![]() Madame Leota – AKA the floating head in the crystal ball - is one of the most recognizable and merchandised Haunted Mansion characters. Given the casting of Jared Leto in the upcoming film, it’s likely that the character will be getting a backstory pretty soon. A backstory for the character has never been confirmed, though many speculate that he is either one of Constance’s victims or her accomplice. After decades of rumor, a new version of the figure was added back into the Disneyland version of the attraction in 2015. The iconic Hatbox Ghost was long been an urban legend amongst Disney fans, as the original animatronic was removed from the Mansion’s attic scene very shortly after opening. A character of the same name appeared on a Haunted Mansion radio ad voiced by Paul Frees. Laid to Rest Beneath this Rock” outside the Disneyland version of the attraction. The fifth of the singing busts, Pock is notable for having a tombstone that reads “Here Lies Phineas Pock. The fourth singing bust, Ned Nub’s vocal and projected acting performance is provided by Jay Meyer. Cousin AlgernonĪnother of the singing busts, Cousin Algernon is recognizable as he’s the only of the busts to be wearing a hat. His bust is notably the only broken one of the group, a story choice that developed as a way to fix a technical issue with the footage of Ravesncroft. Uncle Theodore is another of the busts in the Haunted Mansion graveyard, with vocals and performance provided by Thurl Ravenscroft. ![]() One of the singing busts who serenades guests with “Grim Grinning Ghosts” in the graveyard, Rolo Rumkin’s name is a tribute to legendary Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump. The third and shortest of the three Hitchhiking Ghosts, Gus was a prisoner who “committed no crimes” in life, but was still cursed to wear a ball and chain in death. He crossed over to the spirit realm while experimenting with a new miracle concoction and still keeps his trusty carpet bag by his side, eager to make another sale.” Gus The most rotund of the three Hitchhiking Ghosts, Phineas was a snake oil salesman who “traveled the country hocking snake oil at train depots. The tallest of the three hitchhiking ghosts, who lives his afterlife as a vagabond. Constance (The Ghost Bride) Now Ezra Beane ConstanceĬonstance Hatchaway is the murderous bride who inhabits the Haunted Mansion’s attic, wielding her hatchet and waiting for another groom she can marry and then, well, separate their head from their body. Victor Geist is the cape and top hat-wearing pianist who played the grand piano located in the Mansion’s grand hall. That’s of course in addition to his hanging corpse appearing in the stretching room, arguably the singular most iconic visual in the attraction. We’ve assembled a complete guide to nearly every one of the major happy haunts who appear in the iconic attraction.Īrguably the most developed character on the attraction who utters the famous “Welcome, foolish mortals” line, the Ghost Host serves as the Haunted Mansion’s narrator. Many of us have long been fascinated with the backstories of the “Grim Grinning Ghosts” featured in the ride. ![]() Magic Kingdom and Disneyland: Best of Both WorldsĮVERY Ghost In Disney’s Haunted Mansion And Their Storyįor well over 60 years, The Haunted Mansion has been one of Disney’s most beloved - and studied - attractions.
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