Cartoons to Castles: The History Behind the Mouse and Magic

8. The Haunted Mansion

October 21, 2020 Jessica McDonald, Melanie Gable
Cartoons to Castles: The History Behind the Mouse and Magic
8. The Haunted Mansion
Show Notes

"Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell...Give us a hint…by ringing a bell!"
Join your "ghost hosts" Jessica and Melanie for a delightful and frightful journey into the history of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. Hear the tales behind the inspiration and creation of the classic spooky attraction, as well some of the urban legends surrounding the haunts and their happy home.

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SOURCES for this episode:

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club
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https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/story/2019-08-08/last-surviving-haunted-mansion-designer-looks-back-on-disney-rides-50th-anniversary

Surrell, Jason. “The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic.” Disney Editions, 2015.

Theme Park Tourist
https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20150808/30470/ghoulish-history-disneylands-turbulent-haunted-mansion?page=2

YouTube
https://youtu.be/ZKe5FCckruk
https://youtu.be/xYe0fqPBNvU
https://youtu.be/NgsA3v56gGg