He’s back, the legend himself, Theme Park History is back when we needed him most 🙏

Its been a while. I hoped that your channel didn't permanently become one happy haunt. Glad to have you back!

I hope Jack is brave enough to review an even scarier attraction, "Superstar Limo."

I'll never forget going on this ride with some friends as a kid. Once we were seated in our Doom Buggy, one of my friends instantly grabbed the safety bar and forced it down. Then the "Ghost Host" says "Do not pull down on the safety bar, please! I will lower it for you!" My friend then panicked and forced it back up. Then it wouldn't come back down, so he grabbed it but it was stuck. A ride host dressed as a butler then came along, pushed the bar down, and completely in character drones *DON'T DO THAT AGAIN* sounding like Lurch from The Addams Family! Great memories!

It's sad Disney doesn't still employ talent like this. Disney relies so much on IP's today, it just feels like a cold corporate showcase instead of the mesmerizing and unique rides they once thought up. I doubt many people today could come up with some of these timeless attractions like Haunted Mansion, Horizons, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Carousel of Progress

I miss you, Jack.

When I was six years old, I rode the Disneyworld haunted mansion. It began a fascination with ghosts, cryptids, and the paranormal in general that lasts to this day. Nine years later, at fifteen, I conducted my first paranormal investigation, and forty years later, I still chase ghosts whenever I get the chance. I've seen quite a lot of things in that time, and I won't stop until I'm a ghost myself.

I still believe Walt's greatest mistake was not allowing the outside to be themed like a real haunted house.

The Haunted Mansion has been my favorite ride since my first Disneyland trip at 5 years old. It made me laugh to learn that my husband did not feel the same about it on his first trip at the age of 9. 😂

My aunt was an employee hired as an artist at WDW decades ago who's main job was to draw caricatures.. They took those numerous artists around the park to help add to the addition of the expanding work 4

I always made time for the Haunted Mansion when I went to Disney World. It's not scary to me, but I love the atmosphere. Never did see the Jack Skellington version.

It's great to hear a video from you because I'm guessing you put a lot of time and effort into these videos. Making sure that we have all the facts. And I know how hard it probably is to try and make these videos when it's hard to talk about rides that haven't already been talked about

Where’d you go man I miss these

I always go back to Harper Goff's original sketch. And I've honestly felt that the storyline really works. You have the creepy atmospheric chilling beginning and then once all the ghosts are summoned you have the big ol crazy party

So cool. I never noticed so many of the details because there is so much to look at! There is history for Madame Leota too. She was an imagineer. I can't recall her full history but it was interesting connecting the graveyard and trying to replace the head

i miss this guy

Welcome foolish mortals to Theme Park History! The channel with everything to do with theme parks! Love this Jack. Waiting on the Buzz Lightyear rides and Midway Mania.

This is my favorite ride (despite being terrified of it as a kid xD), it has the most interesting storyline of all the attractions (Guillermo del Toro was going to be involved in the 2023 movie and I know he and only he would have made the story justice, now I just hope this film is going to be at least a fun watch). ANYHOW IT'S GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK THIS IS ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE CHANNELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do hope you cover Phantom Manor, because that one's story is so good, I love how it's connected to the land

We need him back :(

Great video! I had a great-great-grandmother named Leota and a lot of people in her town believed she was a witch, so the fact that the Haunted Mansion has a Madam Leota is always amusing to me.

Yesssss I’ve been waiting years for that theme park history video even my comment is shown, it’s one of my favorite rides ever at Disneyland, good timing before the new film adaptation

I'm very interested by the advertisement's explanation that "Walt was worried that the ghosts from the old houses torn down for the freeways would disappear if they didn't have a place to haunt." Like, such a weird backstory the buildings theming.

I kinda consider myself an expert on Disney’s Haunted Mansion but you’ve included some photos and footage I haven’t seen before. Thanks!

I had the VHS tape that first clip was part of when I was a kid. I believe it was made to advertise the parks. The Haunted Mansion section was my favorite part and I'd watch it on repeat. Totally forgot about it until seeing that clip wow.

Glad to see you back! One of the best content creators on this platform

anyone know if he is done done, i went to look him up on x and he's not on there anymore, his content is the best

“Nopeing the hell out of the attic,…” is the best thing I’ve heard today.

Where have you gone my old friend…. Your videos have brought so many dreams and memories come back to life and I miss watching new content! Miss you brother. Hope we can get more videos from you soon

Jack, wherever you are and whatever you’re up to, I hope you’re doing well. We miss hearing your voice and these amazing videos but if you’re happy and healthy, more power to ya! ❤

Welcome back and amazing video on the Haunted Mansion. It's too bad that Disney never got to see this iconic attraction come to fruition, but here's to hoping it continues on its legacy. As for the next Theme Park History video, I'd like to see one of the Tokyo DisneySea version of Tower of Terror since, unless the ones from the other parks, that has nothing to do with the Twilight Zone TV series.

Welcome back Theme Park History we missed you! Love the way you’d opened the video with a clip from Disneyland Fun grim grinning ghosts.

Oh God that intro of the kids staring at the haunted mansion. It makes me feel old😂i remember watching it on vhs almost daily and I would always cover my eyes since I found that segment scary.

Roley is one of my favorite imagineers and I’m so sad we lost him earlier this year-but glad he lived long! :)

I've watched many videos about the Haunted Mansion and every time, I learn something new. This is a nice dive into the development of this attraction. It's my all-time favorite at the parks. I've been on the Disneyland and Magic Kingdom versions, and I hope one day to ride all the others!

Oh MAN, DID I EVER need THIS TODAY!! You helped make a Terrible day a Little bit better! Thanks so much!

Okay, I heard the tune of Luigi's Mansion playing in this. My day has been made. Thank you, Theme Park History

Oh no, did this channel die? It's been 11 months since we got an upload

Oh man that opening was mega nostalgia lol! Those dancing trees creeped me out so much as a kid 😂

The king has returned

Wait, the Hatbox Ghost is going to be in my state's Haunted Mansion? How ghoulishly delightful.

I love how this never gets old, no matter how many times you hear how it became.👍 15:12 this make sense, because the 5 freeway is right next to Disneyland. You can't hear during operating hours...our unless your on the train and keep an ear out for it (which Disney did very well covering up). 👏👏👏👏

I’m gonna say it: the haunted mansion movie was pretty good. The set design and special effects were great (the mausoleum scene is a highlight.) I think that if Eddie Murphy had toned down how silly his performance was, it would have been a much better movie (if he was more serious, and less over-the-top, it would enhance the scary elements and make the silly bits contrast better.) Honestly, give it another shot and you might like it more than you expect!

I LOST it a "noping the hell out of the attic!" GREAT video!

HES BACK!!!! 🎉

When I went to Hong Kong, I made a point to ride Mystic Manor as many times as possible, around 8 times when I went there :) it really was a worthy tribute to the Haunted Mansion without the ghostly theme. There are many easter eggs and homages to the Haunted Mansion in the ride but it truly does stand out as one of the best Disney rides, sadly far less better known than the Haunted Mansions and Phantom Manor.

0:22 jfc that vhs was such a staple of my childhood, you just unlocked a CORE memory

AND HE RETURNS LETS GOOOOOO

Bravo man bravo. You've made my weekend! Welcome back

I recall the terrible monorail death as well. To their credit Disney World tries very hard to keep everyone safe at great expense. Each of their characters have one or more dedicated staff watching over them and they appear to go the extra mile to prevent any accidents. They also make a huge effort to ensure people who have food allergies are safe as well. Not just the common shellfish and peanut allergies but any type of food allergy. As money gets tight in the next few months they may be tempted to cut corners. Lets hope not.

He's back! Let's goooo

Respect for how long he takes to put these videos out.

The mention of old homes being destroyed to build highways (a terrible act of government they named Urban Renewal) in a video by Disney was eye opening to me. I know that was just part of a script, but it’s a terrible part of our country’s history. Related, I’ve always thought Main Street was included as a shady response to urban renewal.

That opening takes me back to my childhood, watching the disney sing along vhs with that haunted mansion bit.

I love the little jokes and/or comments made during this video! "Noping the hell out of the attic" and the thing about the passes both made me chuckle, LOL Also, I liked the Eddie Murphy "Haunted Mansion" movie

Those high prices are making Walt turn in his ghostly grave!!

THE THEME PARK LEGEND IS BACK

Great to see you back

The return of Theme park history welcome back to the youtube theme park alliance.

FINALLY A HISTORY VIDEO ON HAUNTED MANSION!

Could you do an episode on the Pirates of the Caribbean? I think it'd be interesting because of how it was Walt Disney's last attraction and how much the ride changed over time because of the movies

As someone who grew up with the Eddie Murphy film before becoming a fan of the ride and of the Disney parks, I still really enjoy it and it makes me sad that more fans of the ride do not. It's such a prolific film in my life and it's one of the ones I can turn to for comfort. Like-- it's good and y'all are just mad because it doesn't follow the ride to a T.

Heck yeah, The theme park historian legend returns! Welcome back good sir, I’ve missed watching your videos so much! And, I would love to see an episode featuring The Riddler’s revenge from Six Flags!

just another great video!! thank you for it! ...part of me was hoping you'd go through all the changes in the attic through the years and the subtle changes to the storyline as it evolved, but i also know that would be an INSANE amount of work lol well done as always :)

Lol, for some reason, I had looked over the channel today, seeing when the last video was and behold, 2 hours later after that, the legend returns with another amazing video! Welcome HOME!

Now there’s an iconic ride history

I remember as a young lad in 1969 I listened to the LP record with Ronny Howard as the scared teenager thinking this was just another Halloween record, I never realized this was Disneyland theme park!

Started it off with one of my biggest fears as a kid. Always used to fast forward when that little girl showed up.

The intro was so nostalgic omg. I used to watch that tape almost everyday of my life as a child 😭

This was 1 of those rides that terrified me as a kid, but quickly became 1 of my favorites as an adult. I hope this ride never changes.

Welcome Back! And also covering one of the undisputed greatest rides ever made. Awesome!

He’s back. The GradeAUnderA of theme parks is back.

He's - he's alive! 😮 The prodigal son has returned!

Rolly was truly one of the greatest Imagineers. Thanks for everything 💙

So happy you're back! Omg that sing-along is a staple of my childhood

Could you cover Pirates of the Caribbean?! I love that ride about much as the movies!! Makes me want to say that it is a pirate's life for me!!!🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Man, I remember seeing the opening video as a very little kid and thinking it was spookiest thing ever

You're a back!!! Welcome Back! :)

One thing I think is pretty neat is that The Haunted Mansion opened the same year Scooby-Doo first premiered

0:57 I'm in the middle section of comments. What an amazing video!!

I wonder how he is doing I hope he is ok

Love all your videos! Thanks for making them … been enjoying them for many years, cheers! 😊

When I was 5 years old I was an extra in a Disney movie called Happy Hauntings. The movie was filmed at The Haunted Mansion. So the attraction was closed for several weeks while filming took place.

16:44 the haunted mansion video game music! Yess thank you for that❤❤

As a former DLP Cast Member (and even before) Phantom Manor used to be my all-time favorite ride. And then I got lucky and became a Maid ! It was only during a year before i left Disney, but it was the most thrilling year of my CM career ! To celebrate it : I got a Phantom Manor themed back tattoo with a giant Madam Leota above it! I would LOVE if you did a Phantom Manor video, there's so much to say about it, I could even help you with some details you'd need !

that first clip is forever ingrained in my mind i remember having the sing along vhs tapes and watching it all the time because it was my favorite

One of the greatest Disney park rides

Jack come back to us

The legend! This is my fave channel. Thanks so much for your work on these videos.

When is the next video? This used to be my favorite channel back when uploads were consistent. I still go back and rewatch the older videos 😂

That version of the Haunted Mansion theme in the opening is my favorite!

Please make “The History of Adventures Through Inner Space at Disneyland in California.”

@ThemeParkHistory Great video on the Haunted Mansion. I’m so excited you used a snippet of my ride through video for your video essay. 22:04-22:27 Thank you for crediting it in your video, and glad your back creating excellent content on theme park attractions. Love your channel, and have been a subscriber for quite sometime.

The beginning of the video gave me just the biggest hit of nostalgia. I miss watching the Disneyland fun VHS’s

I want to get over to Disney land during the Christmas holidays to do the ride with the nightmare before Christmas theme. It's arguably at the top of my bucket list.

It is so good to see stuff from you again! Missed you!

Hi man, i hope that everything is alright. I just want to say THANK YOU

When the world needed him most, he came back... and with a video better than ever

So happy to have a new Theme Park History video. Your channel is one of my favorites and I love your content. You have been missed🙏🏻

So wonderful, I've seen a bunch of videos on this ride before but found a bunch of new things. Well done. Glad you're back

Always love your videos. I had missed them. Thank you for making this one about a classic Disney ride. Cannot wait to see more you do about Universal or Disney