New Hitchhiking Ghost Effects

**JPL** · 04-04-2011, 03:46 PM

Reports are starting to come in that the new effects added to the Haunted Mansion have been unvieled today. So far nothing but rave reviews

**alpro2** · 04-04-2011, 04:17 PM

Just saw a video of it....looks very cool.

**Patricia** · 04-04-2011, 05:03 PM

Sounds like it's to die for..

(Sorry, couldn't help myself)

**Jared** · 04-04-2011, 05:43 PM

I saw the YouTube clip of this, and I am floored! It seems it's virtually impossible for Disney to touch The Haunted Mansion without sending the fanboys on a rampage. Just look at the heated discussion surrounding the new interactive cue. But this time, with this new effect, the Imagineers may have pleased everybody.

**lettripp** · 04-04-2011, 06:42 PM

Just watched the video and think this is SO NEAT! I mean, what's not to love?

**DizneyFreak2002** · 04-04-2011, 06:47 PM

Wow.. Awesome... I Love it!!!

**WDWfanatic742** · 04-04-2011, 07:58 PM

The ONLY thing I could see someone complaining about is that the ending isn't "scary" anymore. It's a nice little plus they did for an effect and they could have done alot worse though, so two thumbs up

Now Disney, stop working on the Haunted Mansion and fix half of the other rides at the Magic Kingdom!!!

**Melanie** · 04-04-2011, 08:28 PM

We just rode and my son got beheaded! lol Very well done.

**JPL** · 04-04-2011, 09:39 PM

Mel,
Since he got beheaded can I have his signed copy of Kingdom Keepers? I mean he can't appreciate it without a head so why not give it to someone who can?

**Carol** · 04-05-2011, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Melanie

We just rode and my son got beheaded!

**Melanie** · 04-05-2011, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by WDWfanatic742

The ONLY thing I could see someone complaining about is that the ending isn't "scary" anymore.

I can see this argument. In fact, it's more lighthearted as you enter (with the new queue) AND as you exit. Some of the creepiness has definitely been taken out.

That said, my 11 year old LOVED the new queue. I think that's the target audience.

Originally Posted by JPL

Mel,
Since he got beheaded can I have his signed copy of Kingdom Keepers? I mean he can't appreciate it without a head so why not give it to someone who can?

Silly...he got his head back!

**brownie** · 04-05-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Melanie

Silly...he got his head back!

So he's sort of like Nearly Headless Nick?

**Melanie** · 04-05-2011, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by brownie

So he's sort of like Nearly Headless Nick?

**JPL** · 04-05-2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Melanie

Silly...he got his head back!

I need to stop payment on that check to Phineas, Ezra & Gus

**Jim&AngieMarriner** · 04-05-2011, 10:27 AM

Just watched the video and I agree it is a really good addition. And if i understand everything is digital so it wouldnt be hard to add new material for special occasions or just update the animations.

**Disney_pups2** · 04-05-2011, 06:45 PM

What did you guys put into youtube to get the new one??

**mickclub1955** · 04-05-2011, 08:39 PM

You tube address:
First Look: New Haunted Mansion mirror effect with animated Hitchhiking Ghosts at Walt Disney

**Christine** · 04-05-2011, 11:36 PM

We went over tonight to ride and we found it to be very fun...a nice freshen up to a classic ride.
And the new entrance is pretty cute too...we didn't expolore every single thing because it's a work/school night so time was limited, but what we saw we thought was pretty neat.

Melanie, tell your son he lost his head but I GAINED a beard!

**Dsnygirl** · 04-06-2011, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by JPL

Mel,
Since he got beheaded can I have his signed copy of Kingdom Keepers? I mean he can't appreciate it without a head so why not give it to someone who can?

Can't wait to see it all in August... I'm trying to be patient and not look at the videos so we'll be surprised.

We'll see how long that lasts...