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Foodie Guide to Halfway to Halloween Ghoulish Goodies 2023


Welcome foolish mortals to the latest Foodie Guide. The time has come once again to gather for some sinister sweets and delightful treats because Halfway to Halloween is here – and this year we’re celebrating the Haunted Mansion! We’re kicking off the frightfully fun festivities with all the tasty ways you can celebrate this year.


Walt Disney World Resort has been dusting off the cobwebs to bring to you some items you won’t want to miss – like the return of the Madame Leota Chocolate Cake at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the exciting offerings coming to Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs. Over at Disneyland Resort, you’ll be able to fill your candy basket with some sweet treats like the Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat.


But there’s so much more than just food going on for Halfway to Halloween this year. Starting today, there is plenty of excitement happening, with much of it honoring the beloved attraction and soon-to-be-released Walt Disney Studios film – “Haunted Mansion.” Stay tuned all week as we share latest and greatest halfway news.


We've tempted you long enough. These bites are about to put a spell on you and your tastebuds. Welcome to the Foodie Guide to Halfway to Halloween 2023!



Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping and Dining (Available April 20 through 23))

  • The Whoopie Monster: Spiced apple whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream and caramel



Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Madame Leota Chocolate Cake: Mini Devil's Food Cake filled with dark chocolate ganache topped with chocolate glaze and marshmallow webs


Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Jack O' Lantern Mickey Cake Pop: Jumbo pumpkin-spiced yellow cake pop enrobed in orange-colored white chocolate

  • Bewitching Minnie Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate cream sandwich cookies for ears, an edible witch hat, and Halloween sprinkles



Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Pineapple Lanai (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Kakamora DOLE Whip Waffle Bowl: DOLE Whip served in a waffle bowl with Moana-inspired white chocolate and milk chocolate-covered pretzel sticks

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper; available at the following (Available while supplies last.):

  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

  • Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  • Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

  • Cook's at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Everything POP Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort



Disney Springs

Gideon's Bakehouse

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Snack Cakes: This hauntingly delicious gourmet treat features a layer of the softest spice cake topped with pumpkin cheesecake and dipped in high-quality dark chocolate (Limit two per person; available while supplies last) (New)

  • Gideon's Trading Card Series: Be on the lookout for free trading cards hidden at the bottom of every medium and large cookie box! You will also get a free Halfway to Halloween Promo Card with purchase for your collection during the event.

  • Barnabas Mephistophelittle Merchandise: Don't forget to check out new merchandise featuring Gideon's Halfway to Halloween Ambassador, Barnabas Mephistophelittle, including a collector's pin and temporary tattoo! (New)



Marketplace Snacks (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Jack Skellington Bubble Waffle Sundae: Chocolate soft-serve, marshmallow fluff, hot fudge, orange sprinkles, chocolate shavings, chocolate pocky sticks, and a chocolate Jack Skellington garnish

B.B. Wolf's Sausage Co.

  • Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper (Available while supplies last.)



Magic Kingdom Park

Columbia Harbour House (Mobile order available)

  • Happy Haunts Milk Shake: Blackberry milkshake topped with a purple chocolate-glazed doughnut covered with black sprinkles



Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S chocolate candies placed all over and rolled in purple sugar

  • Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a black dark chocolate face

  • Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with black dark chocolate face



Disney California Adventure Park

Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S chocolate candies placed all over and rolled in purple sugar

  • Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a black dark chocolate face

  • Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with black dark chocolate face



Downtown Disney District

California Churro (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Halloween Churro (Name TBD): A churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with peanut butter candy pieces

Kayla’s Cake (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Macaron: Orange Jack-O-Lantern macaron with fruit-flavored crisped rice cereal buttercream filling (New)

Marceline’s Confectionery (Available April 20 through 23)

  • Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S chocolate candies placed all over and rolled in purple sugar

  • Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a black dark chocolate face

  • Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with black dark chocolate face

As you can see, the Halloween happenings aren’t just limited to the fall! I hope you enjoy getting in the spirit early as much as I do. The festive fun and memories to be made are truly boundless at Disney Parks!


Make sure to stay tuned to our social channels for all the Halfway to Halloween updates coming your way.


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