HATBOX GHOST CONFIRMED RETURN!!!

[nancy drew]

What part of the ride has the Hatbox Ghost? Just want to make sure we know where and when to look!

 

[theworldneedscolor]

I know it's by the bride, but I'm not sure exactly what spot it's in.

 

[iKristin]

It's after the bride when you're going out int the graveyard. You can't miss it because it will be in your face. Right now there's a wall with a faux window in it's place.

 

[nancy drew]

Thanks. It has been a few years since our last DLR trip, we've been to WDW a bunch of times since then, so I've forgotten what the DLR Haunted Mansion is like (aka the better one).

 

[sheetz]

The original was only there for 2 days when the ride opened in 1969. So not many have seen it

I didn't realize it was there for only such a short time. That makes it even more baffling how many fans are so excited about it.

 

[Kansas Mom]

Sorry, but I don't know the history on this. Why was the hatbox ghost only there two days? Why a hatbox?

 

[iKristin]

Sorry, but I don't know the history on this. Why was the hatbox ghost only there two days? Why a hatbox?

He was only there for two days because the illusion didn't work properly, and for that era it wasn't something to be made easily so they just scrapped it. His photos remain in the hall of doors, so in spirit he has always been there The illusion was that he is holding a hatbox and his head would disappear from his shoulders and appear in the hatbox.

 

[iKristin]

Thanks. It has been a few years since our last DLR trip, we've been to WDW a bunch of times since then, so I've forgotten what the DLR Haunted Mansion is like (aka the better one).

No problem! The doom buggies are already set to turn directly to where he will be standing So you won't miss him at all

 

[PinkBudgie]

Do you all realize what this means? It means the HM will now be full with 1,000 happy haunts. Won't be room for one more! (Unless someone moved out) There are those 3 at the end of the ride that are always trying to leave...

 

[iKristin]

His photo is on the wall in the hall of doors, so he's already part of the 999. He just hadn't materialized

 

[PinkBudgie]

I'm not sure that counts. I have photos of people in my home but they don't live here. I think they need to say the HM is full now! But I guess that doesn't really sound as ominous as "room for one more".

 

[Gisele]

I'm not sure that counts. I have photos of people in my home but they don't live here. I think they need to say the HM is full now! But I guess that doesn't really sound as ominous as "room for one more".

Ah....but there will always be room for one more!.............Muahahaha.....ha

 

[HatboxHaint]

I guess I better at least post on here.....also news that he may be the central character in the new film

 

[Rescue Pooh]

I would love to see a star on the Matterhorn. I'm hoping that comes to be and I'm also looking forward to seeing the Hatbox Ghost.

 

[beachdreamr1229]

I feel like every time I go I'm going to be holding my breath waiting to see if the temporary wall has somehow been taken down early. Only a few more weeks!

I think for me, the excitement is in seeing the ride finally set up as it was originally planned. You see the hatbox ghost in the hall of doors and for me, I've always felt like "why would he be plastered all over there and not be 'materialized' somewhere?" So, for me it just makes it feel like the ride is finally complete.