October 1
As Epcot prepares to begin its transformation, fans will gather at the park to celebrate the past, present, and future of Walt’s final dream. A special ceremony will be held at the Fountain Stage while a special fireworks experience will cap off the night. Follow @Laughing_Place on Twitter to follow along with all the fun.
October 2
Arguably the NFL Game of the Week is on ESPN’s Monday Night Football as Alex Smith and the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs host Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins.
October 3
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World Series premieres on ABC. Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter) is not a good person. He’s not terrible, but he’s selfish, and clueless, and values material wealth and status over all else. And he’s beginning to realize that those things aren’t making him happy – in fact, he’s fairly miserable. Just when things seem to be at their worst, he finds himself tasked with an unbelievable mission… saving the world.
October 4
In Avengers #672 fans will experience the long-promised clash between the Avengers and the Champions. The countdown has started as the High Evolutionary sets the Earth on a collision course with destruction. The Avengers and the Champions are ready to meet this threat–but not everyone agrees how best to combat it.
October 5
New York Comic Con begins as various parts of The Walt Disney Company showcases their latest projects. Laughing Place will be there providing coverage.
October 6
As Once Upon a Time returns to ABC for its seventh season, the residents of the enchanted forest face their greatest challenge yet as the Evil Queen, Captain Hook and Rumpelstiltskin join forces with a grown-up Henry Mills and his daughter, Lucy, on an epic quest to bring hope to their world and ours. Creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (“Lost,” “Tron: Legacy”) invite you to take part in the journey as new fairytale characters and old search for true love, find adventure and take sides in the ongoing struggle of good against evil.
October 7
In a new episode of Milo Murphy’s Law on Disney XD, Zack doesn’t think anything about Halloween can scare him anymore, but he didn’t account for Murphy’s Law.
October 8
On Disney Channel, Mickey Mouse “The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular” features Mickey being challenged by his nephews to tell a scary story on Halloween night.
October 9
ABC’s The Chew broadcasts from Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival all week starting today.
October 10
Coco: A Story about Music, Shows, and Family is released by Disney Publishing. This middle-grade novel retells the story of Miguel’s daring adventure and features exciting new scenes about his family.
October 11
The premiere of Thor: Ragnarok is held in Hollywood. Check out LaughingPlace.com for full coverage.
October 12
While the new indie film The Florida Project — filmed near Walt Disney World — opens in select cities on October 12th, the film will premiere at the Enzian Theatre in Maitland, Florida on this day. In addition to being filmed in Kissimmee and sporting an insider reference to Disney World in its title, the film’s co-writer and producer Chris Bergoch recently told us about some other Disney easter eggs fans might spot. (Note: The Florida Project is Rated R)
October 13
On a new episode of Disney Channel’s Sofia the First, Sofia helps her wizard friend, Calista, learn that the best way to make new friends is to just be yourself.
October 14
Visit your local Disney store for a Halloween Dress Rehearsal. Come dressed as your favorite character and join the cast members for games, a costume parade, and free giveaways. The festivities will be held at 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, and 3:30 pm.
October 15
On a new Disney Channel’s Tangled: The Series, when a new crime-fighting horse arrives in Corona, it doesn’t take long for Maximus to realize his new stablemate didn’t come to town to make nice.
October 16
In the Season 4 premiere of Star Wars: Rebels, Sabine leads Ezra, Kanan and an army of her fellow Mandalorians back to her homeworld to rescue her father from the clutches of the Empire.
October 17
With DuckTales back in the spotlight, today is a reason to celebrate as Donald Duck’s identical triplet nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, debuted on this day in 1937 in Disney’s Sunday comic strip
October 18
In The Mighty Thor #700 the gods of the Shi’Ar promised it would raze the universe — and now, the Mangog has arrived. The Ultimate Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of the War Thor may pale in comparison. And with Jane’s cancer getting worse, she might not have to wait for the Ultimate Judgement at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It’s the start of a new arc — and the beginning of the end.
October 19
Freeform’s annual 13 Nights of Halloween kicks off with Halloween favorites such as The Adams Family and Hocus Pocus.
October 20
Nightmare Before Christmas begins its annual run at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Enjoy the film in 3D as well as 4D theatre effects.
October 21
The remake of Watcher in the Woods airs on Lifetime. Jan Carstairs and her family rent a manor in the idyllic British countryside for the summer. However, the woods surrounding the estate are less than inviting and Jan is immediately uneasy. Mrs. Aylwood, the owner, notices that Jan bears a striking resemblance to her daughter, Karen, who disappeared over 20 years ago and warns her to stay out of the woods. But soon strange occurrences start happening to Jan and her little sister Ellie, including hearing voices and feeling that someone is watching her, which makes Jan suspect that it somehow links to what happened to Karen. As she hunts for the truth, she has no idea how much danger she has just put herself and her sister in… now they may not be able to escape from The Watcher in the Woods.
October 22
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is held tonight at the Magic Kingdom. See our report of all the fun.
October 23
On a Halloween-themed episode of Disney XD’s Pickle and Peanut the duo tries to get the summer camp experience they never had when they stumble upon a spooky abandoned campground.
October 24
There is another Halloween episode of Disney XD’s Pickle & Peanut. When Peanut thinks he’s been transformed into a werewolf, he’s determined to find a way to turn Pickle into one, too
October 25
It wouldn’t be Halloween without Halloween episodes of sitcoms. Enjoy some special Halloween episodes of ABC’s comedies.
October 26
Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party! invites kids and parents to dress up, sing, dance, play and celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year with a special Disney Junior-themed celebration just for them. This special event, at a theater near you, will include four Disney Junior episodes including Mickey and the Roadster Racers and a never-before-seen episode of “Vampirina” on the big screen, a costume party for kids and families, and more.
October 27
Mickey’s Halloween Party is held tonight at Disneyland. Check out our full report.
October 28
In a new episode of Disney XD’s DuckTales Louie interprets a pharaoh’s prophecy to his advantage, forcing Scrooge and Launchpad to convince a group of living mummies to rescue him.
October 29
D23 is hosting the first-ever theatrical screening of Halloweentown. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the film inside the historic Studio Theatre. Following the screening, guests will embark on D23’s treat trail at The Walt Disney Studios that leads to a special Disney Villains exhibit inside the Hyperion Bungalow, presented by the Walt Disney Archives.
October 30
The Halloween episode of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars is always a lot of fun. Check it out.
October 31
Today is the day. Follow along with all the Disney related fun on LaughingPlace.com