Halloween Movies to Get You in the Spirit

It's that time of year again. Time to dust off the Halloween movies and have some spooky fun. Are you looking for a few good films to get you in the Halloween spirit? Here are a few of my family's favorites to get you started.

Halloween Movies for Kids Part 1
Halloween Movies for Kids Part 2
Halloween Movies for Kids Part 3
More Halloween Movies for Kids
Even More Halloween Movies for Kids
Halloween Movies: The Classics
Mr. Boogedy and Bride of Boogedy
Invisible Sister

Muppet Tsum Tsums

This week's Tsum Tsum Tuesday featured characters from the Muppets. The set of seven Tsums includes: the Swedish Chef, Animal, Rowlf, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and of course Kermit and Miss Piggy. They are available at the Disney Store and online at DisneyStore.com.

Indiana Jones POPVinyl

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I'm horribly addicted to POPVinyl figures. They have a tendency to take over the shelves in front of my movie collection, sometimes to the point where you have to remove several before you can get to a particular film. A recent series from Disney may make my collection even bigger.

Disney and Funko, have worked together to create a line of Parks Exclusive POP! figures. The first set in the series featured the Hitchhiking Ghosts as well as the Hatbox Ghost from the Haunted Mansion. The figure released in July was Indiana Jones holding a machete. It was inspired by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The latest figure, which is also part of the POP! Rides series, features Indiana Jones in his rugged troop transport from the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland.

This set will retail for $40. And if past releases are any indication, it will likely sell out immediately.  This figure will only be available from the Disney Parks online store. Starting October 7, visit DisneyStore.com/IndianaFunko to order.

Quote of the Week

I put a spell on you

And now you're mine

You can't stop the things I do

I ain't lyin'

It's been three hundred years

Right down to the day

Now the witch is back

And there's hell to pay

I put a spell on you

And now you're mine!

- Winifred Sanderson, 

Hocus Pocus 

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Teaser Trailer

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It's finally here - the first teaser trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales! Too bad we'll have to wait until May 2017 to see the film.

Magic Kingdom's 45th Anniversary

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Yesterday marked the Magic Kingdom's 45th anniversary. To celebrate, Disney presented a stage show featuring 45 characters and a live performance of "When You Wish Upon a Star." 

A special limited time celebration cupcake featuring the anniversary logo and Mickey ears could be found at several locations. And a crazy hotdog, called the 45th Anniversary Celebration Dog, covered in potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, onion straws, and chipotle-ranch drizzle was available at Casey's Corner. 

Merchandise celebrating this milestone can be found throughout the parks during the coming year. There are several different shirts for the whole family, and even lounge pants covered in attraction logos.

Souvenirs include a pennant with candy in the handle, pens, antenna toppers, keychain, a light-up ornament, and even a 1000 piece puzzle.

Mugs, tumblers, and shot glasses featuring the 45th anniversary logo, as well as a copper coin in an acrylic display, a silver plated coin in a box, and a photo frame featuring many attraction logos will also be available. 

Dooney and Burke collectors will love the new handbags. The pattern pairs Mickey with other attraction icons such as Madame Leota, a Tiki Room bird, and Dumbo.

And pin lovers can find several new designs to collect and trade, including a commemorative pin for Passholder.

A new mystery pin set of eight different pins, two randomly selected pins per box, will also feature ride logos.

And the new Passholder perks are incredible. Starting today, guests who purchase a new annual pass will receive 13 months for the price of 12. Passholder will also receive 20% off the price of food and non-alcoholic drinks at 45 park and resort hotel restaurants for the next year. This includes restaurants like Jiko and the Jungle Skipper Canteen as well as quick service locations like D-luxe Burger. Passholders will recieve 10% off at additional select table-service reastaurants. On top of the dining discounts, the merchandise discount is also being raised to 20% off at Disney owned-and-operated locations. That can save you quite a bit, making a trip to Disney World a little more affordable.

So here's to 45 years of magic at Walt Disney World. I can't wait to see what other celebration magic is in store.

Star Wars Rebels POPVinyl

Photos courtesy of Funko

If you're a fan of Star Wars Rebels on DisneyXD, this is the collectible for you. Funko has created an awesome set of POPVinyl featuring the entire crew of the Ghost. Ezra Bridger, a young Jedi in training, holds the lightsaber he made for himself.

Kanan Jarrus, his mentor, is one of the last remaining Jedi, so he also carries a lightsaber.

Hera Syndulla, Captain and pilot of the Ghost, is a Twi'lek rebel who leads with strength and grace.

Sabine Wren is a Mandalorian explosives expert, and also quite the artist.

Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios, once a member of the Lasat Honor Guard, acts as the muscle for the Ghosts crew.

Chopper is the loyal, yet ornery, droid who helps the crew keep the Ghost in working order. There are also two special exclusive figures.

Ahsoka Tano, a Togruta, Jedi and former Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, helped the Rebels in season 2. Her figure is only available at Hot Topic.

A Sabine wearing her Mandalorian helmet is only available at Walgreens. This set won't be available until November, but they're so cool that you'll want them all.