iheartdisney91
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um ok ... i hope you know i wasnt being entirely serious, lol i was joking but thanks for the whole organization method that disney has lol
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Haunted Mansion Refurb.
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um ok ... i hope you know i wasnt being entirely serious, lol i was joking but thanks for the whole organization method that disney has lol
disnyfan89
Well-Known Member
I realize but any info I post about what a CM says I don't intend to be the final word. Just another source that could help narrow the exact dates for said projects.
disneyphilip
Member
Disnyfan89, you said that they were going to bring Haunted Mansion Holiday to WDW this year, during the upcoming Mansion rehab.
Have anything new to share regarding that?
Have anything new to share regarding that?
jedimaster1227
Active Member
Not happening (as much as I dream it would). HMH was meant for Disneyland to get repeat visitors to return (much like with it's a small world holiday). Our Haunted Mansion has a different layout and would require more work to be done, and since our version is in need of its long overdue tune-up, this overlay won't happen (for at least this year). Plus, there is always the matter of Burton not wanting to extend any more rights for the overlay or more rides... :shrug:
Mansion Butler
Active Member
Yeah, I figure, just making sure you know that. I'd say it's more trustworthy than waht most forum posters or sites will tell you, especially at this point in time, but it's still far from completely trustworthy. And it still wouldn't be set in stone.
Mansion Butler
Active Member
um ok ... i hope you know i wasnt being entirely serious, lol i was joking but thanks for the whole organization method that disney has lol
Well, I'm glad if you weren't being serious. With the stuff that's said in some of these places it's hard to be sure.
iheartdisney91
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disnyfan89
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While I haven't heard of any new information on the topic I have heard the rumor from other sources other than my original. Seeing how the rehab list has been toyed with this year between SM, JC and HM. I do not know if it is still in the works for this year. I did however notice that the new Buggies are being equipped with the sound system required for HMH. In my mind I think that there is around a 40% chance of it happening when you look at the upgrades and timing of the refurb but that is my own opinion on the matter.
Animaniac93-98
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He already let Disney do it for Tokyo Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and since it's an exact duplicate of WDW's version there would be little trouble putting it into the Florida version (aside from guests complaining).
jedimaster1227
Active Member
If I remember correctly, that was a deal made with the OLC, not with Disney Management specifically. WDW runs a different ship than TDL, so again the political differences between Burton and Disney come into play.
Mansion Butler
Active Member
I'm going to put whatever money I have on HMH never going to the Magic Kingdom if anyone wants to take it.
It wouldn't be a good idea there, anyway. That period might be the only time someone takes there vacation to Disney World, they deserve to see the actual attraction. Disneyland is more of a local go-there-and-spend-the-day place, it makes sense to do major seasonal changes to keep things fresh.
It wouldn't be a good idea there, anyway. That period might be the only time someone takes there vacation to Disney World, they deserve to see the actual attraction. Disneyland is more of a local go-there-and-spend-the-day place, it makes sense to do major seasonal changes to keep things fresh.
RobotWolf
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Actually I think the wdw mansion could suffer a holiday overlay for a couple of months.
BUT
Like you suggest, HMH is more of a Disneyland-style overlay. For the WDW Mansion, I'd imagine something that adds a little holiday touch without changing the essence of the original attraction. I'm thinking mostly decorations, withered and dilapidated of course. Maybe some snow in the graveyard. Eighteenth-century Santa hat on the suit of armor.
But the only major change that I'd love to have from the HMH overlay is the ballroom audio, The Carol of the Bells. But I'd remove the xylophone and replace it with a glockenspiel.
BUT
Like you suggest, HMH is more of a Disneyland-style overlay. For the WDW Mansion, I'd imagine something that adds a little holiday touch without changing the essence of the original attraction. I'm thinking mostly decorations, withered and dilapidated of course. Maybe some snow in the graveyard. Eighteenth-century Santa hat on the suit of armor.
But the only major change that I'd love to have from the HMH overlay is the ballroom audio, The Carol of the Bells. But I'd remove the xylophone and replace it with a glockenspiel.
Mansion Butler
Active Member
Right, theming it like the normal attraction, but just presenting that you're visiting it at christmas makes plenty of sense.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
perhaps its a pagan household
disnyfan89
Well-Known Member
I'll take that bet!
Chape19714
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But the Country Bears do a Christmas show at WDW that's very successful. The only reason it didn't occur this past season was because of budget issues. I think the HMH could be of great value to the resort.
For those of you that argue the differences between WDW's and DL's mansion, Tokyo's Mansion does a HMH Overlay, and it works amazingly.
disneyphilip
Member
Very true. In addition, the Tokyo Mansion is completely identical to WDW's.
ToTBellHop
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There is quite a huge difference b/t the Country Bears' popularity and that of the Haunted Mansion. The average guest will not complain at City Hall if the Country Bears are closed for refurbishment, but they certainly will when the Haunted Mansion closes.
And Screamscape's rumor, I think, is rubbish. I emailed him about this and he seems to think the HM will close in April until June 16, reopen for the summer, and close again in September to finish things up. I'm pretty sure if it were going to close in April, however, Disney would have put information up. Even with highly fluctuating schedules, they do have an obligation to let people know if a ride is closing in a month and a half.
And Screamscape's rumor, I think, is rubbish. I emailed him about this and he seems to think the HM will close in April until June 16, reopen for the summer, and close again in September to finish things up. I'm pretty sure if it were going to close in April, however, Disney would have put information up. Even with highly fluctuating schedules, they do have an obligation to let people know if a ride is closing in a month and a half.
CJR
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June 16th could be the date the ride closes though. I've heard that they're thinking mid-June. That would be about right if the CM I spoke to is right. Then again, we all know how informed CM's are. The reason I find this to be more believable is because we've been hearing June for quite sometime now. We just haven't heard when in June. Mid-June would allow the ride to be open for most Grad Nights if MK has them.