025. Generally, permits are filed for one year, so the fact that this permit was filed for longer could mean that extensive work will be done to the attraction.

An empty, roped-off queue area at an outdoor attraction with a wooden floor and canopy, with two people in the background near a forested backdrop.

Jungle Cruise has received numerous updates over the past few years. Earlier this year, the queue received an extensive dock refurbishment. In 2021, new scenes were added to remove culturally insensitive elements.

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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Introduces Highly Themed New Menu Items Celebrating Each House

As we get closer to the official launch of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at the Universal Orlando Resort, we’re getting a look at many of the specialty menu and beverage items that are coming to the special event at Universal Studios Florida. Many carts and kiosks will have specialty items, plus the popular Twisted Taters […]

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“Dancing with the Stars” Host Alfonso Ribeiro Has a Blast on Rhine River Cruise from Adventures by Disney

During a recent 8-day river cruise, the Dancing with the Stars host shared he had a blast. What’s Happening: People Magazine exclusively shares a look at Alfonso Ribeiro’s recent Disney Cruise experience. At the beginning of the month, Ribeiro and nine of his family members embarked on a relaxing Rhine River cruise from Adventures by Disney. The […]

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Red Car Trolley to Close at Disney California Adventure in Early 2025

It looks as though a Disney California Adventure attraction will be closing when construction at the park ramps up next year. What’s Happening: Disney has revealed that the Red Car Trolley will discontinue operation early next year. This is due to construction on the two Avengers Campus attractions announced at D23 (Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab) that […]

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