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Hatbox Ghost is Disney World?
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MerlinTheGoat
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I believe @Lee has mentioned in the past that it is intended to bring him to WDW as well. Though i'm unsure if this is still planned. Perhaps the chances are good if they've already made a duplicate figure. They did plus Little Mermaid recently with the California enhancements, and WDW1974 has also mentioned that the Big Thunder effects from Disneyland are also supposed to be coming at some point.
Yensid1974
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Possibly, but I wouldn't guarantee it. Why wouldn't you want to go to Disneyland?
Expo_Seeker40
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I think with fan demand, it'll be possible. It's a simple AA figure, but uses a rear digital mapping projector on the face of the figure. Similar to the 7 dwarves in the mine train.
The MK haunted mansion has the same platform extending out of the attic that could be turned into the room housing the HBG
The MK haunted mansion has the same platform extending out of the attic that could be turned into the room housing the HBG
Haymarket2008
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I'm sure he'll come over to this coast. Even though he is originally from DL, his role in merchandising and general Haunted Mansion lore is undeniably popular. And given his response this morning, they know people will freak out at WDW too. I hope he does come to our turf ASAP!
Californian Elitist
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Why do the parks always have to have the same things?
Hopefully it stays a Disneyland-exclusive.
Hopefully it stays a Disneyland-exclusive.
NearTheEars
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I feel the same in this instance. I never understood WDW fans obsession with this bit of Disneyland lore.
I think he should be unique to DL. Once he comes here he loses some luster IMO.
Skippy
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Completely agree.
HBG has a long, ridiculous history with Disneyland. Not the Magic Kingdom. This isn't the usual addition/improvement.
WDW can find a unique way to improve it's own HM, if it so chooses.
lazyboy97o
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It's not really a long history and that history kind of ends with both figures being lost. It only recently really became an obsession, as people trying to prove their credibility by all knowing the same "trivia."
mouse_luv
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Yes, the HBG originated in DL, but saying it the way you did that "the HBG has a long ridiculous history with DL, not the MK." And your point is?!
Both DL and WDW have MK's and they both contain a HM. The way you stated it makes no sense.
Besides, what is it to DL people if WDW gets it or not. You guys got it first. It's not like Disney said ok, let's put the HBG in the WDW HM.
It went where it belonged. Now, if WDW were to get one, big whoop.
Expo_Seeker40
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I think it's because WDW was supposed to get the HBG if not for the effect failing and it's copy was cancelled or scrapped.
WDW sells quite a bit of HBG merch.
It's historic to Disneyland because of the rumors if it ever existed or not pre internet findings to it being a piece of interest at WDW because it is something that was supposed to have been duplicated.
Now that the effect works, why not finally make a duplicate for WDW?
WDW sells quite a bit of HBG merch.
It's historic to Disneyland because of the rumors if it ever existed or not pre internet findings to it being a piece of interest at WDW because it is something that was supposed to have been duplicated.
Now that the effect works, why not finally make a duplicate for WDW?
Skippy
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Long because the story beings with his presence on opening day 45 years ago. Ridiculous for exactly the reasons you described
lazyboy97o
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And part of that story would be the duplicate building of ride elements for Florida.Long because the story beings with his presence on opening day 45 years ago. Ridiculous for exactly the reasons you described
George Lucas on a Bench
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WDW's version of Haunted never had the Hatbox Ghost. But regardless of whether it actually had it, that version should get the Man in Web!
This dude is WDW's closest equivalent to the HBG.
This dude is WDW's closest equivalent to the HBG.
Skippy
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True. But if the argument for wanting HBG in Florida is "the ride is supposed to be a copy of Disneyland's" ('HBG would have been duplicated', 'part of that story would be the duplicate building of ride elements', 'was supposed to have been duplicated') we will have to agree to disagree in terms of end goals.
I see your side. If it works now, why not finish the original plan. Your view is 'Who cares if it isn't DL exclusive' and mine is 'Who cares that it's not in WDW'.
Absolutely!
mouse_luv
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WDW's version of Haunted never had the Hatbox Ghost. But regardless of whether it actually had it, that version should get the Man in Web!
This dude is WDW's closest equivalent to the HBG.
There's no legit proof that he ever existed. (And if he did he was at a loading dock) Also, the story behind him/the prop would be considered too scary for a Disney attraction. They removed the spider web room for this same reason. So give up on that.
Skippy
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This reasoning sounds familiar... except people didn't just 'give up' on it...
Expo_Seeker40
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Yeah, has it EVER been confirmed that the man in the web existed? There is no audio, no WED enterprise mechanical renderings, etc.
Just concept art because that's probably all it was...a concept.
Just concept art because that's probably all it was...a concept.