Welcome, foolish mortals… to the ultimate deep dive into one of the most iconic Disney rides of all time: The Haunted Mansion. In this episode of The Magic of Mayhem, Austin finally tackles a ride that’s haunted his heart since childhood—literally. From its eerie elegance to its Imagineering innovation, this isn’t just a walkthrough—it’s a séance of storytelling.

We uncover the decades-long struggle to bring the Haunted Mansion to life, from Walt Disney’s early 1951 vision to the ride’s grand opening in 1969. You’ll hear all about the creative tension between Claude Coats and Mark Davis, the legendary contributions of Rolly Crump and X. Atencio, and how a simple raven was originally meant to be the ride’s true ghost host.

Plus, Austin breaks down why the pristine exterior of the mansion is one of Walt’s smartest creative calls, gives props to Muppets Haunted Mansion (shoutout to Bring Back the Magic!), and shares personal memories—including the moment a ghost allegedly farted on him as a kid (yeah… that happened).

From Pepper’s Ghost illusions to Madame Leota’s real-life family legacy, the Hatbox Ghost’s wild return, and the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay that Disney World fans still can’t have—this is a full-on love letter to Haunted Mansion with a perfect mix of laughs, facts, and fan moments.

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Hit play, grab a Doom Buggy, and join us for a ghostly good time.

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Before streaming took over, we had wand-waving intros, DCOM marathons, and the golden age of Disney Channel magic. In this episode of The Magic of Mayhem, Austin dives deep into the Disney Channel Original Movies that defined a generation.

From Smart House to Motocrossed, Johnny Tsunami to High School Musical 2 — and of course, the GOAT: Brink! — Austin breaks down the 110 DCOMs from 1997 to 2022, shares fun facts, deep memories, his top six all-time faves, and plenty of hot takes along the way.

Put on your Hawaiian shirt, grab a PB&J, and let's rewind time.

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Tomorrowland... the land that time forgot. In this week’s chaotic and creative episode, Austin puts on his imaginary Imagineer hat and takes you on a journey to fix Disneyland’s most outdated land. From turning Autopia into a Sugar Rush AR experience to re-theming Space Mountain into a Baymax ride—and even bringing back the PeopleMover as a WALL•E tour—this episode is packed with big ideas, big laughs, and big dreams.

We also talk AI takeovers (the good kind), why nostalgia makes change so hard, and what YOU said you’d change if given the chance. Is Tomorrowland a lost cause or just in need of a breadstick-fueled glow-up?

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