Top 5 Halloween Favorites on Disney+

<p>October is here, and even though the Anaheim heatwave has it feeling more like mid-summer than autumn, it’s time to fire up Disney+ for this spirited season! In this episode of <em>Daps Magic - Disney and Positive Stuff</em>, Mr. Daps shares his personal top 5 favorite Halloween offerings to stream on Disney+ for 2026—plus three incredible honorable mentions. </p><p>From stop-motion masterpieces and classic Muppet shenanigans to nostalgic 80s terror and 60s live-action throwback gems, Mr. Daps breaks down why these movies and specials make his annual Halloween watchlist. Plus, he reflects on his childhood memories of watching <em>Mr. Boogedy</em>, discusses the genius of simple Muppet storytelling, and offers a live, on-the-spot ranking of his favorites! </p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Air Show Background Beats:</strong> Battling noisy flyovers and heatwaves while getting into the fall spirit. </p></li><li><p><strong>The Top 5 Halloween Offerings:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas:</strong> The ultimate bridge between Halloween and Christmas, Henry Selick&#39;s brilliant direction, and why it&#39;s perfect for Halloween week. </p></li><li><p><strong>Muppets Haunted Mansion:</strong> Why keeping it simple made this a modern Muppet classic, its love letter to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, and why we need a <em>Muppets Jungle Cruise</em>! </p></li><li><p><strong>Blackbeard’s Ghost:</strong> Nostalgic 1960s live-action Disney magic starring Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, and Peter Ustinov. </p></li><li><p><strong>Mr. Boogedy:</strong> The 1980s entry-level horror classic that terrified 6-year-old Mr. Daps in Iowa—glowing green capes, gag-gift families, and campy 80s vibes. </p></li><li><p><strong>Hocus Pocus:</strong> The undisputed champion of 90s Halloween nostalgia, Bette Midler, and why <em>“I Put a Spell on You”</em> remains iconic. </p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Honorable Mentions:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Werewolf by Night:</strong> Michael Giacchino’s black-and-white MCU homage to 1930s classic monster movies. </p></li><li><p><strong>Into the Woods:</strong> Autumn fantasy vibes, Stephen Sondheim&#39;s brilliant score, and Broadway magic. </p></li><li><p><strong>Haunted Mansion (2023):</strong> Why digging into the lore of the Hatbox Ghost, Constance Hatchaway, and Madame Leota made this modern film special. </p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>On-the-Spot Ranking:</strong