This summer, Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, will celebrate the 30th
anniversary of The Haunted Mansion, one of the theme park's most popular
attractions. In preparation for the August 9 milestone, on June 26 and 27
Disneyland will offer the opportunity to meet several of the attraction's
creators, and to view or purchase limited-edition reproductions of Haunted
Mansion artwork created 30 years ago by Marc Davis and Collin Campbell. On
Saturday, June 26, guests who purchase the required special ticket can
attend a beverage reception and panel discussion featuring six of the
creators of The Haunted Mansion: animator Marc Davis, artist Sam McKim,
music director Buddy Baker, "Grim Grinning Ghost" lyricist X. Atencio,
Imagineer and designer Rolly Crump, and Imagineer and artist Collin
Campbell. The June 26 ticket also includes a reserved viewing area for
Fantasmic!, a midnight ride through The Haunted Mansion (with surprises),
and a commemorative Haunted Mansion pin. On Sunday, June 27, at the Disney
Gallery, painter Eric Robison and sculptor Terri Hardin will appear in
person to greet guests and sign their work from 2 to 4:30 pm. Robison's
original painting of the Haunted Mansion will be on sale, along with
limited-edition lithographs of the same work. Earlier on Sunday, from 10 am
to 12 noon, Robison will demonstrate his painting techniques at The Haunted
Mansion. Terri Hardin will create two limited-edition 7 inch sculptures,
"Organ Player" and "Caretaker the Dog." As noted, some events in "The Art
of the Haunted Mansion" on June 26 require a special ticket. For more
information call 1-800-362-4533. Disneyland Park admission is required to
attend the Disney Gallery show and the events on Sunday, June 27, but no
additional ticket is required for those events.