The Swinging Wake Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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-anniversary-d23-gold-member-spinner-glow-pin/

WDW Haunted Mansion Returning Ghost: https://blogmickey.com/2024/08/after-two-years-missing-a-ghost-returns-to-the-haunted-mansion-at-magic-kingdom/

Behind the Scenes of the New Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/bts-2024-haunted-mansion-holiday-gingerbread/

Hocus Pocus Ice Cream Sundae: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/new-hocus-pocus-sundae-ghirardelli-dca/

Disneyland Characters in their new Halloween costumes: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/mickey-and-friends-2024-halloween-costumes-dlr/

2024 Halloween Popcorn Bucket and Tumbler: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/24-halloween-popcorn-bucket-travel-tumbler-dlr/

New Ghost Mickey Bottle Topper: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/ghost-mickey-bottle-topper-halloween-dlr-24/

Zero Light-up Straw Clip: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/zero-light-up-straw-clip-disneyland-halloween-24/

Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Glow Cube: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/mickey-mouse-pumpkin-glow-cube-lights-up-disneyland-for-halloween/

Mickey Jack-o-Lantern Sipper: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/mickey-jack-o-lantern-sipper-disneyland-24/

Poison Apple Glow Cube: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-poison-apple-glow-cube-24/

Kuzco’s Poison Bottle Glow Cube: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-poison-apple-glow-cube-24/

Oogie Boogie Bash Cast Member Preview: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/oogie-boogie-bash-halloween-party-info-tips/

Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/full-list-with-prices-oogie-boogie-bash-merch/

runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Merch: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/dlr-rundisney-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/

runDisney Expo Virtual Queue Tips: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/ready-set-shop-event-weekend-merchandise-with-the/?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo0822240022F

Halloween Tree: https://d23.com/the-legend-of-disneylands-halloween-tree/  https://www.pleasereadittome.com/home/the-halloween-tree-ray-bradbury https://boardwalktimes.net/ray-bradbury-and-disney-8d2308f6924b 

Happiest Haunts Guided Tour: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneys-happiest-haunts/

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-details-revealed-for-disney-cruise-line/

D23 Merchandise - Madame Leota Figure https://www.micechat.com/392723-d23-expo-merchandise/

Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Sipper https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/hatbox-ghost-sipper-sound-effects-2024/

Hitchhiking Ghosts at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/news/10aug2024-haunted-mansions-hitchhiking-ghosts-materialize-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party.htm

Nightmare Before Christmas Lego Set https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/disney-tim-burton-s-the-nightmare-before-christmas-21351

Plaza de la Familia News: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/disneyland-details-opening-plaza-de-la-familia/

Disney Villains Trading Cards at Disneyland https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/magic-key-disney-villains-trading-cards-dlr/

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-paris/

James/Conciears jhall@conciears.com www.conciears.com

Phantom Manor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Manor https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Phantom_Manor https://www.creepykingdom.com/post/10-secrets-of-phantom-manor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57oMXF6zG8I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToD41yx0pD4

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://wdwnt.com/2024/02/photos-original-haunted-mansion-queue-completely-demolished-at-disneyland/

New Haunted Mansion Pin: https://disneypinsblog.com/march-2024-disney-parks-pin-preview/

James from ConciEARS: Conciears.com jhall@conciears.com Instagram: jamesdisneyconciear

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-mug

https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/first-look-at-disneyland-2024-rundisney-halloween-half-marathon-weekend-merchandise/

https://wdwnt.com/2024/02/ladies-and-gentlemen-cut-haunted-mansion-tdl/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0333425/bio/

https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/yale-gracey/#:~:text=The%20son%20of%20an%20American,of%20Design%20in%20Los%20Angeles. https://www.mouseplanet.com/11887/The_Wizard_of_WED_Yale_Gracey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wknAyTudmq8

https://www.waltdisney.org/sites/default/files/Toad_5.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/TWDCArchives/photos/a.1916752485263952/2539250673014127/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/things-you-might-not-know-about-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-disneyland-park/

https://www.disneydining.com/disney-imagineers-murder-remains-unsolved-with-no-leads-no-motive-so-far-bb1/

https://factsandfigment.com/master-of-magic-disney-legend-yale-gracey/

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/haunted-mansion-column-with-plaque-and-miss-kitty-tombstone-decorations-coming-to-lowes/

Hallmark ornaments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhP7VKvPfvU

runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/disneyland-halloween-2024/

ConciEARS: https://www.conciears.com/

The Haunted Mansion Opening Day resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion#:~:text=The%20attraction%20was%20previewed%20in,after%20Walt's%20death%20in%201966. https://www.mouseplanet.com/12973/Disneyland_Haunted_Mansion_1969 https://www.wdw-magazine.com/today-in-disney-history-1969-haunted-mansion-opened-at-disneyland/

The Theme Park History of The Haunted Mansion (Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland - Theme Park History.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WloJMQtEJwk&list=WL&index=1

The Opening day of The Haunted Mansion - Stories From The Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRS11IcUKEY&list=WL&index=8

Disneyland Showtime 1970 The Osmonds The Haunted Mansion - Obsolete Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrv28d8ZtPk&list=WL&index=10

The Haunted Mansion Story! - Disneyland - 1969 - MrDisneyfanman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFqFfQjXMWk&list=WL&index=11

The History of & Changes to The Haunted Mansion - Park Ride History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLgL_hGQ1M&list=WL&index=14

D23 Thirteen Fun Facts About The Haunted Mansion https://d23.com/from-the-magic-kingdom-to-the-movies-13-fun-facts-about-the-haunted-mansion/#:~:text=The%20Disneyland%20Haunted%20Mansion%20was,Research%20Center%20in%20Glendale%2C%20California 

The Imagineering Story, Part 2 Behind the Attraction Haunted Mansion (Season 1, Episode 2)

Fresh Baked Disney Secrets and History of the Haunted Mansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuRK3UYj5ok 

The Haunted Mansion: Gore, Ghosts, and the Greek Revival by Sasha Coles https://enchantedarchives.com/hauntedmansion ****

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/

Welcome foolish Mortals to The Swinging Wake Podcast. A podcast dedicated to Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion.

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%7C11554175%7C&CMP=AFL-AffLSGen_Content_4492206_11554175&att=LSGenAffl&EFC=224510&cjevent=ee1c60504db311ef8357023d0a82b838

Loungefly Haunted Mansion Amazon items: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=haunted+mansion+loungefly&crid=29WEZSA4I9T76&sprefix=haunted+mansion+loung%2Caps%2C332&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Tokyo Disney Resort Halloween Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/full-list-with-prices-of-disney-halloween-2024-merchandise-at-tokyo-disney-resort/

MiceChat Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guide: https://www.micechat.com/393281-halloween-party-at-walt-disney-world-your-complete-2024-guide/

WDW Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Foodie Guide: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/full-list-of-food-and-beverages-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2024/

WDW Halloween Foodie Guide: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/full-list-food-walt-disney-world-halloween-2024/

Oogie Boogie Bash Villains Tease: https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/hades-doofenshmirtz-oogie-boogie-bash-2024/

Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise Sneak Peak https://wdwnt.com/2024/08/sneak-peek-oogie-boogie-bash-2024-event-merch/

Haunted Mansion Holiday History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_Mansion_Holiday

Haunted Mansion Holiday Opening Day POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_0iNPlCoyA

Haunted Mansion Holiday 2024 POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JWEG3BJyuU

Haunted Mansion Holiday Changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWiShfGYSo

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-super7-action-figures/

Nightmare Before Christmas Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/nightmare-before-christmas-apparel-disney-world/

Disney Store Limited EditionHaunted Mansion Pin Set: https://disneypinsblog.com/the-haunted-mansion-limited-edition-pin-set-at-disney-store/

Haunted Mansion Mystery Pin Set: https://disneypinsblog.com/the-haunted-mansion-2024-mystery-pin-set-at-disney-parks/

Haunted Mansion Construction Update: https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/new-brick-columns-haunted-mansion-queue-dl/ https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/walls-block-new-orleans-square-entrance/