8. The Haunted Mansion

10/21/20 • 44 min

Cartoons to Castles: The History Behind the Mouse and Magic

"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
https://d23.com/this-day/the-skeleton-dance-premieres/
https://d23.com/a-to-z/davis-marc/
https://d23.com/featured-photo/rolly-crump-julie-reihm-walt/
San Diego Tribune
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

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TEASER - Episode 8 Topic Reveal + Q&A Mini Ep.

Get a spooky sneak peek of episode 8, available October 21st! (Apologies in advance from the "ghost hosts" for being unable to get through the promo without laughing.) And on this week's mini episode, Jessica and Melanie answer listener questions about their favorite Disney Parks attractions, most magical Disney moments, best research sources, and more! Plus, who are Peter Pan Lady and Hat Man? Listen to find out!
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As many of you know, The Walt Disney Company has recently been making mass layoffs of Cast Members due to budget cuts. On this episode we mention a few ways to help, and here are the links:
DONATE to The Cast Member Pantry:
- More info at https://www.facebook.com/castmemberpantry/.
- The quickest way to donate is via Amazon with this Amazon Wish List.
- Monetary donations can be made to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo at @castmemberpantry.
DONATE to SoCal and Florida Food Banks:
- Donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County here.
- Donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida here.
SUPPORT Cast Members' Small Businesses:
- Access Tiffany Mink's "Laid-Off & Furloughed CM Support Sheet" here.

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TEASER - Episode 9 Topic & Guest Reveal + Bonus Ep. Preview

Get a sneak peek of episode 9, available November 18! Also, instead of a mini episode this week, you'll get a preview of our very first BONUS EPISODE, which will be available today only to subscribers to our brand new Patreon! Starting at only $3 a month, you can join our Patreon and get access to monthly bonus episodes, a private Facebook group, e-newsletter, and more. You can check out the benefits and tiers at https://www.patreon.com/cartoonstocastles.
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For bonus content, visit us at https://www.instagram.com/cartoonstocastles/ and https://twitter.com/CartoonsCastles.
Logo designed by Ashley Taylor - https://loveashleydesigns.tumblr.com/
Theme music: “Taste of the French Quarter” by Rob Khurana via Storyblocks.com