For a string of popular theme parks that center around family fun, Disney has a bit of a dark record when it comes to ghost sightings. Whether they are elaborate hoaxes, tricks of the light, or something entirely supernatural is up to you to decide, but during this season of spooks and scares, there’s no better time to compile some of the most notorious ghosts said to haunt the Disney theme parks. So, boys and girls of every age, would you like to see something strange?

1. George

If you’ve ever been on the Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World, you’re probably familiar with the somewhat creepy atmosphere the ride gives off. Taking place on a boat ride in the dark, Pirates of the Caribbean is a frightening adventure, haunted or not. Because of this, a bit of an urban legend has developed and captured the imaginations of ghosthunters everywhere.

This legend, of course, is about George. As the legend goes, an employee died during the construction of the ride, and his spirit still lingers to this day. Apparently, this ghost (dubbed ‘George’) has a bit of a bad temper. By stating you don’t believe George exists while on one of the boats, the ride is more prone to breaking down.

Additionally, some employees believe that saying “good night” and “good morning” to the resident spirit acts as a sort of good luck charm to breeze through a day of operation without incident. Whether George himself is fact or fiction, no one can be sure. However, the creepy history of Pirates of the Caribbean doesn’t end there–in fact, some of the bones utilized in several scenes were not oddly realistic fakes, but real bones donated to the park from a nearby medical facility. Over time, the real bones were swapped for fake ones, but at one point in time riders of Pirates would be looking directly at real human bones!

2. Mr. One Way

If you’re already a fan of Disneyland ghost stories, you’re likely already familiar with the solo specter known as Mr. One Way. As the resident ghost of Space Mountain, Mr. One Way is known for accompanying single riders as they board their car. He is often described as a tall man with ginger hair and a red-tinted face. Though he may board the car alongside an individual rider, by the time the car returns to the unloading station, there will be no such passenger in any of the seats.

According to some stories about this mysterious disappearing man, Mr. One Way will interact with guests in the queue line and those seated beside him. He has been described as “odd” in his interactions, as if he is unfamiliar with any recent updates to Disneyland. Many believe Mr. One Way is a spirit who died on the ride sometime during the 70s, but since Space Mountain’s 1977 opening, only a handful of deaths have occurred–and all of them have been due to pre-existing conditions of the riders. Additionally, none of the recorded deaths match the description of Mr. One Way. Despite this, the lonely rider remains one of the most beloved Disneyland spirits.

3. Monorail Man

Unlike Mr. One Way, the story behind the notorious Monorail Man has some historical substance backing it up. In 1966, a 19 year-old man named Thomas Guy Cleaveland was struck by a monorail late one night after climbing onto the track in an attempt to sneak into the park.

He reportedly ignored both verbal and written warnings and was killed on impact after the monorail struck and dragged him over 30 feet along the track. Some people report seeing the shape of a man running along the monorail track in the middle of the night, only to vanish entirely when a train approaches.

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