Check Out This Amazing Hitchhiking Ghosts Statue From the Art of Disney
2023 is shaping up to me a monster year for the Haunted Mansion. First, at last year’s D23 convention, Disney announced that the Hat Box Ghost would finally be arriving at Walt Disney World’s version of the attraction.
This news, combined with the fact that Guillermo Del Torro’s long awaited big screen version of the Haunted Mansion will be released this year, has Disney’s spooky manor primed to once again take center stage in popular culture.
If you are a vetran Haunted Mansion, this means that you will likely start seeing more and more merchandise featuring your favorite happy haunts.
Over at the the Art of Disney store today, we came upon an item that will certainly appeal to any Haunted Mansion fan- a statue of the Hitchhiking Ghosts.
Who Are The Hitchhiking Ghosts
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the ride, the Hitchhiking Ghosts appear near the end of the attraction. Here, they hop aboard your Doom Buggy in order to follow you home!
The official Haunted Mansion documents simply refer to the ghosts as The Traveler, The Skeleton and The Prisoner. However, the ghosts have proved to be so popular with fans that actually received names.
Over time, the Hitchhiking Ghosts have come to be known as Phineas (The Traveler), Ezra (The Skeleton) and Gus (The Prisoner). The trio of ghastly ghouls have become the “poster ghosts” for the Haunted Mansion and are often featured in merchandise.
In this new figure, Phineas, Ezra and Gus once again take center stage. Here, they are depicted hitchhiking outside the front gates of the Haunted Mansion!
The three stowaway spooks were created in amazing detail, with each character really coming to life (get it? They’re ghosts). I especially love the way Phineas looks.
And That’s Not All
In addition to the Hitchhiking Ghosts, this statue features a couple more iconic Haunted Mansion items.
First up, we have the monstrous candle holders. These spooky guys can be seen throughout the Mansion.
Last but not least, we have the attraction’s iconic entrance sign! With its wailing ghost and skeleton head at the bottom, it really is a harbinger of things to come.
Where To Get It
This figure is officially titled “Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts” and is available now at the Art of Disney at Disney Springs.
If you are a Haunted Mansion super fan, this would look great in your home! Right now you can pick one up for $90.
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