Nightmare Grog Float and Sandy Claws Cup Arrive at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

The new Nightmare Grog and the Nightmare Grog Float have arrived at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Resort, along with the new seasonal “Nightmare Before Christmas” souvenir cup. But is it worth the stop? Read on for our review.

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is located at the Disneyland Hotel, and is normally open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. for lunch, and 4 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. for dinner.

Menu at a walk-up bar featuring "Nightmare Grog" drinks, priced from $9.50 to $17.00, including options with Dole Whip and rum.

The regular Nightmare Grog is $9.50, with the Nightmare Grog Float and float with rum $10 and $17, respectively. All three come with a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” souvenir cup.

Nightmare Grog Float with Rum – $17

Made with DOLE Whip and topped with Rum, served with a Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Souvenir Cup (Contains nut extract)

A hand holds a yellow drink topped with gray soft serve ice cream, in front of a blue building and a pool area with umbrellas and palm trees.

At first, we thought this was terrible. It was difficult to parse what the flavor profile of the DOLE Whip was supposed to be, but we could certainly tell it was not pineapple.

A cup of swirled soft-serve ice cream with green sprinkles on a wooden table, next to a person in denim shorts, overlooking a blurry outdoor area.

After asking Cast members, we were informed that the flavoring is a combination of mango, passionfruit, and ginger. It’s a lively combination and something we could see guests enjoying in theory, just not us.

However, going back in for another bite after knowing the flavors in store, and we will say it’s not the worst thing ever. That being said, if you go in expecting a regular DOLE Whip, you’re in for a nasty surprise. It’s worth noting that neither the digital menu on the Disneyland app or the physical menu in person specify what flavor(s) of DOLE Whip are included in the treat.

Close-up of a bowl containing gray ice cream being scooped with a black spoon. A swimming pool area with umbrellas and trees is visible in the blurred background.

The coconut rum included with the alcoholic option goes very well with the pineapple juice for the float. We also noticed the texture is quite different from your average DOLE Whip float, specifically that it’s much thicker.

Rating out of 7: 3

Sandy Claws Souvenir Cup

A hand holds a Trader Sam's glass with reindeer design. Background shows a building and foliage.

As for the souvenir cup, our Nightmare Grog Float was not served in the cup, and we were handed a clean one separately. This could be helpful for guests not wanting to immediately have to carry around a dirty souvenir cup.

One side has the Trader Sam’s wordmark in red, while skeletal reindeer fly overhead in front of a full moon.

Hand holding a glass with a skeleton character design in front of a building and garden.

On another side is Jack Skellington dressed in his Sandy Claws outfit.

A hand holding a clear plastic cup with illustrations of festive skeletons in a sunny outdoor setting.

Zero, Jack’s ghost dog, is by his side.

A person holds a clear cup with a spooky mansion illustration. The background shows a modern building and trees on a sunny day.

Another graphic on the cup features the Disneyland version of Haunted Mansion. This cup is dishwasher-safe, so long as you place it on the top rack.

Have you tried the Nightmare Grog from Trader Sam’s yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments and on social media.

For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT.

The post Nightmare Grog Float and Sandy Claws Cup Arrive at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar appeared first on WDW News Today.