In this episode, your Hitchhiking Hosts, Alex and Kris, discuss the new foodie guides at the resort and their upcoming trip to the parks together!

2025 Disneyland Resort Halloween Foodie Guide: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-disneyland-halloween-foodie-guide-2025/

Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/admission/events/oogie-boogie-bash/purchase/

Syndrome and Maleficent Teased for Oogie Boogie Bash https://wdwnt.com/2025/07/breaking-syndrome-and-maleficent-teased-for-oogie-boogie-bash-2025/

Disney Store Halloween Shop: https://www.disneystore.com/halloween-shop-content/

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Foodie Guide: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/07/29/over-45-new-treats-announced-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-at-disney-world/?utm_source=xtwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=disneyfoodblog&utm_content=dfbnews#sq_i3v90argvq

Plaza de la Familia 2025 Foodie Guide: https://wdwnt.com/2025/07/full-list-of-plaza-de-la-familia-2025-menu-items-at-disney-california-adventure/

Title: The Disney Treasure & The Haunted Mansion Parlor Special Guest: Teresa Urban

Episode Summary:

Your Hitchhiking Hosts are back with a chilling new episode! This week, we’re setting sail aboard the Disney Treasure to explore the mysterious and macabre Haunted Mansion Parlor—the first-ever Haunted Mansion-themed bar at sea. We’re joined by special guest Teresa Urban, who shares first-hand insights, photos, and video from her cruise aboard the Disney Treasure.

From singing portraits and ghostly gadgets to secret character lore and themed cocktails, we’re unearthing all the spine-tingling details Imagineering has tucked inside this elegant yet eerie lounge. Plus, we’ll discuss the latest updates on Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween at Disneyland, new Haunted Mansion merch, and anupdate on the upcoming Tower of Terror movie, produced by Scarlett Johansson.

Topics Covered:

• Character deep dives: Captain Gore, The Mariner, Roland, Face Armchair, and more
• Themed drinks, interactive illusions, and visuals synced with lightning strikes
• Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay update (2025 closure + transformation timeline)
• First Halloween merchandise drops at Disneyland Resort
• Latest Haunted Mansion collectibles (Gargoyle plush, Hitchhiking Ghosts headband)
• Tower of Terror movie story update from Scarlett Johansson interview

Disney Treasure Overview

• Full Tour of the Haunted Mansion Parlor
• Backstory, artifacts, and Easter eggs

Sources & References:

• Magic of the Disney Treasure documentary (Disney+)
• Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party – Disneyland
• The Haunted Mansion Parlor – Haunted Mansion Wiki
• Roland – Haunted Mansion Wiki
• Face Armchair – Haunted Mansion Wiki
• Full Photo Tour – WDWNT
• Haunted Mansion Parlor Easter Eggs – WDW Magazine
• Merch Collections – DCL Fan
• Disney Parks Blog – Haunted Mansion Parlor Overview
• Disney Tourist Blog – Parlor Review
• WDW Magazine Main Article
• Photo Gallery – DCL Cruising Dad
• Haunted Mansion Holiday Overlay Announcement – WDWNT
• Halloween 2025 Merchandise Arrives – WDWNT
• Light-Up Gargoyle Shoulder Plush – WDWNT
• Hitchhiking Ghosts Headband – WDWNT
• Tower of Terror Movie News – EW

🎞️ Teresa Urban’s Onboard Media:

• 📸 Photo Gallery
• 📽️ Instagram Reel

The doors to the mansion are open again! Your hitchhiking hosts, Alex & Kris, are back to share what they have been up to and recent Haunted Mansion news. In this episode, the hitchhiking hosts discuss the attic Bride at the Haunted Mansion.

Show Notes:

Lowe’s Haunted Mansion Line: https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/first-look-at-2025-haunted-mansion-halloween-decorations-from-lowes/

Hallmark Haunted Mansion Collection: https://www.hallmark.com/haunted-mansion/

Kim Irving, Imagineer, Retiring: https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/breaking-imagineer-kim-irvine-daughter-of-leota-toombs-retiring/

Phantom Manor Epitaph Changes: https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/phantom-manor-in-disneyland-paris-removes-innuendo-from-tombs-adds-new-epitaph-for-lost-cat/

Disneyland Halloween and Oogie Boogie Announcements: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/06/11/disney-announces-dates-and-prices-for-oogie-boogie-bash-2025/?utm_source=xtwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=disneyfoodblog&utm_content=dfbnews#sq_i2bwn0c4ny https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/breaking-dates-prices-announced-for-oogie-boogie-bash-tickets-at-disney-california- adventure/

runDisney 2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Medals: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2025-dlr-halloween-medal-reveal/

Attic Bride Discussion Topic:

https://insidethemagic.net/2024/09/haunted-mansion-constance-hatchaway-kc1mmb/ https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Constance_Hatchaway#Character_Biography https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-01-17/disneyland-original-haunted-mansion-returns-new-scene https://attractionsmagazine.com/new-haunted-mansion-bride-disneyland/ https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Bride https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/The_Beating-Heart_Bride

Pic of Constance figurine in Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond: https://wdwnt.com/2024/12/haunted-mansion-gift-shop-opens-at-disneyland/

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