VIDEO: The Hatbox Ghost Returns to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion

HE’S BACK! Video courtesy of Disney Hipsters on Instagram: A video posted by Disney Hipsters (@disneyhipsters) on May 9, 2015 at 9:22am PDT Using projection mapping technology, Disney has successfully brought the Hatbox Ghost back to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland starting today. The original effect installed in 1969 never quite worked properly and was … Read more

Upcoming Vinylmation Spotlight: Limited Edition Combo Sets

from DestinationVinylmation.com This is part of a series of articles spotlighting the Vinylmation that were previewed at this year’s annual Walt Disney World Pin and Vinylmation trading and merchandise event, “The Imagination Gala.” The event was held at Epcot’s World Showplace from September 5-9, 2014. Today we look at the limited edition combo packs DDG has … Read more

PROFILE: Meet Gris Grimly — The Creative Force Behind Disney’s Animated Haunted Mansion Special

By now you’ve heard that Disney Television Animation is developing an animated special based on the enormously popular and pseudo-mythological Haunted Mansion attraction. At this point details are sketchy, but what we do know is that the special will be animated by horror artist, New York Times best-seller, and children’s book illustrator Gris Grimly. Gris’ … Read more

Episode 145 America on Parade

Ep. 145 America on Parade This week we review the Park 13 Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror LE box sets. We preview the upcoming Indiana Jones series. We have news about Valentine’s Day, Aladdin and Disney Store figures. And we have an interview with Disney Design Group artist Maria Clapsis. Download podcast

Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Combo Turnaround Photos

The Park Limited Edition combo sets are really impressing me. I can not wait for the Tower of Terror blind box set or this, the Haunted Mansion Stretching Room four 3″ figure combo pack. This set was designed by Ron Cohee and will be released on December 20th at both D-Streets and Online. The price … Read more

RoE: Park 13 Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Combo

Haunted Mansion Stretching Room LE from Park 13 LE 2000 12/20 $59.95 Update: Back of figures and HQ photos added. Figures based on the Haunted Mansion Stretching room. I hope there’s something special that shows the rest of each painting (as seen below). What do you think they could do?

Hitchhiking Ghost Card Coming to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom at Halloween Parties

Starting the opening night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom Park on September 10th, guests will be able to  pick up an event-exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game card! This new Hitchhiking Ghost Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom spell card, in concert with other spell cards, enables players to guests join Merlin’s quest to defeat … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 8/11-12/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen recently visited three of the Walt Disney World theme parks and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip. With all the D23 Expo coverage we’ve been dealing with, it has taken a while to get to this report, but better late than never, so let’s … Read more