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Welcome, Foolish Mortals...to the second part of The History of the Haunted Mansion. So glad you could join us...

The...end...is so close. Be sure to hang on, and remember...

There's no turning back now...

If you didn't catch part one of our story, you can scare it up here: The History of the Haunted Mansion Park One.

After finally deciding ...

Welcome, Foolish Mortals...

Ever since the original Haunted Mansion was constructed at Disneyland in 1963, it has spooked its way into the hearts and imaginations of people of all ages. Ask anyone what they believe is the seminal haunted house attraction anywhere in the world, and the Haunted Mansion is almost sure to be it.

Our Journey Begins Here...

The ...

There is one pavilion, regarded by many, as the centerpiece of Epcot's World Showcase; not just because it IS the center of the World Showcase, but because of how beautifully it frames the rest of the pavilions. That pavilion, of course, is the American Adventure.

Originally, Disney didn't plan to include the United States as one of the pavilions encircling the lagoon. ...

If you’re anything like me, you grew up watching the Indiana Jones films. Sure, not all of them are on par with Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the nuking the fridge may have been a terrible idea, but the film series has stood the test of time as being one of the most remarkable ever produced.

As you likely already know, Disney and Lucasfilm first began discussing developing ...

No matter who you are or where you're from, you know about The Muppets.

How could you not?

Since the premiere of The Muppet Show in 1974, these characters have become instantly recognizable, and beloved by those of all ages. So when Disney was looking for a new attraction to build in Disney-MGM Studios in the late 1980s, it was only logical that they would turn ...