Haunted Mansion Refurb

[Frozen2014]

We came in October and DD5 and I LOVED Haunted Mansion.

I remember hearing shortly after Halloween that it was going to be closed for refurb (I would have been devastated if this was when we were there).

Not exactly sure what goes on during a refurb. So just curious...did they make any changes?

 

[kmb584]

It doesn't close until December 1st and will reopen on December 20th. There won't be any major changes, and doubtful that any change will be noticed. It's more about sprucing up the place than anything else (new paint, etc).

 

[DisneyHardin]

I think I heard that the closure was to add an in-ride photo.

 

[Frozen2014]

I think I heard that the closure was to add an in-ride photo.

That would be so cool to get with photo pass

 

[White Rose]

of course - the one ride that will be down is the only "MUST MUST DO 3X" ride.

 

[SamRoc]

That would be so cool to get with photo pass

That would be great!!!

 

[hill6]

It doesn't close until December 1st and will reopen on December 20th. There won't be any major changes, and doubtful that any change will be noticed. It's more about sprucing up the place than anything else (new paint, etc).

They will also be adding the Memory Maker videos to it.

 

[aprilfoolwed]

So sad we will miss HM on this trip - it's my youngest's favorite attraction. It's the only thing I am sad about with the upcoming trip. Just another reason to go back another time, right?

 

[Boo Bear]

Thats awesome about the in ride video and photo op! My original trip dates were Dec 1-5th but a few weeks ago I added a day to the beginning of the trip, so we will have one day with HM. I really hope DS won't be afraid so we can ride more than once!

 

[Priory]

So sad we will miss HM on this trip - it's my youngest's favorite attraction. It's the only thing I am sad about with the upcoming trip. Just another reason to go back another time, right?

It's down my whole trip too. oh well, the gift shop is still open for our convenience

 

[kellypooh]

I'm so glad HM will be open when we go in February....one of our group has been looking forward to that ride his entire life. I have a feeling he wouldn't go at ALL if it was closed.

 

[mrcricket]

HM is my FAVORITE ride. Unfortunately, it will be closed for our entire trip next week. I'm bummed, but I'll just have to make due with all of the other great rides and attractions.

 

[White Rose]

HM is my FAVORITE ride. Unfortunately, it will be closed for our entire trip next week. I'm bummed, but I'll just have to make due with all of the other great rides and attractions.

This ride went from my most feared (at age 6) to most loved ride. I have memories of riding it with my 11 year old brother, and my mom and dad in the buggy in front of us.

You have to realize, my mom was the type of person who, I feel, was never a child...she was always the 'adult' and always said things like. "I'm your parent, not your friend." and was just not a 'child-like' person - EXCEPT AT WDW! There - I got to see a different side of my mother, and now that she is gone - I'll never forget this experience I had on this ride.

ok, so imagine this...I'm 6, sitting with my prankster brother, kinda nervous about riding this. I know, my brother will try to scare me or do something to me, because... I'm the little sister, it's just what is done! So, I close my eyes for part of it, and my brother keeps trying to get me to open my eyes... so I do... and I'm liking it! I'm not scared! wow! It's fun! this was very important part of my memories, because I was a scaredy-cat kid!

Then... a floaty 'ghost' appears, and lands between my brother and I. We both look at each other, and at the 'ghost', and get at far away from it as possible, clinging to the walls of the doombuggy. We enjoyed the ride, but never touched the 'ghost'. At a certain point, the doombuggy tilts backwards, and I hear, from my mother in front, sounds of distress, and then laughter!

Years go by, and I never asked about the little 'ghost'...then I was talking to my Mom when I was planning my (WDW) honeymoon, and I got the full scoop.

My mother, either by accident or on purpose, (I think she was showing her childish side and did it on purpose...bad MOM!) flung a tissue. It landed between us...that was the 'ghost' we saw float down.

When the ride tilted backwards, she cried out because she thought she broke the ride, by throwing the tissue...so she was scared till the ride went back upright, and then laughed about it...

every time I got to WDW...I remember my first time riding HM, and my Mom's little practical joke...

I'm gonna miss it this time!!

 

[Satchmo128]

I am also bummed that HM will be down for our entire December trip (11 days to go!!!), but it is always good for the rides to get a bit of sprucin' every now and again.

 

[Frozen2014]

This ride went from my most feared (at age 6) to most loved ride. I have memories of riding it with my 11 year old brother, and my mom and dad in the buggy in front of us.

You have to realize, my mom was the type of person who, I feel, was never a child...she was always the 'adult' and always said things like. "I'm your parent, not your friend." and was just not a 'child-like' person - EXCEPT AT WDW! There - I got to see a different side of my mother, and now that she is gone - I'll never forget this experience I had on this ride.

ok, so imagine this...I'm 6, sitting with my prankster brother, kinda nervous about riding this. I know, my brother will try to scare me or do something to me, because... I'm the little sister, it's just what is done! So, I close my eyes for part of it, and my brother keeps trying to get me to open my eyes... so I do... and I'm liking it! I'm not scared! wow! It's fun! this was very important part of my memories, because I was a scaredy-cat kid!

Then... a floaty 'ghost' appears, and lands between my brother and I. We both look at each other, and at the 'ghost', and get at far away from it as possible, clinging to the walls of the doombuggy. We enjoyed the ride, but never touched the 'ghost'. At a certain point, the doombuggy tilts backwards, and I hear, from my mother in front, sounds of distress, and then laughter!

Years go by, and I never asked about the little 'ghost'...then I was talking to my Mom when I was planning my (WDW) honeymoon, and I got the full scoop.

My mother, either by accident or on purpose, (I think she was showing her childish side and did it on purpose...bad MOM!) flung a tissue. It landed between us...that was the 'ghost' we saw float down.

When the ride tilted backwards, she cried out because she thought she broke the ride, by throwing the tissue...so she was scared till the ride went back upright, and then laughed about it...

every time I got to WDW...I remember my first time riding HM, and my Mom's little practical joke...

I'm gonna miss it this time!!

That's an awesome story, and something you can laugh about now.

I'm so sorry for those of you that are going and it will be closed. I would be soooo upset too as its my favorite. And DD keeps asking to watch it on the computer and wants to know when we can ride it again.

 

[tiggerrr]

It doesn't close until December 1st and will reopen on December 20th. There won't be any major changes, and doubtful that any change will be noticed. It's more about sprucing up the place than anything else (new paint, etc).

About time. Last time we were on it, the place seemed a bit dusty and worn down. Pretty dim lights too. And one of the headstones was even broken.

 

[knitster]

This ride went from my most feared (at age 6) to most loved ride. I have memories of riding it with my 11 year old brother, and my mom and dad in the buggy in front of us.

You have to realize, my mom was the type of person who, I feel, was never a child...she was always the 'adult' and always said things like. "I'm your parent, not your friend." and was just not a 'child-like' person - EXCEPT AT WDW! There - I got to see a different side of my mother, and now that she is gone - I'll never forget this experience I had on this ride.

ok, so imagine this...I'm 6, sitting with my prankster brother, kinda nervous about riding this. I know, my brother will try to scare me or do something to me, because... I'm the little sister, it's just what is done! So, I close my eyes for part of it, and my brother keeps trying to get me to open my eyes... so I do... and I'm liking it! I'm not scared! wow! It's fun! this was very important part of my memories, because I was a scaredy-cat kid!

Then... a floaty 'ghost' appears, and lands between my brother and I. We both look at each other, and at the 'ghost', and get at far away from it as possible, clinging to the walls of the doombuggy. We enjoyed the ride, but never touched the 'ghost'. At a certain point, the doombuggy tilts backwards, and I hear, from my mother in front, sounds of distress, and then laughter!

Years go by, and I never asked about the little 'ghost'...then I was talking to my Mom when I was planning my (WDW) honeymoon, and I got the full scoop.

My mother, either by accident or on purpose, (I think she was showing her childish side and did it on purpose...bad MOM!) flung a tissue. It landed between us...that was the 'ghost' we saw float down.

When the ride tilted backwards, she cried out because she thought she broke the ride, by throwing the tissue...so she was scared till the ride went back upright, and then laughed about it...

every time I got to WDW...I remember my first time riding HM, and my Mom's little practical joke...

I'm gonna miss it this time!!

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm definitely that mom-- not really childish or carefree at home, but a totally different person at Disneyland. This served as a little reminder to lighten up a little more so that my kids have even more fun memories of me when I'm gone, someday.

 

[hddanis]

About time. Last time we were on it, the place seemed a bit dusty and worn down. Pretty dim lights too. And one of the headstones was even broken.

They don't clean it much.. I saw cobwebs last time I was there....