Tag: Halloween
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9 Spooky Disney Animated Shorts Perfect for Halloween Time
Halloween comes to Disneyland this weekend! While this year I’m lucky enough to be able to visit the parks during Halloween season, usually I can’t. Therefore, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Disney and Pixar Spooky Shorts to celebrate the holiday with a bit of Disney flair! Below are 9 articles featuring Spooky Shorts…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Preview Event Promises Frightfully Fun Halloween Season
On Thursday night Knott’s Berry Farm hosted media and annual passholders for an event announcing this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm offerings. The event took place after the park had closed and was hosted by Jeff Tucker and from start to finish was a frightfully fun event. The event took place in the Charles M. Schulz…
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New Mazes, Scare Zones, and Shows Announced for Guests to Experience at 2018 Knott’s Scary Farm
It’s almost Fall and that means Knott’s Scary Farm is returning for the Halloween season! Every August there is a big presentation for what’s coming to the annual extra ticket event. This year they made a spectacular presentation. But, more on that in a later post. Here’s what’s coming up for the 2018 Knott’s Scary…
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Holidays & Haunts – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines of the week in Disney and geek news. This week the news focuses on news around the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. Things start off with the Disneyland Hotel tax incentives story. Also at Disneyland Halloween merchandise…
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Ghost Downtown Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 847
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT of ground for the geeks to cover during the episode. This last week the Disneyland Resort stopped work on a potential hotel that would have been on the grounds to the west of the Monorail in Downtown Disney. This came after issues…
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Hocus Pocus Merch is Now at The Disney Store in Time for Halloween!
Summer is coming to an end! The weather gets cooler and perhaps even more importantly, Halloween Merch magically appears in stores! While on a recent mall crawl I noticed that The Disney Store had some of their Halloween displays up. I went in and there it was, Hocus Pocus Merch! I’m not going to lie,…
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New Happy Haunts Arrive at the Disneyland Resort in the Form of This Year’s Halloween Merchandise
The Disneyland Resort has started showing off the 2018 Halloween merchandise lineup. This year, there is a lot of adorable happy haunts to take with you (or have follow you home?). The merchandise can be found scattered throughout both Disneyland Resort parks. However, if you want to find the bulk of it quickly stop by…
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Journey to Halloween Town Walk Through Experience to Bring Fun Frights for Guests for Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has had walk through attractions during their Halloween festivities. This year they will be bringing Nightmare Before Christmas to the park in the Journey to Halloween Town. Halloween in Hong Kong The annual celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland has been a little different from other Disney parks. This is the park that…
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It’s a Deal! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot going on in the world of Disney. Things start off with the news that Disney will be purchasing Fox. Star Wars: Episode IX has announced casting news. Also in Disney movie news, Kim Possible is going live-action and a first photo has been released.…
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New Spooky Experiences Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – There are more nights and new reasons to celebrate the spooky season this year during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This special-ticket event runs select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31, 2018, at Magic Kingdom Park – the earliest it has ever started. New twists and treats this year include: On Pirates of…
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Geeks of the Galaxy: Corners After Dark – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 805
Welcome to a very special Halloween edition of Geeks Corner! This week, the geeks not only celebrate Halloween, they talk about some of the exciting things going on around the Disneyland Resort and more. With the news that there will be a new hotel and parking structure coming to the Disneyland Resort, this is easy…
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Create Your Own Star Wars Pumpkins
Are you planning on carving pumpkins this year for Halloween? Do you want them to be extra geeky? Well, thanks to starwars.com, there are multiple Star Wars pumpkin stencils to choose from. Porgs are clearly a popular character, even though the movie has yet to be released, so there are a few variations of porg…
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DIY Disney Halloween Costumes
With Halloween a little over a week away, it’s possible you may not have a costume planned out yet. I’m here to give you a few tips to help you put together a last minute costume, which may resemble more of a Disney Bound. I don’t particularly like to spend money on costumes, as I’ll…
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Meet the New Girl on the Block: Vampirina
There is a new girl on the block. Vampirina is coming out on DVD on October 17th. After moving from Transylvania to Pennsylvania where she makes new friends, music videos, and throwing spectacular sleep overs! Vampirina includes four episodes and is perfectly themed for Halloween! Vampirina DVD Description A young vampire girl, Vampirina (aka Vee),…
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Halloween, Cars, Star Wars, and More – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! This week there is a lot to cover. The Disney and Geek news covered this week ranges from Star Wars, to Disneyland, to Halloween, to the new shopDisney, to NASCAR! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of Great Moments! Stories Referenced in This Week’s Report: Director Rian…
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Ursula Disneybound – Caitie Creates
There is no better way to celebrate the kick off of the Halloween season at Disneyland than with a delightfully devious Disneybound! I pulled in my favorite Disney villain, the conniving sea witch Ursula, as inspiration for this outfit! Ursula Disneybound Black Swing Dress – Unique Vintage (discontinued, but similar dress here) Purple Petticoat –…
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This is Halloween? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 652
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm are now celebrating Halloween. At the Disneyland Resort, Mickey’s Halloween Party is entertaining thousands of guests. This year, there are a few enhancements that have been added to this party. Over at Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm has returned and the Geeks were there…
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Halloween at the Disneyland Resort: A Guide
Planning on joining in on the Halloween fun at Disneyland this year, whether during the day, or at the separately-ticketed Halloween parties? Good! The resort really knows how to scare up some good fun. If you’ve never been before, or are just looking to make the best out of your spooktacularly good time, here are…
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Sunday Spotlight: Haunted Mansion Holiday
Every year the Haunted Mansion gets a holiday makeover for Halloween and Christmas by Jack Skellington. This overlay creates a whole new experience for a classic attraction. The Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. This version is available for guests to ride starting during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.…
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Knott’s Scary Farm 2017… Where Nightmares Never End!
Noticing that chill in the air? Fall is upon us, which means Knott’s Scary Farm is back! Myself and some of the DAPs Magic crew got to sample the terrifying delights from this year’s haunt at the famous berry farm. To give you a bit of anticipation for your own visit (and if you like…
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The Shadow on the Moon at Night – Geeks Corner – Episode 651
Welcome to another week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot of Halloween as it has come to the Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time is bigger and better than ever before at the Disneyland Resort. The geeks evaluate the different aspects of this Halloween celebration. Coco has also come to the Disneyland Resort…
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SCAREolers Come to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time
There are many different exciting things to experience at the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time. Both in the parks and also in Downtown Disney there is Halloween magic to be found. In Downtown Disney there a lot of different musical experiences to find. The SCAREolers embody (or should I say disembody) Halloween more than any…
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What You Need to Know: Costume Guidelines for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is already delighting guests of Magic Kingdom. For those guests who haven’t had their Halloween experience there yet, Disney has come up with a video with guidelines for Costumes. Before you go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, make sure and watch this video as you prepare your Halloween costume: https://youtu.be/UJDVFaQfKv8 Mickey’s…
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Plaza de la Familia Celebrates Family in Disney California Adventure
Ahead of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming film Coco, Plaza de la Familia has taken over the Paradise Gardens area of Disney California Adventure. This area now includes new experiences, new food, and new entertainment. All of this is inspired around Día de los Muertos. A highlight for Plaza de la Familia is the new show, A Musical Celebration…