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The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort, a beloved classic attraction, is temporarily closed to guests as Disney Imagineers work on crafting a brand-new immersive queue experience. This closure, although disappointing to those who enjoy the eerie charm of the mansion, sets the stage for an exciting reimagining of the pre-ride waiting area.
The Haunted Mansion’s closure allows for the integration of new design and storytelling elements that will further enhance the overall guest experience. Fans of the Haunted Mansion eagerly await the reopening, anticipating a fresh take on the iconic attraction that blends the spooky charm of the original with innovative updates.
Now, Disney has revealed a timeline for the reopening of this iconic Disney attraction. However, some fans might not be entirely thrilled for one big reason.
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Haunted Mansion To Reopen at Disneyland Resort
After months and months of closure, Disneyland Park’s Haunted Mansion is finally returning later this year. Prepare to be spellbound this fall season at Disneyland Resort as the beloved attraction, Haunted Mansion, reopens its creaking doors to eager guests.
Because the attraction is reopening in the fall, the ride will reopen as its holiday-themed version, Haunted Mansion Holiday. This unique seasonal overlay transforms the classic Haunted Mansion into a whimsical and hauntingly delightful experience inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
As you enter the mansion, you’ll be greeted by Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, and his ghoulish friends, who have taken over the estate to celebrate Christmas in their own eerie style. The familiar scenes of the mansion are adorned with twisted holiday decorations, each telling a story of dark humor and macabre cheer.
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Virtual Queue Announced for Haunted Mansion
However, this fall reopening will not be the same as the attraction once was. To help manage crowd levels amid the ongoing construction efforts, Disney has revealed that the attraction will be using a ydining.com/disney-attraction-moving-away-from-disney-genie-bwb1/ only.
NEW: Haunted Mansion Holiday will reopen at Disneyland Resort this fall season with virtual queue only while work is completed on the updated queue experience. More details will be shared later. pic.twitter.com/oSeRvUGRnw
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Disney’s virtual queue system is often criticized by fans for the fact that it can put a barrier on certain attractions. With Haunted Mansion Holiday being a crowd favorite, it is likely that many fans will be unable to ride this attraction. Disney describes their virtual queue system, saying:
“From time to time, a virtual queue—accessible via the Disneyland app—may be used for select attractions or experiences. When a virtual queue is in place, you can request to enjoy that attraction or experience later in the day, so you can enjoy other experiences while you wait. Generally, when the virtual queue is in place, standby options are limited and not always available, and Guests must use the Disneyland app to enter the attraction or experience.”
Regardless of how you may feel about virtual queues, it is still wonderful to know that Haunted Mansion will finally be reopening its doors. The attraction and its new queue will be warmly welcomed by fans this Halloween season. Stay tuned for further updates as more details on this thrilling transformation are set to be unveiled soon, ensuring that your next visit to the Haunted Mansion Holiday is nothing short of a hauntingly good time.
