Binx

I loved the artwork on this Hocus Pocus rice cereal treat from Disney World in 2024. Binx is just so cute!

Quote of the Week

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It's a full moon outside.

The weirdos are out!

- Dani Dennison, Hocus Pocus

Poor Billy Butcherson!

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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!

A Wickedly Glorious Return

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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.

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 arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, September 30th.

Ten Reasons To Watch 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.

Come, We Fly!

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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. 

Amuck! Amuck! Amuck!

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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. 

Who's Ready For Another Bunch Of Hocus Pocus?

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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. 

Photo of the Week

The first Hocus Pocus POPVinyl trio that Funko created for Spirit Halloween Stores in 2018 is still my favorite. I just love seeing the Sanderson sisters with their makeshift brooms.

Hocus Pocus Fun From ShopDisney

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A few bewitching Hocus Pocus collectibles have magically appeared at shopDisney. They are delightfully adorable and are sure to please Hocus Pocus fans.

First up is a charming ornament featuring Mary, Winifred, and Sarah Sanderson, and a tiny Binx the cat. When you press a button on the base, the green flames in the cauldron light up and spooky sounds can be heard. The 4-inch ornament is $26.99.

These mystery pins are fabulously spooky and feature ten different designs including the Sanderson sisters and Billy Butcherson, as well as the transformation spell the witches used on young Thackery Binx. The pins are $17.99 a box, but, as these are a blind box, you won't know which two you get until you open the box.

This spinning pin features Sarah, Winifred, and Mary Sanderson in front of a background that spins and says Amuck, Amuck, Amuck. The pin is $17.99 and is a limited release.

The Sanderson sisters are unexpectedly adorable as plush dolls. The trio of 7-inch dolls come complete with their own cauldron, and they look ready to cast a spell or perhaps brew up a bit of Life Potion. The dolls are available as a set for $39.99.

It looks like this plush Binx has borrowed Dani's hat for Halloween. The 15-inch toy also has a collar with his name emblazoned on a coffin shaped tag. This enchanting feline is $22.99.

And finally, this color-changing ceramic cauldron mug and spoon are perfect for a witches brew. The 18-oz mug changes from solid black on the outside to green drips running down the sides when hot liquid is added. The cup has the Hocus Pocus logo on one side and says "Trouble is brewing" on the other. The mug and spoon are $24.99.

It's Just A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus... Again

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For years, fans of Hocus Pocus have been begging for a sequel. This fall, the sequel will finally appear.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

This Halloween Season, some legends never die. 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 brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem.

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 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 30, just in time for Halloween.

Funko's Funkoween POPs Are Spooktacular

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Funko has released a very large collection of new POPVinyl figures as part of their Funkoween: Halfway to Hallow's Eve celebration. These are a few of my favorites. Most are available for pre-order now. First up is a new Hocus Pocus scene. This time, my three favorite witches are performing "I put a spell on you." As with previous Hocus Pocus figures, this one is a Spirit Halloween Store exclusive. It should be available in early July.

Next up is a Hocus Pocus card game. I haven't played any of Funko's games yet, but they always look fun.

Mickey and his pals are dressed to Trick-Or-Treat in this adorable collection. Figures include:

• Mickey as a jack-o-lantern 
• Glow-in-the-dark Mickey is an Amazon exclusive
• Donald as a candy corn
• Minnie as a candy corn witch
• Goofy as a skeleton 
• Glow-in-the-dark Goofy is an Entertainment Earth exclusive

A new Disney Villains collection featuring six despicable villains will be a Hot Topic exclusive. The first known figure is Hades with Pain and Panic. All six will connect to form one giant scene.

And speaking of Villains, a new set of Villain Mystery Minis are being released as well. I love the Minis, both for their small size and hilarious expressions. This collection includes:

• Evil Queen 
• Evil Queen as the Old Hag
• Chernabog
• Lady Tremaine
• Queen of Hearts
• Captain Hook
• Maleficent 
• Cruella de Ville
• Ursula
• Jafar
• Hades
• Dr Facilier

All of these, and quite a few more, should be available by early August. Or, if you're afraid you’ll miss out, why not pre-order now.

Photo of the Week

Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson are the most adorable Itty Bittys from Hallmark! I couldn't resist bringing them home with me. 

50+ Halloween Movies For A Little Spooky Fun

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I adore Halloween movies! While the super scary or gory films are not my favorite, I love a good thrill and chill each Halloween. If you're looking for a Halloween movie to watch with the family, just check out the links below. You'll find the perfect films for any age group or spookiness level.

Halloween Movies for
Little Ones

Rolie Polie Olie: A Spookie Ookie Halloween

Pooh' s Heffalump Halloween Movie

My Friends Tigger Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Treat 

Spookley the Square Pumpkin 

Charlie & Lola: What Can I Wear for Halloween?

Halloween Movies for Kids

Mickey's House of Villains

Casper and Casper Meets Wendy

Scary Godmother: A Halloween Spooktakular and The Revenge of Jimmy

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

The Haunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hollow 

Under Wraps

The Halloween Tree

Scared Shrekless

Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space

Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween

Madeline's Halloween and Other Spooky Tales

Halloween Movies for Tweens

Twitches and Twitches Too

Nightmare Before Christmas

Corpse Bride 

The Halloweentown Series

When Good Ghouls Go Bad

Hocus Pocus 

Tower of Terror 

The Haunted Mansion 

The Little Vampire

Frankenweenie

Hotel Transylvania 

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

Girl vs Monster

Mr. Boogedy and The Bride of Boogedy

Invisible Sister 

Halloween Movies for

Teens and Adults

Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2

The Good Witch Movie Series

Young Frankenstein

Beetlejuice

Blood and Chocolate

Covenant

Cursed

Practical Magic

The Craft

Sleepy Hollow 

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein 

Dracula

The Mummy

The Wolfman

The Creature from the Black Lagoon 

The Invisible Man

The Fly and The Return of the Fly

Hocus Pocus Dolls

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Have you seen what's coming to shopDisney on October 4th? It's the Sanderson sisters as fashion dolls! Sarah, Winifred, and Mary Sanderson have never looked better. I'm sure these Hocus Pocus collectibles will sell out spookily fast.

It's Nearly Time For Hallowstream On DisneyPlus

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Disney has put together an amazing lineup of shows for Halloween this year. Movies like Hocus Pocus and Haunted Mansion, Disney Channel originals like the Halloweentown series, T'Witches, and Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire, Halloween episodes of favorite series like WandaVision and the Muppet Show, and a few Disney classics like "Lonesome Ghosts" and "Trick or Treat". And there are a few new specials, too, like Star Wars: Terrifying Tales, Muppets Haunted Mansion and a totally unexpected remake of Under Wraps.

I can't wait for October!

Photo of the Week

It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! There's an amazing collection of Hocus Pocus merchandise at World of Disney in Disney Springs. I especially liked the Crocs and Binx pitchers.

Hocus Pocus Cookie Cutters

I found the coolest thing at JoAnn's yesterday. It's a tiny set of four Hocus Pocus themed cookie cutters! Each cutter is less than 2 inches tall, so they'll make the perfect one-bite sugar cookies or maybe even shortbread. The four shapes include: Winifred's spell book, the black flame candle, the Sanderson Sisters' cauldron, and Binx's head. So cute! I can't wait to make cookies!

This Hocus Pocus Inspired Jewelry From RockLove Is Amazing

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Have you seen the Hocus Pocus jewelry line from RockLove? It is absolutely fantastic! There are several pieces to choose from and each one comes with a Hocus Pocus travel pouch. First up is the Broom of Winifred Sanderson. Made of solid sterling silver, the three dimensional pendant is engraved with "It's all a bunch of Hocus Pocus!"

Next up is the Sanderson Sisters' Cauldron. Crafted of solid sterling silver it's engraved with a quote from Sarah Sanderson, "Amok Amok Amok Amok!"

 

Representing all three sisters is the Calming Circle. Available as a necklace, earrings, or ring, the sterling silver design features red, green, and purple crystals and is engraved with a quote from Mary Sanderson, "I suggest we form a calming circle."

And finally, the Snake Brooch design was inspired by those worn by Winifred Sanderson. It is made of brass with a large green cabochon that looks stunning. It's also available in sterling silver as a ring, necklace, and earrings. 

RockLove makes many other incredible designs, including ones inspired by Disney Characters and Villains, Star Wars, and Marvel that are well worth a look. The Maleficent collection looks particularly fiendish. Do you have a favorite? 

Have a Little Hocus Pocus Fun with This Dead Man's Toes Recipe

I love Hocus Pocus. It's one of my favorite movies to watch on Halloween. The Sanderson sisters are hilarious and spooky, especially when they're making their Life Potion. This year, to celebrate this witchy delight, I'm making Dead Man's Toe cookies, and I'm sharing the recipe with you.

Dead Man's Toe Cookies

Makes 18-24

112 grams butter, softened

34 grams powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Pinch of salt 

110 grams gluten free flour (I used the rice flour based recipe from America's Test Kitchen)

54 grams chopped pecans

24 marcona almonds 

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine butter, sugar, vanilla and salt and stir until smooth. Add flour and stir well. Mix in chopped pecans. Using a Tablespoon of dough, form into a toe shape and flatten slightly. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet at least one inch apart. Insert a marcona almond into the end of each toe. Bake for 14 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely. Serve to your favorite witches.