23. The Attic Bride The doors to the mansion are open again! Your hitchhiking hosts, Alex & Kris, are back to share what they have been up to and recent Haunted Mansion news. In this episode, the hitchhiking hosts discuss the attic Bride at the Haunted Mansion. Show Notes: Lowe’s Haunted Mansion Line: https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/first-look-at-2025-haunted-mansion-halloween-decorations-from-lowes/ Hallmark Haunted Mansion Collection: https://www.hallmark.com/haunted-mansion/ Kim Irving, Imagine...
Jun 23, 2025•41 min
22. Haunted Mansion Changes Your ghosts hosts, Alex & Kris are back! In this episode they discuss recent Haunted Mansion changes. This includes a new outdoor queue, ghost bride, and other special effects. ** Show Notes: ** Haunted Mansion Extended Outdoor Queue: https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/first-look-completed-haunted-mansion-grounds/ Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Gift Shop: https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/haunted-mansion-madame-leota-gift-shop-name/ Haunted Mansion Bride Sipper: https://wdwnt.com/20...
Feb 04, 2025•41 min
21. The Nightmare Before Christmas In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and its influence on Haunted Mansion Holiday. Show Notes: Haunted Mansion Queue Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/first-look-portion-of-new-haunted-mansion-queue-visible-at-disneyland-new-props-decor/ Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion Ghost Projections: https://x.com/DisneyFoodBlog/status/1857462010968961145 runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025: https://www.r...
Nov 18, 2024•49 min
20. Haunted Mansion Party Ideas In this episode, the Hitchhiking Hosts talk about their ideal Haunted Mansion party. Show Notes: Haunted Mansion Lug Bag: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/haunted-mansion-lug-bag-wdw/ Disneyland Oogie Boogie Bash Survey: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/disneyland-survey-oogie-boogie-bash-haunted-maze/ Celebrities Celebrating Halloween at Disneyland: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/spotted-celebrities-celebrating-halloween-at-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q4wowo1024240006H K...
Oct 28, 2024•47 min
19. Halloween on Disney+ In this episode, the Hitchhiking Hosts discuss the Halloween collection on Disney+ and their top 3 picks to watch during the Halloween season. Show Notes: Haunted Mansion Construction Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/progress-continues-in-haunted-mansion-disneyland/https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/progress-continues-in-haunted-mansion-disneyland/ Scary Teddy Popcorn Bucket and Madame Leota Straw Clip: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/scary-teddy-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/ H aunted Ma...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr
18. Alex's Trip Report and Oogie Boogie Bash In this episode, Alex talks about his recent trip to the Disneyland Resort and Oogie Boogie Bash. Videos and photos from Alex’s trip: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-8NfDpZKx9WQzoApbalUvrWueYgX2hMw
Sep 30, 2024•50 min
17. runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. In this episode, the Hitchhiking Hosts talk with their guest, Josh, about the runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Club 33 New Quicksand Men Tiki Mug: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/new-quicksand-men-tiki-mug-club-33-disneyland/ Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/nightmare-before-christmas-starbucks-tumbler/ Halloween Stitch Popcorn Bucket and Halloween Alien Sipper: https://wdwnt.com/2024/09/dlr-pu...
Sep 16, 2024•57 min
16. The Halloween Tree at Disneyland In this episode, Alex, Kris and James discuss The Halloween Tree at Disneyland and The Happiest Haunts Tour. Show Notes: Club 33 Haunted Mansion Tightrope Walker Tiki Mug: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/new-tightrope-walker-tiki-mug-club-33-members/ Club 33 Haunted Mansion 55th Anniversary Merch: https://www.instagram.com/disneylifestylers/p/C-zAJakMD_t/?img_index=7 Haunted Mansion D23 55th Anniversary Pin: https://disneypinsblog.com/the-haunted-mansion-55th-anniv...
Sep 02, 2024•43 min
15. Disneyland Resort Halloween Foodie Guide In this episode, Alex, Kris, and James talk about the Halloween Foodie Guide at the Disneyland Resort. Be prepared for your stomachs to growl as the hitchhiking hosts talk about their top ten items from the foodie guide. Show Notes Disneyland Halloween Foodie Guide: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-disneyland-halloween-foodie-guide-2024 Haunted Mansion Parlor D23: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/haunted-mansion-parlor-attraction-poster-and-detail...
Aug 19, 2024•53 min
14. Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday In this episode, Alex, Kris, and James talk about Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday. Show Notes: MiceChat Haunted Mansion Holiday Information: https://www.micechat.com/365986-disneyland-shocker-haunted-mansion-expansions/ Ooogie Boogie Jumbo Halloween Countdown Pin: https://www.disneystore.com/oogie-boogie-jumbo-halloween-countdown-pin-2024-the-nightmare-before-christmas-limited-release-438012830702.html?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&LSID=7761618%7C11554...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
13. Mansion Talk with Derick In this episode, Alex and James talk with Derick, listener of the podcast, about Disney Parks and The Haunted Mansion. Show Notes: Derrick (Guest) instagram.com/boywhohaseverything https://www.youtube.com/@boywhohaseverything MiceChat Haunted Mansion 55th Anniversary merchandise: https://www.micechat.com/390980-haunted-mansion-merchandise-guide-grim-grinning-goodies/ Haunted Mansion Holiday Super7 Action Figures: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/haunted-mansion-holiday-supe...
Jul 22, 2024•53 min
12. The Pepper's Ghost Illusion In this episode, James and Alex discuss the famous Pepper's Ghost illusion. Show Notes: Haunted Mansion merchandise at TheDisneyStore.com https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-haunted-mansion-starbucks-dooney-ornaments/ Radley Relics Duelists Double Sided Figure Preorder Link https://forms.monday.com/forms/4c2224aad776a5596bb3625f35182ff1?r=use1 Haunted Mansion Character Pins https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-character-haunted-mansion-pins-disney-world/ New Halloween shirts a...
Jul 08, 2024•39 min
11. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Update In this episode, Alex and James discuss recent updates for Halloween time and the Disneyland Resort. Show Notes: Lowe’s Home Improvement Haunted Mansion Lineup: https://www.lowes.com/collections/Disney-The-Haunted-Mansion-Collection/GR_12898 WDW Haunted Mansion Bust Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/haunted-mansion-library-bust-projector-face-mk/ runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Medal Reveal: https://wdwnt.com/2024/06/medals-2024-rundis...
Jun 24, 2024•57 min
10. The Omnimover System In this episode, James and Alex discuss the Omnimover System used in the Haunted Mansion and other Disney Park attractions. Show Notes: News: https://wdwnt.com/2024/05/haunted-mansion-grounds-expansion-construction-continues/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/04/28/confirmed-exclusive-haunted-mansion-and-pirates-of-the-caribbean-additions-will-return-to-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-in-disney-world/ RadleyRelics.com Omnimover System: https://hauntedmansion.fando...
Jun 03, 2024•30 min
9. Mystic Manor In this episode, James and Alex discuss Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland. Show Notes: Oogie Boogie Bash: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/disney-experiences-celebrates-a-wickedly-wonderful-halfway-to-halloween/ Haunted Mansion Parlor Update: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/inside-the-haunted-mansion-parlor-coming-to-the-disney-treasure/ Halfway to Halloween Merch Preview: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/34-bone-chilling-disney-hallo...
May 20, 2024•27 min
Show Notes: In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion and Tokyo Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. News https://wdwnt.com/2024/04/haunted-mansion-construction-walls-moved-interactive-element-installed/ Tokyo Disneyland Haunted Mansion https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion_(Tokyo_Disneyland) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQyeo6pvz4 Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion Behind the Attraction, Season 1, Ep...
May 06, 2024•30 min
In this episode, Alex and Kris talk about their experience at the Winchester Mystery House. Show Notes: Winchester Mystery House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Mystery_House https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/ Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bU9M-90HfNANMB0s00ARZujwaZNbr2bW?usp=sharing...
Apr 08, 2024•54 min
Phantom Manor In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris. Show Notes: Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchion Topper https://www.fandomproductions.com/product-page/solid-brass-bat-stanchion-topper Tokyo Disneyland Haunted Mansion New Merchandise https://tdrexplorer.com/new-haunted-mansion-disney-story-beyond-merchandise-tokyo-disneyland/ Phantom Manor Stationmaster Figure https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/new-phantom-manor-stationmaster-figure-by-kevin-and-jody-coming-to-disneyland-p...
Mar 25, 2024•33 min
In this episode, Alex and Kris talk with James from ConciEARS about the Haunted Mansion. Show notes: Disney Treasure Haunted Mansion Parlor: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/07/disney-treasure-latest-updates-from-newest-disney-cruise-line-ship-debuting-2024/?CMP=SOC-DPFY24Q2wo0222240019A Radley Relics Self Sealing Tomb Virtual Queue: https://forms.monday.com/forms/4c2224aad776a5596bb3625f35182ff1?r=use1 https://www.radleyrelics.com Original Haunted Mansion Queue Demolished: https://wd...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Alex and Kris discuss the legacy of Disney Legend and Imagineer, Yale Gracey. Show notes: James from ConciEARS: Conciears.com https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/new-honorary-cast-member-inspired-name-tag-pins-featuring-haunted-mansion-more-at-disneyland-resort/ https://disneypinsblog.com/disneyland-themed-lands-pin-set/ https://disneypinsblog.com/new-disney-pins-february-2024-week-2/ https://www.toynk.com/products/geeki-tikis-disney-the-haunted-mansion-madame-leota-14-ounce-ceramic...
Feb 26, 2024•27 min
Episode Notes Themed construction walls: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/disneyland-adds-corruptible-mortal-state-gallery-outside-of-the-haunted-mansion-during-closure/ Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/03/three-big-surprises-coming-to-disneys-new-haunted-mansion-lounge/ Lowes Haunted Mansion: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/haunted-mansion-beheaded-knight-animatronic-and-master-gracey-headstone-coming-to-lowes-for-halloween-2024/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02...
Feb 12, 2024•29 min
Episode Notes This episode Alex and Kris discuss their opinions about Haunted Mansion and Haunted Mansion Holiday. Haunted Mansion queue refurbishment: https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/01/photos-construction-begins-in-haunted-mansion-queue-for-grounds-expansion-at-disneyland-park/ runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2024: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/disneyland-halloween-2024/...
Jan 29, 2024•55 min
Welcome foolish Mortals to The Swinging Wake Podcast. A podcast dedicated to Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion.
Jan 08, 2024•20 min
