The immersive Nosferatu experience brings a spooky season to your winter festivities

It’s Friday, December 13, so it’s perfect timing for the spooky season to reappear this year. A weekly roundup of theme parks and essential immersive and nerdy holiday news.

Just in time for Jason Voorhees’ favorite day, there’s some happy horror holiday fun this month, with… Nosferatu By inviting fans to a spine-chilling, immersive theatrical experience, Disney Cruise launches a journey The haunted mansion Salon bar and Gremlins and Batman returns Get a feature on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour “Holidays Made Here”. Meanwhile, Universal Studios unleashed Grinch For Grinchmas and some unexpected winter fun in Super Nintendo World. As for Disney ExperiencesTheme park celebrations highlight Pixar’s work Coco In a special cultural celebration.

Nosferatu: Immersive experience

Next week in anticipation of the release of Robert Eggers Nosferatuthe immersive theatrical juggernaut Thirteenth Floor Entertainment, which leads its immersive division Illusion Creator John Braver will present a special engagement experience to bring the film to life for audiences December 16-18. The only problem is that as of this week it’s sold out, unless they extend the offer. More information here.

the The haunted mansion Reception hall

On the newly baptized treasureThe newest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line, The haunted mansion Fans will be able to experience the spooky fun that beloved Disney parks have to offer with a raucous tour of its interactive lounge complete with spirited beverages. To book a trip on treasure Show destinations to visit here.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Vacations are made here

In Burbank, California, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at all your favorite Warner Bros. movies, including festively curated exhibits on the “Holidays Made Here” studio tour. Dark horror favorites are included such as Batman returns, gremlins, And of course Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. There is also a gift shop at the end of the tour that will take you back to the days of the Warner Bros. department store. Some special goods can also be found connected. Tour tickets here.

Boo-dega Horror in Burbank, California

Halloween is alive all year round in Burbank, California, home of WB and Disney, with a corridor on Magnolia Street filled with small shops that have become a special destination for horror fans, including local favorites the Mystic Museum and Halloweentown. New to the line-up is Horror Boodega, which features spooky tricks and treats all year round. This week celebrates Friday the 13th, of course!

Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood

In Grinchmas, you can get into the Grinchy spirit with a live retelling of the Seuss classic with Cindy-Lou Who, the famous Martha May, and the Grinch himself (their chemistry is always off the charts). Our favorite part? Meet Max the dog of course! The Grinchmas Party runs at Universal Studios Hollywood from now until January 6, 2025. For tickets, visit here.

Did you know that snow falls in the Mushroom Kingdom?

That’s right: At Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can find some adorable holiday decor including Mario and Luigi snowmen. We want more of this of course, perhaps some “sudden” falls – although that might make things slippery enough that visitors will need to 1-Up to get help. There’s also very cute Nintendo-themed decor, with merchandise inspired by it. We love the Snowman Mario Ugly Christmas Sweater, which let’s be real isn’t really that ugly.

A Christmas Musical with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland and Miguel from Pixar Coco

One of the best parts of the holiday festival is having Pixar favorites CocoIt represents the great influence of Mexican culture on Southern California. It helps transition from Dia De Los Muertos to winter vacation CocoTimeless and beloved themes familia. This year, to keep the beloved film as part of the holidays beyond November, Miguel appeared with his guitar along with a live mariachi, performing songs about how we keep lost loved ones always present, and their memories alive. You can also try delicious foods featured in the movie, like barbacoa tamales, as part of your holiday food market experience. For more information visit here.

Essential spooky and geeky holiday gift trends

For the people in your life who love to stay haunted all year round, here’s our trending guide for last-minute shopping trips!

• Nosferatu x Heretic Parfum – The official fragrance collaboration of the film has an earthy and moody scent, perfect for that friend who thinks he’s a vampire. Find it here.
• RSVLTS× Gremlins A collection featuring fun prints of an adulterous creature. He buys here.
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Taylor Joel’s children’s clothing collection features looks inspired by Astrid, Lydia and Beetlejuice. Take a Look here.
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Kid Robot stocking stuffers featuring Baby Beetlejuice and favorite Bob. Find them connected and at select retail locations.
• Catwoman Michelle Pfeiffer has her own fragrance company – Henry Rose – including some scents inspired by her cinematic history. Darkness is night, danger, and queens and monsters it conjures Batman Returns, Stardustand Maleficent 2. Verified here.
• Dr. Martens x Wednesday Shoe collection for the Addams fan in your life: here
• This is convenient Buffy the Vampire Slayer Drops of Dumb Good is carnage. He buys connected.

For festive finds under the wire:

• dwarf You can find comfortable sleep sets for kids and the whole family at Copper Pearl connected.
• Dr. Squatch Stover Soap features soap dwarf, Lord of the Rings, marveland game of thrones. place here.
• star wars Pajamas for the whole family from Hanna Anderson connected.
• Pixar’s Petunia Picklebottom Collection for families traveling with young children. place here!
• Looney Tunes Matching Family Pajama Set from PatPat connected.
• Disney Princess dresses (with sleeves!) for theme park visits this holiday season from PatPat; Shop the wide range here.
• Don’t forget your pets while traveling with these cozy furry toys for kids Shameless Woof Includes dwarf And warm coats from Free country Which you can customize and match.

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