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First it was Snow White’s Scary Adventures, then Indiana Jones Adventure. Now a THIRD ride is closing next year in Disneyland!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
And, Disneyland is preparing itself for a year of fun with the opening of Rise of the Resistance and Avengers Campus. Now, we’re looking at another update coming to the parks next year too!
While trying not to spend all your money at the Disney parks should classify as an extreme sport by this point, it doesn’t help the family vacation budget any to be constantly bombarded by shiny new Disney merch.
Haunted Mansion Holiday
But while there have been markups on seemingly everything from park tickets and Minnie Ears to food and beverages at both Disney World and Disneyland, we spotted this popular Disney park item was actually a getting MARKDOWN!
I can’t believe my eyes, I must be dreaming!
The Nightmare Before Christmas Krispie Treat
The best part about The Nightmare Before Christmas is that it’s acceptable for BOTH Halloween and Christmas (yaaas!). And, if you want to take a trip to Halloween Town, now you can go after-hours to visit Sandy Claws himself!
Christmas is officially in full swing at Disneyland Resort! While we’ve just announced the dates for Disneyland’s famous Hand-Pulled Candy Canes this year (and how you can get your hands on some!), here’s something that’s looking to get its hands on YOU!
Disneyland Candy Palace
That’s right — amongst all the yuletide festivities and merrymaking, something sinister has taken up residence in Main Street, USA’s Candy Palace!
In 2021, the Magic Kingdom will be celebrating its 50th anniversary (we feel SO old just typing that!).
Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom
And you might not have noticed, but the Magic Kingdom has REALLY been stepping it up lately! Some additions have been announced to celebrate that big b-day, but you might be surprised to know how many NEW changes the OG World park has already brought in. So let’s check in on what’s been goin’ down at the Most Magical Place on Earth… .
“Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat; call in the spirits, wherever they’re at! Rap on a table; it’s time to respond. Send us a message from somewhere beyond!”
The Haunted Mansion
It seems Disney has answered that call with the release of spooktacular new Disney Gift Card Designs just in time for Halloween!
Thank the Ghost Host! The Haunted Mansion Graveyard Ears that were spotted in Disneyland a while back are now in Disney World and they’re an absolute scream.
The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom
Anyone who’s visited the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom knows that it’s almost full with 999 haunts. Still, there’s always room for one more, which is how we feel about new Haunted Mansion ears. We’ve seen a few other new pairs of Haunted Mansion ears in the parks but we’re pretty pumped that these, in particular, have arrived in Disney World.
It appears that some of Haunted Mansion’s grim grinning ghosts have come out to socialize in Disney World during the daytime!
Hitchhiking Ghost Sipper
That’s right — we’re talking about the Hitchhiking Ghost Sippers, Popcorn, and Novelty Buckets that until now were only available to guests during the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. But now these prominent spirits have materialized at various spots throughout the Magic Kingdom during regular park hours!
We’re normally not ones to lose our heads over new Disney merch…
Haunted Mansion Diorama
…but these new Haunted Mansion Dioramas have us seriously freaking out! Just wait until you see what’s inside!
The Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug has re-materialized in both Disney World and Disneyland Resort! And this year, a few other limited edition Hatbox Ghost items were released with it!
Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug Wristband Line at Polynesian Village Resort
We hopped into our doombuggies EARLY this morning to head to Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace in Disney World to get our wristbands. The line began piling up as other eager mortals awaited these highly anticipated items. Soon the wristbands were ALL GONE for the day, but luckily they will be available tomorrow. You can read more about our line experience and how to snag a wristband tomorrow here.
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