Thirty-three years after the 1993 release, original cast members of Disney’s Hocus Pocus returned to Salem, Massachusetts for a special fan event. The group included Omri Katz as Max Dennison, Vinessa Shaw as Allison, Larry Bagby as Ice, and Tobias Jelinek as Jay. They gathered at the historic Burial Hill cemetery to perform their iconic scene where the bullies steal Max’s cross-trainers. The live performance drew enthusiastic crowds who recited the dialogue along with the actors. While the Sanderson sisters are central to the plot, the supporting cast represents the heart of the original film. Fans celebrated this full-circle moment that highlighted the enduring appeal of the cult classic. The reunion weekend also included reflections on the rigorous auditions and on-set bonding experiences from decades ago. This event proved that the magical spell of Hocus Pocus remains as strong as ever for new generations of Disney fans.
Key Points:
- Thirty-three years after its 1993 release, the original Hocus Pocus cast reunited in Salem, Massachusetts for a fan event
- Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, Larry Bagby, and Tobias Jelinek performed their iconic cross-trainer stealing scene live at Burial Hill cemetery
- Director Kenny Ortega auditioned over 600 young actors for the role of Max before selecting Omri Katz
- The cast shared memories of bonding in the makeup trailer with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy during filming
- Hocus Pocus continues to be a major Halloween staple for multiple generations of Disney fans