Haunted Mansion Graveyard Scene too Bright

[jason10mm]

Probably a combintation of all of the above (dark adaptation, ratio of old/new bulbs, deliberate adjustment). You gotta figure that Disney doesn't just routinely change out all the bulbs, they probably have a light meter or a person who "decides" when it is time, or a certain ratio of out/dim bulbs at each fixture. So there can be periods where most of the lighting is old/non-functional and then new and fresh which should produce a distinct difference in the level of lighting. I doubt most rides have lighting that can be "dialed up/down" but there may be some areas that can be (other than overhead lights). Plus maybe they are switching from incandescents to LED or some other technology which affects the lighting level.

Maintaining consistency of such a user subjective thing like lighting over an entire complex ride that runs 10+ hours a day, EVERY day, has got to be a nightmare.

 

[lugnut33]

For the past several trips I've noticed the net type scrim being used in the graveyard scene. It's there so everything isn't sharp to the guest. My guess is it's dirty so the black lights make it stick out more. Also, as a previous posted pointed out the scrim has come loose near the pooh sized opera singer and it's very noticeable.

Also, last trip was the first time I have ever noticed the glass in the dining room scene because it was dirty.

 

[maddiebee]

I've always noticed the scrim. I figured it was to keep any doom buggy hoppers from messing with the attraction.

 

[W.E.D.]

I've always noticed the scrim. I figured it was to keep any doom buggy hoppers from messing with the attraction.

This. And the fact that people will throw trash where-ever anymore, no matter how close you have the garbage cans.

 

[magicbob]

Also, last trip was the first time I have ever noticed the glass in the dining room scene because it was dirty.

The glass is also more noticeable because of the bullet hole.

 

[OnSpaceshipEarth]

I figured HM was supposed to be dark so it adds some mystery to the visuals. There are some things you can "almost see", leaving a bit to the imagination.

It's also the reason I see things on every visit that I've never noticed before.

I agree...I like it really dark. For *me* the Haunted mansion is better than it was twenty years ago.

 

[Bishoparc]

Great replies everyone! Never figured this post would get this much attention. I know someone commented on them switching to LED's but haven't seen that a whole lot in HM or PoTC surprisingly. I've never felt like they were too dark due to the fact as others have mentioned if they were too bright it would cause you to be able to see some of the mystery behind the magic.

I wouldn't have thought much of seeing the scrim except even my wife noticed it and she doesn't normally pay that much attention to detail.

It seemed to be one specific light that was causing it and only right there close to where the light was.

Scrim is many times used to mask things behind it. You can apply light to the front of a scrim and not to the objects behind it and the objects behind will be hidden. Apply light to the objects behind and they show up. They just use it to mask what's behind it mainly.

Still love HM totally but greatly appreciate everyone's comments! I'm new to the DIS but great to be able to talk about everything Disney in one place!