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Haunted mansion
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HM999thGhost
Member
'Cause it would then be like Phantom Manor and make it too scary for small children that would be able to go on it now. Its a family friendly 'haunted house' dark ride. Really the technology in that attraction is still quite amazing just look at the ball room scene although I have an idea of how its done by viewing a backstage video from doombuggies.com (i will not mention how I think it is done as to not get told its wrong 
and to not spoil it for anyone) but still that is an amazing scene.
and to not spoil it for anyone) but still that is an amazing scene.
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
While Alien Encounter was my favorite attraction, I would not want to see the Haunted Mansion changed to be scarier. I don't like HM as much as alot of people on here, but it is still a classic attraction that should not be changed. The Haunted Mansion is fine just the way it is.
disney_nutter
Active Member
No it should be kept the way it is, it is funny and yet scary for kids at the same time. Plus if they were to make it more scarier it would losse it magic that it gives of.
symbasys
New Member
The Haunted Mansion is a classic. The only changes I would like to see are an improved sound system and possibly a rework of the staircase spider scenes. Other than that it shouldn't be touched, especially with all the other changes going on at the Magic Kingdom. The consistently long lines at HM (and Peter Pan and Snow White) are a testament to the fact that not everything has to be "improved" or state-of-the-art to be popular.
ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
Check this
Wish I could give you a first hand account, but the following video will give you an idea. Similar, but different enough to want to see.
http://users.pandora.be/fotokessite/phantom.htm
Yenfid said:
Wish I could give you a first hand account, but the following video will give you an idea. Similar, but different enough to want to see.
http://users.pandora.be/fotokessite/phantom.htm
disneydummy125
Member
HM shouldn't be changed. It's a classic and also one of the best rides in WDW IMO. To make it scarier would ruin many children's experiences in WDW. It's perfectly fine the way it is.
waltdisny
New Member
"What is Phantom Manor like? It is Scarier, really. I thought it was the same ride in all of the parks, just different houses. How much scarier is Phantom Manor over the other Haunted Mansions?"
The video doesn't do it justice. Phantom Manor is radically different from the domestic HM. While not out-right terrifying, it's far more creepy than the HM. The story is a bit more obvious, and the effects a bit better at first. The ride's lay-out is similar to the Disneyland version until it takes a radical turn after the attic.
Here you plunge below ground and dig your way out of a grave, along with abunch of grave-yard residents. A really cool, and creepy, effect. After that it wonders through a western ghost town, populated by spookables.
To me the ick factor goes way up here, as the inhabitants aren't the happy-haunt variety, but look more like the Crypt-keeper, or the cast of the PoC-movie in the moon-light. I, for one, don't think animated decomposing bodies add to a supernatural atmosphere the way a translucent ghost does. Also , I wasn't impressed with the lighting here, it seems stark, and tends to ruin the believeability factor. Most importantly, the town's story doesn't seem connected to the Gracey love-triangle.
There is some redemption at the end; the blue lady is still there, and it's fun to hear her speak in both English and French.
The one question I had about PM: why did the Gracey's move into Norman Bate's house?:animwink:
I say leave the HM alone. Changing it would be like adding a hat to the Mona Lisa.
The video doesn't do it justice. Phantom Manor is radically different from the domestic HM. While not out-right terrifying, it's far more creepy than the HM. The story is a bit more obvious, and the effects a bit better at first. The ride's lay-out is similar to the Disneyland version until it takes a radical turn after the attic.
Here you plunge below ground and dig your way out of a grave, along with abunch of grave-yard residents. A really cool, and creepy, effect. After that it wonders through a western ghost town, populated by spookables.
To me the ick factor goes way up here, as the inhabitants aren't the happy-haunt variety, but look more like the Crypt-keeper, or the cast of the PoC-movie in the moon-light. I, for one, don't think animated decomposing bodies add to a supernatural atmosphere the way a translucent ghost does. Also , I wasn't impressed with the lighting here, it seems stark, and tends to ruin the believeability factor. Most importantly, the town's story doesn't seem connected to the Gracey love-triangle.
There is some redemption at the end; the blue lady is still there, and it's fun to hear her speak in both English and French.
The one question I had about PM: why did the Gracey's move into Norman Bate's house?:animwink:
I say leave the HM alone. Changing it would be like adding a hat to the Mona Lisa.
civileng68
Account Suspended
yensid91 said:
The Haunted Mansion is a classic and should not be changed. There are just some things that should be kept as they are. I don't mind shall refurbs and changing the scenery around inside but, do not change the format.
It also has the perfect fear factor to allow the whole family to ride.
SirGoofy
Member
The Haunted Mansion was not meant to be scary. It was meant to be a funny, somewhat cheesey take on the haunted house, and was not meant to be frightening. Originally the Imagineers working on it were split on wether to make it scary or funny, I'm not going to go into major details, but you can read more about it at www.doombuggies.com.
DivineMadness7
New Member
I think it's scary enough already... :lookaroun
That little girl at the end...she freaks me out EVERY time!
and I 2nd everyone's comments about it being a family ride. It's the nostalgia and cheesyness that make it such a great ride.
That little girl at the end...she freaks me out EVERY time!
and I 2nd everyone's comments about it being a family ride. It's the nostalgia and cheesyness that make it such a great ride.
celticdog
Well-Known Member
What could be done is, to make some of the audio-animatronics smoother. In the graveyard scene, the ghouls poping up from behind tombstones could be made to move smoother and more silent. The sound system could also be improved.
I do agree, there is no need to make it more scary.
I do agree, there is no need to make it more scary.
Captain Hank
Well-Known Member
I definately disagree with making the HM scarier. As it stands, the mansion is a classic attraction. I do agree that there are improvements that need to be made, like a better sound system, better pop-up ghosts, and a better track system. Also, there are some slightly weak scenes, such as the staircase with the spiders. I would not object to see what the Imagineers, along with the proper budget, could do to make the experience even better. Not scarier, funnier if anything. Just as long as they stay with the current formula and don't mess with what already works.
