The Future Of The Haunted Mansion

[999th Happy Haunt]

I really want to see the Hatbox Ghost for 50th. Or the Man in the Web added somewhere in the ride could be cool too.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

They're completely redoing the auction scene, making the redhead a pirate and changing up to be an auction of stuff instead of women.

I mean, I guess it doesn't change the premise of the whole ride but why exactly are they trying to make pirates politically correct?

 

[Pixieish]

I mean, I guess it doesn't change the premise of the whole ride but why exactly are they trying to make pirates politically correct?

Because the same people that want historic statues taken down whined enough that they got what they wanted. SLAVERY IS BAD! IT NEVER HAPPENED! It's stupid.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Because the same people that want historic statues taken down whined enough that they got what they wanted. SLAVERY IS BAD! IT NEVER HAPPENED! It's stupid.

Yeah I know, in the end things just get watered down. Something this small won't affect my love for the ride, but it is a gateway to things where I don't like the direction. I mean, let's face it, if you really wanted to you can find 100 things to complain about on that ride that doesn't fit the Lena Dunham/Jane Fonda types. This is giving an inch to someone who does not deserve it.

 

[Calm Down Rover]

Man, I may be more of a lurker than a regular commentator, but I feel like I can count the amount of current threads that haven't devolved into politics on one hand...

 

[Elias]

I don't think there are plans to change any of the Haunted Mansion attractions. Although, a new Haunted Mansion Hotel is being considered for WDW. I love the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay in Disneyland. I would like to see the same overlay added to all Haunted Mansion attractions during the holidays. Which brings us to Mystic Manor...an amazing attraction. It would be terrific if they build Mystic Manor attractions in other parks.

 

[Seabasealpha1]

What does the future hold for HM, which is my favourite WDW attraction and is, as I have said before, possibly the greatest classic theme park dark ride ever created. Will there be any big changes, or will it be left alone, aside from any minor refurbs to keep it in good working order? Will the aging Omnimover system at HM be replaced or updated?
Not necessarily looking for facts here (although if you have some, by all means), just looking for some opinions. Alot of talk lately regarding what people think the future of POTC should be, and I was curious about what people's views are on HM moving forward.

Some very secretive "old school" imagineers are going to burn the stitch figure from Tomorrowland on an altar...

This will result in the Tiki gods showing us favor by making Constance magically catch fire one day...and wind up replaced with the old figure that doesn't have a face or talk...ever...

 

[NickMaio]

I'd really hate to see any changes or rehabs that removes any of the existing scenes. Its a haunted mansion, they are supposed to be dark and scary. They are supposed to get your heart beating with scares and frights. Disneys version is calm compared to some I've been in. If someone enters any "haunted mansion" expecting cute and cuddly scenery like Its a small world... they are crazy. Why must things be ruined for the minority of guests whose complaints come up because they were irresponsible by bringing a child through that was too young to handle the attraction. We have height restrictions... maybe we should have sensitivity restrictions.

Tell this to Alien Encounter - - - -I completely agree with you BTW!!!

 

[Elias]

There are no plans to significantly change the Haunted Mansion. But, I do love the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay in Disneyland. I wish they would add it to all the Haunted Mansion attractions during the holidays. There is talk of building a Haunted Manson Hotel at WDW adjacent to the attraction. As great as the Haunted Manson is, Mystic Manor in Hong Kong is amazing. I'd love to see that attraction added around the world.

 

[graphite1326]

I really really wish that TDO would remove the blurry CGI cartoon ghosts from the end of the ride and go back to the old version. MUCH more convincing, and not an effect you could see at home on any TV screen. Also I wish the awful cluttered claustrophobic new queue would go away. It's a freaking mess!

I thought I was the only one who liked the old hitchhiking ghost.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

I thought I was the only one who liked the old hitchhiking ghost.

There's 999 members here that probably prefer it the old way, myself included.

 

[HonoraMary]

Most people don't realize it's there, thankfully.

I don't know how many trips it took for me to realize what was up there.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

How does the Corridor of Doors play for you guys? I've always found this section to be something of an overload. Too much stimuli rendering it memorable but not withstanding or lasting; a blip in the grand scheme of things. Sorta cliche' but somehow worse because it's cranked to 11... also literally cause it's surprisingly loud. Does anyone else feel that way about this long stretch of ride? Assuming it's meant to be chaotic does it read right or would you prefer to see a few changes?

side note: I don't always remember it being this way. Last time I rode it was obnoxious. Did they just have the sounds up too high? I couldn't focus on anything. I'd say this was by design but I distinctly remember key gags and effects that just didn't land this time around. More tweaks for the worse? Anyone experienced this on recent visits?

 

[Magenta Panther]

How does the Corridor of Doors play for you guys? I've always found this section to be something of an overload. Too much stimuli rendering it memorable but not withstanding or lasting; a blip in the grand scheme of things. Sorta cliche' but somehow worse because it's cranked to 11... also literally cause it's surprisingly loud. Does anyone else feel this way about the rather long stretch of ride? Assuming it's meant to be chaotic does it read right or would you prefer to see a few changes?

side note: I don't remember it being this way. Last time I rode it was obnoxious. Did they just have the sounds up too high? I couldn't focus on anything. I'd say this was by design but I dinstrictly remember key gags and effects that just didn't land like they use to. More tweaks for the worse? Anyone experienced this on recent visits?

I think the Corridor of Doors is great. But I haven't ridden on the Mansion ride for a couple of years. Did something change?

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

I think the Corridor of Doors is great. But I haven't ridden on the Mansion ride for a couple of years. Did something change?

I don't know. Maybe? Hadn't been in a year but I remember being disappointed with that section during my last trip. It's always been a "bit much" to me so maybe I was over-analyzing it that trip.

 

[mouse_luv]

How does the Corridor of Doors play for you guys? I've always found this section to be something of an overload. Too much stimuli rendering it memorable but not withstanding or lasting; a blip in the grand scheme of things. Sorta cliche' but somehow worse because it's cranked to 11... also literally cause it's surprisingly loud. Does anyone else feel that way about this long stretch of ride? Assuming it's meant to be chaotic does it read right or would you prefer to see a few changes?

side note: I don't always remember it being this way. Last time I rode it was obnoxious. Did they just have the sounds up too high? I couldn't focus on anything. I'd say this was by design but I distinctly remember key gags and effects that just didn't land this time around. More tweaks for the worse? Anyone experienced this on recent visits?

They can't touch that part of the ride. Period. That is the classic, so many of the ghosts including the Ghost Host are there, and the famous wallpaper. Leave it alone.