This Southern California display was created by animator and Halloween enthusiast James Lopez, who makes full use of his yard to recreate a timeless classic theme based on the Haunted Mansion theme park attraction.
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Each column was framed in wood and covered with foam, then hand-carved and painted to match the exterior color of James’ house. See how these columns were made.
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James pulled on his experience as an animator to capture whimsical ghostly expressions.
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Images by Haunted Mansion Northside
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