A Few of My Favorite Things ~ Haunted Mansion

"When hinges creak in doorless chambers and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls, whenever candles flicker where the air is deathly still, that is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight."

The Haunted Mansion has been a favorite since its opening. Where else can you meet 999 happy haunts, and even take one home with you in the end. The recent refurb has only made this classic attraction even better.

TIP: Don't forget to look at picture over the fireplace changing as you are entering the room. You will see it slowly change into something sinister. A lot of folks miss this detail as they make their way into one of the two stretching rooms. I thought I would share a few photos of a recent journey. These were taken by myself and my friend Rob Farley. I hope you enjoy them.

The first photo was taken during the 2008 Not So Scary Halloween Party. I love the added effects for this event.

This photo is a classic scene of a piano playing a ghostly tune. I just love this everytime I see it, and it never seems to get old.

This is one of the new scenes added in a recent refurb. This is rich with detail and was a welcome addition to a classic attraction.

Finally, a classic photo. Does anyone know what this is? This is the infamous "ring" in the cement at the exit. They have since removed it, as it was never really part of the story. It was holder for a pole of some sort. Over time, fans created a story around "the ring", as it told of the bride who tossed it out the window of the mansion and it lies there to this day. This is one of those little things that fans can take and create their own storyline, which is one of the things that makes Walt Disney World so fantastic.

I always enjoy riding this attraction many times during my trips to Walt Disney World. I hope you find the Haunted Mansion as fascinating as I do and always look for new and interesting details each time you ride.