Aug. 20, 2025

Disney’s First Witches and Why They Still Cast a Spell (Ep. 61)

Disney’s First Witches and Why They Still Cast a Spell (Ep. 61)

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a Halloween-packed episode of I Want That Too, diving into the latest spooky Disney merch and a century of witchy stories from the Mouse House.

  • Haunted Mansion peel-and-stick wallpaper and Guillermo del Toro’s obsession

  • The viral Cutie Ghost collection and why the Minnie Mouse ghost lamp is selling out fast

  • A massive Nightmare Before Christmas collection, including a $160 countdown coffin and an epic Jack Skellington water bottle set

  • Disney’s evolving portrayal of witches, from Snow White’s “old crone” to Witch Hazel and beyond

  • How other studios — and even cereals — are cashing in on the witch trend

From Halloween merch mania to deep Disney history, this episode delivers treats, trivia, and plenty of mischief.

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