At the end of June, Disney released a teaser trailer to get Halloween fans excited for the release ofHocus Pocus 2 — the long-awaited sequel from the original in 1993. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, andKathy Najimy as the iconic Sanderson sisters, the sequel is set to release in September 2022.
With diehard fans waiting for the movie's release, rewatching the first movie on Disney+ is expected. There are plenty of scenes fromHocus Pocus that fans who live in the Salem, Massachusetts area (and even Los Angeles, California) recognized specific locations. What's cooler is that these sidewalks, cemeteries, and parks can all be visited byHocus Pocus diehards.
Get A View Of Max & Dani's House From The Sidewalk
There were plenty of exciting reveals in the trailer forHocus Pocus 2, but the original still holds close to fans' hearts. At the start of the original, Max and his sister Dani moved into a new home in Salem with their parents.
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Max hated his new town and felt comforted by his bedroom, which was at the very top of the house. In reality, this home was not on a stage or created by the movie's production team — it's a real house that fans can stroll by. According toLive the Movies, Max and Dani's house can be found at4 Ocean Ave. Salem, MA. However, since it's a family's personal residence fans can take photos from the sidewalk but should not trespass.
Go For A Walk Where Allison Gave Max A Note
Allison was one of the more likable characters inHocus Pocus because of her calm and cool demeanor. After Max embarrassed himself by giving Allison his phone number in the middle of class, he stopped her in the park outside of school to apologize for how brazen he was. Allison pretended to give her number back to Max but as fans know, she was just returning the note he passed to her.
The park that they were in is officially known asSalem Commons (30 Washington Sq. Salem, MA.). According to the tourismsite, it's an 8-acre park where fans can stroll around themselves.
Take A Walk Back In Time To Thackery Binx's House (And The Sandersons' Cottage)
Thackery Binx's past didn't always make sense, especially since his curse should have been broken after the Sanderson sisters died the first time around. Nevertheless, at the start of the film, Thackery was a teenage boy cursed by the Sandersons in the 1600s for trying to save his sister from harm.
In the 1600s, a small village was shown where Thackery and even the Sandersons lived. This village is still around today and can be found atPioneer Village (ForestRiver Park,98 West AveSalem, MA.). The website notes that for a small fee, fans can roam three acres of land that makes them feel like they're thrown back in time.
Wave At Allison's Family's Mansion
Over the years, there have been theories that the character Allison was a witch. Due to her knowledge of the Sanderson sisters and how closely her mom worked at the museum, it's a compelling theory.
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On Halloween night, Max and Dani visited Allison's house for trick-or-treating. Allison's home was so lavish that the siblings couldn't help but gawk. In reality, fans can stroll by this fake residence, which is thePeabody Essex Museum (318 Essex Street, Salem, MA.). According to the museum'swebsite, fans can tour the home for free without reservation.
After school, Max biked through a cemetery to get home. However, he was stopped by two bullies who asked where he was going and who he was. What's worse was that the two antagonists stole Max's nice, expensive shoes right off his feet.
Salem's tourism siteexplained that this scene was filmed at Old Burial Hill (Orne Street, Marblehead, MA.). The site also noted that it's "one of the oldest graveyards in New England" and can be visited by tourists.
See Where The Sandersons Placed A Spell On The Whole Town
A small detail that some fans may have missed was that the town's Halloween party was held at Salem's Old Town Hall (161 Essex Street, Salem, MA.).
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On Halloween night, Max and Dani's parents went to a massive Halloween party with the whole town while they went trick-or-treating. The Sanderson sisters showed up at the party because they were looking for Max, Dani, and Allison. While there, they realized they could put a spell on the town that worked in their favor. The three sisters then put on an amazing rendition of "I Put A Spell On You," which was one of the more beloved moments in the film.
See The School Where The Sanderson Sisters Roamed
The fictional school that Max and Allison attended was John Bailey High School. In reality, the school was calledPhillips Elementary School (86 Essex St., Salem, MA.).
The elementary school is no longer functioning and the building now serves as a filming location. Fans of the movie cannot go inside the school but they can roam the grounds. In the movie, the Sandersons broke intoJohn Bailey High School to capture Max, Dani, and Allison, who did their best to end their lives by putting them in the art room's furnace.
The Devil's Residence
There were plenty of amazing reactions from forums like Reddit whenHocus Pocus 2's trailer came out. Some viewers were hoping for familiar faces or, at the very least, locations. One of the smaller characters from the first movie that would have been fun to see in the second was the Devil and his wife.
On Halloween night, the Sanderson sisters assumed a man dressed as the Devil was theactual Devil and addressed him as Master. They entered his home and did their best to make a good impression. Funny enough, the bloggerI Am Not A Stalker found the residence in Whittier, California — not Salem. The exterior shots were filmed at6536 Friends Ave. and fans can take pictures of the entrance from the sidewalk.
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