Disneyland’s Not-So Friendly Tourists
When you think of Disneyland, what comes to mind? For most of us, a day of fun and excitement, roller coasters and waterslides, and giant salted pretzels, ready for you at the snap of the fingers. But what if somebody told you that one of the most famous attractions at Disney was really a home for a group of spirits? The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland brings in an estimated 300 people a day. However, little know that there is, several ghosts living on the site of the ride.
The giant New Orleans style ride was set to be constructed in 1962, but halted in 1966 when Walt Disney died. After finally carrying out the design of the building, the attraction finally opened in 1969. The ride was built on land that was never constructed upon before, but it still managed to attract its first ghostly visitor.
In the early 1940’s, a man that had been piloting a small plane crashed into a nearby lake, and his ghost settled into the newly built attraction. Often called “The Man with a Cane” by the crew, this ghost often appears during the later hours of the ride's schedule.
“The Man in the Tuxedo” is also a wandering spirit, often seen by workers and guests as they disembark from the ride. This spirit has no known origin as of yet, and is usually seen through the many mirrors at the exit of the ride. Some say that this is the only ghost in the mansion that will attempt to make contact with you, and guests are often scared away by the feeling of a cold hand on their shoulders.
Rumors also say that the remains of a deceased young child were scattered throughout the passages, and the crying boy can often be seen near the exit of the dark passages.
So be on the lookout next time you visit Disneyland, and maybe you too will feel the presence of the supernatural beings said to be found in the Haunted Mansion.
Author: Brae
Proofread by: Seto Fett
Coded by: Frank