 The Gracey family that haunts the Haunted Mansion is named for Yale  Gracey (qv), one of the original Imagineers (Disney designers) of  the Disneyland ride, which opened in 1969. Although a ghostly Gracey  is never officially named in the ride narration or press, the name  has long been associated with the disembodied "Ghost Host" in the  attraction through fans speculated narratives (contrary to popular  belief, the ride does not have a definite story).