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An Unofficial History of Disney's Haunted Mansion
Go behind the scenes on a personal tour of the greatest "dark ride" ever created. Join historian Jeff Baham as he opens his vaults for an exclusive look at the magic of the Haunted Mansion and the creative talent that Walt Disney brought together to create this haunting Tour de Force in themed entertainment.
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123 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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November 29, 2020
The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite rides at Disneyland. I've loved it since I was a little kid. It's just such a fun, spooky, awesome experience that it's a must every time I visit the Happiest Place on Earth. It's just gets even better when A Nightmare Before Christmas overlay is completed during the holiday season. In 2019, I attended Mouse-Con in Concord, CA where Jeff Baham was participating in a panel all about the Haunted Mansion. He was also selling and signing his book which, of course, I had to have. Halloween 2020 seemed like the perfect time to jump into this book.
I had some trepidation about reading this book because I was concerned that learning how the ride is executed would take away some of the mystery and joy I always experience when I board my Doom Buggy for a spin with the 999 ghosts. If anything, I think it's enhanced my love for the ride.
Baham does a deep dive during the first half of the book into the creation of the ride from the very first plans for it all the way to the opening day. I loved learning how many different people were involved in the ride and whether it should be really scary or more family friendly. The reader also learns how the Mansion was first planned to be a walk through and then became a ride using the Omnimover system. This small 150 page book is jam-packed with details and information. The last half section of the book is a literal breakdown of the entire ride from waiting on the line to entering the elevator to boarding a Doom Buggy to moving throughout the ride and ending with exiting past the bride. Baham continues to throw more details and facts at the reader. All of it's interesting and fascinating. It takes so much to make a classic ride! Who knew?!
I can't wait to ride the Haunted Mansion again knowing what I now know.
I had some trepidation about reading this book because I was concerned that learning how the ride is executed would take away some of the mystery and joy I always experience when I board my Doom Buggy for a spin with the 999 ghosts. If anything, I think it's enhanced my love for the ride.
Baham does a deep dive during the first half of the book into the creation of the ride from the very first plans for it all the way to the opening day. I loved learning how many different people were involved in the ride and whether it should be really scary or more family friendly. The reader also learns how the Mansion was first planned to be a walk through and then became a ride using the Omnimover system. This small 150 page book is jam-packed with details and information. The last half section of the book is a literal breakdown of the entire ride from waiting on the line to entering the elevator to boarding a Doom Buggy to moving throughout the ride and ending with exiting past the bride. Baham continues to throw more details and facts at the reader. All of it's interesting and fascinating. It takes so much to make a classic ride! Who knew?!
I can't wait to ride the Haunted Mansion again knowing what I now know.
January 17, 2020
Non-fiction isn’t my usual genre. But this topic is so near and dear to my heart. I think I’d move into the haunted mansion if I could. I love it that much.
This book taught me a lot about the haunted mansion’s cofounders and origins. I will have a new respect for it the next time I visit. Any hard core haunted mansion fan needs to read this book.
This book taught me a lot about the haunted mansion’s cofounders and origins. I will have a new respect for it the next time I visit. Any hard core haunted mansion fan needs to read this book.
October 20, 2014
When I was in college one particular professor was my role model. He was knowledgeable, but also allowed himself to have some fun. He could communicate clearly with little confusion. He spoke about facts and let rumors and off-hand stories be heard but clearly noted for what they were. I think this is why I have come to respect Jeff Baham for his work on the Haunted Mansion. He knows the gossip around the attraction, but he also labels it for what it is. And his own quest to find more truth about the Mansion has helped uncover lost history behind the famous Walt Disney attraction. And these new truths are one he has been able to communicate in an easy to understand manner.
The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion by Jeff Baham is a comprehensive history of the world famous Haunted Mansion. Baham starts his tale decades before ground was broken in Disneyland, discussing the haunted houses and theme parks that Walt Disney would have been exposed to especially in Kansas City. The story heats up in the 1950s as Walt Disney builds his first theme park and plans for a Ghost House within his new adventure. Baham next outlines the evolution of the concept as the Ghost House was transformed from a walking attraction to the Omnimover driven dark ride we have today. In describing the concept evolution he details the roles of Imagineers such as Ken Anderson, Rolly Crump, Yale Gracey, Mark Davis, Claude Coats and X. Atencio including their disagreements and rivalries. Much of the inside story follows Crump's tale, with the Imagineer also writing the Foreword. After developing the ride, Baham takes his readers for a tour through the Haunted Mansion discussing history and variances between different versions. And finally he provide an Appendix focused on Haunted Mansion themed merchandise.
I am going to sneak in my two nit picky issues while also pointing out how much I like this title. First, I really wish that an index was included. Luckily, this is a short book under 150 pages so it is easy to scan through. But it is both well-written and filled with excellent history of the Haunted Mansion. In fact, as Haunted Mansion history evolves it is likely the most complete to date with the inclusion of the Sauer "Castle" and discussions of the homes that inspired the facades of both American Haunted Mansions. But an index would be such a nice tool for younger researchers who might want to dig into the design story of the attraction. Second, I wish there was a conclusion from Baham about his thoughts on Haunted Mansion history. The text as is feels like it abruptly stops with the attraction walk through and then merchandise. I think it is fair to say that Baham knows more than the typical Disney fan about the Haunted Mansion. And this deep knowledge and understanding comes out in his very easy to read informative text. But I would have loved to see his reflections on either the Haunted Mansion or his own personal quest to fully document the Mansion in great detail. Yes, it may not have added to the facts. But I feel it would have been a more than fair addition, especially since my experiences listening to his Mousetaliga podcast have shown him to have great insight into Disney history.
Let us be honest, I complain only because I enjoyed this book so much. And these are really minor quibbles.
Then there is the ghost in the room, what if you bought Baham's first Haunted Mansion book, An Unofficial History of Disney's Haunted Mansion? Do you buy the second one? Baham in interviews makes it clear there is new material and reorganized material. There are at least 20 additional pages in the newer book. And it seems to me that there are less images in the updated book, which means there is even more text. Additionally the new book's page size is around half an inch bigger. All of this means again more content! And the content includes greater discussion of Walt Disney and the people who made the attraction. Another difference is images. The pictures found in the updated history are sharper and clearer. If you are considering purchasing between the new history and the older Baham history I would select the newer one just due to the influx of new content. And if you have the old Baham book, buy the new one too because you are clearly a big Haunted Mansion fan!
When I heard that Jaff Baham was going to be working with a publisher to offer a new updated Haunted Mansion history, I got excited. Since I heard it mentioned on his podcasts, I have kept this book on my radar despite having reader the earlier book. The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion is a must have for Disney book fans, Haunted Mansion fans and parks fans. It is well written, well produced and filled with fact about one of the most storied Disney attractions of all time. It is clear for Baham that the Haunted Mansion is a passion. We are just lucky he is willing to share the vast history he has uncovered.
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The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion by Jeff Baham is a comprehensive history of the world famous Haunted Mansion. Baham starts his tale decades before ground was broken in Disneyland, discussing the haunted houses and theme parks that Walt Disney would have been exposed to especially in Kansas City. The story heats up in the 1950s as Walt Disney builds his first theme park and plans for a Ghost House within his new adventure. Baham next outlines the evolution of the concept as the Ghost House was transformed from a walking attraction to the Omnimover driven dark ride we have today. In describing the concept evolution he details the roles of Imagineers such as Ken Anderson, Rolly Crump, Yale Gracey, Mark Davis, Claude Coats and X. Atencio including their disagreements and rivalries. Much of the inside story follows Crump's tale, with the Imagineer also writing the Foreword. After developing the ride, Baham takes his readers for a tour through the Haunted Mansion discussing history and variances between different versions. And finally he provide an Appendix focused on Haunted Mansion themed merchandise.
I am going to sneak in my two nit picky issues while also pointing out how much I like this title. First, I really wish that an index was included. Luckily, this is a short book under 150 pages so it is easy to scan through. But it is both well-written and filled with excellent history of the Haunted Mansion. In fact, as Haunted Mansion history evolves it is likely the most complete to date with the inclusion of the Sauer "Castle" and discussions of the homes that inspired the facades of both American Haunted Mansions. But an index would be such a nice tool for younger researchers who might want to dig into the design story of the attraction. Second, I wish there was a conclusion from Baham about his thoughts on Haunted Mansion history. The text as is feels like it abruptly stops with the attraction walk through and then merchandise. I think it is fair to say that Baham knows more than the typical Disney fan about the Haunted Mansion. And this deep knowledge and understanding comes out in his very easy to read informative text. But I would have loved to see his reflections on either the Haunted Mansion or his own personal quest to fully document the Mansion in great detail. Yes, it may not have added to the facts. But I feel it would have been a more than fair addition, especially since my experiences listening to his Mousetaliga podcast have shown him to have great insight into Disney history.
Let us be honest, I complain only because I enjoyed this book so much. And these are really minor quibbles.
Then there is the ghost in the room, what if you bought Baham's first Haunted Mansion book, An Unofficial History of Disney's Haunted Mansion? Do you buy the second one? Baham in interviews makes it clear there is new material and reorganized material. There are at least 20 additional pages in the newer book. And it seems to me that there are less images in the updated book, which means there is even more text. Additionally the new book's page size is around half an inch bigger. All of this means again more content! And the content includes greater discussion of Walt Disney and the people who made the attraction. Another difference is images. The pictures found in the updated history are sharper and clearer. If you are considering purchasing between the new history and the older Baham history I would select the newer one just due to the influx of new content. And if you have the old Baham book, buy the new one too because you are clearly a big Haunted Mansion fan!
When I heard that Jaff Baham was going to be working with a publisher to offer a new updated Haunted Mansion history, I got excited. Since I heard it mentioned on his podcasts, I have kept this book on my radar despite having reader the earlier book. The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion is a must have for Disney book fans, Haunted Mansion fans and parks fans. It is well written, well produced and filled with fact about one of the most storied Disney attractions of all time. It is clear for Baham that the Haunted Mansion is a passion. We are just lucky he is willing to share the vast history he has uncovered.
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February 2, 2018
Fascinating and meticulously researched, this is the go-to book for those interested in Disney history, specifically that of the Haunted Mansion, as well as Disneyland in general. Author pulled from multiple sources to make sense of the remarkably complicated and confusing history of the mansion, the development of which spanned across 2 decades. I especially loved reading this one while in line for rides at Disneyland and WDW, as it added to the immediacy of the subject matter. I look forward to reading it again over the years, in order to refresh my memory and astound my friends and acquaintances with all my obscure knowledge. ;)
June 20, 2021
Fun read and thoroughly researched. A few stories are repeated throughout the book, and the narrative jumps around in time unnecessarily and sometimes confusingly, but if you are picking up a book about the Haunted Mansion, this is probably what you’re looking for.
I grew up a fan of the Disney World version of the Haunted Mansion, and this book is very Disneyland-centric, but it basically needs to be, since that came first. I was initially a little bummed by the Disneyland-centricity, given my sentimental connection to the Disney World variant, but the author gives plenty of nods to the differences where appropriate, and I came away feeling DW was fittingly represented.
I grew up a fan of the Disney World version of the Haunted Mansion, and this book is very Disneyland-centric, but it basically needs to be, since that came first. I was initially a little bummed by the Disneyland-centricity, given my sentimental connection to the Disney World variant, but the author gives plenty of nods to the differences where appropriate, and I came away feeling DW was fittingly represented.
April 1, 2018
Perfect for the crazily avid Disney fan, this book focuses on the Haunted Mansion attraction at the Disney Parks. Author Jeff Baham takes the reader through the attraction’s development, from its original walk-through design to its current “Doom Buggy” approach. The book chronicles the lengthy creative process and the fevered debate over whether the Mansion should be a funny or scary experience. Most focus is on the original Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. It’s really a mini textbook. The trivia and bits of Disney history are quite entertaining.
March 30, 2025
This is certainly the most definitive resource about the Haunted Mansion out there! I’m a huge Haunted Mansion fan, but there were tons of pieces of history, details, and secrets that I had no idea about. I really enjoyed the structure where the first half focuses on the history of the attraction’s creation, and the second half focuses on the story and contemporary updates to the experience. Definitely check this out if you’re a HM fan!
August 16, 2025
Very informative read, I thought I knew everything there was to know about the Haunted Mansion but there were still some things in here that I had never heard before! The writing style leaves a bit to be desired and it does occasionally get annoying how often the author jumps around in the timeline of the Mansion’s history, but overall it was still an enjoyable read. Definitely recommend for any fan of the Haunted Mansion.
August 27, 2018
When I discovered this book, it drew me in for the obvious reasons. The Haunted Mansion is arguably my favorite ride at Disneyland, and I am always curious to learn more about any and all Disney-related trivia. This book started off strong in describing the history of the Haunted Mansion's first twinklings in Walt's eye and its birth several years after his passing. Each and every chapter here was filled with historical facts and testimony from the various players in the development and early years of the attraction and led up to the play-by-play of going through the mansion as a rider on an infamous doom buggy. While, of course, I have been on the ride any times myself, as well as the Walt Disney World version a few times (which is also included in the discussion), I was on the edge of my seat reading through this book and thinking, "What's gonna come next?!" and then realizing that, again, I already knew the answer. I think my singularly favorite factoid learned from this read was that Eleanor Audrey, voice of Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty, was also the voice for Madam Leota's floating head, and that Leota Toombs (the imagineer whose head was used as model and actress for the ride) was well-known for her work in developing different assorted characters in the various attractions across the park. In fact, her daughter similarly became an imagineer in the footsteps of her mother and reprised her mother's role when asked to step in for the Nightmare Before Christmas annual overlay. There were so many different little fun facts and trivia that came out of this book that it felt like I was rediscovering the ride all over again the next time I went on the ride. I gave this a 4.5 star review because it's truly amazing in how much information that was able to be collected and it was well-organized. However, there's always room for improvement and I'm sure this edition was a improvement on the prior edition and any additional attempt to narrate in a clearer storyline, if at all possible, would increase its readability. Overall, this book is a great attempt to consolidate and inform the public about the Haunted Mansion and I highly recommend it to anyone at all interested in Disneyland's history.
October 13, 2018
I'm a Disney fan - not hard core but a fan, especially of Disney World. The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite attractions so I thought this book would provide some insights and behind the scenes info I wasn't previously aware of.
I rate this a 3 but would have given it a 3.5 if that was an option, having found the 1st half of the book a 3 and the 2nd half a 4. The first half felt like I was at a reunion with a bunch of folks I didn't know, listening to old stories that were funny and relevant to them but didn't mean so much if you weren't there when it happened.
The 2nd half of the book was more what I was hoping for around particular aspects of the Haunted Mansion, the technology and tricks used, changes that were made, etc.
I rate this a 3 but would have given it a 3.5 if that was an option, having found the 1st half of the book a 3 and the 2nd half a 4. The first half felt like I was at a reunion with a bunch of folks I didn't know, listening to old stories that were funny and relevant to them but didn't mean so much if you weren't there when it happened.
The 2nd half of the book was more what I was hoping for around particular aspects of the Haunted Mansion, the technology and tricks used, changes that were made, etc.
June 10, 2016
I enjoy listening to author Jeff Baham on the podcast "Mousetalgia" so I already knew he was the expert on all things Haunted Mansion.
There is something here for every enthusiast of Disneyland or Mansion history, including a detailed diagram on the patent for the "Doombuggies" omnimover system. My favorite part was the virtual walkthrough of the attraction noting different bits of trivia along the way.
I found this a very enjoyable read that will enhance my experience of one of my already favorite Disneyland rides.
There is something here for every enthusiast of Disneyland or Mansion history, including a detailed diagram on the patent for the "Doombuggies" omnimover system. My favorite part was the virtual walkthrough of the attraction noting different bits of trivia along the way.
I found this a very enjoyable read that will enhance my experience of one of my already favorite Disneyland rides.
October 30, 2014
I loved this book. It was just an enjoyable read. It wasn't just the wonderful in depth information but that it was written by someone who was passionate about the Haunted Mansion. Jeff Baham wrote in such an easygoing conversational tone that you felt he was just telling you stories right in the room with you. You can feel his love in his writing. This book has spurred my interest for The Haunted Mansion even more and look forwarding to visit his website to learn even more!
January 20, 2015
Wonderful!
Detailed historical information that any fan of the haunted mansion would love to read about! Definitely recommended reading for anyone with some extra time in their doom buggy. But, beware of hitchhiking ghosts!
Detailed historical information that any fan of the haunted mansion would love to read about! Definitely recommended reading for anyone with some extra time in their doom buggy. But, beware of hitchhiking ghosts!
October 31, 2014
Descriptive and historical, less exegetical, but a great and quick read about my favorite Disney attraction.
March 25, 2024
How did I not know about this book before now? It's respectful. It's enthusiastic. And because it's unauthorized, it has behind the scenes stories and interviews with cast members that Disney's own authorized book on the Haunted Mansion doesn't have.
Nothing too salacious, just more honestly talking about the legends that have cropped up around the attraction. I don't know if I should quibble with some timelines -- I remember seeing the short-lived live-action knight and am absolutely convinced that was on a marching band trip in 1982. But that was a long time ago and maybe I'm confusing trips.
The only thing I miss is an acknowledgment of the Tokyo Disneyland version, still called the Haunted Mansion as opposed to Paris' Phantom Manor and Hong Kong's Mystic Mansion. But perhaps it's not as easy to get stories about that.
Otherwise, fantastic history and many details I didn't know.
Nothing too salacious, just more honestly talking about the legends that have cropped up around the attraction. I don't know if I should quibble with some timelines -- I remember seeing the short-lived live-action knight and am absolutely convinced that was on a marching band trip in 1982. But that was a long time ago and maybe I'm confusing trips.
The only thing I miss is an acknowledgment of the Tokyo Disneyland version, still called the Haunted Mansion as opposed to Paris' Phantom Manor and Hong Kong's Mystic Mansion. But perhaps it's not as easy to get stories about that.
Otherwise, fantastic history and many details I didn't know.
December 3, 2021
I’ve been debating for a while on whether or not I wanted to read this. I like to see the behind the scenes and see the process of how things are made and all that. And being a Disney lover and haunted mansion lover, at that, I decided to give it a whirl.
It was a very interesting read, to see how it all came together and all of the people and minds it took to create the Haunted Mansion ride. And it was especially fun to read about how they brought the Nightmare Before Christmas to the Haunted Mansion. It’s interesting to see the backstory of how it got started and how the minds behind it got it up and running.
All in all it was a good read, a little long and droll for me as a whole. But it was interesting and for people who are into the making of rides and how all of that works it is definitely something to look at.
It was a very interesting read, to see how it all came together and all of the people and minds it took to create the Haunted Mansion ride. And it was especially fun to read about how they brought the Nightmare Before Christmas to the Haunted Mansion. It’s interesting to see the backstory of how it got started and how the minds behind it got it up and running.
All in all it was a good read, a little long and droll for me as a whole. But it was interesting and for people who are into the making of rides and how all of that works it is definitely something to look at.
May 21, 2018
3.5 stars
It was interesting enough, but I hated the way it was written. The forward was written up in a way that reminded me of the Disney Parks series that highlights the park and attractions (the one you can usually catch on the Travel Channel on occasion). That was the most interesting part of the entire book if I'm being honest. Of course, that part was written by someone else. The rest of the book does a lot of jumping around an you'll get a ton of "More on that later" or "We'll get back to that soon." The book seemed way too long for it being less than 200 pages and I read the revised edition to boot. It did have some photos that were pretty nice, so I'll give it credit for that.
It was interesting enough, but I hated the way it was written. The forward was written up in a way that reminded me of the Disney Parks series that highlights the park and attractions (the one you can usually catch on the Travel Channel on occasion). That was the most interesting part of the entire book if I'm being honest. Of course, that part was written by someone else. The rest of the book does a lot of jumping around an you'll get a ton of "More on that later" or "We'll get back to that soon." The book seemed way too long for it being less than 200 pages and I read the revised edition to boot. It did have some photos that were pretty nice, so I'll give it credit for that.
May 25, 2019
Foolish mortals, read this book and enjoy the happy haunts!
This book shares the history of the Haunted Mansion, from concept to current.
Little known details, back stories, and information from persons inside and outside of of Disney are found throughout the pages. Additionally, photos of art, storyboards, and the venue itself add to the thoroughness of these pages.
Even the notes, links and bibliography share important connections to investigate long after completing the reading.
5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Foolish mortals should not miss this learning opportunity...
This book shares the history of the Haunted Mansion, from concept to current.
Little known details, back stories, and information from persons inside and outside of of Disney are found throughout the pages. Additionally, photos of art, storyboards, and the venue itself add to the thoroughness of these pages.
Even the notes, links and bibliography share important connections to investigate long after completing the reading.
5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Foolish mortals should not miss this learning opportunity...
February 13, 2024
The first half is kinda slow/dense because it’s the whole history of the planning/beginning stages of the ride. Lots of comments and details from the original imagineers that were part of the development team. I feel like if I were more of a history/technology person it would’ve been a bit better because there’s lots of names and technical talk. But the second half is way more interesting because it talks about the current rides, what we actually see and experience to the hidden details, and how the previous planning and influences from the workers are incorporated
June 4, 2025
This book is more for beginners.
This book would have been better for someone without a lot of knowledge of the Haunted Mansion. It did have a lot of information, but as a longtime devotee of the Mansion...little new information. I was hoping for some fun bits about how the art was developed or a nice deep dive into what went on...
But I didn't see any "unathorized"-ness to it....everything was very much what I knew, no extra scandal or odd bits that the company would prefer left out.
I was also hoping for some fun new pictures of the ride or things left out and saw nothing surprising.
This book would have been better for someone without a lot of knowledge of the Haunted Mansion. It did have a lot of information, but as a longtime devotee of the Mansion...little new information. I was hoping for some fun bits about how the art was developed or a nice deep dive into what went on...
But I didn't see any "unathorized"-ness to it....everything was very much what I knew, no extra scandal or odd bits that the company would prefer left out.
I was also hoping for some fun new pictures of the ride or things left out and saw nothing surprising.
February 3, 2018
This is a must read for any Disney fan! I spent the entire book feeling amazed at all of the things the Haunted Mansion almost became, and I thought it was really neat that a lot of the ideas that were mentioned over the years are still referenced in today's ride.
I also was interested at how often 20th Century Fox was brought up in this. After reading about the long history between the two companies, I think it makes total sense as to why Disney would purchase Fox!
I also was interested at how often 20th Century Fox was brought up in this. After reading about the long history between the two companies, I think it makes total sense as to why Disney would purchase Fox!
December 6, 2020
What an absolute joy to read. I have to admit that I had some reservations about having one of my favorite rides secrets revealed and potentially spoiling the magic, but it was fascinating to read about the evolution of story ideas and about the weaving of tone and atmosphere that makes the Haunted Mansion such a timeless and magnificent piece of Disneyland. I am glad this was recommended to me by other fans of the ride and I reiterate their endorsement of this delightful book.
October 27, 2021
I loved reading this book. Not only was the book a learning experience for me
But the book was fun! I love Disneyland and one of my favorite rides is The Haunted Mansion. It was so much fun reading about the construction of the ride and the different ideas that molded the ride itself. I will have to pay more attention to the ride when next I go to Disneyland. So many creative minds were hired by Walt Disney himself especially before “money” entered he equation. I love this.
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But the book was fun! I love Disneyland and one of my favorite rides is The Haunted Mansion. It was so much fun reading about the construction of the ride and the different ideas that molded the ride itself. I will have to pay more attention to the ride when next I go to Disneyland. So many creative minds were hired by Walt Disney himself especially before “money” entered he equation. I love this.
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October 24, 2023
This book was a cute read.. I was hoping for more fun stories behind all the characters in the ride...fun ghost stories! The first half of the book was harder to get through for me with all the production/planning and financials it took and the groups that Walt formed. Once it got to the part about the ride it became easier to read for me. I absolutely love this ride it's been one of my favorites since I was little.
September 11, 2020
Reading this book made me put the OTHER Disney park on my Bucket List. Not the one in Florida.... been there, done that. Twice! The one in California. I gotta go ride the Haunted House in Ca!!!! I can't believe that Walt Disney died before these opened. How sad. It sounds like he was 100% vested in the whole concept. Very good read for fans of Disney!
October 30, 2017
If you love Disney's Haunted Mansion, this is for you. Otherwise your mileage may vary.
Great information on the ride and the people who designed it, as well as how some of the main illusions were done.
Great information on the ride and the people who designed it, as well as how some of the main illusions were done.
July 14, 2018
Hard to believe the Haunted Mansion ride is as mesmerizing as it is given the fact that it was a hodgepodge of ideas stuck together by a disparate group of guys over a decade in time. Certainly puts a lot of my questions to rest but doesn't negate the Magic!
January 20, 2020
A very thoroughly researched history of my favorite Disneyland/Disney World ride, from inception to the grand opening to the ride it is today. I was fascinated by all the little details about the ride and can’t wait to ride it again with all of my newfound knowledge.
A must read for Disney fans.
A must read for Disney fans.
October 25, 2021
I’m always interested in the themeing that goes into theme parks. this was interesting! All the names became a bit much to juggle, and there was some overlap. but generally a quick read on an interesting topic!
June 16, 2024
Easy to read, and fun. I love this ride, and used to visit Disneyland often in the 90s. I have a small bottle of dust from Halloween 1999. The mix of high and low tech is pretty fascinating. A little repetitive.
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