Haunted Rides At Wdw???

[The Great Baboo]

My wife remembers reading a post about Pirates of the Caribbean being haunted by the creator of the ride...if the CM's don't say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride, the ride will malfunction....anybody heard anything like this....also that the Haunted Mansion ride really is haunted.....

[mitros]

:scared: Actually, it was a little blurb in Disney ads a little while back. They {Disney} say that the workers have to replace the "dust" every night because the in house "ghosts" seem to be removing it on a regular basis. Anyway, that's the one thing i remmember on that subject.

[GrimGhost]

I think the POTC story revolves around a pre-opening construction worker who died accidentally named George. Apparently "George" is a little mischevious and if they(CM's on POTC) don't say good morning and good night to him the ride breaks down all day.

[MitchK]

Thats what I heard. George was a worker that was crushed and killed while the ride was being built. They say that if you say George is not real while on the ride it will break down. Last time I was there, as soon as our boat pulled away from the dock I said "George is not real" twice, just for fun. Well, the ride did get backed up right before the jail set, but that always happens anyway.

[rocketriter]

There's also a story that a teenaged girl climbed on top of her car during the ride and was killed. Don't know if it's true, let alone whether she still "hangs around."

[wendy1974]

I heard the same story about George ( a construction worker or cast member) who tends to control the ride functions. Never experienced that kind of problem but on our last visit in May we were in the section of POTC were the village has just started to burn and when we got close to the bridge in that section we saw what looked to be two people running acrossed it and they were not wearing POTC CM gear :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:

[mitros]

Don't be upset if you see people other then those dressed in pirate costumes in POTC. Many times, we have seen workers roaming around in that ride. On our last trip, we saw 2 guys with tool belts on one of the higher balconies pointing down to something on the ride. We asked CMs after exiting about it on several other occasions, and they said that there are always work crews roaming around the ride while it is in motion, keeping an eye out for problems. Sorry to burst your ghost bubble. :D

PS: they are actually supposed to stay out of sight, but that does not always work.

[wisbucky]

Hubby and I heard about George (construction worker). So DH asked the cm's working the Pirates of the Carribean Ride about him. They indicated that they have to say "Good Night George" each night or the next day the ride has all kinds of problems. DH asked the CM if there was any night where they forgot to say good night George and the ride did in fact have problems. The CM shook his head and said oh yes.

Every time we ride Pirates of the Carribean DH has to yell out for George. He drives me nuts when he does this. If we ever break down and any of you are with us you have my permission to throw him in.

[Planogirl]

***deleted due to this not making sense! ;)***

[PKS44]

Like many beliefs, the existence of these can not be proven. A lot of this relies on faith and on personal experience. I don't know what the truth is and I prefer to remain that way.

if you rely on faith and personal experience I guarantee that the truth in regard these matters will continue to "remain that way" for you...Fortunately TRUTH transcends your and my preferences, your and my personal experience and your and my faith...the TRUTH is truth. Facts are facts...Reality is.

when someone claims, "if the CM's don't say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride, the ride will malfunction" this is a real world -testable cause and effect claim...it is either true or false...that means it most certainly can be proven regardless if this reality does not comform to someone's needs, desires, hopes or wishes.

If the CM does not say "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" and the ride does NOT malfunction any differently than any other day then this statement is proven FALSE. If everytime they do not "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" it does indeed malfunction MORE than the usual on the days that they do "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" then it is proven true. Ideally the people determining whether or not the ride is malfunctioning more or less will be BLINDED as to whether the appropriate good night was given or not...that is the best way to get to the truth and reduce the biases of those that prefer the answer come out a particular way-one way or the other.

I value truth-- and there are ways to come to know it...it is our best hope of understanding and acting appropriately in this very real world in which we live. Perpetuating Falsehoods like this - or claiming they are not even testable--is at best a waste of time and potentially far more harmful in the ramifications it has on how people conduct themselves in the REAL TRUE WORLD --the world that actually can pass the truth test. :3dglasses

It is the 21st not the 12th century...we have a way to understand these things...lets use it...

[rocketriter]

Come on, guys. Let's get serious.

[crusader]

Perpetuating Falsehoods like this - or claiming they are not even testable--is at best a waste of time and potentially far more harmful in the ramifications it has on how people conduct themselves in the REAL TRUE WORLD --the world that actually can pass the truth test.

Comeon. Believing in the supernatural is harmless.

[Planogirl]

If I've learned nothing else, I've learned that it is unwise to scoff at those who have had experiences that I haven't shared in. I'm not saying that the ride operators have to say goodnight each night or anything like that but to totally dismiss something due to lack of proof is dangerous IMO. There was a time when we believed the world was flat because we did not have proof otherwise. There were also times when we had no knowledge of atoms, genes, other solar systems, etc. Who knows what discoveries might still be waiting?

I just believe it's a bad idea to dismiss something due to lack of evidence that proves it. There is in fact also a lack of evidence disproving these things in most cases.

Wow, so philosophical! :D I like the points that imagination is fun and a belief in the supernatural is harmless.

[wendy1974]

C'mon we are all posting on the Just for fun board under Disney Rumors. I think you might be taking yourself a bit too seriously PKS44. So what if it's just an urban legend and a myth (if it is). That's the whole fun of this board is to learn about the different stories floating around WDW and all of the superstitions etc. that go with it. It's just fun to talk about. I for one don't plan on getting serious about this anytime soon :charac2:

[Fortuosity]

If everytime they do not "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" it does indeed malfunction MORE than the usual on the days that they do "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" then it is proven true.

"Not necessarily."

http://www.infidels.org/news/atheism/sn-python.html

[mitros]

Thanks wendy, you hit the nail right on the head. This is "Just for fun". :laughing:

[PKS44]

"There was a time when we believed the world was flat because we did not have proof otherwise. There were also times when we had no knowledge of atoms, genes, other solar systems, etc. Who knows what discoveries might still be waiting?

I just believe it's a bad idea to dismiss something due to lack of evidence that proves it. There is in fact also a lack of evidence disproving these things in most cases."

This is not dismissing something due to lack of evidence...it is not accepting something for which there is NO evidence...all of the discoveries you applaud in the first paragraph came because people actually used RATIONAL SCIENTIFIC approaches to solve problems --thanks to those approaches we have a better understanding of the world around us. We know a lot about how it works now that we did not know before...but now because it suits some wish or need in somebody we are supposed to accept something that is not only without any evidence whatsoever but that if true would mean throwing out much of we do have evidence for...that is not open mindedness it is emptymindedness....this ghost story is extra-ordinary--Extra-ordinary things require extra ordinary evidence to accept them...Wisdom would suggest that you not openly except every ludicrous story that comes along just because it suits your needs or wishes...

[mitros]

Lighten up sport. :rolleyes: :confused3

[crusader]

careful - there's no evidence this is real phenomenon at all. No scientist can disprove spiritual existence despite their efforts - and there is no harm in anyone believing in ghosts.

[wendy1974]

Oh yeah, I forgot to invite everyone to join me on my next trip in May. We are meeting near the singing donkey in POC and I am bringing my wedgie board. :grouphug: I thought we might all contact George and find out how offended he is that there are certain people who do not believe in him :earseek: :earboy2: Also, while we are all down there I thought we might talk to all of the other ghosts in WDW :earboy2:


Once again:
jUsT 4 FuN pirate:

[rocketriter]

Wow. I was enjoying reading about the superstitions and traditions of cast members who work on these rides. These stories are a part of WDW lore and knowing about them adds richness to our understanding of the human side of the parks. Then this silly catfight broke out about whether or not ghosts are real...

[jazstar87]

Wow. I was enjoying reading about the superstitions and traditions of cast members who work on these rides. These stories are a part of WDW lore and knowing about them adds richness to our understanding of the human side of the parks. Then this silly catfight broke out about whether or not ghosts are real...

I'm with rocketriter, this is stupid. This is DISNEY! In this town, every thing is supose to magical and fun. This is what walt wanted, us to use our imagination and to have fun with it. So who cares if the ghost is real or not. Just have fun with it. i think a ghost haunts my car (it was my grandfather's, but now mine) because every time i drive that car something bad happens but i know it's not real and i don't care. So for god's sake can this stop and let people have their fun.:earsgirl:

[Sarangel]

Do I need remind you all to play nice? Ghosts or not, the topic is which rides are rumored to have 'em. Not whether or not they exist.

Sarangel

[Planogirl]

It's hard to find information about George! I found this post at hiddenmickeys.org under fun facts for WDW for what it's worth:

I am a Disney World Attractions cast member that can confirm the story of the George the Ghost on Pirates as we call it. Long story short he was a Imagineer that built the tracks for the ride and died on the ride. I will not tell anymore of this very complicated and secret story. He did design a secret area on the ride to hide, when stressed. The ride does break down if we do not say goodnight George after closing everynight, if we do forget the next day if a guest says I dont believe in George, it will and has broke down. The rest I will take with me to a grave, or you need to be a pirate for the carribean to learn the true secret behind the myth that is George
Sounds pretty mysterious!

[twinz]

I don't know about the rest of you but if I was "stuck" in this world after I passed, WDW would be the place where I would like to be "stuck"! LOL

[grinningghost]

I don't know about the rest of you but if I was "stuck" in this world after I passed, WDW would be the place where I would like to be "stuck"! LOL

You got that right. George picked a good place to go. :earboy2:

[agotta]

I just wanted to say that I witnessed George first hand. As a cm being given a tour by another CM. The whole discussion of George came up and long story short, by the time the tour of POTC was over, the ride had shut down. HOW COOL!!

Anyone heard the rumor about the bloody bathrooms at HM????

Amanda

[stemikger]

Everytime I go on the haunted mansion I see a ghost sitting in my car with me. This happens at the end of the ride. Has anyone else had this ghostly experience. It really is wild. The Ghost is riding in my car. I see him but I don't feel him.

:rotfl2:

[jazstar87]

HAHA That always happen to me, too! but we(me and my sister, ends up the person i always ride with) pick his nose, hug him, and try to hit on him. He is sweet about it. :rotfl2:

[remembrance490]

:) Of course that happens its part of the ride, when you look in the mirror you see a ghost in your car, its awesome, lol. Wow I never heard any of these stories, this is so cool! I can't wait to go next so I can say good night to george, lol. This makes me wanna work at Disney even more... then I can here the secret story :).

-Cait ::MinnieMo

[petula]

We are meeting near the singing donkey in POC and I am bringing my wedgie board. :grouphug:

Your wedgie board? That sounds dangerous!!! ;) ;) ;) :)

[stemikger]

The last time me and a friend used a wedgie board we both ended up with very very ripped underwear.

If you do decide to use one, make sure you wear Fruit of the Looms.

:rotfl2:

[Nebsky]

And for gods sake, Wear CLEAN ONES!!!!

:rotfl2:

[mitros]

Ouija board, perhaps?

[Brwhite]

It really doesn't matter if you bring clean or dirty underwear... If your wedgie board is any good, they'll be dirty by the time you're done!!!!!!!!!!

[Planogirl]

Anyone heard the rumor about the bloody bathrooms at HM????

Amanda
I haven't. What is this supposed to be about?

[agotta]

There is some rumor about CM's walking into this bathroom that is backstage at HM, and when the go and tell someone else to check it, there is no blood!! There were 6 of us and we all had to take turns opening the door to see if there was blood on the walls. If someone knows a backstory to this I would love to hear it!!

Amanda

[stemikger]

I have to say, I love this topic. Please if anyone has any other scary stories of behind the scenes ghost, please keep em coming.

On a serious and tragic note, there were several people (both guests and CMs) who were killed in attractions over the many years, I always think about these poor people when I am on that particular ride and I wonder if their spirit is around. I once read that a soul that is killed in a tragic accident, sometimes hangs around that area for a while (if you believe in the afterlife).

I read many years ago a CM was killed in COP when the stage moved - she was standing near a wall that crushed her (really horrible). Since then the wall would collapse if someone was trapped in that particular situation. Many stories like that in many different attractions.

Godspeed for all these people.

[stemikger]

Don't be afraid of Ghosts becuase one day you'll be one.

:banana: :cloud9:

[agotta]

The story about COP is true, I read an article. She was young, lke 17, and it was at DL. I will see if I can find the article.

Amanda


Here it is:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/david/dk040708.htm

oh, and it was America Sings :) Can you tell I have never been to Disneyland??

[Macca1111]

I too looked into this thread because I'm interested in ghost stories. However, I learned something new about Disney. Thanks for the article about the accident at America Sings! To be honest, I had never even heard of America Sings (I was too young to ever see it.) I learn so many interesting things on this board. Thanks! :teeth:

[umbluegray]

The story about COP is true, I read an article. She was young, lke 17, and it was at DL. I will see if I can find the article.

Amanda


Here it is:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/david/dk040708.htm

oh, and it was America Sings :) Can you tell I have never been to Disneyland??

Thanks so much for sharing that article. It's very touching.

[stemikger]

Thanks so much for that article. Although it made me cry, I'm glad I got to put a face to that beautiful young lady.

Godspeed to her and her family.

[mitros]

I don't know if there were any deaths at DL while Walt was around, but with the way he felt about young people, something like this would have affected him deeply, I would think. :rose:

[JPN4265]

if you rely on faith and personal experience I guarantee that the truth in regard these matters will continue to "remain that way" for you...Fortunately TRUTH transcends your and my preferences, your and my personal experience and your and my faith...the TRUTH is truth. Facts are facts...Reality is.

when someone claims, "if the CM's don't say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride, the ride will malfunction" this is a real world -testable cause and effect claim...it is either true or false...that means it most certainly can be proven regardless if this reality does not comform to someone's needs, desires, hopes or wishes.

If the CM does not say "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" and the ride does NOT malfunction any differently than any other day then this statement is proven FALSE. If everytime they do not "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" it does indeed malfunction MORE than the usual on the days that they do "say goodnight or something like that at the close of the ride" then it is proven true. Ideally the people determining whether or not the ride is malfunctioning more or less will be BLINDED as to whether the appropriate good night was given or not...that is the best way to get to the truth and reduce the biases of those that prefer the answer come out a particular way-one way or the other.

I value truth-- and there are ways to come to know it...it is our best hope of understanding and acting appropriately in this very real world in which we live. Perpetuating Falsehoods like this - or claiming they are not even testable--is at best a waste of time and potentially far more harmful in the ramifications it has on how people conduct themselves in the REAL TRUE WORLD --the world that actually can pass the truth test. :3dglasses

It is the 21st not the 12th century...we have a way to understand these things...lets use it...

I bet you don't believe in Santa Claus. :wave:

[G00fyDad]

Your wedgie board? That sounds dangerous!!! ;) ;) ;) :)
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I dont wanna play that one! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Eeyorestail]

...and Disney is no exception. There are two fairly commonly told stories about "hauntings". The first revolves around the Monorail. According to the Monorail cast, Monorail Purple is haunted. Strange things happen, usually minor malfunctions that have no real explanation. However, I've never heard anything specific. I do know that one of the monorail trains was actually driven off the end of the beam at the roundhouse right after it had been delivered. Significant damage was done, and specialized equipment had to be hauled in to get the train back on the beam. I think it was Purple that fell off, and that could explain why it is believed to be haunted.

Also, one of the Disney buses is purported to be the scene of at least a dozen ghostly visits. Bus number 4750 has been reported to have a young woman sitting in the rearmost seat. She only appears on rainy nights, and is seen by the driver in the interior rear view mirror. When the driver turns around, she's gone.

Ghost stories pop up in every town, in every neighborhood. They're mostly fun just to share.

[Dznefreek]

I see dead CM's . . . . .

[Blackunicorn]

I see dead CM's . . . . .

Really???? Where???? :flower:

[Dopey's Girl]

Many times, we have seen workers roaming around in that ride. On our last trip, we saw 2 guys with tool belts on one of the higher balconies pointing down to something on the ride.

PS: they are actually supposed to stay out of sight, but that does not always work.

...maybe one of them was George! (LOL) :earseek: