In this palatial episode, join Alice and Buddy as they revisit The Haunted Mansion yet again! What makes this attraction so unique in terms of its tone? How does it fit into the greater culture of American haunted houses? What is the unique role of its cast members in creating a welcoming atmosphere? How has The Haunted Mansion become so iconic of itself?

Talking Points include: The Haunted Mansion, Mystic Manor, The Phantom Manor, the Winchester Mystery House, the Importance of Cast Members, Merchandising and the rise of the Palette, Wallpaper, and more!

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Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.

Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Autumn Day, Sancho Panza gets a Latte, Comfortable Mystery, Dance of Deception, Danse of Questionable Tuning, Danse Morialta, Pale Rider, Covert Affair, Opportunity Walks, Secret of Tiki Island, Duet Musette, Hep Cats, Airport Lounge, In Your Arms