We're only at the very beginning of the January, but our first new Hocus Pocus release is officially here and what a release to kick off the new year!

Department 56 have revealed two new releases that will be available later this year. The first is a a set of three hanging ornaments of the Sanderson Sisters on their flying devices and the second is one product I had hoped D56 would have released and it's the Ropes Mansion aka Allison's House!!

On Modern Brooms is the name for the three new flying Sanderson Sisters that will be released this June.

The set includes Mary, Sarah and Winifred and each one is hanging from a metal support, which is also attached to a grassy base. One thing I especially love about this release, is that the flying devices are from Hocus Pocus 2. It doesn't seem like we've been treated to much merchandise from the sequel, so to see Sarah on a Swiffer and Mary on a Shark, just makes these even more fun!

Priced at $116/£89 and released June 11th 2026. Available here.

Allison's House has been on my list of 'wants' from Department 56 ever since they released the Dennison House last year. 

The new release features Allison's home covered and surrounded by Autumnal leaves and a sweet autumnal wreath on the door too. Although it doesn't specifically state it's included, it does appear that the house also comes with a light (as the previous Sanderson Cottage and Dennison House did too), which will make this house look even cosier when lit up.

Priced at $277/£210 and released June 11th 2026. Available here.

We're over halfway through October and part 3 of the December 3rd 1991 script break down is here! 

In part 2 we learned more about Binx's sad past and how he tried to end his life, as well as a slightly different scene with the Master and ended with the Sanderson Sisters about to the lure the children with Candy Crows...

So let's pick up right where we left off!

We start part 3 back with Max, Dani, Allison and Binx. They're just about to leave the underground tunnel and Binx climbs out first, just as a car is about to hit him. Max grabs him by the tail and pulls him back in. "You almost got killed" Max says to Binx, "No such luck" he replies. 

Billy is still close behind and as they hear him getting closer, they climb out of the tunnel and close the lid behind them. They see a cop and run over to him. There's a small line where Max asks if Binx can help him explain the situation, Binx responds with "It's your mouse." Max asks the cop if he understood what Binx said and the cop asks what the problem is. This scene is almost identical to what we see on screen, with some minor differences in what is said, but overall it's the same, that is until Allison asks for protection.

The kids run off from the 'cop' just as his girlfriend (dressed as Sheena, Queen of the Jungle) comes out of the store. They laugh at the kids thinking he's a real cop and then drive off on his bike, riding over a manhole cover that has a certain zombies fingers sticking out of it. There's a yowl that comes from below as the bike rides over them. 

Back to the kids and Dani is hysterical, she thinks the cop was going to shoot Binx and even though Max and Allison tell her that he was just "being a wise guy", she doesn't calm down, until Binx tells her she can pet him if she wants. This does help. 

Max apologises to Allison for the events of the night so far and says "Guess i've been sort of a jerk", which Allison responds with a shrug and "You can't help it. You're a guy." 

Max then notices something through the bushes. It's his friends Alan and Ben from school. He walks over to them but they barely even notice him, they both acknowledge he's there but are too busy sucking on the candy they have and walk right past Max. Binx, sitting at Max's feet is concerned as to what they're sucking on and he runs after them both and the kids follow. 

They're now on a small hill, on their stomachs, as they peer over a fallen log. Below are Winifred, Sarah and Mary, surrounded by costumed children. Winifred is taking candy out of the small sack on her belt and giving it to the children. As two children approach where they are hiding, Binx leaps onto one of the kids, which causes them to drop their candy. 

Allison pulls the candy from Dani's mouth and throws it on the ground, where Max stomps on it. Dani returns to her senses and apologises. Max asks Binx why they're giving this candy to the children and Binx responds with "I don't know. But your friends are in danger." When Allison says they need help, Dani responds with "We need Mom and Dad."

While the children are talking, Sarah's nose catches a wiff of them "The children, the ones who store the book. They are near" and with that she starts sniffing and following her nose towards them. The kids have already left their hiding spot and just as the sisters arrive, Billy also comes charging at them. "Where have you been, you good for nothing corpse?" Winifred shouts at him and Sarah starts following the kids scent. 

The kids are now at the town hall looking for their parents. The scene with Max trying to explain to his Dad about the events that have occurred so far is almost identical, with a few tiny changes in the lines. The same can also be said for the scene with Dani and her Mom. The witches enter the town hall and we cut back to the kids now with both parents together. 

The witches have split up and are making their way through the crowds, hunting for the kids. A middle aged woman, dressed as Glinda from the Wizard of Oz asks Sarah "Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?" to which Sarah responds with 'the biggest, juiciest, smelliest fart in movie history.' Miss America who is standing behind them, passes out and a Indian Chief and Fidel Castro run for air. "Does that answer your question?"

Back to Max with his Dad Dave. He's starting to believe them when the Mayor of Salem (dressed as Long John Silver) steps on stage to announce the costume contest is about to begin. The contestants are dressed as Saddam Hussein, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Julia Child... While the mayor is calling out the contestants, Winifred spots Dani. She lets out a sharp whistle to get the attention of her sisters and Dani jumps on stage. She grabs the microphone and shouts "MAX! THEY'RE HERE!"

Max and Allison jump on stage and Max grabs the mic, he tells the townspeople that the "kids in this town are in great danger" and Allison shouts out "The Sanderson Sisters have returned from the grave!" Dani points at the sisters and the crowd turns to look at them. The Sanderson Sisters assume they've been caught and they bare their teeth and hold out their talons, threatening the crowd. 

The kids leave the town hall and make a run for it. When they stop to catch their breath and also let Dani catch up with them, Max tells Allison "Oh man, they're going to do something terrible to our friends." "What should be do, Binx?" she says. "We have to destroy the witches ourselves."

Max tells Allison to take Dani home and both Dani and Allison tell him "Don't be so macho" they're in this together! "One thing I learned as a cat, when it comes to a fight, you want the females on your side" Binx tells him. There's a brief moment where they all hug, Dani declares "We're the Fearless Witch Fighters" and then they all share some of Dani's candy from her sack, that she's surprisingly still carrying. They then ponder how to burn the witches, just as Max spots them far down the street. Dani realises that Sarah is following their scent and Allison gets an idea of what they can do to destroy them. They then follow Allison to the school. 

The witches and Billy follow their scent across the field towards the school. Mary points to the outdoor basketball hoops and after asking what they are, Sarah tell her they're "Gallows." Sarah and Mary gulp and rub their necks. "This is a prison for children" Winifred tells them. Sarah follows the scent to a broken window and they enter the school, not before Mary tells them "I'll wait here" and is then shoved inside. 

Now in the schools locker room, Sarah opens a locker. "Tis for the little ones. They hang them off these hooks, then close the door" Mary says to her. "These vents let them breathe" Sarah adds. They then enter the swimming pool.

Winifred asks if the sisters understand how serious the matter of finding book is. "Oh yes, Winnie, and you've explained it so succinctly" Sarah tells her. "Explained what?" replies Mary. Winifred annoyed, jolts them both. Binx makes his presence known with "Meow there" and then asks if they're up a little chase. The witches mount their brooms and go after him, with Billy following behind. 

They enter the corridors but Binx his gone, confused Winifred asks "Where did he go?" "Who?" replies Mary, who is then hit by Winifred. Sarah picks up Binx's scent just as Max calls to them from another direction. He holds up the book and then ducks down another corridor. The witches fly after him. 

The kids leap out of hiding and lock the witches and Billy inside the kiln. The sisters realise they're trapped and push against the door. 
"Let us out, you little wretches!... Or we'll tear your hearts out" Winifred shouts to them. Allison turns the kiln on and turns it up to full. Inside the kiln fills with flames. For a moment they feel a moment of pity, that is until Winifred's face is pressed up against the glass and she laughs insanely as she burns. 

The kids now outside the school, run and dance ecstatically. The smoke from the kiln can be seen fuming into the night sky and forming into four large shapes. As Dani runs ahead whooping and screaming, Max and Allison are just about to share a kiss when Binx breaks up the moment with "Oh no." 

The smoke above begins to take on distinctively human appearances and slowly the Sanderson Sisters and Billy begin to take form once again. They're coming back!

Binx realises that it didn't work because "they're not really alive." He tells the kids about what he overheard in the gym and he realises that the candle only brought them back for one night and when the suns comes up, they go back to the grave. They need the book to live. Together they realise that the witches need the book to survive and the Candy Crows are used to get the children. The book contains a spell that they need to complete their magic and so Max suggest keeping the book from them until the sun comes up. The witches and Billy return to form and their laughter can be heard from inside, as the kids run from the school.

Now walking down the street, Allison tells them that the witches can smell them wherever they go and with perfect timing, they see Jay and Ice up ahead. Max gets the idea to put their scent onto the two bullies. 

Max takes of his sneakers, jacket and hat. Allison gives them both a hug, rubbing herself against them and Binx rubs himself against Ice's leg. Moments later Jay is wearing Max's clothes, Ernie is eating from Dani's candy bag and as they walk away, Ernie says "That guy is the mother of all twinkees."

Binx then takes the kids to his favourite restaurant... which just so happens to be a seafood restaurant called Cap'n Crabb's Seafood Palace. He takes them over to a dumpster that is filled with fish tails, heads and bones. Although Binx laps his chops, Dani holds her nose. 

Two alley cats leap up onto the dumpster and Binx tells the kids that they're his friends, Half Tail and Love Bite. Binx and Love Bite had a "very heavy thing going, but now we're just good friends. She still brings me a mouse every now and then"  He then jumps into the dumpster and the kids follow, although Dani does protests slightly. 

We then go into the point of view of Love Bite. She's licking her paws, but hears something. The witches and Billy approach her and she gives out a meow as a warning to the kids and Binx.

Sarah follows the scent of the children to the dumpster and looks down inside. It's full of fish parts, napkins, lobster claws... but no children, as they've buried themselves deep beneath the trash. She takes out a fish head to nibble on. "Well?" asks Winifred. "I've lost them" and Winifred smacks the fish head out of her hands. She then turns to Love Bite and with a charming manor says "Hello, Puss puss. Tell me, my pretty, would you like..." She pulls a living mouse out of her sack and dangles it in front of Love Bite. Sarah and Mary eye the mouse for themselves. 

Winifred asks Love Bite if she's seen three children and a black cat and she responds with a meow to confirm she has. "Where did they go?" Winifred asks and Love Bite points her tail in the direction that the witches came from. Winifred angrily hisses at Love Bite, which frightens her and she drops the mouse on the floor. Mary and Sarah both dive for it, but luckily it escapes. Winifred calls them both Imbeciles and they all fly off in search of the kids once more, with Billy following behind. 

When the kids climb out of the dumpster, they pick off bits of fish from themselves and Max suggests going back home, as the witches don't know where he lives. They can hide out there until sunrise. 

Back to Jay and Ice and they're now walking through a wooded area. The lines from this scene are the same as when we see them outside houses late at night in the film. Jay asks Ice if he wants to smash pumpkins or watch babes undress and Ernie replies with "I don't feel so good." They look up and see Winifred, Sarah and Mary on their brooms, blocking their path.

They both make a cross with their fingers and hold it up towards the sisters, then both start laughing as they do this. "Out of the way, bags" Jay says to them and with that the sisters lift 6 feet off the ground. Jay and Ice soon realise that they are in fact real witches and with that they run... right into Billy, who grabs them both. The witches then take flight with Jay and Ice dangling from their broomsticks "Mommy" Ernie cries out. 

​Back at the Dennison house and we see a series of different shots. Max and Allison closing and locking all the windows, Allison sealing the cracks with wet paper towels, Max selecting his favourite baseball bat as a weapon and Dani feeding Binx some milk. 

The famous line Binx says about being turned into a house cat ends with "Have to change my name to Muffy, or Fluffy" in this script. Binx settles down to rest on Max's pillow and as Max tells him to sleep, he replies with "Wish I could sleep forever..."

Suddenly an evil laugh is heard, reverberating through Max's room.... "Max, are you... asleep? Dave calls out. As they realise it's Dave, everyone relaxes and Max let's his Dad know he's still awake, by talking through a heating vent. He tells his dad that Dani is asleep in his room. Dave thanks Max for talking Dani trick or treating (also now talking back through the heating vent in the living room) and then he heads off to bed.

As Dave and Jenny head upstairs to bed, Jenny (amazed) says "He's letting her sleep down there?" "I think we've had a real breakthrough here. Sometimes a little flick of the parental whip just does the trick" Dave replies with, followed by "Do you smell fish?" from Jenny.

The witches are flying over Salem. Most of the lights below have now gone out, as it's deep into the night. They're looking for the kids still and are becoming increasingly frustrated at not finding them. 

Back in Max's room, the kids are sitting on the couch looking at a sleeping Binx. Feeling bad for him, Allison suggests trying to help him... by looking in the book. "The witches used it to put the spell on him. Maybe there's a way to take it off" she says. Surprisingly Max doesn't think they should open the book at all, but after a little pleading from Allison and Dani, he agrees. Allison opens the book. "What kind of ink is that?" asks Dani, "It's blood" Allison replies. 

As they look through the book, their hair gently starts to stream upward and a strange black and orange flame like force rises straight up out of the it. All three of them are completely oblivious to this. The strange flame flows through the ceiling and out of the house. Winifred sees it in the distance, "Look" she tells her sisters.

Suddenly Binx slams the book shut and leaps on top of it, keeping it shut and extinguishing the strange orange flame that has risen from it's pages. "I can't even take a cat nap around here!" "We were just trying to help you" Dani tells Binx, "Well don't!" he snaps back.

Outside... the witches have landed on the roof of the Dennison house... stay tuned for the fourth and final part.

The Disney Store have finally released this years Hocus Pocus collection and what a treat it is! 

This years new range includes a new Varsity Jacket, Spirit Jersey, Binx Plush and more. Last years range was a retro, green and black themed collection that was heaps of fun and this year, although it's a little more neutral, the products are fantastic. 

So let's get into it! 

Starting off with the brand new Varsity Jacket, the back features a Sanderson Sisters Witch Museum design, with added details on the sleeves and front, including Book, Binx and a cauldron! The zip is also a small crescent moon and the jacket is unisex, so it's suitable for everyone! 

It wouldn't be a Hocus Pocus collection without a new Spirit Jersey and this years jersey is a lovely deep red colour. The 2024 design of the Sanderson Sisters is on the back, with a cute little Binx on the front. 

One of my favourite releases from this year's collection is the Another Glorious Morning tee. The grey t-shirt has a stitch design on the front, with a silhouette of our three favourite sisters on the back. It's simple, but so fun!

The cutest product from this years collection is definitely the new Binx plush! The Binx Big Feet Plush measures 11 inches high and as you can tell from the name, he has big feet. A textile name tag with "Binx" written across the front hangs around his neck too.

Just like the Spirit Jersey's, it's not a new collection without new pins! The fun Bootique pin features the Sanderson Sisters flying outside a cute little store and it has been created in a similar style to last years character designs. 

Next up is one of the coolest Hocus Pocus pins that has ever been released and that is the Jumbo Halloween Countdown Pin. This pin once again features the Sanderson Sisters, but this time they're holding an open Book, which is also a countdown. Turn the dials on the back and you can countdown from 30 to 1!

And finally this year's mystery pins! The new set of mystery pins comes in ten different designs. Each box contains two pins and if you collect them all, they spell out Hocus Pocus! 

All of these and more Hocus Pocus treats are available now from the Disney Store.

October is only around the corner and Loungefly is already putting a spell on all of us, with this year's Hocus Pocus collection!

The new line includes a new wallet, backpack and two crossbody bags, with one of the bags featuring quite possibly the coolest addition to a Hocus Pocus bag ever! 

Once again we see another take on the Sanderson Sisters and I have to say I absolutely love their new design for this year. It's bright and playful and it looks like they're having a heap of fun. The gold stars against the deep blue is also a really nice touch. 

The backpack for this year features the Sanderson Sisters on the front with a somewhat surprised looking Binx popping his head from amongst the gravestones in front. Binx does actually move up and down, so you can easily hide him away if needed. The sides also feature their flying devices and inside is adorned with a spell pattern.

Next up is the most expensive item of this year's line and that's the new purple velvet crossbody bag. The bag features an embroidered Binx on the front, as well as two crescent moons either side of him. Inside includes the same spell pattern as the backpack and the metal handle also features a broomstick.

This year's purse has the same design as the backpack, however this time with no Binx. The back has an adorable cloud design and inside has plenty of room for cash and cards. 

Saving the best until last! The Sanderson Sisters Flying Dome Figural Crossbody Bag might very well be my all time favourite Loungefly Hocus Pocus release ever. The bag is shaped like a cauldron, with the Sanderson Sisters inside a dome on top. 
When you flip the on switch (which is inside the bag) the Sanderson Sisters begin spinning around, as if they're chasing each other and what's more, the bag also plays music! I cannot wait to get my hands on this bag!

You can get your hands on all of the above releases right now via Loungefly in the USA and one of my favourite independent stores Loungefly Lovers in the UK.

Disney Parks has finally started to tease some of this year Hocus Pocus merchandise and it looks like we're all in for a treat!

The new merchandise will be available via this years Villain Spelltacular event and will be available from August 15th. 

You'll be able to get your hands on a brand new 2025 pin, which also features a new look for the Sanderson Sisters. 

Joining the pin is a new Happy Hallows Eve tumbler, which has our three favourite witches flying across the night sky. 

A week later on August 22nd, you'll also be able to pick up a new Sanderson Sisters Straw Clip. 

This clip will be available from Disneyland, California and will be available from select locations around the park. 

Disney has also revealed new Sanderson Sisters and Dani and Binx plushies will be heading to the parks and online via the Disney Store!

With the arrival of Spooky Season, it was only a matter of time before we started seeing more new merchandise for Hocus Pocus and Hallmark have revealed a handful of new pieces that will be available online and in stores! 

Along with the new arrivals, there's also a few returning favourites, including the extremely popular Winifred Sanderson Hooded Blanket.

Many of these new products are available right now to order or are coming very soon. 

The Hocus Pocus Bubbling Cauldron pillow features embroidered details and even lights up with the press of a button. More new hanging ornaments are available this year and unlike last years release of just Winifred, Sarah and Mary, this years release includes Billy, a cauldron and a vacuum too. 

You'll also be able to get your hands on a set of two new glasses and a stunning light up snow globe that features the Sanderson Sisters flying inside. 

The above new arrivals will also be joined by the previously revealed hanging ornaments. The new 'Tonight We Fly' keepsake ornament features Winifred flying across a moon.

New flying Sarah and Mary ornaments are available now too and will complete the set from last years flying Winifred.

All of these new arrivals are coming soon or are available right now from Hallmark!

This weekend Disney held a special pin event called Nifty Fifties Flashback, this event was held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California and guests were treated to a first look at this years Hocus Pocus pin releases from Disney!


The event featured heaps of new and upcoming pin releases, including a whole bunch of new Hocus Pocus pins that are coming later this year.

​So let's check them out! 

Jim Shore has just released a brand new Disney Traditions Hocus Pocus collectible ornament and this one is truly magical.

Joining the previously released Hocus Pocus ornament, which features the Sanderson Sisters around a bubbling cauldron, this time they're taking to the skies and are ready to take over Salem... that's if Binx doesn't stop them first. 

Let's take a closer look below at the new release.

The new ornament features Winifred, Mary and Sarah all flying on their brooms and vacuum. Each Sanderson Sister is fixed to a black metal pole, which supports them just fine and although it does wobble a little when moved, they're fully safe and secure.

Add in a black backdrop to this ornament and watch the metal support poles vanish, making it appear like they really are flying above Old Burial Hill below. 

The detail on each of the witches is fantastic and the Jim Shore patterned style fits  with each characters look. Although a little biased (as she is already my favourite of the three), Mary definitely stands out the most, with her checkered dress and robe matching perfectly together. 

Sitting below you'll also find little Binx keeping a watchful eye on the three witches above. He's surrounded by a plethora of gravestones and we can only assume that one of those is Emily's. 

The base is also similar to the first ornament release, however unlike full 3D gravestones, the first release has Emily's gravestone carved into the front.

Overall this is a fantastic release from Disney Traditions and Jim Shore, the detail is incredible and it's great to see something featuring the Sanderson Sisters flying that isn't a t-shirt or pin. Here's hoping there is many more ornaments to come in the near future too.

You can pickup the brand new "Come We Fly" ornament priced at £124.95 in the UK from Jim Shore and Enesco or $120 if you're in the USA from Jim Shore and Enesco USA. 

It's nearly halfway to Halloween, which also means we're getting closer to seeing heaps of new Hocus Pocus products being revealed and released over the next few months, starting with two new Keepsake Ornaments and new Mini Tarot Cards!

Hallmark always release a fantastic collection of Hocus Pocus merchandise each year and they're already previewing two new Keepsake Ornaments. 

Along with these, you can also expect to get your hands on new mini Tarot Cards too!

Hallmark will be releasing new Sarah Sanderson and Mary Sanderson Keepsake ornaments this year. 

You'll be able to get your hands on Sarah on her broom and Mary on her vacuum. These two new releases will be joining last years Winifred ornament, to complete the set. 

Insight Editions will be re-releasing their super popular Hocus Pocus Tarot Cards this July (UK) and August (USA), but this time they're mini!

The new cards feature the same artwork as previous releases and come housed in a metal tin. A guidebook is also included. 

These new cards will be joining their previously release standard and mega-sized tarot card sets. 

It may only be the first week of January, but you can already look forward to a whole host of new Hocus Pocus merchandise coming your way later this year! 

This includes new collectibles and Funko Pops!

Let's take a look at what you'll be able to get your hands on this year.

Jim Shore will be releasing a new collectible ornament to their Hocus Pocus line this May. 

The new ornament features the Sanderson Sisters flying over gravestones (assumed to be Old Burial Hill) with Binx keeping a watchful eye below. 

This new release joins their previously released ornament of the Sanderson Sisters around a cauldron. 

Priced at $120 and available May 17th 2025 internationally. 

After what feels like 300 years, Max and Allison are finally getting the Funko Pop! treatment. 

Allison is wearing her iconic cardigan, while also holding salt for protection. She's joined by a mini Binx too, while Max is dressed as a Little Leaguer.

Both Funko's are due for release this May and are priced at $15 each. Although it appears no release date has been revealed for a release outside of the USA, these should be available from Funko Europe this year too. 

And finally Department 56 are adding two new releases to last years Hocus Pocus line. 

You'll be able to pick up the Dennison House ornament, which also includes a light for you to light up the windows of their home. Joining this release will be a Max and Dani ornament too. This ornament features the pair trick or treating on Halloween night. 

The Dennison House is priced at $240 and Max and Dani will be $45. Both are due for release this June.