Welcome foolish Mortals to The Swinging Wake Podcast. A podcast dedicated to Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion.

10. The Omnimover System

In this episode, James and Alex discuss the Omnimover System used in the Haunted Mansion and other Disney Park attractions.

Show Notes:

News: https://wdwnt.com/2024/05/haunted-mansion-grounds-expansion-construction-continues/

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/04/28/confirmed-exclusive-haunted-mansion-and-pirates-of-the-caribbean-additions-will-return-to-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-in-disney-world/

RadleyRelics.com

Omnimover System: https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Doom_Buggy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnimover

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Omnimover

https://allears.net/2020/10/04/omnimovers-how-disney-revolutionized-theme-park-rides/

12. The Pepper's Ghost Illusion

In this episode, James and Alex discuss the famous Pepper's Ghost illusion.

Show Notes:

Haunted Mansion merchandise at TheDisneyStore.com  https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-haunted-mansion-starbucks-dooney-ornaments/

Radley Relics Duelists Double Sided Figure Preorder Link https://forms.monday.com/forms/4c2224aad776a5596bb3625f35182ff1?r=use1

Haunted Mansion Character Pins https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-character-haunted-mansion-pins-disney-world/

New Halloween shirts at the Disneyland Resort https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-halloween-t-shirts-available-at-disneyland/

Haunted Mansion Scene RUMOR https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/rumor-haunted-mansion-corpse-ghosts-dl-updates/

Pepper's Ghost

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper%27s_ghost https://capemaynewsfeed.medium.com/the-science-behind-a-famous-victorian-illusion-peppers-ghost-def014c65cda

In this episode, Alex and Kris talk with James from ConciEARS about the Haunted Mansion.

Show notes:

Disney Treasure Haunted Mansion Parlor: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/07/disney-treasure-latest-updates-from-newest-disney-cruise-line-ship-debuting-2024/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q2wo0222240019A

Radley Relics Self Sealing Tomb Virtual Queue: https://forms.monday.com/forms/4c2224aad776a5596bb3625f35182ff1?r=use1

https://www.radleyrelics.com

Original Haunted Mansion Queue Demolished: https://wdwnt.com/2024/02/photos-original-haunted-mansion-queue-completely-demolished-at-disneyland/

New Haunted Mansion Pin: https://disneypinsblog.com/march-2024-disney-parks-pin-preview/

James from ConciEARS: Conciears.com jhall@conciears.com Instagram: jamesdisneyconciear

Phantom Manor

In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris.

Show Notes:

Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchion Topper https://www.fandomproductions.com/product-page/solid-brass-bat-stanchion-topper

Tokyo Disneyland Haunted Mansion New Merchandise https://tdrexplorer.com/new-haunted-mansion-disney-story-beyond-merchandise-tokyo-disneyland/

Phantom Manor Stationmaster Figure https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/new-phantom-manor-stationmaster-figure-by-kevin-and-jody-coming-to-disneyland-paris/

James/Conciears jhall@conciears.com www.conciears.com

Phantom Manor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Manor https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Phantom_Manor https://www.creepykingdom.com/post/10-secrets-of-phantom-manor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57oMXF6zG8I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToD41yx0pD4

13. Mansion Talk with Derick

In this episode, Alex and James talk with Derick, listener of the podcast, about Disney Parks and The Haunted Mansion.

Show Notes:

Derrick (Guest)  instagram.com/boywhohaseverything https://www.youtube.com/@boywhohaseverything

MiceChat Haunted Mansion 55th Anniversary merchandise:  https://www.micechat.com/390980-haunted-mansion-merchandise-guide-grim-grinning-goodies/

Haunted Mansion Holiday Super7 Action Figures: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/haunted-mansion-holiday-super7-action-figures/

Nightmare Before Christmas Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/nightmare-before-christmas-apparel-disney-world/

Disney Store Limited EditionHaunted Mansion Pin Set: https://disneypinsblog.com/the-haunted-mansion-limited-edition-pin-set-at-disney-store/

Haunted Mansion Mystery Pin Set: https://disneypinsblog.com/the-haunted-mansion-2024-mystery-pin-set-at-disney-parks/

Haunted Mansion Construction Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-brick-columns-haunted-mansion-queue-dl/ https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/walls-block-new-orleans-square-entrance/

9. Mystic Manor

In this episode, James and Alex discuss Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Show Notes:

Oogie Boogie Bash: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/disney-experiences-celebrates-a-wickedly-wonderful-halfway-to-halloween/

Haunted Mansion Parlor Update: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/inside-the-haunted-mansion-parlor-coming-to-the-disney-treasure/

Halfway to Halloween Merch Preview: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/34-bone-chilling-disney-halloween-items-youll-want-in-2024/

Disneyland Haunted Mansion Rumor: https://wdwnt.com/2024/04/rumor-disneyland-replacing-bride-and-physical-hitchhiking-ghosts-at-disneyland/#:~:text=While%20construction%20outside%20is%20clear,behind%20her%20made%20of%20projections.

Mystic Manor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Manor https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Mystic_Manor_(Attraction) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0NYgwMMLU

In this episode, Alex and Kris talk about their experience at the Winchester Mystery House.

Show Notes:

Winchester Mystery House 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Mystery_House

https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/

Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bU9M-90HfNANMB0s00ARZujwaZNbr2bW?usp=sharing

15. Disneyland Resort Halloween Foodie Guide

In this episode, Alex, Kris, and James talk about the Halloween Foodie Guide at the Disneyland Resort. Be prepared for your stomachs to growl as the hitchhiking hosts talk about their top ten items from the foodie guide.

Show Notes

Disneyland Halloween Foodie Guide: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-disneyland-halloween-foodie-guide-2024

Haunted Mansion Parlor D23: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/haunted-mansion-parlor-attraction-poster-and-details-revealed-for-disney-cruise-line/

D23 Merchandise - Madame Leota Figure https://www.micechat.com/392723-d23-expo-merchandise/

Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Sipper https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/hatbox-ghost-sipper-sound-effects-2024/

Hitchhiking Ghosts at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/10aug2024-haunted-mansions-hitchhiking-ghosts-materialize-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party.htm

Nightmare Before Christmas Lego Set https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/disney-tim-burton-s-the-nightmare-before-christmas-21351

Plaza de la Familia News: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-details-opening-plaza-de-la-familia/

Disney Villains Trading Cards at Disneyland https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/magic-key-disney-villains-trading-cards-dlr/

Show Notes:

In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion and Tokyo Disneyland's Haunted Mansion.

News https://wdwnt.com/2024/04/haunted-mansion-construction-walls-moved-interactive-element-installed/ 

Tokyo Disneyland Haunted Mansion https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion_(Tokyo_Disneyland)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQyeo6pvz4

Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion Behind the Attraction, Season 1, Episode 2

http://www.hauntedmansion.com/secrets_facade.php 

https://allears.net/2019/08/05/5-real-houses-that-inspired-the-construction-of-the-haunted-mansion/ 

https://longforgottenhauntedmansion.blogspot.com/2010/09/all-in-vane.html 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fWLV3Fqn_k 

https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-parks/magic-kingdom/attractions/haunted-mansion/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyqXoAaenc8 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/11/hatbox-ghost-materializes-at-the-haunted-mansion-at-walt-disney-world/#:~:text=Materializing%20next%20to%20the%20Endless,cart%20of%20hatboxes%20and%20luggage.  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/a-haunted-ambassador-role-shadow/

11. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Update

In this episode, Alex and James discuss recent updates for Halloween time and the Disneyland Resort.

Show Notes:

Lowe’s Home Improvement Haunted Mansion Lineup: https://www.lowes.com/collections/Disney-The-Haunted-Mansion-Collection/GR_12898

WDW Haunted Mansion Bust Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/haunted-mansion-library-bust-projector-face-mk/

runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Medal Reveal: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/medals-2024-rundisney-disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/

Disneyland Halloween Update: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/13-halloween-and-fall-favorites-returning-to-disneyland-resort/

James from Conciears: jhall@conciears.com

Episode Notes

Themed construction walls: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/disneyland-adds-corruptible-mortal-state-gallery-outside-of-the-haunted-mansion-during-closure/

Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/03/three-big-surprises-coming-to-disneys-new-haunted-mansion-lounge/

Lowes Haunted Mansion: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/haunted-mansion-beheaded-knight-animatronic-and-master-gracey-headstone-coming-to-lowes-for-halloween-2024/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/haunted-mansion-column-with-plaque-and-miss-kitty-tombstone-decorations-coming-to-lowes/

Hallmark ornaments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhP7VKvPfvU

runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/disneyland-halloween-2024/

ConciEARS: https://www.conciears.com/

The Haunted Mansion Opening Day resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion#:~:text=The%20attraction%20was%20previewed%20in,after%20Walt's%20death%20in%201966. https://www.mouseplanet.com/12973/Disneyland_Haunted_Mansion_1969 https://www.wdw-magazine.com/today-in-disney-history-1969-haunted-mansion-opened-at-disneyland/

The Theme Park History of The Haunted Mansion (Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland - Theme Park History.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WloJMQtEJwk&list=WL&index=1

The Opening day of The Haunted Mansion - Stories From The Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRS11IcUKEY&list=WL&index=8

Disneyland Showtime 1970 The Osmonds The Haunted Mansion - Obsolete Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrv28d8ZtPk&list=WL&index=10

The Haunted Mansion Story! - Disneyland - 1969 - MrDisneyfanman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFqFfQjXMWk&list=WL&index=11

The History of & Changes to The Haunted Mansion - Park Ride History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLgL_hGQ1M&list=WL&index=14

D23 Thirteen Fun Facts About The Haunted Mansion https://d23.com/from-the-magic-kingdom-to-the-movies-13-fun-facts-about-the-haunted-mansion/#:~:text=The%20Disneyland%20Haunted%20Mansion%20was,Research%20Center%20in%20Glendale%2C%20California 

The Imagineering Story, Part 2 Behind the Attraction Haunted Mansion (Season 1, Episode 2)

Fresh Baked Disney Secrets and History of the Haunted Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuRK3UYj5ok 

The Haunted Mansion: Gore, Ghosts, and the Greek Revival by Sasha Coles https://enchantedarchives.com/hauntedmansion ****

Episode Notes

This episode Alex and Kris discuss their opinions about Haunted Mansion and Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Haunted Mansion queue refurbishment:

https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/photos-construction-begins-in-haunted-mansion-queue-for-grounds-expansion-at-disneyland-park/

runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2024:

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/disneyland-halloween-2024/

14. Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday

In this episode, Alex, Kris, and James talk about Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Show Notes:

MiceChat Haunted Mansion Holiday Information: https://www.micechat.com/365986-disneyland-shocker-haunted-mansion-expansions/

Ooogie Boogie Jumbo Halloween Countdown Pin: https://www.disneystore.com/oogie-boogie-jumbo-halloween-countdown-pin-2024-the-nightmare-before-christmas-limited-release-438012830702.html?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&LSID=7761618%7C11554175%7C&CMP=AFL-AffLSGen_Content_4492206_11554175&att=LSGenAffl&EFC=224510&cjevent=ee1c60504db311ef8357023d0a82b838

Loungefly Haunted Mansion Amazon items: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=haunted+mansion+loungefly&crid=29WEZSA4I9T76&sprefix=haunted+mansion+loung%2Caps%2C332&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Tokyo Disney Resort Halloween Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/full-list-with-prices-of-disney-halloween-2024-merchandise-at-tokyo-disney-resort/

MiceChat Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guide: https://www.micechat.com/393281-halloween-party-at-walt-disney-world-your-complete-2024-guide/

WDW Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Foodie Guide: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/full-list-of-food-and-beverages-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2024/

WDW Halloween Foodie Guide: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/full-list-food-walt-disney-world-halloween-2024/

Oogie Boogie Bash Villains Tease: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/hades-doofenshmirtz-oogie-boogie-bash-2024/

Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise Sneak Peak https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/sneak-peek-oogie-boogie-bash-2024-event-merch/

Haunted Mansion Holiday History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_Mansion_Holiday

Haunted Mansion Holiday Opening Day POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_0iNPlCoyA

Haunted Mansion Holiday 2024 POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JWEG3BJyuU

Haunted Mansion Holiday Changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWiShfGYSo

In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss the legacy of Disney Legend and Imagineer, Yale Gracey.

Show notes:

James from ConciEARS: Conciears.com

https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/new-honorary-cast-member-inspired-name-tag-pins-featuring-haunted-mansion-more-at-disneyland-resort/

https://disneypinsblog.com/disneyland-themed-lands-pin-set/

https://disneypinsblog.com/new-disney-pins-february-2024-week-2/

https://www.toynk.com/products/geeki-tikis-disney-the-haunted-mansion-madame-leota-14-ounce-ceramic-mug

https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/first-look-at-disneyland-2024-rundisney-halloween-half-marathon-weekend-merchandise/

https://wdwnt.com/2024/02/ladies-and-gentlemen-cut-haunted-mansion-tdl/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0333425/bio/

https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/yale-gracey/#:~:text=The%20son%20of%20an%20American,of%20Design%20in%20Los%20Angeles. https://www.mouseplanet.com/11887/The_Wizard_of_WED_Yale_Gracey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wknAyTudmq8

https://www.waltdisney.org/sites/default/files/Toad_5.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/TWDCArchives/photos/a.1916752485263952/2539250673014127/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/things-you-might-not-know-about-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-disneyland-park/

https://www.disneydining.com/disney-imagineers-murder-remains-unsolved-with-no-leads-no-motive-so-far-bb1/

https://factsandfigment.com/master-of-magic-disney-legend-yale-gracey/

16. The Halloween Tree at Disneyland

In this episode, Alex, Kris and James discuss The Halloween Tree at Disneyland and The Happiest Haunts Tour.

Show Notes:

Club 33 Haunted Mansion Tightrope Walker Tiki Mug: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/new-tightrope-walker-tiki-mug-club-33-members/

Club 33 Haunted Mansion 55th Anniversary Merch: https://www.instagram.com/disneylifestylers/p/C-zAJakMD_t/?img_index=7

Haunted Mansion D23 55th Anniversary Pin: https://disneypinsblog.com/the-haunted-mansion-55th-anniversary-d23-gold-member-spinner-glow-pin/

WDW Haunted Mansion Returning Ghost: https://blogmickey.com/2024/08/after-two-years-missing-a-ghost-returns-to-the-haunted-mansion-at-magic-kingdom/

Behind the Scenes of the New Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/bts-2024-haunted-mansion-holiday-gingerbread/

Hocus Pocus Ice Cream Sundae: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/new-hocus-pocus-sundae-ghirardelli-dca/

Disneyland Characters in their new Halloween costumes: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/mickey-and-friends-2024-halloween-costumes-dlr/

2024 Halloween Popcorn Bucket and Tumbler: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/24-halloween-popcorn-bucket-travel-tumbler-dlr/

New Ghost Mickey Bottle Topper: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/ghost-mickey-bottle-topper-halloween-dlr-24/

Zero Light-up Straw Clip: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/zero-light-up-straw-clip-disneyland-halloween-24/

Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Glow Cube: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/mickey-mouse-pumpkin-glow-cube-lights-up-disneyland-for-halloween/

Mickey Jack-o-Lantern Sipper: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/mickey-jack-o-lantern-sipper-disneyland-24/

Poison Apple Glow Cube: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-poison-apple-glow-cube-24/

Kuzco’s Poison Bottle Glow Cube: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-poison-apple-glow-cube-24/

Oogie Boogie Bash Cast Member Preview: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/oogie-boogie-bash-halloween-party-info-tips/

Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/full-list-with-prices-oogie-boogie-bash-merch/

runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Merch: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/dlr-rundisney-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/

runDisney Expo Virtual Queue Tips: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/ready-set-shop-event-weekend-merchandise-with-the/?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo0822240022F

Halloween Tree: https://d23.com/the-legend-of-disneylands-halloween-tree/  https://www.pleasereadittome.com/home/the-halloween-tree-ray-bradbury https://boardwalktimes.net/ray-bradbury-and-disney-8d2308f6924b 

Happiest Haunts Guided Tour: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneys-happiest-haunts/