Hocus Pocus Remake -- *sob*

I've said this before, but Fall is my favorite season. (I really think it's because I grew up in New York, in the Hudson Valley, where we have *actual* Fall, with cool temperatures, stunning foliage, and apples and pumpkins galore.) And while I'm not a huge fan of Halloween -- my dad hated the holiday and I prefer Thanksgiving -- October mainly means one thing: a socially acceptable time to watch Hocus Pocus.

If you haven't seen Hocus Pocus, stop reading, go to your DVR and set this up to record. Because you're missing out. I could go into all the reasons why it's awesome, but the fact that it's one of Bette Midler's favorite films is really all you need to know. And, if you still need convincing, it was directed by Kenny Ortega, who also did High School Musical so...you know. 

So, when I heard that they were making a sequel, I was ecstatic.

Only...FAIL. There's no sequel -- despite the fact that the Sanderson Sisters are all on board -- just a remake for Disney Channel. 

Which....NO. Just no. 

One, the original film is a cult classic, SO WHY REMAKE IT? 

Two, part of what makes the original so great is it's glorious '90s vibe -- something that you just can't replicate now. *coughJumanjicough*

Three, if it's going to air on Disney Channel -- and that's nothing against Disney Channel movies; I love them -- that pretty much shows how high on the priority list it is for Disney. In other words, it's probably just a shameless money grab. 

I love you Disney, but when you pull stunts like this, it gets really hard to defend you. 

Hocus Pocus Merchandise!!!

So, if you know me at all, you know I love Fall. It is, hands down, my favorite season and brings with so many of my favorite things.

Like "13 Nights Of Halloween" on ABC Family -- and Hocus Pocus. I know this movie totally dates me -- it was a staple of my childhood -- and my husband does not understand my love for this movie, but maybe you had to be a 90s kid to love it. Either way--here's when you can watch it on ABC Family this October:

BUT. That's not the big news of today. 

No, today Disney Parks Blog announced that they would be releasing some LE Hocus Pocus merchandise. And, good little Disney consumerist that I am, I want to buy all the things. (I'll probably refrain. Probably.)

For example, you can buy shirts based on the Sanderson sisters' dresses:

I mean, how could you not love a movie with the incomparable Bette Midler (it was allegedly one of her favorite roles to play, so there's that), the hilarious Kathy Najimy, and a young pre-Sex and the City Sarah Jessica Parker. 

And, if some reason, you don't love the Sanderson sisters, or don't want to nerdily show off your love for them, you can always buy the Sanderson museum shirt. 

Damn you, Disney, for knowing what makes my 90s-kid heart sing.