*Originally published on December 12, 2023:

Learn more about Mickey's ghostly friends.

Disneyland, a place special to many people, may have more darkness lurking than you would think. According to many stories and legends, some ghosts also like to hang out at the iconic theme park. While Disneyland is known for its magical and cheerful atmosphere, there have been countless reports of ghost sightings and eerie experiences. So, if you're a fan of spooky tales or just love Disneyland, read on to discover some stories that will give you a new perspective on "The Happiest Place on Earth."

Toontown

Basements have long been known as eerie and unsettling spaces, and it is precisely in one such basement that we find our first haunted spot. The basement of Mickey's house in Toontown is supposedly haunted. A Disneyland cast member noted on a Reddit thread that trash cans there move on their own and that other cast members have mentioned hearing demonic voices.

Walt Still Hangs Out in the Park

Walt Disney himself has been reported to still linger in Disneyland. A cast member noted that his security supervisor would smell cigarette smoke in Walt's old smoking spot after his death, with no one to be found in the area. He also noted the Disneyland Railroad would display a train on the board that was not there. This ghost train has been rumored to be Walt's, especially because of his love of trains. There are various other stories about sightings of Walt.

The Weeping Boy

Beyond the 999 Happy Haunts the Haunted Mansion has to offer, there is said to be another one that's quite the opposite. There's a story about a mother who wished to spread her son's ashes on the ride. While she was told this wasn't allowed, she did it anyway. There have since been reports of a young boy crying at the exit of the ride.

Mr. One Way

Mr. One Way is a ghost who likes to join single riders on Space Mountain, disappearing before the final tunnel. He is said to be a large man with red hair and a red face. Some stories say this is the ghost of someone who had died on the ride.

The Woman in White

Much like basements, a spooky figure of a woman in white is classic ghost story material. The appears on Main St. U.S.A. at nighttime wearing a 19th-century gown. It's been speculated that the woman may have died before the property became Disneyland, which could explain the outfit. Luckily, she seems to be a nice ghost, as she's been said to help lost children find the Disneyland Baby Care Center.

Eerie Disneyland: Where Magic Meets Mystery

Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, these tales of ghostly encounters at Disneyland add an extra layer of intrigue to the park. It's interesting to think that even Disneyland, a place synonymous with joy and magic, has its collection of eerie legends. And who knows? On your next visit, perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of Walt Disney himself or encounter the friendly Woman in White. So, brace yourself for a potentially spookier adventure the next time you visit "The Happiest Place on Earth."

Can't get enough spooky reading? Disneyland isn't the only place in California with ghost stories. Check out these articles about the most haunted spots in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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