Distory with Kate & Kirk

In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, ghosts are beginning to materialize as we enter the Grand Hall (aka The Ballroom) of the Haunted Mansion and give a detailed account of the secrets, stories, effects, and details you might have missed while flying by in your Doom Buggy. Kirk shows us a way to replicate the Pepper's Ghost effect in our very own homes, and we go a little rogue speculating on some (possible) Haunted Mansion connections and themes. 

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion:Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell

In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we dodge hot and cold running chills in the endless hallway of the Haunted Mansion before exploring the details of the Music Room and finally venturing into the mystical and magical realm of the Seance Room. We summon all our historical knowledge of Madame Leota, ectoplasm, seance circles, and MAPO devices, while also considering how the overarching imagination/reality theme is carried into this famous circular room. 

We *may* also have some fun with a Porg puppet at the end, not in any way related to the Haunted Mansion. 

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion:Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell

In this episode, Kate (in Disneyland) walks us through a display of actual Haunted Mansion concept art on display while Kirk guides us through the Sinister 11. We also discuss the portrait gallery, the museum of the weird, and walk through the queue of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion together.

If you'd like to watch Kirk & Kate do a side-by-side comparison of Disneyland & Disney World's Haunted Mansions from inside the parks, check out the Haunted Mansion Rad Tea Party episodeHERE

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You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, and atdisneycicerone.com &walruscarp.com

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion:Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell

Is this Haunted Mansion series stretching (on forever), or is it just your imagination? In this episode, we finally step foot into the Haunted Mansion's foyer where we meet the secrets of the Aging Man and some wall-to-wall creeps before wandering into the history, story, and detail-rich Stretching Room.

Trigger warning: Suicide/Hanging as part of the Haunted Mansion storyline

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You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, and atdisneycicerone.com &walruscarp.com

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion:Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell

In this episode of Distory, special guest & Musicologist Dr. Eliot Grasso joins us for an in-depth discussion of the music of the Haunted Mansion. We also explore the complicated concept background of the attraction with all of its twists and turns that inspired the version we know and love. Before we leave this episode, we pause to appreciate the intricacies of the queue as we prepare to enter the Mansion.

Many thanks to Dr. Eliot Grasso for sharing his knowledge with us! You can find Eliot@eliotgrassomusic on Instagram & TikTok, and also ateliotgrasso.com.

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You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, and atdisneycicerone.com &walruscarp.com

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion:Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell 

In this Episode of Distory with your Ghost Hosts Kate and Kirk, we explore an in-depth history of the outside structure of both the Walt Disney World (Florida) and original Disneyland (California) versions of Disney's Haunted Mansion. You'll hear about the ways the design of the mansion changed, what inspired historical buildings inspired the architecture, and the significance of where each mansion is placed.

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You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, and atdisneycicerone.com &walruscarp.com!

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell

In this our inaugural first-ever episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we dive deep into the history of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, sharing treasures that we've found in our research as Disney historians & creators. From early design concepts to a virtual ride-through, we compare and contrast the brilliance of the design of both the Disneyland and Disney World versions while sharing obscure facts and history along the way.

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Books referenced in this episode: 

Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies by Jason Surrell