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Hidden Hauntings – 10 Things You Might Have Missed on the Haunted Mansion
4. Music From Regions Beyond One last ballroom mention before we dearly depart. In the farthest corner of the ballroom, right past the waltzing ghost sits a large pipe organ where a well-dressed ghost plays out the famous Phantom Waltz, an eerie image and definitely an icon of the manor. This next tidbit did not reach my eyes till my second trip through the parks. Upon first glance of the organ,
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2 September
Hidden Hauntings – 10 Things You Might Have Missed on the Haunted Mansion
3. Phantoms of Fantasia In the ride, as one falls backward out of the attic scene and toward the famous Haunted Mansion graveyard, a swirling series of ghost projections are shown in the sky. Too many Disney fans, these phantoms are fiendishly familiar. These ghostly visions are very reminiscent of Chernobog’s minions of darkness from the“Night on Bald Mountain” sequence of Fantasia. Some Haunted
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2 September
Hidden Hauntings – 10 Things You Might Have Missed on the Haunted Mansion
2. The Hidden Hitchhiker Along with hiding Easter eggs and references in their works, Disney is also known for recycling certain elements and sequences in their materials. This can be seen in films like The Aristocats, The Jungle Book, and Robin Hood; but it can also be seen in The Haunted Mansion. The graveyard is home to several “pop up” ghosts, ghost heads on springs that pop up from behind gra
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2 September
Hidden Hauntings – 10 Things You Might Have Missed on the Haunted Mansion
1. A Mysterious Voice Our last entry is one only the Disney historians may know, but all should take note. Upon exiting the ride, there is a large mausoleum towering next to the exit gate. Much like the graveyard queue, on each stone is written a humorous phrase about the deceased. One of these stones reads: “Farewell forever, Mister Frees, your voice will carry on the breeze.” This is a reference
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2 September
Hidden Hauntings – 10 Things You Might Have Missed on the Haunted Mansion
“Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion.” How many times have we heard those words? The Haunted Mansion is one of the most recognizable Disney park icons, the main attraction for Liberty Square, and is certainly this writer’s favorite ride. On my last visit to The Magic Kingdom, I rode through the Mansion a grand total of six times (I regret nothing). The reason for the frequent visitati
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2 September
Hidden Hauntings – 10 Things You Might Have Missed on the Haunted Mansion
10. O’ Captain, My Captain As many Disney historians know, one of the original ideas for The Haunted Mansion involved the ghost of a murderous sea captain with a sharp harpoon and an appetite for gore. This character was scrapped long ago and never brought to the mansion. However, a soaking sea captain does reside in the graveyard queue at the front of the manor. He can be seen in a large stone ba
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2 September
Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
1. A Nighttime Spectacular The long-awaited “Rivers of Light” nighttime show has been delighting fans since its opening. Featuring an original score, gorgeous floats, and dancing fountains, this show beautifully encompasses the message that we are one with the Earth. Seating is limited for this production, so consider booking a FastPass, reserving a dining package, or lining up early for a coveted
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2 September
Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
4. Catch a Show Despite the shaded areas, Animal Kingdom’s temperature tends to be on the humid side. Luckily, there are many professional shows you can watch, and most are in air-conditioned theaters! Check out the incredible birds in “Flights of Wonder” or watch the acrobats sail through the air in “The Festival of the Lion King”. Specifically, I’d strongly encourage all guests to make time for
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2 September
Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
3. Dance Parties! The bustling Harambe Market often has musicians, singers, and dancers who are eager to perform, and (even more so) are hoping you’ll join in on the celebration! Leave your inhibitions behind if you happen to be walking by when a spontaneous line dance has broken out. After all, you’re on vacation.
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2 September
Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
2. Travel to Another Planet Inspired by James Cameron’s blockbuster film, Avatar, the new Pandora section of AK is more spectacular than anyone could have imagined. From the unbelievable floating mountains to the bioluminescent plant life, the details are meant to be sipped like a glass of Napoleon Brandy. Guests can be awed by the Na’avi River Journey boat ride, but the area’s crowning achievemen
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