No doubt some us here are fans of the Haunted Mansions at the Disney Parks.  Closely related, and incorporating many of the elements of the Haunted Mansion, is Disney Paris's "Phantom Manor.  This is also my favorite of the facades, as far as the outside is concerned.  So what inspired the dark Victorian House looming over thunder Mesa?  When it comes to what was the inspiration for Phantom Manor, Disney officially mentions the 3rd Ward School in Virginia City

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Today I was so excited that  was getting to go on my first big halloween shopping trip of the year . I had my list all planned out,  what i need  and the best places to get it, then it just went to crap. Either the stores didn't carry what i need or the prices where just to high . The one big thing i was so looking forward to getting today way my cheapo big lot skeles, but nooooo they hadn't received any yet and didn't know when they were getting them either.WHAT ????... Read More

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For those of you that implent the music of MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE or NOX ARCANA to set the mood for your haunt or trail, i have discovered another artist of the same genre, VIRGIL FRANKLIN (http://www.virgilmusic.net/index.html). I found his cd, "DARK HOLLOW" to be as good, if not better than MS or NA. If you can find a copy, or if you're into downloading, i recommend adding it to your ambient music library.

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Hello there haunt enthusiast!

Since I'm still "wet behind the ears" here on HauntSpace, I thought I'd do a quick intro to kick off the series of blogs I plan to write here.  I was born, raised and still dwell in Pittsburgh, PA.  I'm 33, recently married and have three cats (One of which (Anubis) you see in my profile pic).  I design childrens interactive exhibits for the Carnegie Science Center and have been for the better part of 12 years.  It's a pretty cool job 'c... Read More

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Its here, its here!!!!! Halloween has finally  gotten off its lazy butt  and is slowly working its way it to stores and our hearts.  It took long enough. Doesn't realize we have been working our butts (well not me )off getting ready for the big day while it  just took its own sweet time. Uhhg!   Anyway to the reason im writing this blog . Today for me is the start my halloween prop making . I am very very late this year but i had a hard time getting it the spirit &nbs... Read More

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