Haunted Mansion Refurb

[yensidtlaw1969]

True, but there are non-physical-apparition haunted things that happen before Leota: portraits, floating candles, moving books, playing piano, knocking doors, sounds...

-Rob

Right, I was responding to the idea of "quick ghost crossings" -- if such spirits were seen visibly darting across the Mansion, that would break the "rules".

If they were to projection map the Mansion with ghosts and things for Not So Scary or a special event I'd certainly be curious to see what they could do, but day to day I think the quiet subtlety of the dark Mansion barely visible on top of the hill save for some spare, wandering candlelight probably can't be beat.

Speaking of special events, Disneyland Paris did something like this on Phantom Manor while I was being refurbed over Halloween a good number of years ago. Thinking about what could be done with the technology now it's fun to imagine:

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

Anyone else notice that yesterday the hitchhiking ghost mirrors weren't working? There was just a projection of each ghost floating by, not in the car and interacting with guest. Did anyone else notice this or was that only for my ride?

 

[matt9112]

Since i dont know any better what are the exterior changes being dsicussed? Besides the lighting is the color different now? Used to be darker reds right?

 

[Magenta Panther]

Anyone else notice that yesterday the hitchhiking ghost mirrors weren't working? There was just a projection of each ghost floating by, not in the car and interacting with guest. Did anyone else notice this or was that only for my ride?

I think that happens when the actual video has a problem. Kind of like when Elsa stands and waves when Frozen Ever After goes down.

I wish TDO would get rid of that new Hitchhiking Ghost effect, by the way. It's not nearly as effective as the original scene. Too many things happen too fast, and it's obvious it's just video. The original effect had a presence and 3D quality this new version simply lacks.

 

[Suzanne Larmark]

Any update on the scrim. Will it be down for Halloween? Very disappointing that this refurbushment wasn't done before MNNSHP.

 

[killzab]

Any update on the scrim. Will it be down for Halloween? Very disappointing that this refurbushment wasn't done before MNNSHP.

Still there . Ruins the look and the queue . No progress in a month. Typical Disney

 

[JenniferS]

Still there . Ruins the look and the queue . No progress in a month. Typical Disney

First sentence - probably true. I can neither confirm nor refute.
Second sentence - in your opinion. I scarcely noticed the scrims last month when I was there.
Third sentence - patently false.
Fourth sentence - Ugh! Why you gotta be so negative? This forum is full of examples of TDO plussing the exterior of multiple attractions, replacing faded posters, installing new signage, and adding new lighting and fresh paint.

 

[Bocabear]

there used to be night time effects that ran sporadically...a candle light that traveled through the conservatory... shadows in the windows...the occasional flash of lightening and clap of thunder... that studd was great. I have not seen the conservatory effect work in years...It would be nice to see some subtle, well done effects implemented... I think projection mapping is the best way to make it happen...

 

[mouse_luv]

there used to be night time effects that ran sporadically...a candle light that traveled through the conservatory... shadows in the windows...the occasional flash of lightening and clap of thunder... that studd was great. I have not seen the conservatory effect work in years...It would be nice to see some subtle, well done effects implemented... I think projection mapping is the best way to make it happen...

The shadow still is in the window and last I recall the thunder sound was still somewhat existent.

 

[Bocabear]

I remember seeing the shadow still working... and the thunder and strobe flash... from time to time... they need to get that conservatory effect back up and running...

 

[peter11435]

I remember seeing the shadow still working... and the thunder and strobe flash... from time to time... they need to get that conservatory effect back up and running...

It was working just before the scaffolding went up. It's a fairly reliable effect but is easy to miss because it doesn't happen continuously.

 

[wdwmagic]

From yesterday

 

[Rob562]

From yesterday

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Since the scrim extends beyond the right edge of the mansion, is it possible they're fixing that minor sightline issue back there?

-Rob

 

[matt9112]

Since the scrim extends beyond the right edge of the mansion, is it possible they're fixing that minor sightline issue back there?

-Rob

just me or is there a lot less brick red? did they change color pallet?

 

[ToTBellHop]

just me or is there a lot less brick red? did they change color pallet?

Yes. They've aged it considerably. It looks wonderful in person.

 

[djkidkaz]

I wish they would remove some of the foliage around it.

 

[tirian]

From yesterday

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This is a much better color scheme! It looks less plastic and more like actual brick.

 

[Daveeeeed]

The darkness parts of it look identical to DCA's & WDS' Tower of Terror.

 

[Bacon]

The darkness parts of it look identical to WDS' Tower of Terror.

FIFY!

 

[ToTBellHop]

I feel like I'm the only one who gets a little giddy when I see a scrim go up, it means there's at least something going on.

Yeah, and in this case, I don't understand the complaining at all. The ride is still open and they are improving the look of the exterior.