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Friday, September 30, 2022

Poor Billy Butcherson!

Hocus Pocus 2
Disney


Today is the day: the Sanderson sisters are back to wreak havoc across Salem once more. But what would a Hocus Pocus movie be without that poor, cursed, lost soul, Billy Butcherson? Here's a hilarious clip of Billy's return.


Hocus Pocus 2 is now available on DisneyPlus!

Thursday, September 29, 2022

A Wickedly Glorious Return

Hocus Pocus 2
All images: Disney

Tomorrow is the big day. After 29 years, the wait will finally be over and the Sanderson sisters will be back to run amuck in Salem once again. I can't wait! Now, here's a quick look behind the scenes, a hilarious clip, and a few fabulous posters to tide you over until tomorrow.


It's going to be amazing to see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy back together again.


Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reunite for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original Movie “Hocus Pocus 2.” The live-action, long awaited sequel to the perennial Halloween classic, which brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem, will debut on Disney+ on September 30.

Hocus Pocus 2

It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve. “Hocus Pocus 2” also stars Doug Jones, Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, Belisa Escobedo, Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, Juju Brener, Froy Gutierrez, Taylor Paige Henderson and Nina Kitchen. 

Hocus Pocus 2

Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, September 30th.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Deadpool 3... Coming Hughn

Marvel's Deadpool 3
Marvel

It looks like Deadpool isn't the only Marvel mutant headed to the MCU. This one should be epic!


Deadpool 3 arrives in theaters on September 6, 2024.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Enola Holmes 2

Netflix Enola Holmes
Netflix

The Holmes boys' younger sister is back for another adventure.
The first Enola Holmes movie was fantastic and this one looks even better!


Enola Holmes 2 arrives on Netflix on November 4th.

Monday, September 26, 2022

Ten Reasons To Watch Hocus Pocus 2

Hocus Pocus 2


This Friday, the Sanderson Sisters return to suck the lives out of the children of Salem... again.


Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on DisneyPlus this Friday, September 30th.

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Quote of the Week

Oscar Wilde Quote
Pixabay

And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.

- Oscar Wilde

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Photo of the Week

Magic Kingdom


I love all of the Halloween displays on Main Street USA, especially the pumpkins. These particular jack o'lantern faces are quite unique.

Friday, September 23, 2022

The Next Great Adventure Begins

Willow (the series)
Disney

I've always loved the movie Willow. It's such a fantastical tale full of evil sorcery and monsters, sword fights and magic, and one grand adventure. Now that tale continues in a new series by the same name which is coming soon to DisneyPlus.


Willow (the series) arrives on DisneyPlus on November 30th. Willow (the movie) is currently available on DisneyPlus. 

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Who's Ready To Journey To A Strange World?

Disney's Strange World
All images: Disney

The first trailer for Disney's Strange World looks incredible. The Clade family are in for quite the adventure.


Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

The feature film introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. “Inspired by classic adventure stories," said director Don Hall, “‘Strange World’ is an original animated adventure/comedy about three generations of the Clade family who overcome their differences while exploring a strange, wondrous and oftentimes hostile world.”

The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old son, Ethan, who longs for adventure; Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world.

Disney's Strange World

Strange World arrives in theaters on November 23.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The Rebellion Has Begun

Star Wars: Andor
Lucasfilm

The new Star Wars series, Andor, has arrived on DisneyPlus. Now we'll finally learn how the Rebellion began...


The first three episodes of Andor are now on DisneyPlus. Additional episodes will debut each Wednesday. 

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Another Lost Treasure Is Waiting

National Treasure: Edge of History
Disney

The first full trailer for Disney's National Treasure: Edge of History has arrived and it looks incredible. "The truth is buried with the treasure..."



Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

The Disney+ Original series, “National Treasure: Edge of History” is an expansion of the “National Treasure” movie franchise told from the point of view of a young heroine, Jess (Lisette Olivera), a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer in search of answers about her family -- who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about the past and save a lost Pan-American treasure.

The first two episodes of National Treasure: Edge of History arrive on DisneyPlus on December 14th. New episodes will debut each Wednesday.

Monday, September 19, 2022

Halloween Treats In Disney World

S'more Brownie
All images: Disney

Many eerie delights will soon make their way into the restaurants of Disney World. From the spooky to the enchanting, there is something sweet for everyone. Which ghoulish goodie should we try first?

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
  • S’mores Brownie with a pumpkin Mickey 🍭🎃
  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper with choice of fountain beverage
Connectionc Café

Connections Café
  • Caramelized Apple Liege Waffle with caramelized white chocolate and graham cracker streusel 🍭🍩
  • Dark Chocolate Halloween Cupcake with dark chocolate mousse 🍭🎃
Sunshine Seasons

Sunshine Seasons
  • Monster Mousse: Caramel mousse and apple-caramel filling on a shortbread cookie 🍭🎃
  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper
Available at Fife & Drum and Popcorn Carts near Canada, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Creations Shop, and Mission: SPACE
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket
ABC Commissary
  • Black Widow Tart: Spiced milk chocolate tart filled with orange curd, pomegranate molasses whipped cream, candied orange peel, and a dark chocolate spider 🍭🍩
  • Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls 🍩
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper
Backlot Express
  • Graveyard Cupcake: Fudge-filled Chocolate cupcake topped with cookies and cream buttercream, chocolate cookie tombstone, white chocolate bone, and Halloween sprinkles 🍩
  • Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls 🍩
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper
Catalina Eddie’s

Catalina Eddie’s
  • Pumpkin Patch Cookie: Pumpkin spice snickerdoodle cookie topped with pumpkin spice buttercream and pumpkin candies 🍭🍩
Dockside Diner
  • Mickey Mummy Cookie: Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie with white chocolate mint frosting 🍩
Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
  • Sweet Poison: Coconut rum, blue curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice 🍩
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
Hollywood Scoops

Hollywood Scoops
  • Candy Corn Milkshake: Candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake doughnut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, and candy corn 🍩
Oasis Canteen
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
PizzeRizzo

PizzeRizzo
  • Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza: Sugar cookie “pizza” topped with strawberry jam, white chocolate, Halloween candy, and sprinkles 🍭🍩
  • Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls 🍩
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper
Rosie’s All-American Cafe

Rosie’s All-American Cafe
  • Mickey Mummy Cookie: Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie with white chocolate mint frosting 🍭🍩
  • Frozen Apple Cider: Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls 🍩
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper
Sunshine Day Bar
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
Tune-In Lounge
  • Spiced Caramel Apple: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, apple cider, cranberry and salted caramel 🍩
The Trolley Car Cafè

The Trolley Car Café
  • Pumpkin Mousse: Pumpkin cheesecake with a cinnamon sugar dusted apple cider cake, raspberry dark chocolate stem and purple buttercream🍭🍩
Woody’s Lunchbox

Woody’s Lunchbox
  • Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart: Pumpkin pie filled pastry tart with marshmallow fondant, candy corn,and Halloween sprinkles 🍭🍩
Available at Various Food Carts Throughout the Park
  • Mickey Brownie: Chocolate brownie with Halloween sprinkles 🍩
  • Halloween Popcorn sponsored by Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween 🍩
Available at Animation Courtyard, Hollywood Boulevard, and Hyperion Theater Popcorn Carts
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket 🍩
Glow-In-The-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket

Available at Mahindi, The Feeding Ground, Corn-Ivores, and Trek Snacks
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket
Amorette’s Patisserie
  • Black Flame Candle Petit Cake: Devil’s Food biscuit, apricot jam, brandy simple syrup, caramel mousse, and candied pecan crunch 🍭🍩
  • Pumpkin Apple Tart: Pumpkin spice mousse, red wine poached apple, and hazelnut crunch
  • Pumpkin Crème Brûlée: Pumpkin crème brûlée, cranberry compote, cran-cherry yogurt cream, and a spiced sable cookie
The Ganachery

The Ganachery
  • Minnie Ghost Pinata: Dark chocolate pinata filled with treats
  • Sisters’ Elixir Hot Cocoa Bomb: Dark chocolate cauldron filled with house made cocoa mix and marshmallows 🍩
  • Caramel Skulls: Dark chocolate filled with caramel ganache
  • Pumpkin Chai Latte Ganache Squares: Pumpkin chai latte ganache enrobed in milk chocolate
  • Apple Whiskey Ganache Squares: Apple whiskey ganache enrobed in milk chocolate 🍭
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and Marketplace Snacks

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
  • Autumn Smash: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pear nectar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cinnamon stick garnish
Marketplace Snacks
  • 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 🍭
Swirls On The Water

Swirls on the Water
  • Witch’s Flight: Pumpkin soft-serve, purple cheesecake soft-serve, and DOLE Whip 🍭
  • Oogie Boogie DOLE Whip Nachos: Pistachio soft-serve, whip cream, raspberry boba pearls, and waffle chips 🍭
  • Angry Orchard Pumpkin Float: Angry Orchard Apple Cider topped with pumpkin soft-serve 🍭
Vivoli il Gelato

Vivoli il Gelato
  • Jack O Lantern Float: Vanilla gelato, Fanta Orange, and whipped cream
  • Monster Shake: Mint chocolate chip shake, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream
  • Vampire Float: Vanilla gelato, Sprite, and whipped cream
Various Carts Throughout Disney Springs
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket
🍩 = Available October 1 - 31
🎃 = Available October 28 - 31
🍭 = New

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Quote of the Week

Gandalf Quote
New Line Cinema

Have patience.
Go where you must go,
and hope!

- Gandalf, 
The Two Towers

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Photo of the Week

Once Upon a Time

On a recent trip to Seattle, we had to stop and visit the Freemont Troll. While the troll has been hanging out under the Aurora Bridge since 1990, he also appeared in a few episodes of the final season of Disney's Once Upon A Time.

Friday, September 16, 2022

Nick Fury Returns

Marvel's Secret Invasion
Marvel

The first trailer for Marvel's Secret Invasion has arrived and it looks fantastic. Nick Fury has returned to Earth to help stop a Skrull Invasion, with a little help from Maria Hill, Rhodey, Everett K. Ross, and Talos. It's so cool to see all of them come together for the first time.


Secret Invasion arrives on DisneyPlus in 2023.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Come, We Fly!

Hocus Pocus 2
Disney

This Hocus Pocus 2 clip is an absolute delight. I love that the Sanderson sisters have updated their missing brooms with a Swiffer and two wayward Roombas, while Winnie gets the only proper broom, of course. Hilarious! 


Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 30th. 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Werewolf By Night Seems An Eerie Delight

Marvel's Werewolf By Night
Marvel

The first trailer for Marvel's Werewolf By Night has arrived and it looks marvelous. It's so film noir and a real throwback to the classic horror films, which I absolutely love!


Werewolf By Night arrives on DisneyPlus on October 7th, just in time for Halloween.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Disenchanted Looks Unexpectedly Magical

Disney's Disenchanted
Disney

The first trailer for Disney's Disenchanted has arrived and it looks like Giselle has been seduced by the power of the dark side. Magic always comes with a price...


Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

It has been 15 years since Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert (Patrick Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Maya Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever. Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy. Now, Giselle is in a race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family. 

"Disenchanted" stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Gabriella Baldacchino, with Idina Menzel and James Marsden.

Disenchanted arrives on DisneyPlus on November 24th.

Monday, September 12, 2022

Amuck! Amuck! Amuck!

Hocus Pocus 2
Disney

Lock up your children because the Sanderson sisters are headed back to Salem to run amuck. A new trailer for Hocus Pocus 2 has arrived and it looks hilarious!


Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 30th. 

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Quote of the Week

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

In a library we are surrounded by many hundreds of dear friends,
but they are imprisoned by an enchanter in these paper and leathern boxes.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Photo of the Week

Ikebana Boat

I finally had the chance to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle last weekend. The glass sculptures are incredibly stunning and absolutely gorgeous. This particular display is an Ikebana and Float Boat. I love how all of the colors reflect in the surface the boat is resting on.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Looks Adorable

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Sony

The latest trailer for Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is so cute! I love how Lyle helps the entire Primm family to find their happiness.


Lyle, Lyle Crocodile arrives in theaters on October 14th.

It's DisneyPlus Day!

DisneyPlus
Disney

DisneyPlus Day has arrived once again. Disney's live-action Pinocchio, Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder, the new series Cars On The Road, and many more titles made their way to DisneyPlus today. Now, the only difficult question is, "What to watch first?" 

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

When Love Meets Thunder

Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel

Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder looks like such a fun adventure! 


Thor: Love and Thunder arrives on DisneyPlus on Disney+ Day, September 8th. 

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Hocus Pocus At Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash

Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash
Disney

The Sanderson sisters have arrived at Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash... well, sort of. This year, Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle will be taking on the roles of Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson. They're quite cute.

Monday, September 5, 2022

The Tale of Thor, Thor, and Gorr

Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel

"Let me tell you a story. I promise it won't be a bore. For this is the tale of Thor, Thor, and Gorr."


Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder arrives on DisneyPlus this Thursday, September 8th. 

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Quote of the Week

Chief Seattle Quote

Humankind has not woven the web of life.
We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
All things are bound together.
All things connect.

- Chief Seattle

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Photo of the Week

Tower of Terror

I love the lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel
There are so many things to look at, it's endlessly fascinating. 

Friday, September 2, 2022

"Rest in Peace" - Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion
Jim Henson Company

I watched Muppets Haunted Mansion again the other day, and I still find it hilarious. It's such a silly/spooky Halloween movie with delightfully ridiculous songs.


Muppets Haunted Mansion is on DisneyPlus


Thursday, September 1, 2022

Who's Ready For Another Bunch Of Hocus Pocus?

Hocus Pocus 2
Disney

The countdown is on for the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2. Just 29 days to go until the Sanderson sisters are back... will there be hell to pay? Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 30th.