Where’ve You Been 14: The Haunted Mansion Tribute
Wednesday, August 18th sees the premiere of a brand new episode in our series “Where’ve You Been?”, where we look at things to do and places to see in and around the Second Life Grid.
In Episode 14, we find that Hallowe’en starts early as we visit The Haunted Mansion Tribute.
Too soon for Halloween? If you know someone who is a serious fan of the celebration, you know that it can never be too soon. In this episode we visit the Haunted Mansion on Lythria — adjacent to Bachmann’s larger amusement and carnival area. Owned by Nance Clowes, it is a tribute to the theme park attraction first developed by Walt Disney Imagineers for Disneyland, and then subsequently for Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations.
The owner was kind enough to give us a tour, where we learned that there are many more secrets than you might imagine hidden within these hallowed haunted walls. Inspired specifically by the Walt Disney World Mansion, this tribute creation includes a secret gallery celebrating the work of the legendary Mark Davis. And if you happen to be the lucky random guest that gets just the right Doom Buggy, you might be treated to a special tour of the Mansion that is slightly different from the one most guests experience.
SLURL:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lythria/104/185/40
NOTE: In the episode we mention not being able to access the attraction audio. We have since successfully experienced it, but are including the links below because we said we would, and you might enjoy them. Be sure to turn on Sounds in your viewer when you go to experience the Haunted Mansion tribute in Second Life.
The Haunted Mansion Full Soundtrack (Remastered 2007 Refurbishment | Walt Disney World)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5zxHZmfNbo
The Haunted Mansion: Full Attraction Soundtrack (Disneyland Park)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2QLjmJsGhQ
For more information on this classic theme park attraction in the physical world, visit Wikipedia or disney.fandom.com.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: We also mention Mouse World in today’s episode. There are conflicting reports as to whether Mouse World still exists. We are aware that there are still some events that happen annually that are presented under the Mouse World banner, whether or not the full tribute park still exists.
Each episode of “Where’ve You Been?” is broadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays for two weeks, at 12 noon and 4pm Pacific / 8pm and midnight UK time.