Haunted Mansion Holiday

Episode 218

20th October 2026

In 2001, one of Disneylands most beloved attractions, the Haunted Mansion, was visited by the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, and the holidays would never be the same again. But why doesn’t Disney World receive this festive seasonal overlay? And what lengths did imagineers have to go to make this crossover possible in the first […]

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In 2001, one of Disneylands most beloved attractions, the Haunted Mansion, was visited by the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, and the holidays would never be the same again. But why doesn’t Disney World receive this festive seasonal overlay? And what lengths did imagineers have to go to make this crossover possible in the first place?

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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