How much was Walt involved with Haunted Mansion before his death?

[Walt Disney1955]

So it is commonly known that the ride that was completed and signed off by Walt before his death was Pirates, which opened in March of 1967, 4 months after he passed. And Jungle Book is considered the last motion picture he was involved with and completed(?) before he died. Other things like Small World, Mr. Lincoln, Carousel of Progress were all done a couple of years before he passed. And Country Bear Jamboree was in the very rough beginnings when he passed away but it did get a nod from him.

So I know he at least started Haunted Mansion's project but how deep did he go into it before he died? He died in December of 1966 and the ride opened in Disneyland August 1969. How much of the ride do you think was of the mind of Walt?

 

[Goofyernmost]

From what I remember reading about it, the concept and much of the story was close to completed and other than whether or not to make it humorously scary or actually scary was decided after he died along with it being an omni-mover ride instead of the original thought of it being a walk through.

 

[Eric Graham]

Hope this helps:

Disneyland, The Quintessential Classics: The Haunted Mansion | The Walt Disney Family Museum

The Disneyland Resort continues to be the hottest destination this fall. We at The Walt Disney Family Museum would like to highlight some of the must see Disneyland attractions that tie directly back to Walt Disney himself. We continue our tour with... The Haunted Mansion!

www.waltdisney.org

 

[NickPytlinski]

im sure there is a show on Disney+ that goes into the creation of Haunted mansion.
it may have the info in that documentary.
cant remember but it was pretty good

 

[AndyS2992]

If you have Disney+, I suggest watching the Haunted Mansion episode of 'Behind the Attraction', it covers all this type of stuff.

Behind the Attraction - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[JIMINYCR]

There are many many very detailed books, articles, videos out there that you can reference to the formation and details of how the HM came about and Walts part in it being made. Walt had been to amusement parks with his daughters that had haunted mansions so he was familiar with the attraction, but he wanted something different than what was already out there. At first the HM was going to be a walk through but that plan was scrapped for a variety of reasons. Walt did have some hands on criticism and development ideas/ input but those plans making it to the actual build were delayed. Walt did see the concept art and was very impressed by the drawings of what was to take part in the attraction.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Ah yes, Disney +. You know, I have yet to see the "Behind the Attraction" documentaries and I have no idea why. I can watch them anytime and I would love them I assume. Will do though, thanks.