NEWS: Fantasmic! Rehearsals Have STARTED in Disney World!

We’ve been waiting for what feels like FOREVER for Fantasmic! to return to Hollywood Studios in Disney World.

Fantasmic! billboard

We’ve kept an eye on construction, and Disney even said the show would be returning, but they didn’t give us any update on when that could possibly be except for saying that it would happen in 2022. We also found out that NEW things would be coming to the show when it returns, and now, we FINALLY might see the reopening of the show SOON!

Cast rehearsals have BEGUN for Fantasmic! in Disney World! Disney Parks posted about it on Instagram today.

This means that we SHOULD see the return of the nighttime show very soon, people!

Fantasmic!

We still don’t have an official opening date, but we’ll let you know as soon as Disney announces it.

Fantasmic!

For now, let’s talk about what we DO know! Disney said that an entire segment of the show will be replaced when it returns. It will have new characters, stunt performers, animation, and more! The new show sequence will have Disney characters like Pocahontas, Aladdin, Mulan, Moana, and Elsa.

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There will also be some new tech involved with the show! We don’t have all of the details yet, but we have seen a bunch of work be done to the theater and set pieces, which you can take a look at right here!

Fantasmic! site in Disney World — June 2022 ©bioreconstruct

We’ll bring you more updates on the show as soon as they’re announced, so stay tuned to DFB for news!

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Everything You NEED to Throw the BEST ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Watch Party

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Witches, are you brewing your cauldrons yet?

©Disney

Next month, Hocus Pocus 2 will be on Disney+ just in time for the holiday season! Disney has already been celebrating with new food, merchandise, and returning shows in the parks. We are barely containing our excitement and that’s why we decide to plan our watch party a month early!

Planning a party for family and friends can get overwhelming so we decided to share what we’re gathering to host the best Hocus Pocus 2 watch party. Of course, a party like this will need some haunting snacks, drinks, and decorations and we have compiled the perfect list fit for a Sanderson sister.

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1. A Disney+ Subscription

First things first, you absolutely need a Disney+ subscription. Hocus Pocus 2 will be on Disney+ starting on September 30th and we are counting down the days. The sequel follows three young girls who accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters and, of course, trouble ensues! While we wait though, you can check out the trailer for the movie below!

 2. Fun Snacks

Every good party needs a good snack to go along with it. While we don’t think the Sanderson Sisters are the sweetest people, we know these snacks are! First, we think the perfect addition to this party would be this Hocus Pocus 2 cereal.

Hocus Pocus 2 Cereal

This cereal might be a breakfast food but you can’t pass up a themed snack for the perfect watch party! This cereal is a “berry brew” made by Kellogg’s so be sure to check your local grocery stores to grab your own box (or two).

Check out our review for the Hocus Pocus 2 cereal here! 

The second snack we think you should have for this spooky watch party is inspired by a treat currently in Magic Kingdom! The Binx Pastry Tail is one of Disney’s many Halloween treats around that are Hocus-Pocus themed. This treat is a bear claw pastry filled with chocolate hazelnut and purple icing, topped with drizzled dark chocolate, more purple icing, and a white chocolate piece that looks like Binx the cat!

Binx Pastry Tail

While you probably couldn’t make this exact treat at home, we do think it serves as some great inspiration for your party snacks!

3. Clothes To Dress The Part

Personally, we can’t host a party without having some matching clothes to go with it. That’s why we had to create a few shirts dedicated to each Sanderson Sister with their iconic quotes.

These shirts are the perfect addition to a watch party

You can grab one or all of these shirts to make sure you and your friends are ready to watch your favorite Sisters! Each premium t-shirt is made of cotton and has a classic crew neck. They are currently available for $26.99.

Shop the Sanderson Sister Tees HERE! 

4. Themed Drinks

You can’t have fun-themed snacks and shirts without some themed drinks too! That’s why we have not one but two recipes for you and your guests to brew up! The first is a recipe for your own Hocus Pocus Magic Brew Punch. The punch recipe was created by Disney and is sure to get you in the haunting spirit.

All you need is: 

  • 2 cups of orange juice
  • 4 cups of cranberry juice
  • 1 liter of lemon-lime soda
  • 46 oz of pineapple juice

Directions

Add all of the fruit juices into a large bowl and mix well. Then pour your lemon-lime soda into the mix, mix everything together, and you’re done!

The second drink we have on our list is the Sanderson Sisters potion drink! This drink is a simple one to make at home and it doesn’t require any of the usual witches’ ingredients like a dead man’s toes.

Sanders Sisters Potion Drink ©Disney

All you’ll need is:

  • 1 package of lime gelatin
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 quart lemon-lime soda
  • 1/2 quart lemonade

Directions:

You’ll need to add the gelatin to the boiling water and wait for it to dissolve completely. After that add cold water and transfer to a pitcher. Add the lemon-lime soda and lemonade and you’re done!

5. Themed Cups

You can’t have exciting drinks to go along with your movie and not have exciting cups to go along with them! That’s why we found you the perfect cup (or should we say cauldron) for your party!

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This Hocus Pocus Color Changing Mug with Spoon is only $24.99 on shopDisney right now. The mug is a perfect mini cauldron for your witches’ brew or Sanderson Sisters potion.

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The back, which says “Trouble is Brewing,” is the perfect motto for the night as you watch the spooky sequel with your crew!

Grab Your Own Hocus Pocus Mug Here

6. Decorations

Of course, any good party requires decorations! These decorations from Amazon were the perfect addition to our watch party plans and we think you might agree. This 52-piece set is sure to have your house ready to haunt by September 3oth!

©Amazon & RMMDO

This set comes with 1 banner, 24 balloons with printed pictures, 24 small balloons, 60 spider webs, black fringe curtains, orange fringe curtains, and 9 cake toppers! You can grab this set for just $18.99.

Grab Your Hocus Pocus Decorations Set Here

You can also grab a few decorations that will show your guest what they’re getting into before they even get inside! These Hocus Pocus Door Panels are sure to show your guest that you mean business about your party planning skills.

©Spirit Halloween

These panels which each say “Hocus” and “Pocus” and have all three Sanderson sisters on them, will be the perfect introduction to your guests! These panels are only $24.99.

Grab Your Own Door Panels Here

7. Games

Finally, to wrap up your evening we found a fun Hocus Pocus game for your and your crew to play! This game requires 2-6 players to work together to defeat the Sanderson Sisters before sunrise!

© Target

This game will be a great way to start your party off and warm everyone up or a great way to end the party before everyone heads home!

Grab Your Own Board Game Here

We are still counting down the days until this movie arrives on Disney+ and we know you are too. While you wait for your party, don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your Hocus Pocus 2 updates and party planning needs!

Check Out What Else Is Coming To Disney+ In September Here

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With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!

With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.

Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today!

Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!

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Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 🙂

Are you excited for the Sanderson Sisters return? Tell us in the comments! 

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Cast Rehearsals Begin for Return of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney has announced that cast rehearsals for the return of Fantasmic! have begun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The announcement was made via Instagram with a short video.

When Fantasmic! returns, a new segment will have replaced the former Pocahontas scene. Click here for more information. The lighting, projection, and audio systems have also been updated.

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MagicBand+ Review: Good, Bad & Ugly

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Disney+ Releases Trailer and Key Art for Season 2 of “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”

Disney+ has released a new trailer and the key art for season two of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. What’s Happening: After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name last year, our squad-with-heart and their coach Alex Morrow (Lauren Graham) take to the road to attend an intense summer hockey institute in California run by charming […]

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Disney CFO Christine McCarthy & Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro to Participate in Q&A at 2022 Bank of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference

Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and Christine McCarthy, The Walt Disney Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, will participate in a question-and-answer session as part of the 2022 Bank of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference.

The session will be held at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 7. A live stream of the event will be available on The Walt Disney Company website. The session comes just days before the start of the 2022 D23 Expo, where many announcements about future Disney projects in the parks and beyond are expected.

Typically, these sessions are geared towards financial investors, though they often provide insight into the company’s current performance and predictions of upcoming trends.

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Disney Surprises Local Community Food Banks in Orlando, Anaheim with $300K in Donations

Every year, Disney donates millions of pounds of food – including unserved, prepared meals from their parks – to local food banks to support people in the community facing food insecurity. Furthering this commitment, this week Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort announced significant donations to local community food banks to support families in need, totaling more than $300,000! Let’s journey from coast to coast to learn a little more:

“The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!” Premiering Exclusively on Hulu October 17th

Hulu has officially announced the premiere date for The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!. It will premiere exclusively on Hulu October 17th, 2022. What’s Happening: Hulu has announced the pickup and premiere date for The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!, from Solar Opposites creator Justin Roiland. The special stars Roiland, Zach Hadel, Pamela Adlon, Vatche Panos, and Karl Wahlgren. It […]

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