i was just curiouse if they do anything special to the haunted mansion in WDW during the Halloween season. Thanx a bunch for any answers you can give me
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MKCustodial
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At Dl, they themed it after A Nightmare Before Christmas. There are rumors that they want to do it at MK, but I REALLY, REALLY, hope they don't. I can't understand what people see in that filme... Stop-motion, ok, the original King Kong had it too, and tons of others. It just didn't appeal to me story-wise. Seemed kind of Grinch-turned-horror-story.:zipit:
Just my two cents...
Just my two cents...
Terp02
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Ok Nightmare Before Christmas is an AMAZING movie, in my opinion. But you really can't say that it's nothing special. Tim Burton spent ten years working on this film, as well as doing other stuff. It's amazing what they were able to do with stop-animation. I think that it was one of the most original movies EVER.
I would be so glad if they made it into nightmare before christmas! that is one of my all time favourites! BEST MOVIE EVER!
Disneynutcase
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I rode the DL Nightmare Before Xmas makeover last December. Went in quite skeptical, expecting a cheap make-over. I also had a hard time truly recalling the movie since it had been at least a decade since it was in theaters. Thus, I was expecting something kind of half-assed, cheap and retarded.
Gotta say that for a temporary transition done for the holidays, it was actually very impressive--like a complete makeover, very themed out with tongue in cheek like what I recall from the movie, lots of added detail, even a few new animatronics added for this version.
But...what made it even better was that they totally redid the narration and in doing so seemed to replace a lot of bad speakers. Also, it seemed as if everything inside was cleaned up and renovated so that the effects seemed much improved and spookier.
Since I just did WDW's HM about six weeks ago, I'd say that all WDW fans should welcome this three month change-over just to get some long overdue renovation done to MK's HM. When I rode it in early April, I found that the sound wasn't that good, some effects are in need of repair, etc..
Only hitch is that this makeover will bring extra locals to the park to check it out, particularly during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
Gotta say that for a temporary transition done for the holidays, it was actually very impressive--like a complete makeover, very themed out with tongue in cheek like what I recall from the movie, lots of added detail, even a few new animatronics added for this version.
But...what made it even better was that they totally redid the narration and in doing so seemed to replace a lot of bad speakers. Also, it seemed as if everything inside was cleaned up and renovated so that the effects seemed much improved and spookier.
Since I just did WDW's HM about six weeks ago, I'd say that all WDW fans should welcome this three month change-over just to get some long overdue renovation done to MK's HM. When I rode it in early April, I found that the sound wasn't that good, some effects are in need of repair, etc..
Only hitch is that this makeover will bring extra locals to the park to check it out, particularly during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
DisneyFreak721
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First of all, Nightmare before christmas came out in Christmas of 1993, and HMH was there for x-mas 2001. There for it was only 8 years not more than a decade. I went on that ride with a FP that was around closing time and it was the coolest thing that they could have done to that ride, but when we got into the Seance room with madame leota, the ride broke down and we had to be evacuated. The only good thing that came from that was that i got to be taken through the backstage areas. all i can say is it's a good thing lights are off during the ride, otherwise you can see how every effect works. trust me. it sucks. I would love to see it at WDW, perhaps alternating years between WDW and DL but not as a permanent attraction. What i heard it would just be from Oct to Dec. but I think it should be alternating years like i said. Maybe the next time, i'll get to see the whole thing.
Oh, and just for fun, when the cast member got me out I told him that Walt originally wanted the HM to be a walk-through attraction (which is true) and asked if he could take me through the rest. Then the other people who were in the room started to agree, and they nearly had a mad riot of people who wanted to walk through the rest. He didn't, but the incident is another fun memory i have.
I forgot to mention that the best part (that i saw anyways) is the elevator. I've never seen a skeleton head that big in my life!
Oh, and just for fun, when the cast member got me out I told him that Walt originally wanted the HM to be a walk-through attraction (which is true) and asked if he could take me through the rest. Then the other people who were in the room started to agree, and they nearly had a mad riot of people who wanted to walk through the rest. He didn't, but the incident is another fun memory i have.
I forgot to mention that the best part (that i saw anyways) is the elevator. I've never seen a skeleton head that big in my life!
PuertoRekinSam
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Anything involving the musical stylings of Danny Elfman is well worth the change in my opinion. (for those who don't know, Mr. Elfman was the lead in Oingo Boingo, singing voice of Jack Skelington, Does all music scores for Tim Burton movies, as well as other flims such as Spider-man) I would love to see the temporary over-hall of my all time fav. Disney ride.
As for a previous coment about how long Tim Burton spent on the film, due to the filming of Batman Returns, he did not direct it, he only wrote it. just a fun fact to know and share
As for a previous coment about how long Tim Burton spent on the film, due to the filming of Batman Returns, he did not direct it, he only wrote it. just a fun fact to know and share
NADisney
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Rumor has it, that WDW will be hosting a special event this year at the MK ,Haunted Mansion.
Details that have been "Floating Around":
The Name of the Event:
Disney's Haunted Mansion Ball
Held on Oct. 30,2002 from 8pm to Midnight ( after the MK is closed)
There will be a Limited Attendence of 999 guests
Event price will be $109.99 ,with a 9.99% Discount for AP holders only
Only Liberty Square and Frontierland will be open during this event to ride HM, SPLM,BTM,CBJ
Dinner will be served at The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon before the Event
Limited Edition HM Merchandise will be avalible before general public perchase on Halloween day Oct 31 ,2002
Disney Speakers will be on hand to discuss the WDW HM
Creaters of Disney LEdition HM Pins for the event will also be there to sign Pins (some pins will be limited to only AP holders to purchase)
There will also be a HM auction
This Event is "ONLY" Speculation ,But the rumor has been going around since easter weekend
Please Visit www.Doombuggies.com for more Info on the Chefs Boards for Correct info
:fork: :goodnevil :sohappy:
Details that have been "Floating Around":
The Name of the Event:
Disney's Haunted Mansion Ball
Held on Oct. 30,2002 from 8pm to Midnight ( after the MK is closed)
There will be a Limited Attendence of 999 guests
Event price will be $109.99 ,with a 9.99% Discount for AP holders only
Only Liberty Square and Frontierland will be open during this event to ride HM, SPLM,BTM,CBJ
Dinner will be served at The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon before the Event
Limited Edition HM Merchandise will be avalible before general public perchase on Halloween day Oct 31 ,2002
Disney Speakers will be on hand to discuss the WDW HM
Creaters of Disney LEdition HM Pins for the event will also be there to sign Pins (some pins will be limited to only AP holders to purchase)
There will also be a HM auction
This Event is "ONLY" Speculation ,But the rumor has been going around since easter weekend
Please Visit www.Doombuggies.com for more Info on the Chefs Boards for Correct info
:fork: :goodnevil :sohappy:
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Don L Duck
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Originally posted by MKCustodial
At Dl, they themed it after A Nightmare Before Christmas. There are rumors that they want to do it at MK, but I REALLY, REALLY, hope they don't. I can't understand what people see in that filme... Stop-motion, ok, the original King Kong had it too, and tons of others. It just didn't appeal to me story-wise. Seemed kind of Grinch-turned-horror-story.:zipit:
ARE YOU KIDDING???????IT WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST STOP ANIMATION FILMS EVER MADE AND THE STORY LINE IS FANTASTIC.THAT MOVIE HAS BECOME A CULT CLASSIC.SHAME ON YOU I SUGGEST VIEWING IT AGAIN,THIS TIME WITH AN OPEN MIND. "MY 2 CENTS"
bearboysnc
Well-Known Member
I think someone said it earlier... but before they went into DL's HM and added the NBChristmas props, they overhauled the sound, lighting, and sets. MK's HM needs it VERY BADLY. Some areas sound like a bad AM radio station.
Thats why the lights are off.
Thats why the lights are off.
J_Skellington
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First of all, NMBX is the highest grossing, and first full length stop-motion animation movie ever made. I personally love the movie. I mean, look at my name!
Second of all, I think the HMH was an excellent idea and should be done again. Realize that the lines for HMH were continually 2 to 3 hours for the entire run of the makeover. That's amazing for a temporary redue. I know from experence that a lot of the HM fan base welcomed the change and were very happy with it.
Stuart:fork:
Second of all, I think the HMH was an excellent idea and should be done again. Realize that the lines for HMH were continually 2 to 3 hours for the entire run of the makeover. That's amazing for a temporary redue. I know from experence that a lot of the HM fan base welcomed the change and were very happy with it.
Stuart:fork:
MKCustodial
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Originally posted by Don L Duck
Originally posted by MKCustodial
I'm way ahead of you. I did watch it more than once, and I still don't know what people see in it. Some are sucker for Tim Burton, some like the music, some like the style. There's nothing exceptional in the stop-motion techniques, all those great movies from Ray Bradbury did the same. I'm sorry if many disagree with me, I just don't see anything classic about that movie.
Don L Duck
New Member
HOW ABOUT THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE. HE WAS TIRED OF BEING A SECOND CLASS CITIZEN COMPARED TO SANTA AND CHRISTMAS.HE WANTED THAT LIFE AND RESPECT AND TRIED TO TAKE IT AWAY. SEE IT'S MORE THAN JUST ANIMATION IT'S A GREAT STORY IN ITSELF:sohappy:
Disneynutcase
New Member
"Ray Bradbury?!!"
Sorry, my friend. But that man has never made a movie in his life. He's written a lot of great stories, though, and some have been made into movies, but...
I think you mean Ray Harryhausen (excuse the possible butcher job with the sir-name spelling). You mean the guy who did all the Sinbad flicks, right?
Sorry, my friend. But that man has never made a movie in his life. He's written a lot of great stories, though, and some have been made into movies, but...
I think you mean Ray Harryhausen (excuse the possible butcher job with the sir-name spelling). You mean the guy who did all the Sinbad flicks, right?