The wait is almost over for the long-anticipated return of the Haunted Mansion as Disneyland crews wrap up work on the extended refurbishment in time for the Halloween season that kicks off earlier than ever this year.
Haunted Mansion Holiday will return by Aug. 23 in time for the Halloween Time season at Disneyland.
The holiday overlay version of the classic dark ride will have a virtual queue when the attraction returns from an extensive overhaul.
Disneyland promises the Haunted Mansion dining room scene will once again feature a new ghoulish gingerbread house.
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The Haunted Mansion closed in January for an extended renovation of the outdoor queue area that will add a new accessibility elevator for wheelchair users exiting the ride and a new retail shop themed as Madame Leota’s carriage house at the attraction’s exit.
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion has gotten a “Nightmare Before Christmas” makeover based on the Tim Burton animated film for more than 20 years now. The New Orleans Square attraction closed in January with the holiday overlay still in place.
Holiday attraction overlays will return for the Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters in Disney California Adventure.