During a
recent bout with the disease known as writer’s block, I got an idea for another
story. This story would harken back to my oldest and most beloved fandom. “Which
fandom is that?” you may ask dear reader. The fandom I’m speaking of is my deep
love for Disney. You may start wondering which movie I might be doing. However,
I’m not writing about a film but one of Disney’s well-loved rides from the
parks.
This ride
is my personal favorite and will come as no surprise to my family that I’ve
chosen this as the subject of my newest fan fiction. The ride in question is
known for having “999 happy haunts that are just dying to meet you”. The one
and only Haunted Mansion. This ride has been a favorite of mine since I was
nine years old when I first rode the Florida version of the mansion.
Now, with
the 60th Anniversary Disneyland past, I decided to throw my hat into
the hatbox of this mysterious and spectral mansion. I love this ride and the
story and imagination that went into creating it. Also, I’m really happy that
they finally put the Hatbox Ghost back on the ride. If you don’t know who he is
I recommend you look it up. Especially since Guillermo del Toro back a few
years ago announced that he’s going to redo the movie of the mansion. He’s
reported to be a huge Haunted Mansion fan and he was partly responsible for the
Hatbox Ghost’s return since he said he was going to make him a main focus of
the film.
So, to get
in the spirit of both these events, I am writing my own creepy rendition to the
tale of the mansion. I won’t be posting it until Halloween but keep an eye out
for art from the story and excerpts from it on my Tumblr and here on my blog.
In parting
I leave you with the cover art of my story. Its working title is “Lost in the
Mansion” and a little greeting from the ride itself. Happy Haunting!
"Hurry back! Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate, if you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now! We've been dying to have you!"
Little Leota
(from the end of the Haunted Mansion Ride)
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