Haunted Mansion Gets a Script...
 

In all my visits to Disneyland, I've never heard a cast member say anything as I entered the building, entered or exited the elevator, or stepped into a buggy. Hmm.

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/01/03...sion-spie.html

"For the best viewing of our gallery, please drag your bodies away from the walls...into the dead center of the room."

Aaaargh, who was "offended" by that?! :mad:



Though a few of the CM's would be served by those acting classes....

And political correctness strikes again.

Though to be fair, I haven't seen a decent CM there that looked like they enjoyed the job in the least since Maynard was working there. They could learn a lot from the crew at DLP. They put on a hell of a show.

Acting lessons seem like a work perk, assuming that many of them are aspiring actors. But, seriously, who are these offended patrons? I want their names and addresses.

I am offended that they are scripting this.

Yeah, it's been ages (years?) since I've met up with a CM at the Mansion who was actually in character. I'm glad they're beefing it up, I just hope the script isn't lame. Why should Skippers have all the fun - let CMs be, well, CMs and give them true parts to play.

I've seen some try (in the lobby and elivator only), but not like (as mentioned) Manyard. However, once in the late 70's /early 80's I remeber seeing a suit of armor standing in the elevator. Then just as the elivator was emptying, it came to life and was walking around. It freaked people out, no one realized it was a CM! It was very cool, but it was the one and only time I saw that.

I rode once when the suit of armor in the ride was actually an outfitted CM who jumped out at my buggy as we passed. One and only time that ride actually scared me.

Our last trip we had an awesome group of CM's working the attraction....they were actually 'in character' and working the attraction to the fullest...my favorite CM (and it sux I didn't get to see his name tag for a kudos at City Hall) was really into the spirit of the layover and HM in general. We wanted to thank him on our way out but it was just to crowded to get near enough without distracting from the show so we just thanked the ones nearest to us and rolled out down the HCA entrance/exit...and sort of 'lingered' to hear him do his bit one more time....I think scripts will make it less fun because it will be too predictible :(

EEK

Wouldn't a talking trash can look a little out of place ? ;)

I wasn't aware it wasn't scripted since I don't think I've ever heard one say anything other than the "dead center of the room" line.

I think people who are offended should stay at home. It's safer there.

Boo! and the article talks about WDW being the most complaints... What did those CMs say?

All i know is they say blood red carpet... and move your bodies to the center of the room...

Whats to complain? why PC the HM when i don't see anything to PC!

Oh for Pete's sake. There is so much I want to say on this stupid article, (it's very wrong) but I CAN'T! Suffice to say, Jim Hill has gotten some bad info on this topic, and you won't believe how close a source I have on this. If anyone wants to know more, you'll have to PM me.

You know, D, I need your new phone number.....and address for that matter.

I really hope said offended people don't show up on Bats Day.

That's ok. I didn't believe a word of it. Stupidest thing I've ever heard, and not the least bit remotely plausible.

Trust me, this is a major nontroversy.

Doesn't matter, it's been on boingboing. It is the truth now. I expect it will be a humorous question on this weekend's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.

I don't think any of this matters because the guests are so noisy that you can't hear a word of what the CMs say anyway! ;)

Jim Hill is very wrong.