Toastique celebrates the grand opening of the vibrant and health-friendly food and drink establishment known for its eye-catching artisan toast, wellness smoothies, cold-pressed juices, espresso drinks, and collagen lattes. The one-stop boutique gourmet shop that uses fresh and seasonal products makes Balboa Island their first location in California. Toastique’s mission is to make “eating healthy accessible and exciting, simple to understand and appreciate, and easy to enjoy.”
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Freshly made smoothies and bowls to go
Cocolada Bowl
OG Acai Bowl
Black Mystique Bowl
Matcha Bowl
Mango Tango Bowl and Dragonberry Bowl
PB+B Bowl
Tasty options
Creative creations of chilly satisfaction come in appealing flavors—a mix and match of seven bowl choices as well as seven smoothie choices composed of wholehearted ingredients. Fresh fruits include strawberry, banana, blueberry, acai, pitaya (dragon fruit), mango, kiwi, pineapple, coconut, chopped dates, lime, and goji berries.
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Avocado Smash Toast
Tomato Burrata Toast
Smoked Salmon Toast
Greek Toast
PB Crunch Toast
Fresh eats
The delectable artisan toast includes a wide variety of cool selections. Toast menu items are spread throughout eight choices. Avocado Smash and Smoked Salmon will be immediate favorites among Greek, Three Cheese Italian, Tuscan Tuna, Tomato Burrata, Spicy Crab, and PB Crunch. Selected bread is made between multigrain, rustico, sourdough, jalapeño cheddar, and cranberry walnut raisin. These are designed to complement the palette with ingredients like watermelon radish, tomatoes, chili oil, cucumber, arugula, olives, feta, paprika, capers, roasted garlic onion jam, sriracha aioli, just to name a few.
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Menu for Coffee and Espresso
Menu for Smoothies, Juices, Collagen Iced Lattes, Wellness Shots, and Overnight Oats
Menu for Toasts and Bowls
Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Dates, and Cacao Nibs
Activated Charcoal, Blue Spirulina, Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, and Hemp Seeds
Cacao Powder, Collagen, Vegan Protein, and Matcha
Dried Mango, Sliced Almonds, and Candied Ginger
Pre-packaged Energy Bites
Additional ingredients join the fun to a healthy lifestyle. Waiting in glass containers are nuts, granola, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, blue spirulina, activated charcoal, and cacao. Many menu items also have the option for add-ons at an additional price. For quicker service, pre-packaged energy bites are the way to go. Requests can be made for nut and gluten-free orders.
Cold-pressed juices come in large containers while wellness shots come in smaller sizes. you can’t go wrong when these little wonders are packed with beets, carrots, ginger, turmeric, spinach, cucumber, celery, kale, cayenne, and so much more. Don’t forget the overnight oats to satisfy that rumbling hunger. If the coffee and espresso raise an eyebrow, the collagen-iced lattes will have beet, matcha, turmeric, or blueberry lavender mixed with almond milk.
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Cold-pressed Juices
Cold-pressed Juices
Cold-pressed Juices
Cold-pressed Juices
Wellness Shots
Cold-pressed Juices and Wellness Shots
Cold-pressed Juices and Wellness Shots
There’s simply no doubt that Toastique has what it takes to make better lifestyle choices easier to decide. Everything on the menu has the possibility to pair food and drinks well with one another. This is the kind of boost needed to encourage more customers that eating healthy doesn’t have to be a chore. Toastique Gourmet Toast and Juice Bar is located at 226 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662 open daily from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Halloween Horror Nights brings heart-pounding thrills and cautionary chills to haunting evenings at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. The 2023 frightful season features immersive experiences that reign supreme in the southern California area. Eight scary haunted houses based on a variety of original themes, cultures, and properties such as “The Last of Us”, “Stranger Things”, “Evil Dead Rise”, and “The Exorcist: Believer” envision imaginative nightmares. Three scare zones ensure there is no escape. Two live theatrical performances serve up mayhem and showcase horror filmmaking. The one and only Terror Tram drops guests off on a horrific stroll through the backlot.
Horror today has many definitions and fandoms. It’s refreshing to see Universal try to cater to a variety of fears and tap into what is currently popular in the mindset of mainstream audiences whilst providing original experiences with retold and borrowed concepts. A season break and rest without the pandering of mainstay stables from the likes of Freddy Krueger, Jason Vorhees, and Leatherface.
The highly anticipated haunted houses based on the video game “The Last of Us” and season 4 of the Netflix series “Stranger Things” can be found in the Lower Lot. In a post-apocalyptic world, a fungal infection causes humans to become victims of their host. A pair of survivors fight to stay alive.
Trekking through an abandoned cityscape past barricades, shows scenery that pushes the story forward like a cut scene, and dodging the infected; “The Last of Us” makes attendees feel like they’re playing through a video game environment in a physical world setting. A gratifying exposure to detailed creatures and set design sets the bar high for the Halloween season.
The performers that portray the protagonists feel like they came straight out of the video game play. Another impressive aspect is the sights and sounds of the infected creatures coming to scary life, only to be sent back to the wall of their starting positions by gunfire. Thus completing the POV illusion for attendees. A few audio clips of exchanging dialogue could play longer than five seconds.
Understandable to want attendees to quickly continue walking at a steady pace and not linger too long. But if you happen to be stopped in a spot where the people in front of you are not moving, the fear of repeating dialogue could easily become irritating and feel like the game is broken. Using different words that have the same meaning can go a long way.
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“Stranger Things” returns to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights with season 4 of the popular Netflix series. The television season jumped back and forth between different locations outside of the town of Hawkins, but the haunted house wisely concentrated between the trailer park, laboratory, and the Upside-Down.
In place of the demogorgons, Vecna stalks you whenever he gets a chance. The haunted house flies right into the cheerleading victim in the trailer park which serves as a doorway for more scares to come. The experience is more exhilarating for those already familiar with the franchise and caught up with the latest season.
Even more so lucky enough to attend previous Horror Nights whenever there is a house based on “Stranger Things”. The grandfather clock counts down the seconds to a final showoff between Eleven and Vecna. The sprawling vines covering the unkept hallways of a decrepit house work wonders to retain the story over simple black paint. Expectations will depend on what iconic moments from the show are anticipated for each person.
The next-door haunted houses in close proximity to each other in the Lower Lot are “The Exorcist: Believer” and “Holidayz in Hell”. The former is based on the upcoming movie sequel and occupies a new location reserved for Horror Nights. Bypass a marketplace with a demonic doll of glowing red eyes. After being lost in the woods, two girls are found in a barn with no recollection of their whereabouts.
A scrim wall scene fades in and out of the possessed girls. A series of red-lit hallways and black-painted cracklings consume most of the walk from this point. A home filled with red glowing cracks and fallen chandeliers hint at the awaiting danger. Compared to the previous “The Exorcist” experience at Universal Studios Hollywood, guests are spared from the void of black-painted hallways and the repetition of a singular bedroom scene.
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Next up is “Holidayz in Hell”. This original concept began as a scare zone from previous years which then evolved into its own haunted house. Traversing the year through the seasons starting from New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Each given its own sinister twist. “Holidayz in Hell” was resurrected in 2019 located in the Upper Lot. Because of the layout, it’s not the same experience as it was before.
But more could have made this version more distinct. Abundant smoke in the Fourth of July room caused low visibility. Crackling firecrackers would have added more as well. Live performers in the Halloween segment could have held pumpkin masks in their hands to add more distortion in the black-lit room. Still a fun walk-through.
The Lower Lot offered Horror Night exclusive refreshments themed after Netflix’s “Stranger Things”. Scoops Ahoy ice cream shop featured themed ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. Surfer Boy Pizza with pizza and wings. Stellar Bar had a Starcourt Mall theme with specialty drinks, food, a lounge, and a pinball machine.
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Haunted houses for Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count and Universal Monsters: Unmasked can be found past Hogwarts Castle on the Upper Lot. Witness Chucky at his most heinous as he does away victim after victim in creative ways. From a Good Guys stock room to residential homes, and a dark forest. Although not particularly scary, it’s a fun time for fans of the killer doll. He even targets theme park guests and influencers as evidenced by “Universal Studios” shirts and video recording for streaming. Be on the lookout for Tiffany and Glen as well. The finale ends big with a chase to the finish.
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Universal Monsters: Unmasked was perhaps the most unexpected disappointment of the evening. It felt whatever was left in the budget was unceremoniously given to this house. The Universal Monsters series had a pretty could track record up to this point. Not even the unmentioned Slash soundtrack could save this. The few fully fleshed scenes that did come to fruition worked well. These are the moody catacombs, the organ room, the hunchback’s stretching torture, the impressive spilling cauldron, the mirror spectacle between Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the ominous death theatre.
They’re all loosely connected between the newspaper clipping headlines told by a female narrator. The dreaded endless black-painted hallways make their unwanted return here. The almost forgotten invisible man gets a borrowed blacklight effect that feels out of place here with contrasting concepts.
The death theatre featured an effect that poured a vicious stream of water, pressing my glasses into my face. Without my glasses for protection, I most likely would have gone blind in my left eye for the rest of the evening. Universal Monsters was designed to make the classic monsters scary again. This house was scary for the wrong reasons.
The Exterminatorz takes over the Terror Tram for Horror Nights 2023. An eccentric character, like those in low-budget TV commercials, wants the world bug population to take over the disgusting pests owned as humans. The Terror Tram follows the same path as before through the Bates Motel set (now a roach motel), Psycho House and War of the World set. The theme is welcomed but the execution has hits and misses. There are humanoids with bugs, rats, and houseflies for heads. Bug projections on the roach motel windows are a great touch.
Not nearly enough human victims with large and small creepy crawlers on the attack. The main character is overused and quickly becomes less scary. A random Karen is out of place complaining about the motel service. Is this funny or scary? There are two large show scenes in the motel parking. One should not be sacrificed for the other only to leave an empty set. Humans are also warned about a poisonous substance named “sqwooge”. But there is little evidence to show what threat it poses to humans. Hoping it was just bad timing when visiting.
The finale of the Terror Tram brings back a welcome return to the worlds of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and “Us” with a walk-through of Jupiter’s Claim set. Waiting for a photo opportunity at the exit is Santa Claus himself from Universal’s “Violent Night” film.
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The main area of the Upper Lot houses went to Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America and Evil Dead Rise. Universal Studios has had a successful connection with Latin American folklore with La Llorona and El Cucuy. Monstruos provides an opportunity to introduce more of those terrifying beings. A gravedigger introduces creatures with shape-shifting abilities, witches that feed on infants, and stuffing misbehaving children in sacks of staggering bones. A child’s nightmare comes to life.
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Evil Dead Rise brings the newest chapter of the Sam Raimi horror franchise out of the big screen. The haunted house cleverly uses last year’s hotel Horror Hotel layout with modifications to fit the apartment setting. The elevator attack, the bathtub, the book of the dead, the kitchen, the work desk, the hallways, playing a recording of incantations, window view of the city, parking garage, the mega monster reveal, and of course, the wielding chainsaw are all here.
Three scare zones call the Upper Lot home. Ghostz welcomes park guests at the gates with buzzing chainsaws. Toyz fights back from being tortured as disregarded playthings and returns the favor with mutilating mayhem. El Terror de la Momias harkens back to Latin American B-movies in the Parisian street by the exit of Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America.
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With Animal Actors Stage and Special Effects Stage torn down for a new roller coaster, new shows had to be designed for Horror Nights both out of necessity and practicality. Blumhouse: Behind the Screams and The Purge: Dangerous Waters offer entertaining respite from a sometimes overwhelming environment of scares. The Grabber from the film “The Black Phone” draws an audience to Blumhouse: Behind the Screams inside the Dreamworks Theatre.
The pre-show room showcases a multitude of costumes, props, masks, and photo opportunities from a collection of Blumhouse horror films past, present, and future. The room fills quickly and to capacity which makes getting around to each display a bit difficult. Inside the theater, the audience is quickly seated for a sizzle reel of Blumhouse films that gets interrupted by one of its own characters. The show is a brief but playful distraction. A highlight for any fan of the film “M3GAN”.
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The Purge: Dangerous Waters utilizes the Waterworld stunt show arena. Reworking the story, choreography, and special effects with the film franchise The Purge. The show is a retooled concept from Horror Nights years ago called Splatter World. With this year’s show, the liberty has been taken to add more flame effects, stunt performances, blood bags, special lighting, laser projections, and a new soundtrack.
There were plenty of “oohs” and “ahhs” exclaimed from the audience due to the bloodier nature of the fight sequences. Thankfully, the show does not get the audience soaked like in the daytime show. No one wants to be dripping wet on cold evenings through a haunt event. The Purge: Dangerous Waters is a welcome back and reinvigoration of a 15-minute show fueled with action-packed adrenaline that fits comfortably as a Halloween overlay to a long-existing stunt show. This also gratefully means the Waterworld queue does not have to close for haunted house construction. If you’re not interested in shows, stunts, or The Purge, this may not be for you.
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The Upper Lot is plentiful in its atmosphere and refreshments. Chucky gets his own BBQ-themed restaurant featuring a new menu. Complete with an interactive popcorn bucket that is exclusively sold at Halloween Horror Nights. Just across the way is the Peacock Halloween Horror Bar with visits from special guests. Universal Plaza brings back carnival games, bars, and food. And for Harry Potter fans, the Wizarding World conjures up Death Eaters for spine-tingling encounters.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights continues to be one of Southern California’s best and most popular Halloween events every season. A day and night combo ticket, early access, Fear Pass, Universal Express, or R.I.P. tour will help make the most of your time to do as much as you can. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is a separate ticket event open on select nights from now until October 31, 2023.
Make way…for Prince Ali! Disney’s Aladdin has flown into Los Angeles on a flying carpet, inviting you to come join in on the theatrical adventure inspired by the 1992 animated film. Aladdin, a “street rat” from the fictional city of Agrabah, does what he can to get by with the help of his three friends Omar, Kassim, and Babkak. With a proven heart of gold, Aladdin takes time to help those less fortunate than him and stands up for those who need his help, despite his own lot in life.
Aladdin stumbles across a rare opportunity to meet Princess Jasmine and finds himself embroiled in a plot for succession to the throne and on the way, meets a genie from a magic lamp. The fun and hilarity that ensues is delightful and will be a somewhat new experience even for the biggest fans of the animated film.
Audience members arrived wearing various nods to the film and the stage production, there was palpable excitement awaiting the first notes of the overture. The overture was delightful and nostalgic, but the opening number “Arabian Nights” was visually stunning, with a great introduction to the amazing vocals of Marcus M. Martin (Genie) who was the standout of the show. Immediately impressive are the clean vocals by Adi Roy (Aladdin) while performing “One Jump” while running around the sets and performing choreography to escape the Palace Guards. “Proud of Your Boy” was orchestrated beautifully.
Senzel Ahmady was amazing as Jasmine, being a standout right out the gate in “These Palace Walls” continuing with the harmonies in “A Million Miles Away”. “Friend Like Me” was delightful and uplifting, keeping the audience grinning ear-to-ear the entire time. Martin was fantastic, and even led a delightful mid-song tap number, the song concluded to uproarious applause.
Act II begins back in Agrabah when Aladdin, as Prince Ali of Ababwa, arrives in Agrabah to seek Princess Jasmine’s hand in marriage, with the song “Prince Ali” performed by the Genie and Aladdin’s newly well-dressed friends from the Marketplace Omar (Ben Chavez), Kassim (Colt Prattes), and Babkak (Jake Letts). “A Whole New World” was dazzling, utilizing a practical set change and an actual “flying” carpet to lift the performers into the stars.
The stage chemistry between Roy and Ahmady was tangible, and the ending of the number got the audience to audibly “aww”. “High Adventure” was my favorite of the newer songs, and that was mostly due to the performances of Chavez, Prattes, and Letts as Aladdin’s friends. The song and performance were high-energy and their ensemble comedy was delightful. All three of Aladdin’s friends were memorable performances, but I got the most joy from Babkok who loves food as much as I do.
One notable difference between the 1992 animated film and this stage rendition is the lack of non-human sidekicks. Aladdin’s friends Abu and Carpet, as well as Jasmine’s pet tiger Rajah from the film, are not represented in the stage production, and their roles are filled in with a new cast of friends for Aladdin, and attendants for Jasmine. The exception to this is Iago, whose role is represented by a human henchman who gleefully follows Jafar around and hilariously joins in on his evil laughs.
They poke some fun at this with a parrot joke regarding Iago right off the bat. A discerning Disney fan may also note several nods and references to other units of the company including Marvel, Star Wars, ABC, and even other Disney movies.
The sets were simple, yet effective. With a combination of physical set pieces, background art, and projection mapping. The sand blowing over the dunes and the arrival of the Cave of Wonders were key examples of their great use of projections. The Cave of Wonders interior was an especially beautiful set, shimmering with the riches of the cave. The costume design of Gregg Barnes was phenomenal, with several quick changes that appeared effortless and were critical to the storytelling. Partnered with the lighting direction of Natasha Katz, the costumes literally sparkled on stage.
There were several children in the audience, and this is definitely a great choice as a first foray into musical theater for budding theater enthusiasts of all ages. This retelling was fun and creative, and Marcus M. Martin’s Genie will be the talk of the car on the way home. It’s music you know, and some you don’t. It’s a story you know, told in a different and imaginative way. It’s the fun and delight you felt seeing Aladdin in the movie for the first time all over again. So hop on your carpet and fly to the Hollywood Pantages, to see Disney’s Aladdin.
Merchandise is now available for Halloween and horror fans alike at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Top off your wardrobe with shirts, hoodies, backpacks, handbags, hats, and beanies. Hang up posters, wood signages, and photo frames. Take home products like fragrant candles, mugs, and glassware. Smaller trinkets include keychains, patches, magnets, ornaments, decals, lanyards, and dish trays.
The “Never Go Alone” product line evokes a fortune teller and Demon summoning motif that’s sure to raise undead spirits.
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Vecka beckons “Strangers Things” fans to take a piece of the Upside-Down with you.
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Chucky laughs up with a product inspired by the fictional Good Guys toy company from the popular film franchise. Be sure to check out the dolls used in the show inside the Universal Studio Store at the theme park’s entrance. Although they are not for sale, they are an amusing display.
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Holidayz in Hell, The Last of Us, Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America, The Exorcist: Believer, Terror Tram… The Exterminatorz, and Universal Monsters: Unmasked round out the Halloween Horror Night merchandise lineup. Oddly enough, there is no sign of Evil Dead Rise as it has a maze in their year’s event and a theatrical release earlier this year. More fun and cute designs are included. Pop versions of the classic Universal Monsters and Halloween-themed Minions appeal to a more wholesome audience.
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Last but not least, an original fan-favorite Universal Halloween character named Little Boo gets a star-studded showcase as well.
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We couldn’t possibly show everything that is available for purchase in one post. You’ll just have to go down to Universal Studios Hollywood yourself to check out more. The Universal Studio Store and Animation Studio Store in the Upper Lot are covered—as well as the Jurassic Outfitters in the Lower Lot of the theme park. Universal CityWalk has Halloween products on either end of the entertainment center. Also, be on the lookout for a Hello Kitty-inspired mash-up with Chucky!
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a one-of-a-kind fan experience like never before with spectacular shows, new venues, and multiple days of entertainment that will bring together the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more!
Expanded Disney Fan Experience Will Feature New and Exciting Events Across Multiple Locations, Including a D23 Takeover of the Happiest Place On Earth, Evening Entertainment at the Honda Center, D23 Day at Angel Stadium, and Much More
Fan Favorites Including Exhibits, Panels, Shows, and Shopping Will Dazzle Disney Enthusiasts at the Anaheim Convention Center
Highlights will include:
Sunday, August 4: D23 Day at Angel Stadium, where D23 fans are invited to attend the Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Mets game.
Thursday, August 8: D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort.
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11: Shopping, exhibits, panels, and presentations will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center during the day, with the fun extending into the evening at the Honda Center, the bigger home to marquee shows.
Tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale in Spring 2024, with ticketing options to be announced later for access to the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. Admission for D23 Day at Angel Stadium and the D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort will be available as separate ticketed events. Additional details for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be announced in early 2024.
The original animated adventure, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” the latest animated movie based on Jeff Kinney’s wildly successful book series, will premiere on December 8, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. The film is a hilarious and heartfelt holiday tale centered around everyone’s favorite disaster-prone middle school student.
The winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for Greg Heffley this year. After accidentally damaging a snowplow while making a snowman with best friend Rowley Jefferson, Greg worries he won’t get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and annoying younger brother Manny.
Directed by Luke Cormican (“Teen Titans Go!) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever” features the voices of Wesley Kimmel (“The Mandalorian”), Erica Cerra (“Power Rangers”), and Hunter Dillon (“Deadpool 2”).
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever” will stream on December 8, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.
Through September 20, new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ Basic (with ads) for $1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com.
“Goosebumps,” the chilling new series inspired by R.L. Stine’s worldwide bestselling Scholastic book series, is set to debut across both Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, Oct. 13. From Disney Branded Television and Sony Pictures Television, the 10-part series will launch with a five-episode drop as part of Disney+’s “Hallowstream” and Hulu’s “Huluween” celebrations, with subsequent new episodes streaming weekly. Additionally, the series’ first two episodes will air on Freeform on Oct. 13th, as part of its “31 Nights of Halloween” programming.
“R.L. Stine’s ‘Goosebumps’ franchise is a pop culture phenomenon that holds a special place in the hearts of people of all ages,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We are delighted to bring this spooky new series to audiences everywhere in a big way on Disney+ and Hulu, which we hope will not only captivate new audiences with its elevated thrills and chills, but also lifelong fans nostalgic for the stories that are a staple of their generation.”
Plunging viewers into a world of mystery and suspense, the new “Goosebumps” series follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past.
Published by Scholastic, “Goosebumps” is one of the bestselling book series of all time, with more than 400 million books in print in 32 languages. The new television series draws on elements from five of the most popular middle-grade books including “Say Cheese and Die!,” “The Haunted Mask,” “The Cuckoo Clock of Doom,” “Go Eat Worms!” and “Night of the Living Dummy.”
“Goosebumps” stars Justin Long (“Barbarian”) and Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), alongside newcomers Zack Morris (“EastEnders”), Isa Briones (“Star Trek: Picard”), Miles McKenna (“Guilty Party”), Ana Yi Puig (“Gossip Girl”) and Will Price (“The Equalizer”).
Nicholas Stoller (“The Muppets”) and Rob Letterman (“Pokémon Detective Pikachu”) developed the series and serve as executive producers, alongside Hilary Winston (“Community”), Neal H. Moritz (“Fast & Furious” franchise”), Scholastic Entertainment’s Iole Lucchese (“Clifford the Big Red Dog”), Pavun Shetty (“The Boys”), Conor Welch (“Platonic”), Scholastic Entertainment’s Caitlin Friedman (“Stillwater”), Erin O’Malley (“New Girl”) and Kevin Murphy (“Desperate Housewives”). James Eagan (“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”) and Nick Adams (“BoJack Horseman”) serve as co-executive producers.
Now until September 20, new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ Basic (with ads) for $1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com.
Disney Games, in collaboration with developer Empty Clip Studios, revealed that Gargoyles Remastered, an artfully crafted revival of the ‘90s classic 16-bit side scrolling platform adventure, will release digitally for PlayStation ® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Steam, and GOG on October 19, 2023. Two physical editions, a Classic Edition and a Collector’s Edition will also be available from Limited Run Games. Digital pre-orders are open across platforms beginning today. Pre-orders for the Limited Run Games editions will open tomorrow, September 8, 2023.
Journey through one thousand years of legend as Goliath, leader of the Gargoyles. Stone by day, warriors by night, the Gargoyles are sworn protectors against the evil Eye of Odin and all who seek to use its immense powers to control the world. Battle armies of Viking Warriors in ancient Scotland and smash relentless hordes of menacing robots in modern-day Manhattan as you quest to find and destroy the Eye of Odin before it destroys the world.
“Gargoyles Remastered is the perfect dose of ‘90s nostalgia for fans of the iconic animated series and the original Gargoyles game,” said Luigi Priore VP, Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Games. “We’re delighted to bring back a classic that holds true to the foundations of the original game while enhancing it for a new generation of players.”
Featuring enhanced visuals and the ability to seamlessly toggle in real-time between graphics inspired by the animated series and classic 16-bit mode true to the original game, the world of Gargoyles comes to life with a level of detail that will thrill fans of the animated series and retro gaming enthusiasts alike. Players can also tailor their gameplay experience with features including instant rewind, wide-screen presentation, and achievements.
Digital copies of Gargoyles Remastered are now available for pre-order for $14.99. Pre-orders for the Limited Run Games editions will open, on September 8, 2023.
Enjoy the spooktacular Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Families can join in on the ghoulish fun as the park transforms with themed décor and wicked fun around every corner. The Fall Season of Fun offers Halloween-themed activities that celebrate the season, including trick-or-treating, a lineup of original shows, and pumpkin decorating. Knott’s Spooky Farm will be taking place in the daytime, Thursdays through Sundays, September 28 through October 29, 2023, plus Columbus Day and Halloween.
Kids can participate in a memorable trick-or-treating experience in the spooky streets of Ghost Town, where they will interact with an array of spooky but friendly shopkeepers and show off their festive Halloween costumes. Guests can also visit the Livery Stable to get close and personal with the Creepy Critters of Calico. Spiders, bugs, and more await at our Creepy Critters Corral. Whimsical jack-o-lanterns surround Calico Park as it changes into an enchanting Pumpkin Patch location for families to enjoy the season’s atmosphere with photo ops. Guests can get in the spirit by decorating their very own themed cookie or pumpkin right in the heart of Ghost Town.
Miniature pumpkins or Halloween cookies will be available for a nominal fee. Little ghouls are also encouraged to strut their stuff and show off their Halloween Costumes in the Calico Carnival Costume Cavalcade hosted by some of your favorite town citizens at the Calico Mine Stage. Also at the Calico Mine Stage, Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies are back for a country concert like no other, with plenty of high-energy music and comedy on tap.
Gals and ghouls are in for a treat as the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Show is back with their Halloween-themed show at Birdcage Theatre. These peculiar puppeteers will amaze all with a spooky puppet show that will have little ones and adults entertained all day.
The residents of The Timber Mountain Log Ride will celebrate the Halloween Hootenanny, which adds a family-friendly seasonal twist to a park favorite. The ride’s interior features surprise after surprise as guests venture past the Calico Coffin Creeper Band, the town’s Green Witch and splash down Skull Mountain through a labyrinth of jack-o-lanterns. The fun continues for little ones at the Calico Mine Ride as it undergoes a fantastical transformation into a candy wonderland! Grab a seat to explore the caves and caverns for candy confections, but keep an eye out for the elusive Pink Fairy.
Knott’s Spooky Farm runs daytime Thursdays through Sundays, September 28 through October 29, 2023, plus Columbus Day and Halloween, and is included with regular park admission. The best way to enjoy Knott’s Spooky Farm and all of Knott’s Seasons of Fun for the remainder of 2023 plus all of 2024 is with a 2024 Season Pass. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blackout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates.
Regular Season Passes start at just $99 or 11 easy payments of $6 after initial payment. Hurry before these offers end on October 31, 2023. Applicable taxes and fees apply. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.
For more information on all the exciting things that are going on at Knott’s Berry Farm, visit us online at knotts.com.
A new Walt Disney World offer has launched for the Holidays and beyond. This new promo is valid For arrivals most nights October 27 to November 1, 2023; November 25 to November 29, 2023; December 9 to December 25, 2023; and arrivals most Sunday to Tuesday nights January 9, 2024, to March 5, 2024.
Here are the details:
Get up to a $1,000 Disney Dining Promo Card when they purchase a non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation package that includes:
A room at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort
Theme park ticket(s)
Or, choose from other great accommodations that are eligible for this offer (Disney Dining Promo Card values vary by Disney Resort hotel).
The number of packages available for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required.
Tickets are valid beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of ticket. Visit disneyworld.com/usage for details.
$1,000 Disney Dining Promo Card for stays at select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. The value of the Disney Dining Promo Card is determined by Disney Resort hotel and length of stay.
One Disney Dining Promo Card per room—valid for room-and-ticket packages that include up to $1,000 on a Disney Dining Promo Card. If a package includes more than $1,000 on a Disney Dining Promo Card, the value will be distributed across more than one Disney Dining Promo Card.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Club Level Rooms and suites at Disney Deluxe Resort hotels.
Gratuities are not included.
Theme park reservations are required. Through January 8, 2024, to enter a theme park, both a theme park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for Guests ages 3 and up. View the theme park reservation availability calendar.
Important Details About the Disney Dining Promo Card
The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is redeemable at select participating food and beverage locations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Locations that are unable to accept the Disney Dining Promo Card include, but are not limited to:
Merchandise locations and candy kitchens
Dining locations at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel
Dining locations at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
Dining locations at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels
Dining locations at Walt Disney World Official Hotels at Bonnet Creek
Dining locations at Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels
The digital Disney Dining Promo Card will be sent to you via email after you check in at your Disney Resort hotel.
The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is not valid after March 21, 2024.
Issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services Inc.
Lost, damaged or stolen cards may be replaced only if the original proof-of-purchase receipt and complete card number are provided.
Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party returns to Disney California Adventure Park. During select nights between September 5 to October 31, 2023, the sold-out event will transform the park into a trick-or-treat haven for candy collecting, encounters with Disney villains, a spooky show, engaging photo opportunities, delightful parade, and exclusive food and merchandise. Attendees are invited to dress in their best Halloween costumes. Just make sure to adhere to park safety guidelines and regulations.
New for the 2023 season are two new villains making their debut at Treat Trails. Judge Doom seeks to destroy Toontown near Soarin’ Around the World. Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”. Yokai ponders menacingly in the newly opened San Fransokyo Square. Both villain and reimagined land based on the Disney animated film “Big Hero Six”. Other characters greet their fans such as Lotso from “Toy Story 3” giving hugs in front of Toy Story Midway Mania and Bruno from “Encanto” hides out at Grizzly River Trail.
Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” cast spells from a bubbling cauldron in the Hollywood Backlot. Transformative photo backdrops are also set up for the evening in front of Carthay Circle and Paradise Park.
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Returning Treat Trail Characters are welcomed back from previous years. The evening’s host needing no introduction from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, Oogie Boogie makes gambling bets inside the Disney Animation building. Follow the Grizzly River Run path to Mother Gothel from “Tangled”. Sid from “Toy Story” taunts the audience with his toy creations. Ernesto de la Cruz from “Coco” serenades at Hyperion Theater courtyard. Agatha from “Wanda Vision” conjures in Avengers Campus. Cruella de Vil invites amateur models down the red carpet. And Madam Mim from “The Sword in the Stone” prepares for a wizard’s duel with any and all challengers.
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Villains Grove in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail brings illuminating visions of villainy to light. Special lighting packages and projection effects based around prominent characters from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Lion King”, “The Princess and the Frog”, and “Brave” brighten the pathways of the trail for a colorfully immersive stroll. Although no sugary candy to pass out here, attendees will find a different kind of treat that is just as sweet for the eyes and ears.
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The Frightfully Fun Parade gathers the fun and fancy of Halloween through Disney California Adventure. The Headless Horseman his way at a steady pace. Mickey and Minnie dressed in their Halloween costumes open the parade. Floats and characters based on “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “The Haunted Mansion” greet and hitchhike to spooky tunes. Dr. Facilier summons the shadows and friends on the other side. A collection of favorite Disney villains gather on and near a decrepit castle.
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The seasonal atmosphere returns to Halloween Time with purple and green lighting of bat banners, a Headless Horseman statue, and Oogie Boogie signage welcoming all to a creepy but family-fun affair. Although the Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween event is sold out, there is much to discover during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort from now until October 31, 2023.
As part of Knott’s Scary Farm’s 50th anniversary milestone, Knott’s Berry Farm transformed The Emporium shop in the California Marketplace into a one-stop shop and photo-op for all things spooky for the 2023 haunting season. Uncover everything from shirts, hats, sweaters, bags, mugs, koozies, bottles, pins, ornaments, lanyards, books, stickers, games, and edible treats. Other exclusive not-to-be-missed items include the newly interactive lantern, Loungefly backpack, limited tiki mug, and figurines.
The Green Witch welcomes all trick-or-treaters to her home. Try your hand with the interactive lantern, take a photo of the jack-o’lantern-covered stairway, and get a closer view of costumes and props.
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Hold your breath whilst digging through the graveyard full of foreboding tombstones, gargoyle statues, and dimly lit candles. Watch for the carriage guiding souls to the afterlife.
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Step into the crypt for more engaging photo-ops with the inviting throne. Here lies one of many resting places for the commemorative 50th anniversary. Their next home could be yours.
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Slide under the CarnEVIL Big Top for lighter flares of oddities and whimsy. Engage in fun popcorn, games, and flashing glassware. Take a stroll through the alley for an alleyway down memory lane with past Scary Farm signages.
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Ghost Town comes dead alive with tributes to celebrated iconic hosts from Seymour, The Master of the Macabre, to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and Tales from the Cryptkeeper. Props and concept art pay homage to the best of past scares. Take your time to roam and admire the hard work and dedication bestowed on the first Halloween haunt event in a theme park.
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The next crossroads of Ghost Town leads to the saloon set for more photo-ops, decorations, backlit shirts, and other last-minute items for your shopping needs before reaching the sales counter.
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Due note that the entrance into the 50th Anniversary Legacy Haunt Store and Museum is located on the corner of the building as the door from the main walkway is the exit only. The spacious retail location is one of the best in recent memories for Knott’s Berry Farm. The moment guests step inside, you are immediately immersed and thrust into haunt mode. There’s so much to see and discover.
The set design, details, and lighting quality is just as good as patrons would find in the scare mazes inside the theme park. But the store gives you more time to wander in awe and take engaging photos. This is a perfect beginning to celebrating the 50th-anniversary milestone of Knott’s Scary Farm. Some items can be shopped online at https://marketplace.knotts.com/
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