Jeff Lange : When it comes to the Haunted Mansion, theming is a matter of grave importance

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Jeff Lange

When it comes to the Haunted Mansion, theming is a matter of grave importance

Jeff Lange returns with another Disney theme park related photo essay. This time around, Jeff examines the exteriors of Disneyland & WDW's Haunted Mansions

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	bhb007 said: Man... the tombstones are just so perfect... HM may (perhaps) have the best slow build to a ride of any themed attraction... the graveyard to the foyer to the stretching room to the load area... even more than INDY (which is amazing que, but still a que), HM is an experience from the moment you approach... thanks for the pix!!! October 25, 2006 12:42 AM
	blackcauldron85 said: I've never been to Disneyland, but I never even knew that WDW had a pet cemetary! I think it's so funny how the animal statues were bought at a garden store. That's great! The Haunted Mansion Holiday looks so fun! I agree with bhb007- thanks for the pics! October 25, 2006 2:58 AM
	scroot said: How about Mr. Toad in the pet cemetary at the exit of the mansion at WDW? I thought that was pretty cool. I miss the old fella. October 25, 2006 6:44 AM
	MoonBunny_MB said: I also never saw the pet cemetary at WDW. I'll have to look for it next time! October 25, 2006 9:26 AM
	Kuzcochik said: I'm a little saddened you didn't mention the addition of the Mr. Toad statue at the back of the pet cemetary in WDW. A cast member pointed that out on a tour we went on of the mansion and I thought it was cute October 25, 2006 10:41 AM
	IrvThal said: I've got a photo of the Mr. Toad statue that I'd be happy to e-mail you for inclusion into this article if you send me a note at epcotctr82@yahoo.com! October 25, 2006 12:43 PM
	Diz Wiz said: The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite rides in the magic Kingdom. For some reason the Queue is always a short wait. There's barely time to read the tombstones October 26, 2006 5:45 AM
	gigglesock said: The last time I entered the Mansion, I enjoyed it, but it sure likes the place could use a fixing up. The speakers in my doom buggy barely worked and there was a LOT of static. Jim, have you heard anything about a possible refurbishment for the place? I'd hate to see such a classic ride fall into disrepair. I hope there's good news coming... October 28, 2006 12:15 PM
	Jim Hill said: <i>Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim reveals which ride was supposed to have been built as part of Epcot's proposed U.S.S.R. pavilion as well as talking about what the future may hold November 1, 2006 9:23 PM
	Jim Hill said: Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim reveals which ride was supposed to have been built as part of Epcot's proposed U.S.S.R. pavilion as well as talking about what the future may hold for Hong January 7, 2008 11:59 AM