Immersive Nosferatu Experience Brings Spooky Season to Winter Holidays

It’s Friday, December 13, so it’s the perfect time for the spooky season to rise again in this week’s roundup of geeky, immersive, and theme park holiday news.

Just in time for Jason Voorhees’ favorite day, a happy horror holiday awaits you this month, with Nosferatu Inviting fans to a chilling, immersive theatrical experience, Disney Cruise launches a haunted mansion lounge bar, and gremlins and batman returns earning a feature on the Warner Bros. “Holidays Made Here” studio tour. Meanwhile, Universal Studios breaks loose The Grinch for Grinchmas and some unexpected winter fun at Super Nintendo World. As for Disney Experiences, the theme park festivities highlight those of Pixar coconut palm in a special cultural celebration.

Nosferatu: The immersive experience

Next week, waiting for the premiere of Robert Eggers Nosferatuimmersive theater giant Thirteenth Floor Entertainment, whose immersive division is led by Deception Creator Jon Braver will host a special engagement experience to bring the film to life for fans December 16-18. The only downside is that as of this week it is out of stock, unless they extend the print run. More information here.

He haunted mansion Lounge

About the newly baptized Treasurethe latest ship to join the Disney cruise line, haunted mansion Fans will be able to experience the spooky fun of the beloved Disney Parks attraction with a touch of alcohol in their own interactive themed spirits lounge. To book a trip on the Treasure and see destinations visit here.

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Vacation Made Here

In Burbank, CA, 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. Included are dark horror-tinged favorites like batman returns, elves, and of course beetle juice beetle juice. There is also a gift shop at the end of the tour that will take you back to the days of the Warner Bros. mall stores; You can also find some of the special products. online. Tour tickets here.

The Horror Boo-dega in Burbank, CA

Halloween is alive and well year-round in Burbank, CA, home of WB and Disney, with a lane on Magnolia Street filled with kitschy shops that have become their own destination for horror fans, including local favorites Mystic Museum and Halloweentown. New to the group is Horror Boodega, which features spooky tricks and treats year-round. This week it is celebrated on Friday the 13th, of course!

Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood

At Grinchmas, you can get into the Grinchy spirit with a live reprise of the Seuss classic featuring Cindy-Lou Who, the iconic Martha May, and the Grinch himself (their chemistry is always tremendous). Our favorite part? Meeting Max the dog, of course! Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood runs now through January 6, 2025. For tickets, visit here.

Did you know that it snows in the Mushroom Kingdom?

That’s right: At Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood you can find adorable Christmas decorations, including these Mario and Luigi snowmen. Of course, we want more of this, maybe some “snoap” (although that might make things slippery enough that visitors need a 1-Up to get help). There is also some very cute Nintendo-themed decor, with products inspired by it. We love the Snowman Mario Ugly Christmas Sweater, which let’s face it, isn’t actually ugly.

Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria from Disneyland & Miguel from Pixar’s coconut palm

One of the best parts of the Festival of Holidays is the presence of the Pixar favorite. coconut palmand that represents the enormous impact of Mexican culture in Southern California. Help the transition from Day of the Dead to the winter holidays with coconut palmThe timeless and endearing themes of family. This year, to keep the beloved film part of the holidays beyond November, Miguel appears with his guitar alongside a live mariachi, performing songs about how we keep the loved ones we’ve lost always present and their memories alive. You can also try delicious foods featured in the film, such as barbacoa tamales, as part of the Christmas food market experience. For more information visit here.

Basic Spooky and Christmas Geek Gift Trends

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

• Nosferatu x Heretic Parfum – The film’s official fragrance collaboration smells earthy and moody, perfect for that friend who thinks they’re a vampire. find it here.
• RSVLTS x gremlins collection with fun prints of quirky creatures. Buy here.
• beetle juice beetle juice Taylor Joelle children’s costume collection with looks inspired by Astrid, Lydia and Beetlejuice. Take a look here.
• beetle juice beetle juice Kid Robot stocking stuffers featuring Baby Beetlejuice and cult favorite Bob. find them online and at select retail locations.
• Catwoman Michelle Pfeiffer has her own fragrance company, Henry Rose, which includes some scents inspired by her film history. Dark Is Night, Menace and Queens and Monsters evoke Batman returns, stardustand Maleficent 2. check them out here.
• Dr. Martens x Wednesday shoe collection for the Addams fan in your life: here
• These cozy Buffy the vampire slayer Dumb Good drops are a killer. Buy online.

For festive under-the-wire finds:

• Elf Cozy sleep collections for kids and the whole family at Copper Pearl, find online.
• Dr. Squatch Stocking Filler Soaps Featuring Elf, The Lord of the Rings, Wonderand game of Thrones. Trade here.
• star wars pajamas for the whole family by Hanna Andersson online.
• Petunia Picklebottom Pixar Collection for traveling families with little ones. Trade here!
• looney tunes PatPat Matching Family Pajamas Collection online.
• Disney princess dresses (with sleeves!) for theme park visits this holiday season from PatPat; shop the extensive collection here.
• Don’t forget the traveling pets with these cozy kids’ fur throws from shameless wow presenting Elf and warm coats free country that you can customize and combine.

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