In celebration of “Halloween Ends,” the final film in the “Halloween” trilogy, NBC will air “Halloween in Hollywood” this Saturday. The hour-long special will look back on the famous franchise, as well as include a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.

Read the press release about “Halloween in Hollywood” below.

In celebration of the upcoming release of Halloween Ends, a Malek Akkad production from Universal Pictures, Miramax, and Blumhouse, fans of the Halloween franchise, horror films, and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights are invited to experience Halloween in Hollywood, an epic night celebrating all things Halloween on Saturday, October 1st at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The one-hour special will also be available on Peacock, beginning October 2nd.

Hosted by Chris Hardwick from Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, this immersive fan-focused event will be a celebration of horror fandom and of NBCUniversal’s role in defining and redefining the genre over the past century and its vision for the future of horror. The special will include a message from Halloween Ends star Jamie Lee Curtis; Producer Jason Blum, CEO and Founder, Blumhouse; and director David Gordon Green. It will also feature a sneak peek at the film, which arrives in theaters and begins streaming only on Peacock October 14th.

NBCU celebrities will reflect on the impact of the Halloween franchise over the past four decades and will bravely experience one of the haunted houses featured at this year’s premier Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights event. The special will include appearances from Jon Barinholtz, Terry Crews, Omar Dorsey, Ryan Eggold, Ana Gasteyer, Tyler Posey, Kyle Richards, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Tilly, the cast of Peacock’s Bel-Air, and more.

The special will also include appearances from John Carpenter, executive producer, director, and composer of the original 1978 Halloween and fellow Halloween Ends composers Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter. It will also feature Prof. Tananarive Due, award-winning author and professor of Black horror & Afrofuturism at UCLA, and Robert Englund, who famously portrayed Freddy Krueger.

Viewers will get an in-depth look at how Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort transform their parks for the popular seasonal Halloween Horror Nights event and bring their world-famous haunted houses to life. As part of an ongoing commitment to the Halloween season, the special will launch a sweepstakes where two lucky fans can experience some of the thrills highlighted in the special. Offering a trip for two to experience Halloween in Hollywood in 2023, this sweepstakes keeps the thrills and chills going into next year.

Beginning October 1st, Peacock will become the ultimate destination for Halloween Horror. With dozens of curated collections and a long list of titles to explore, Peacock’s Halloween destination features scary series and films to stream for every kind of fan this spooky season. Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights brings together the most twisted minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror inspired by TV, music, and film’s most compelling horror properties. The event runs on select nights through Monday, October 31st at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.

The Halloween in Hollywood special was created and produced by Creative Partnerships at NBCU, the award-winning in-house creative team within NBCUniversal’s Advertising and Partnerships division.

The special will air on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET and be available to stream on Peacock the next day. “Halloween Ends” will hit theaters and Peacock on October 14.

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This morning at 10 am Disney Springs reopened to the public after being closed Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Ian. I came over to Disney Springs to check on the icon of the area, the LEGO lake monster. All jokes aside I wanted to check on the area to see if there was any damage.

As I approached the Lime Garage there was a huge line waiting to park, I guess everyone had the same idea as me. Once I made it down the escalators I saw that there was also a line for security. These lines definitely reflected to the crowds within Disney Springs. As I passed different shopping/dining locations I saw more of these lines. There was a line outside the LEGO Store, T-Rex Cafe and Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea.

I didn’t find any damage so far but I did see some Cast Members sweeping up leaves and branches outside of Pizza Ponte while setting up the tables for outdoor dining.

I also saw a crew outside the AMC Movie Theater that was putting the movie posters back up that has been hanging for the showing of Avatar.

The Balloon Flight attraction is down due to some lingering winds in the area. The Sassagoula River Cruise is currently closed meaning guests staying at Port Orleans Resort, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs can not take the boats to and from Disney Springs. When entering Disney Springs I received a notification letting guests know about the closure.

That’s all I have as of right now from Disney Springs. As always we will continue to update all of you on what’s happening at the parks and Disney Springs.

When it comes to planning your Disney World vacation, it can be tough deciding where to start.

Between park tickets, hotel reservations, booking dining, and more — it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. But, we’re here to help, and we’ve rounded up all the Disney World hotel and ticket discounts you might find this October and beyond!

U.S. Military Member Discounts

Ticket Offers

Members of the United States Military can save in multiple ways around Disney World, starting with park tickets!

To qualify for this deal you must be an active or retired member of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket).

Spouses of Military Service Members can also qualify for this deal upon presentation of a valid and active military I.D.

Here’s the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket:

• With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax
• With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax
• With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax
• With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax

And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket:

• With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax
• With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax
• With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax
• With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax

Tickets can be purchased now through December 16th, 2022 for trips between now and December 16th, 2022.

U.S. Military Members can also get a discount on Disney’s PhotoPass Memory Maker for the discounted price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! Normally, this service costs $169 when purchased in advance — this way you can download your photos for less.

Learn More About the Military Ticket Offer Here

Specially Priced Hotel Rates

US Military members can also get a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2022. This deal is available now through December 16th, 2022 for stays between 1 to 14 nights on most nights now through December 16th, 2022.

For additional details on resort availability, booking options, and dates, and to have other questions answered call (407) 939-7830.

Get More Details on Military Hotel Savings Here

Annual Passholder Discounts

Ticket Offers

It may technically be fall, but in Florida, that doesn’t mean the temperatures have dropped yet! Annual Passholders can get a special price on 1-day tickets to Typhoon Lagoon!

Tickets are just $49 plus tax, but they have to be used before December 31st, 2022!

Specially Priced Hotel Rates

Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on select Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights from October 23rd, 2022 to December 25th, 2022. But, you can book your stay now for travel dates that fall in the window!

Annual Passholders can save 25% on stays most Sunday to Thursday nights October 23rd through November 17th and stays most nights November 20th through December 25th at:

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Save 20% on stays most Sunday to Thursday nights October 23rd through November 17th and stays most nights November 20th through December 25th at:

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

You can also get 15% off for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights October 23rd through November 17th and stays most nights November 20th through December 25th at:

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Annual Passholders can also save 10% for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights October 23rd through November 17th and stays most nights November 20th through December 25th at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Plus, Annual Passholders can save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort this summer! Read more here.

Read More About the Annual Passholder Deal Here

Florida Resident Discounts

Ticket Offers

Celebrate being a Florida Resident with savings on your Disney World park tickets. Save up to 40% on 4-day tickets and 30% on 3-day tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price.

Plus, you can also find savings on park-hopper tickets as well!

Specially Priced Hotel Rates

Florida Residents can also save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.

Get a special deal on your stay just steps away from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios!

Read More About This Discount Here

Other Special Offers

Disney+ subscribers can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney World hotels this holiday season! This offer is good for stays most nights from December 11th through December 25th. Check out where you can get the savings below!

Save 20% at:

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

You can save 15% at:

• Disney’s Art of Animation (Family Suites)
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort— French Quarter
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort— Riverside

And finally, save 10% at:

• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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Don’t forget to see if you can take advantage of any of these deals — and if you need help planning, consider using a Disney Travel Agent like our friends at Small World Vacations. They can take the stress out of planning and make sure you’re getting a great deal.

Planning a Disney World trip for 2022 or beyond? See the five ways to save $1,000 on your Disney World trip here. Plus, find out what to do if you can’t get the dining reservations you want in Disney World here.

Another GREAT way to save money on your Disney World trip is by planning your food budget and sticking to it!

Our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining comes with downloadable worksheets to help you do just that – along with our comprehensive look at restaurants, snack stands, and, well, everything you can eat at Disney World! Click here and use code WDW2022 to save 25% off your purchase.

Also, be sure to reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations. They are a FREE service that will help you get the MOST out of your trip.

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What’s your top planning tip for Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

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