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Serpents, and spiders, tail of a rat...
Call in the spirits, wherever they're at!
Rap on a table, it's time to respond...
Send us a message from somewhere beyond!
Horntoads and lizards, piddle and strum...
Please answer the role by beating a drum!
Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween...
Awaken the spirits with your tambourine!
Creepies and crawlies, toads in a pond...
Let there be music from regions beyond!
Harpies, and furies, old friends and new...
Blow on a horn so we all know that it's you!
Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell...
Give us a hint... by ringing a bell!
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~ Madame Letoa's incantations at the Haunted Mansion (Two of the incantations were not used).noicon
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Goblins and ghoulies, creatures of fright,
We summon you now... to dance through the night!
Warlocks and Witches, answer this call!
Your presence is wanted at this ghostly ball!
Join now the Spirits in Nuptial Doom:
A ravishing Bride... a vanishing Groom.
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~ Madame Leota's incantations at the Phantom Manor.
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On the Thirteenth day of Christmas, my Ghoul Love gave to me:
Thirteen Rings of Power, embracing strength that never ends,
Twelve signs of the zodiac that rule the future and transcend,
Eleven candles floating, their scent of mystery in the air,
Ten telling tea leaves, that swirl with secrets yet to share.
On the Ninth day of Christmas, my Ghoul Love gave to me:
Nine magic crystals, that sparkle with a force that is pure,
Eight balls of knowledge, that answer with a truth that is sure,
Seven pearls of wisdom, to keep my love bewitched to me,
Six mystic mirrors, reflecting futures yet to be.
On the Fifth day of Christmas, my Ghoul Love gave to me:
Five lucky charms, to understand the right from wrong,
Four wheels of fortune, to spin their rich and golden song,
Three lifelines, extending help to those in need,
Two passion potions, that love and romance may succeed.
On the First day of Christmas, my Ghoul Love gave to me:
A Star! A brilliant star for my fortune card tree!"
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~ Madame Leota's incantations during the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
Madame Leota is a ghost in the Disney Park attraction The Haunted Mansion, which appears in Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World in Florida, and Tokyo Disneyland, as well as its alternate version Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris. She is also a major character in other Haunted Mansion properties, such as the Slave Labor Graphics Haunted Mansion comic book series, the Disney Kingdoms comic series, and Ghost Post, serving as an on and off antagonist.
Her performance model on the ride was the late Leota Toombs, while her voice was provided by the late Eleanor Audley, who also played Maleficent in Disney's Sleeping Beauty, and Lady Tremaine in Disney's Cinderella. In the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, she was portrayed by Toombs' daughter Kim Irvine, and voiced by Susanne Blakeslee, who also voiced Lady Tremaine, Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Queen Grimhilde. In Phantom Manor, she was voiced and performed by Oona Lind. In the 2003 live action adaptation, she was portrayed by Jennifer Tilly, who also portrayed Tiffany Valentine in the Child's Play series. In Once Upon A Time, she was portrayed by Suzy Joachim.
Leota was a medium and powerful clairvoyant gypsy who fled Salem, Massachusetts during the time of the infamous Salem Witch Trials. She traveled as a wandering gypsy fortune teller, eventually settling near the mansion and opening a small store (which is a gift shop in Walt Disney World) called Memento Mori.
The Haunted Mansion Comic Book Series[]
More of Leota's possible story was told in the comic book series The Haunted Mansion by Slave Labor Graphics, which ran for seven issues from 2006 to 2007.
In the greater storyline of the comic, Leota continued her wanderings around her store, until she happened upon the mansion and its master named William Gracey. He hires her to help him rid the mansion of ghosts, which are haunting the place and have been causing disturbances for some time. Leota spends much time at the mansion communicating with the spirits inside. However, during this time, she finds herself having fallen in love with Gracey. She makes many advances on the master, but is turned down due to Gracey's engagement to Emily de Claire. Leota angrily continues contacting the spirits, until she comes into contact with the ghosts of a pirate crew and their gunrunner, who reveal that Gracey used to be a pirate named Captain Blood, who murdered the first captain and took over the ship, eventually leading the rest of them to their deaths before retiring and settling down. Leota uses this knowledge to conspire with the ghosts, and summons them on Emily and William's wedding night. The ghosts then scare Emily to death.
Infuriated and vengeful, Gracey tracked Leota down, who was performing a séance to draw more ghosts to the mansion. Gracey found her and snapped her neck, instantly killing her. He then hung himself in the Stretching Room. Leota, however, went on to possess her crystal ball, not aware of her death. She continued to call spirits to the mansion using her summons, causing spirits to continue arriving throughout the years. Her body was buried in the cemetery in the front of the mansion, rather than the large graveyard.
The Haunted Mansion[]
In the ride, Madame Leota can be encountered, her crystal ball containing the apparition of her head, floating in the air with instruments circling around it. She continues to summon spirits with incantations.
Occasionally, Leota's spirit will travel to her old store Memento Mori, where her reflection can be seen in mirrors. She will also occasionally manipulate or possess her own tombstone, causing the face carving's eyes to open, revealing human-like eyes underneath. She will look around at the guests before leaving the tombstone and returning it to normal.
During the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, her crystal ball is replaced with a Christmas ornament and she can be heard reciting "The 13 Days of Christmas", a ghoulish spin on "The 12 Days of Christmas".
Phantom Manor[]
In the Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris, Leota can be seen, summoning ghostly figures to a wedding that will never take place. However, this wedding is different from Emily and William's, and tied to the storyline of the Phantom Manor, so it is unknown what Leota's connection is with the manor or the story.
Disney Kingdoms[]
Madame Leota appears as a major character in the Haunted Mansion miniseries of the 2016 comic book series Disney Kingdoms by Marvel Comics. Here, she is a more benevolent character. AfterCaptain Bartholomew Gore places a curse on the mansion, she uses her powers to call protagonist Danny Crowe to the mansion, believing he can help break the curse and free the other ghosts. She gives him advice and helps him, also revealing that, because she is one of the few ghosts to have actually died on the property, she has power and authority, with her ability being increases psychic and supernatural powers. After her crystal ball is shattered by Gore, Danny is able to end the curse, and she re-manifests.
Ghost Post[]
Leota plays a major role in the interactive mystery game Ghost Post. After an event known as the Great Unraveling traps all of the ghosts in the mansion, the Committee of Wandering Ghosts is formed to seek the help of mortals on the outside. Leota is shown to be opposed to this, not liking the idea of associating with the living. She makes a few contacts with guests, sending them puzzles that will challenge their psychic abilities. If they pass, she will begrudgingly accept their help, and becomes something of a guide as she gives clues and hints to help guests solve the mystery and help the ghosts. If players succeed and find the incantation to end the Great Unraveling, she will thank the players and recognize them as worthy mediums.
Other Appearances[]
House of Mouse[]
Madame Leota has made a few cameo appearances in House of Mouse, and a brief appearance in Mickey's House of Villains.
Feast or Famine[]
In the 2009 dinner show, Feast or Famine, that was showed at Disney California Adventure to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion, the characters of Madame Leota and Little Leota are combined into the same character. In a humanoid ghost appearance wearing a white cloak and holding a bouquet, she has a séance to contact George Hightower, Constance's murdered husband and owner of the Haunted Mansion.
Kingdom Keepers[]
In the Kingdom Keepers book series by Ridley Pearson, Leota is part of an organization of Disney villains known as the Overtakers, who try to breach the real world and take over the Disney Parks. When the protagonists come to the Haunted Mansion in the seventh book The Insider, she attempts to scare them to death. However, the heroes retaliate with a mirror, and Leota flees from the sight of her own wrinkled and horrific face.
Epic Mickey[]
A ghost bearing the same appearance as Madame Leota called Madame Leona appears in Lonesome Manor's library. She is upset that the Lonesome Ghosts have stolen her books, which Mickey can retrieve for her.
Leota appears in the 2003 live action film, played by Jennifer Tilly. Here, she is a cryptic and mysterious ghost, but is on the side of good. As the story does not connect with that of the ride, she is an encouraging and clever woman who only briefly antagonizes protagonist Jim Evers before aiding him in stopping the film's real villain.
Once Upon a Time[]
Madame Leota in Once Upon a Time.
Madame Leota is a minor antagonist of the TV series Once Upon a Time, appearing in the Season 7 episode "Secret Garden'". She was portrayed by Suzy Joachim.
Madame Leota is a witch and self proclaimed Maestro Medium. She is recruited by Mother Gothel to join the Coven of the Eight, but their plans are thwarted by Zelena and Wish Hook.
Kinect Disneyland Adventures[]
Madame Leota appears as a more sinister character in the Haunted Mansion minigame for Kinect Disneyland Adventures. It is this version where she is more of a villain.
The Haunted Mansion (2003 video game)[]
Leota appears as a major character in the 2003 video game, which has no connection to the story of the ride or movie, and is depicted as a supporting protagonist. Here, she was a normal ghost on the property until she rebelled against the villain, Atticus Thorn, who, in turn, trapped her inside a crystal ball. She calls upon the help of the protagonist Zeke Holloway, and gives him his weapon, the Beacon of Souls. Riding in Zeke's satchel, she follows him as a guide until Thorn is defeated, to which she stays in the mansion and helps the other ghosts. At the end, she and the ghosts become Zeke's mentors and guides in his career as an author.
Disney Crossy Road[]
Madame Leota appears as a very rare unlockable character in Disney Crossy Road.
Star Tours[]
Leota makes a cameo in the Star Wars ride Star Tours at Disney Parks, with her crystal ball being seen in one of the suitcases going through luggage scan.
Merchandise[]
Madame Leota appears as a recurring character in Haunted Mansion and Disney Villain merchandise. The Haunted Mansion's gift shop is Memento Mori, her old store and home.
Disney XD[]
Leota appeared in a Disney XD station ID, where she encounters Pony Head and Star Butterfly from Star vs. the Forces of Evil.
Personality[]
Madame Leota is generally surrounded by mystery. Her motives tend to be vague, though a lot of interpretations tend to lean towards her being good or at least a neutral force. She generally favors speaking in rhyme as her incantations seem to be based around it.
Appearance[]
Madame Leota is an old woman with long, flowing blue hair inside a spherical crystal ball. In some recent versions, she has been portrayed as much younger and, in some cases, quite beautiful. Everything inside the ball is tinted blue.
Trivia[]
Madame Leota is named after Imagineer Leota "Toombs" Thomas, who also provided the face for the medium's spirit in the attraction.
At the end of ride, guests see a small ghost dressed in a white robe and holding dried herbs who beckons the guests to hurry back to the mansion. Since the character was voiced and portrayed by Leota Toombs, the same woman who portrayed Madame Leota, many fans theorize that Little Leota and Madame Leota are the same character and the character earned the semi-official name, Little Leota. In the 40th anniversary dinner show, Feast or Famine, Madame Leota and Little Leota are combined into one character. However, the show is non-canonical to the ride.
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