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This is one of my favourite gravestones outside of the Haunted Mansion and I am glad that they put it back after the next generation queue. 

Disney Social Media Moms Conference

I was very confused for a week on twitter when the hash tag #DisneySMMoms was used. Usually I am in the loop about everything Disney going on, but I had no clue what was happening. I finally used the power of the internet to look around and saw that it was Disney Social Media Moms Conference. It is for bloggers. I do not know all the details, but what I do know is that the person goes down to Walt Disney World and enjoys VIP experiences while listening to talks, etc. Apparently this is a very prestigious opportunity for people and there is a huge waiting list to be accepted. It is a three day conference. And that is about all I know... If anyone has anymore information about this event, please let me know. It sounds like an interesting idea. I am in no way able to go because this blog is virtually unknown. But that's okay. I am writing this blog to make sure I don't kill myself, friends, boyfriend, or parents with info about Disney. 

It does sound like it would be fun though. 

Interactive Queues

The interactive queue for the Haunted Mansion was open for the first time Monday. Disney does not promise that it will be opening everyday right now. It seems like they are opening the line during certain times and seeing how the guests like it. Imagineers are still putting final touches on a few of the items when the queue is closed. All of the tombstones are still there, with Master Gracey's in the middle. There are also stones for the hitchhiking ghosts at the end of the ride. Gus, Ezra, and Phineas. 

I know that there has been a lot of debate on whether interactive queues are good or not. One of the first rides to get this new innovation was Soarin' and Space Mountain. I like how everyone in the line can play the games and you don't have to decide to go that way or not. For Winnie the Pooh and Haunted Mansion, I do not agree with the fact that one can choose to go the fast way or choose the fun way. I think that everyone should have to go through the new line and experience everything. For me the question would be, why go through the longer way, when I'm just trying to ride the Haunted Mansion? Personally, I want to get on and off the ride fast so I can do other things. I will try out the queue when I go in October, but I cannot see how effective the new queue will be.

I personally think Walt Disney would have love this new idea. I know certain Disney fans think this is crazy and it is getting away from the story of the Haunted Mansion, but I think it's a great idea with some problems. Disney wanted to entertain guests and I think the new queue does exactly that. I'm excited to try it, but I know that regulars will want to skip it most of the time. I can only hope that there won't be any problems or break downs like in Winnie the Pooh's Tigger bouncing area. 

You can see great, detailed pictures on MouseSteps and a video on the Disney Parks Blog. 

Bubbles and water sprays out into the crowd. 

You can touch the instruments and they make sounds. Represents the band from the graveyard scene. 

Can also play the organ, air and mist comes out.