From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Jennifer Fickley-Baker
The tombstones at the Haunted Mansion showcase clever sayings, rhymes and play-on-words that really catch guests’ attention as they make their way into the attraction.
In this video, shared by Walt Disney Imagineering, we hear how many of these tombstones pay tribute to famous Disney Legends and Imagineers who helped create the attraction to life years ago. For example, one headstone’s reference to “Master Gracey” refers to Imagineer Yale Gracey, a special effects extraordinaire who brought the spirits of the Haunted Mansion to life, as well as “Grandpa Marc,” aka Marc Davis, who was the artist behind the stretching portraits. Other references include “Haunting Harriet” Harriet Burns, WED Enterprises’ first female employee who created models for the attraction, “Brother Claude” or Claude Coats, who developed the mansion’s interior and more.
Watch as Imagineers Daniel Joseph and Stacy Shoff offer up the details in the video above.
Want to learn more secrets of the Haunted Mansion? Check out the other videos in this series.
- All in the Details: ‘Happy Hints’ Hidden at The Haunted Mansion
- All in the Details: Myths & Legends of The Haunted Mansion
- ‘Duffy and Friends Play Days’ at Hong Kong Disneyland - February 20, 2025
- Japan and China Plush Launch on DisneyStore.com - February 18, 2025
- Tickets Are Now Available For Universal Volcano Bay Nights - February 18, 2025
Our Official Travel Partner of The Main Street Mouse is MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel

Mouse Fan Travel® an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been planning and creating magical Disney vacations since 2005. Their mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. Their Disney Travel Agents operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were their own. They pride themselves on expertly representing and advocating for you – their client.
The next time you and your family are planning a Disney vacation, visit Mouse Fan Travel for your no obligation quote or to answer any Disney vacation questions you may have. Are you looking for a beach vacation, tour or cruise to destinations across the globe? Visit MEI-Travel for exceptional expertise with ZERO agency fees.