Expansion and Enhancements coming to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion

Aug 29, 2023 in "Disneyland Resort"

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Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

Posted: Tuesday August 29, 2023 1:!1pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disneyland Resort has revealed plans for a major expansion and update to one of its most beloved attractions—the Haunted Mansion. Slated to begin in 2024, these updates promise to delve deeper into the lore of the mansion while adding new features to enhance the visitor experience.

An Expanded Story

According to local legend, the Haunted Mansion was originally built by a wealthy sea captain. Over the years, the mansion's staff has dutifully maintained its spooktacular appeal. With the forthcoming expansion, visitors can look forward to an extended outdoor queue that promises to immerse them in the mansion's tales and legends. This includes stories of Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and a mysterious one-eyed cat.

Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

Beyond The Haunted Grounds

Each of the mansion's new gardens will showcase unique elements that range from water fountains and gazebos to themed statuary and landscaping. Guests will also have a chance to explore a new greenhouse that serves as the growing space for the Haunted Mansion's groundskeepers. Fans of the attraction will be pleased to know that existing features like the pet cemetery and the horse-drawn funeral hearse will remain.

New Retail Space

But that's not all. Madame Leota, a prominent figure in the Haunted Mansion, will extend her ethereal presence to a new retail shop located next to the attraction's exit. Housed in Leota's carriage house, the standalone shop promises to offer goods that will leave visitors "dying" to know more.

Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

More Updates Around the Corner

Besides the Haunted Mansion expansion, Disneyland also plans to spruce up the plaza adjacent to Tiana's Palace. The new design aims to create a serene, park-like setting that honors the area's historical significance while offering a tranquil space for relaxation and live entertainment.

Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

Improved Accessibility

Finally, the project aims to improve accessibility for all. A new elevator exit specifically designed for guests with disabilities will be added to the Haunted Mansion.

Construction Timelines

Construction for these enhancements is set to begin in January 2024.

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Misted Compass3 days ago

Regarding the issue of the HHG cut-offs, I think the main issue is that since they're flat projections close to the mirror, they're more affected by the viewing angle, so taller riders can see them "clipping" through the front of the doombuggy. The physical ghosts were set back at the same distance as the buggies, so they more or less appeared to be cut off at the same point regardless of viewing angle.

Professortango14 days ago

That's the only place I saw them, honestly. They were sweeping the water in the Toon Town underpass, but didn't see any other bags or any flooding.

britain4 days ago

Were sand bags a common sight throughout the park that day? Or just in poorly planned areas?

Professortango14 days ago

Well, yesterday with the rain the new gift shop became the FEMA Disaster Recreation Photo Op with sandbags pulled up alongside the main walkway door. It was a day where Tiana was down most of the day, Haunted Mansion was down the afternoon through about 10ish. Runaway Railway was down which made me go to Car-Toon Spin, which went down when I was line the queue. Went to Space Mountain, which went down as I entered it. And then got walked off Pooh after Tiana reopened at 11. So...I'm clearly the problem here.

Disgruntled Walt4 days ago

The only way to fix the DCA Soarin' is by bringing back Over California for good.

VicariousCorpse5 days ago

No it's not changed at DCA. This is a very recent change from November.

BrianLo5 days ago

The Epcot scene was entirely redone and you look at the tower more from a distance head on. Then they just swapped in the new Epcot fireworks scene. Tokyo never used the Eiffel Tower and does their own Tokyo Tower.

Disney Irish6 days ago

When I rode last month it wasn't looking as warped as in years past. So I don't know if they "fixed" it like is said to be done in Epcot (wasn't even aware it was done there) or if its just less noticeable now. For reference I was sitting in the front row toward the middle, so that might make a difference.

SpaceMountainUK6 days ago

They should have had her face turn black with glowing eyes kind of like the hatbox ghost the face vanishing and a throw back to one of the older brides

mickEblu6 days ago

Oh wow they did? Does anyone know if the fixed at DCA? I ride Soarin maybe once a year.

BrianLo6 days ago

That was just fixed! (At Epcot at least)

Vclguy907 days ago

I will say this. I don't like this bride nor did I like Constance. I preferred every iteration of her before Constance. But we have to admit that she did not resemble anything from a Marc concept or anything in the graveyard scene. She literally was the creepiest and most frightening thing in the ride and the nightmares my childhood were made of. So Everyone seems to be upset that she now does not resemble the work of Marc Davis or any other character in the ride but has she ever? Since the beginning of time? I do agree she looks way too digital and AI generated and I would say that is my primary reason for disliking this iteration. But not because she doesn't flow with Marc Davis' ideas because she never looked like a Davis idea. Prob more so a Crump idea.

Phroobar7 days ago

People can barely handle Stitch with chilli dog breath much less a bride turning into a rotting corpse in front of them. The Disney Mommies would freak out.