MagicHappens1971
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I think she looks much better now than she did before. I think if they wanted it to “look like the movie” Jamie Lee Curtis would be in that ball.
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News Haunted Mansion closing for short refurbishment in August 2023
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JoeCamel
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If they did that JLC would get a check every day
JustInTime
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Yep. Zero connection. It is more in line with figures released 5+ years ago.
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JoeCamel
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Maybe they made the merch and movie images at the same time so they changed her for "synergy"?
JustInTime
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That Leota globe was out in 2018 before the movie was even announced. The movie has had no impact on the aesthetic of the ride.
JoeCamel
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How do you know what development was done before the movie was announced? A year before is plenty of time to gear up China and have it delivered. Look how long the Covid delay took and China was closed at that time. they were wide open in 2017-2018
JustInTime
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What? The movie wasn’t even announced until 2020. Items with that exact hair came out over 2 years before they announced the movie. Likely planned the merch at least a year before. So 3 years before the movie was even greenlit.
Also - why do you even care? Haha
JoeCamel
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So the movie was made to look like the merch, I don't buy there is no tie given the synergy mandate. That was a while ago but the same guy is still running things and his will will be done if you want to get a paycheck
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JustInTime
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Yes, actually lol
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Disgruntled Walt
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Alternate narration: "This silly spook thought the swinging wake outside was lame and came in to start the RAVE early." [strobe lights begin]
Goofyernmost
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I haven't read the other posts in this thread, but having seen Haunted Mansion (the movie) this week combined with that shut down this month and the release of the movie this month, I'd have to say that something will be changed. I think it was speculated or even announced that the Hatbox Ghost was coming to WDW so at least that seems likely and the Leota Crystal Ball would be a simple change over to connect the ride to the movie. I see no harm in those changes, if they happen. It seems important to remember that if it weren't for Disney IP's (which this is) Disneyland would still be an Orange Grove and WDW would just be a semi-swamp with cattle, snakes and Gators.
Bleed0range
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The synergy is that there’s a movie based on the ride and they’re finally adding hatbox ghost. That’s it. The rest is just a refurb.
JoeCamel
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yensidtlaw1969
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You guys are really reaching here - it's just a new wig. Swirly Blue Hair has been Madame Leota's look since 2005 when she started floating at Disneyland. All these hairstyles are absolutely in the same world:
Rhinocerous
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That world being “regions beyond.”
Epcot82Guy
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I agree this looks like a simple wig replacement. Synthetic hair with that much product and no regular washing/thorough cleaning is going to break down (even on a disembodied "head"). I think it's just the personal approach of the stylist.
So, Leota is now from Texas... I think it's fine.
So, Leota is now from Texas... I think it's fine.
PREMiERdrum
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The higher the hair, the closer to... erm...
Bocabear
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I think the new more sculptural wig looks great, and is also probably lacquered within an inch of it's life so that any cleaning or repairs to the head in the ball would not require a re-styling of the hair component... I like it... and it not so different, but feels a little more designed and stylish now.
Disgruntled Walt
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Fair enough...I'm not reaching for anything. I'd much rather the movie stays out of the park. I just thought it looked similar, and now thanks to this post, I see what you mean. Though I still believe the timing was likely related to the film.