The show is information intensive as each image and exhibit piece has a card that explains the item.
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It's amazing how detailed the models are - this is the model for the Snow Mountain in the graveyard scene - it was sculpted by Vladimir Petrov and painted by Jason Maloney.
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Also on display is Vladimir Petrov's model for the dead Christmas tree in the attraction's Grand Ballroom scene.
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From floor to ceiling - a Bone Reindeer hangs from the Haunted Mansion Holiday room. It was sculpted by Vladimir Petrov, Modeled and cast by Chris Gay and then cast by Matthew Shirley.
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These three underwent some changes before they took up residence in the Haunted Mansion - these are the three original maquettes for the Hitch-hiking ghosts. Created in 1968 of polyform clay and sculpted by Jack Ferges and Joyce Carlson.
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Here we have the maquettes for the singing busts - also created in 1968 of polyform clay and sculpted by Jack Ferges and Joyce Carlson.
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It's a real Holiday treat to be able to get close enough to an Audio-Animatronic figure that we all know so well - seeing the detail that is missed in the darkness of the attraction adds a level of respect for those who created him.
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-- Posted October 15, 2002