18 details and references you probably missed in 'Halloweentown'

Erin AjelloOct 17, 2020, 20:54 IST

This lock could be a hidden Mickey.Disney Channel

Disney Channel's "Halloweentown" premiered in 1998 and was the first in a series of four movies.
The film makes real-world references to the Egyptian "Book of the Dead" and Shakespeare's "Macbeth."
There is one mystery creature that is still not referenced in the cast list.

Ever since its premiere in 1998, "Halloweentown" earned its spot in the Disney Halloween-movie canon. Disney later released three sequels to the original film, closing the series with "Return to Halloweentown" in 2006.

Even though it came out nearly 22 years ago, there are still details and Easter eggs even superfans may have missed.

Read on for 18 references and details you may not have noticed in Disney Channel's original movie "Halloweentown."

Marnie references an old werewolf movie.

"The Wolf Man" came out in 1941. Disney Channel

The "Halloweentown" book has creatures in it that we see later in the film.

The vampire the Cromwell kids see at the dentist's office is not green. Disney Channel

Unlike the picture book above, the "Book of the Dead" is real.

The "Book of the Dead" is an ancient Egyptian text. Disney Channel

Dylan references a pretty dark Halloween urban legend.

Dylan is right — the claim is known to be false. Disney Channel

The bus sign in the mortal realm looks identical to the one in Halloweentown.

The sign is the same in the mortal realm and Halloweentown. Disney Channel

One of the monsters on the bus references Jerry Springer.

Jerry Springer hosted his own show, "The Jerry Springer Show," among others. Disney Channel

An unknown creature steps off the Halloweentown bus.

The creature is still not listed on the cast list. Disney Channel

"Halloweentown" puts a unique spin on typical cab decor.

The cab company's slogan is "We know where you want to go." Disney Channel

Marnie reference a Disneyland ride.

Dylan compares Benny to the animatronics at Disneyland. Disney Channel

The frog-shaped lock on the fence contains a hidden Mickey.

The shape of the lock resembles Mickey Mouse. Disney Channel

Grandma Aggie's microwave settings reference a famous witch quote.

The buttons are a reference to Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Disney Channel

The surface of the witch's glass seems to use the same visual effect as the movie-theater screen.

The smoky effects are nearly identical. Disney Channel

The Merlin lore mentioned in the movie isn't entirely accurate.

The movie's Merlin lore is not accurate. Disney Channel

Aggie has been alive since at least the sixth century.

The historical equivalent to King Arthur is thought to have lived in the fifth or sixth century. Disney Channel

Halloweentown residents use pumpkins as bowling balls.

The bowling ball is a pumpkin with a face. Disney Channel

Marnie's broom handle looks like a duck's head.

The detail is so subtle, it's easy to miss. Disney Channel

The Halloweentown pool puts a spooky twist on the typical "Lifeguard on Duty" sign.

It's a play on typical lifeguard signs. Disney Channel

When the vampire's tooth is "removed," it's clearly just painted black.

The Cromwell kids needed a vampire tooth for their spell. Disney Channel

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