{
  "id": 11123266,
  "title": "Disney Halloween Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/disney-halloween-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time Out Hong Kong",
    "slug": "time-out-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/disney-halloween-time-2017"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For Halloween, Hong Kong Disneyland is embracing the dark side by putting the spotlight on iconic Disney villains. Maleficent, alongside other notorious characters, will be taking over Main Street, U.S.A., leading a wicked dance party. Visitors can encounter legendary hero-villain pairs like The Queen and Snow White, or Loki and Thor, roaming the park, eager to meet fans.\n\nThe spooky festivities also include a musical performance called \"Let’s Get Wicked,\" featuring Ursula, Mother Gothel, Gaston, Maleficent, and Dr Facilier, delivering powerful renditions of their most notorious song numbers.\n\nWith Halloween in full swing, character encounters in Disneyland will be spiced up, with figures such as Cruella, Jafar, and Jasmine, Gaston and Belle, Lady Tremaine with Anastasia and Drizella, and more making their appearances throughout the park.\n\nHowever, amidst all the excitement, fans can't help but anticipate spotting their favorite character: the lovable talking trash can, which will be wandering around the park, made all the more spooky by a white sheet draped over its head.",
  "summary": "Disney villains take over the theme park for a wicked Halloween celebration",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Kong Disneyland highlights Disney villains for Halloween",
    "Iconic characters like Maleficent and Loki roam Main Street",
    "\"Let’s Get Wicked\" musical performance features villainous singers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Disney's Halloween celebration shifts the focus to its roster of villains, elevating their status as attractions and reimagining character interactions with a darker, more festive tone.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}