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Starbucks is rumored to release a new lineup of magical drinks inspired by the Wicked movie, including Glinda’s Pink Potion and Elphaba’s Green Elixir. These themed beverages are expected to debut on October 22, 2024, just before Halloween, offering fans a magical twist on their favorite Starbucks flavors.
Rumored Wicked-Inspired Drinks for Halloween, Featuring Glinda’s and Elphaba’s Magical Flavors
Fast food brands are moving past the fall season, focusing on Halloween-themed menu lineups and movie-inspired offerings. Starbucks, typically associated with fall favorites like Pumpkin Spice, is rumored to enter a new magical realm with a collaboration tied to the highly anticipated Wicked movie.
Wicked, a musical fantasy film about the friendship of Elphaba and Galinda, will be released in November 2024, with a sequel scheduled for November 2025. The Starbucks collaboration reportedly features drinks inspired by the movie’s lead characters.
Here are the rumored drinks from the Starbucks x Wicked lineup:
- Glinda’s Pink Potion: A fruity delight featuring a Mango Dragonfruit Refresher, creamy coconut milk, real dragonfruit, and topped with non-dairy Strawberry Cream Cold Foam and colorful candy sprinkles.
- Elphaba’s Green Elixir: A bold cold brew sweetened with Peppermint Syrup, finished with Matcha Cream Cold Foam and candy sprinkles.
These magical drinks are rumored to launch on October 22, 2024, just before Halloween.
Fast Food Chains Unveil Spooky Halloween Treats, Including Sonic’s Witch’s Brew and McDonald’s Boo Buckets
Halloween takes center stage as the fall season winds down with spooky treats from fast food chains. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest Halloween-themed items that fans can enjoy:
Sonic’s Witch’s Brew Slush Float: Sonic leads the Halloween drink charge with this green apple slush topped with salted caramel bubbles, soft serve, and even more caramel bubbles, resembling a witch’s cauldron. This refreshing treat is available at participating Sonic locations nationwide.
McDonald’s Boo Buckets: McDonald’s is bringing back their iconic Boo Buckets starting October 15, 2024. Available in white, orange, green, and blue, these Halloween-themed buckets come with stickers for customization and feature McDonald’s Golden Arches handle. You can snag a Boo Bucket by purchasing a Happy Meal, which includes options like a Hamburger or Chicken McNuggets.
Burger King’s Addams Family Halloween Menu: Burger King has teamed up with The Addams Family for a Halloween menu that will delight fans. The spooky lineup includes:
- Wednesday’s Whopper: A Whopper with a purple bun and black sesame seeds.
- Gomez’s Churro Fries: Cinnamon-sugar-coated churro fries.
- Morticia’s Kooky Chocolate Shake: A chocolate cake batter fudge shake with black and purple cookie pieces.
Thing’s Rings: Onion rings in themed packaging.
Burger King is also changing the design of their iconic crowns to align with the Addams Family theme, adding an extra layer of fun to this year’s Halloween celebration.
