Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion is a dark ride located in the Magic Kingdom and in Disneyland. Riders board a Doom Buggy and take a tour through a haunted estate filled with 999 happy haunts. This ride is considered a classic in the Disney parks and has its unique version throughout the world.
Ride summary
Magic Kingdom version
| Park |
Magic Kingdom
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|---|---|
| Land |
Liberty Square
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| Warp |
/warp /warp wdw/hm
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| Duration |
06:57
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| Status |
Operating
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As riders board their Doom Buggy, they are led down a corridor of a seemingly innocent portrait gallery. When a flash of thunder strikes, these paintings show a stark contrast. A library with busts stares at riders and then passes a piano played by a ghost with its shadow on the ground. After passing through endless intertwined staircases, riders see the infamous Hatbox Ghost, with a candelabra floating in an endless hallway.
The Doom Buggy turns backwards as riders pass through the conservatory hearing a man in a coffin begging to be let out and are led through a corridor of endless doors with knocking coming from all of them; one is especially eager to get out with his claw peaking out from the door. Now, riders watch Madame Leota perform a seance with multiple objects hanging in the room. When the Ghost Host confirms that the spirits have materialized and are assembling a swinging wake, riders see the ballroom. It seems everyone is having a grand time: someone is playing the organ with a group waltzing, and a ghost blows their birthday candles out around the table. Above, two men have a duel and two people are sitting on the chandelier.
Now in the attic of the mansion, riders see Constance Hatchaway as she eerily says her bridal vows with a hatch appearing in her hand. As riders are pushed backwards into the graveyard, the ride's theme song "Grim Grinning Ghosts" begins to play. A grave keeper and his dog appear frightened to what's they're witnessing with ghosts scattered all throughout the scene. A group of busts sing their own a cappella rendition, while another plays an instrumental version. The last group sings a classical version of the song.
The Ghost Host finds the riders and warns them, "Beware of hitchhiking ghosts!" As a group of three of them are seen. As riders see their reflection, they pull a number of tricks on them such as swapping their heads or simply making them vanish. Right before the ride ends, riders see little Leota who hauntingly says to hurry back. The Ghost Host raises the safety bar on the ride and warns riders that a ghost will follow them home as riders disembark the ride.
Disneyland version
| Park |
Disneyland
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|---|---|
| Land |
New Orleans Square
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| Warp |
/warp /warp dl/hmh
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| Duration |
05:16
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| Status |
Operating
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