Halloween Horror Nights, an annual event celebrating all things spooky and spooky at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, is back for the 33rd year — with the attention-grabbing food offerings In the mixture.
In addition to the new haunted houses inspired by “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and “A Quiet Place,” Universal also unveiled several new food items that will be available.
This year it required “a lot of time to research” both the intellectual properties and original creations found in the haunted houses, said Jens Dahlman, vice president and executive chef of operations. Universal Orlando Resorttold Fox News Digital via email.
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“From ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ to ‘Slaughter Cinema 2’, we look at Food and Beverages option as an extension of the immersive storytelling experienced by our guests at the event,” he said.
According to the resort, there are six new items available to refuel between haunted houses.
“We think of the food and beverage options as an extension of the experience that will add depth to our guests’ experience at the event,” the chef at Universal Orlando Resort told Fox News Digital. (Universal Orlando Resort)
1. Slimmer’s Korean Corndog
Inspired by the character from the “Ghostbusters” franchise, “Slimers Korean Corndogs” add cheese and – what else? – A green twist to a carnival favorite.
According to Universal, this Corn Dog contains not only a hot dog but also “Green Derby cheese, mozzarella and a funky hint of ghost pepper.”
“Ghostbusters”-inspired corn dogs topped with ghost pepper seasoning. (Universal Orlando Resort)
The whole thing is topped with “Cheesy Corn Puffs.”
“Bring an appetite for the slim size,” Universal said.
2. Pumpkin Guts
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pumpkin gut is one Vegetarian option This year there are offerings by the resort for those who want to balance out some of the more sugar-laden items.
The Pumpkin Guts dish is vegetarian. It’s topped with pumpkin seeds and vegan brown butter. (Universal Orlando Resort)
The Pumpkin Guts offering is a butternut squash and zucchini cut into “noodles,” then topped with pumpkin seeds and a vegan brown butter.
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The whole thing is served inside a piece of acorn squash, Universal said.
3. Mini Stay-Puft S’Mores
This marshmallow treat has been “somewhat of a viral sensation,” Dahlman told Fox News Digital.
“We’re selling them out every night,” he said. “We make marshmallows from scratch.”
The “Mini Stay-Puft S’Mores” are selling out every night, Universal said. (Universal Orlando Resort)
The Mini Stay-Puft S’More was inspired by the character from the “Ghostbusters” franchise, Universal said.
Like a typical s’mores, it includes chocolate and graham crackers — and the marshmallow is designed to look like a miniature Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man.
“We make marshmallows from scratch.”
According to Universal, “If you think Mini-Pufts look cute enough to eat, now’s your chance.”
4. Poisonous Apple
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According to Universal, “It is primarily a sweet treat.”
Like the poisoned apple in the movies, this dessert is not what it seems. It’s actually a caramel mousse – with apple pieces inside. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Universal said that, while the Poison Apple resembles a standard candy apple, it is actually a caramel mousse dessert.
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“Inside are pieces of Granny Smith apples,” Universal said, “and the dish is decorated with chocolate cookie pieces and a gummy centipede.”
5. Bridal Cake
According to Universal, the bride’s cake treat is inspired by the “Bride of Frankenstein,” a nod to a horror classic.
For a wedding that didn’t take place, the bride’s cake is inspired by “Bride of Frankenstein,” Universal said. (Universal Orlando Resort)
“This tiny three-tier, green-hued vanilla wedding cake is filled with raspberries, coated with chocolate and finished with whipped topping,” according to theme park,
6. Dia de los Muertos Shake
it chocolate shake It takes heavy inspiration from the holiday that gave it its name.
Featuring a chocolate chili ice cream base, the Día de los Muertos Shake is topped with cinnamon streusel, an edible marigold flower and a chocolate sugar cookie skull.
The Dia de los Muertos Shake features ingredients inspired by Mexican cuisine. (Universal Orlando Resort)
Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead”, is a holiday celebrated annually throughout Latin America, especially mexicoThe day after Halloween.
Marigolds, which are found on Dia de los Muertos shakes, are one of the traditional symbols associated with the holiday, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
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Sugar skulls, even if not of the chocolate variety, are one of the many foods eaten as part of Día de los Muertos celebrations.
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Halloween Horror Nights continues in early November on select evenings at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, the resort said.
