Welcome to this week’s haunting edition of MiceShots, a weekly photo column detailing the beauty of Disneyland. This week we take a tour through the spirit realm that is contained within The Haunted Mansion.

The Haunted Mansion:

There is often a long wait for this attraction, but it’s worth it. In the summer, this attraction is a great way to escape the heat. Let’s take a ride on this attraction that opened on August 9, 1969.

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While some folks prefer the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay of the attraction, I much prefer the original version.  

 

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One of our favorite spots on the Mansion grounds is the Pet Cemetary. 

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When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still — that is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight!

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“Is this haunted room actually stretching? Or is it just your imagination?”

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There are several prominent ghosts who have retired here from creepy old crypts all over the world. Actually, we have 999 happy haunts here — but there’s room for 1,000. Any volunteers? (Laughs.) If you insist on lagging behind, you may not need to volunteer.

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And now, a carriage approaches to take you into the boundless realm of the supernatural.

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We find it delightfully unlivable here in this ghostly retreat. Every room has wall-to-wall creeps, and hot and cold running chills. Shhh, listen!

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Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell, give us a hint, by ringing a bell!

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The happy haunts have received your sympathetic vibrations and are beginning to materialize. They’re assembling for a swinging wake, and they’ll be expecting me… I’ll see you all a little later.

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Re-introduced in 2015, the Hatbox Ghost fits perfectly in the transition from the attic to the cemetery. 

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When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, Spooks come out for a swinging wake. Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize. Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!

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Now, don’t close your eyes and don’t try to hide, for a silly spook may sit by your side.
Shrouded in a daft disguise, they pretend to terrorize. Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!

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As the moon climbs high o’er the dead oak tree, spooks arrive for the midnight spree.
Creepy creeps with eerie eyes start to shriek and harmonize. Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!

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When you hear the knell of a requiem bell, Weird glows gleam where spirits dwell.
Restless bones etherealize, rise as spooks of every size! Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!

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Ah, there you are! And just in time… there’s a little matter I forgot to mention — beware of hitchhiking ghosts!

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Hurry back! Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate… if you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now! We’ve been dying to have you…


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Let’s Hear From You

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We hope you have enjoyed our tour of The Haunted Mansion. You can ride this attraction and notice something you’ve never seen before over several visits. Tell us what you think? Do you prefer the original attraction or the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay? Do you have a favorite part of this iconic attraction? Share your thoughts in the comments!

And here’s a little matter I forgot to mention, a Haunted Mansion movie is on the way. Watch the trailer and let us know if you like what you see…

We look forward to sharing another installment of MiceShots with you next week. 

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Mike Kindrich
Mike is a Southern California Native and a professional photographer who loves everything Disney and combining two of his favorite past times to share with the world. He is often found in the Disney parks with his family enjoying time together and finding new perspectives to photograph while looking out for new things to report on in the parks.