
Merchandise cast members wear costumes that are slightly different than the maid and butler costumes from the attraction. The larger sign has an eyeball-like graphic that looks like it follows you when passing by the location. There are two different signs found outside the shop. The Victorian-era phrase “Memento Mori” reminded people of that age “to live life to the fullest as everyone is mortal.” The shop’s name was inspired by a gravestone found in the graveyard scene inside the attraction. While she disappeared long ago, many of her belongings are still located in the shop such as a beautiful portrait that was possibly created during the time she lived in the area. You may recall that it is rumored the little shop was the abode of Madame Leota. Since it’s Halloween, I caught up with my Walt Disney Imagineering partners to dig up a few interesting details about the shop that you may not know.

In recent weeks, I’ve enjoyed hearing guests’ reactions and seeing photographs from their visits to the shop. This location is the destination for new Haunted Mansion Authentic products at Walt Disney World Resort. Memento Mori, the new Haunted Mansion-themed shop, recently opened in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park.
