For 45 years, Disneyland's Haunted Mansion has been welcoming visitors into its eerie halls. Starting on August 9th 1969, employees and a limited number of guests were allowed to ride this attraction. On August 12th, the Haunted Mansion opened to the general audience. Let's hope that this spooky ride will continue to give Disney guests the chills and laughter for many years!
Slide Two: Muesum of the Weird
During the development stages of Disney attractions there are many changes that take place. These changes form the ride that is known today. The Haunted Mansion is no exception as there were many ideas that contributed to the ride. One idea was the Muesum of the Weird. According to the website, doombuggies.com, "In an idea Walt explored with Crump for the Haunted Mansion, the attraction would have two …show more content…
Each spook has its own story ranging from the Egyptian mummy who mumbles the Grim, Grinning Ghost theme song from behind his wrappings to the dueling ghosts in the ballroom. The hitchiking trio at the end of the ride want to keep on their own story. These three are called Phineas, Ezra and Gus.
Slide Twelve: Other Creeping Cryptst
There are several Disney Parks that have their own version of the Haunted Mansion. Tokyo Disneyland and the WDW's verson is a formidable brick version that is inspired by the Southern Californian original. The Haunted Mansion also inspired the Hong Kong Disney's Mystic Manor and Disneyland Park hosts the Phantom Manor.
Slide Thirteen: Jingle Bells and Scary Spells
In September, the Haunted Mansion overgoes a rather scary transformation and becomes the Haunted Mansion Holiday. Every year, the residents of Halloweentown arrive to Southern California and stay with the ghosts living in the gloomy manor. This combination of scary and sweet is a seasonal attraction that should not be