Haunted Mansion Refurbishment Gets Photo-Realistic Scrim Wrap as Exterior Work Continues at Magic Kingdom

Feb 17, 2026 in "Haunted Mansion"

Haunted Mansion Exterior Refurbishment February 2026
Posted: Tuesday February 17, 2026 11:16am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A photo-realistic scrim wrap has appeared on Haunted Mansion's exterior at Magic Kingdom, suggesting the refurbishment work could be in place for an extended period.

The large printed panel shows a photo of the Mansion's facade and has been installed across a section of the green scrim covering. Disney typically uses decorative wraps like this when construction or refurbishment work is expected to last long enough to warrant softening the visual impact for guests.

No completion date has been announced for the exterior restoration. The scope of the scrim coverage continues to grow, with more of the facade now covered than when work first began.

The attraction is operating as normal throughout the refurbishment. Guests can still ride and access the queue without disruption.

The work comes alongside the major construction activity surrounding the Mansion for the upcoming Cars and Villains Land projects, making this corner of Magic Kingdom one of the busiest construction zones in Walt DIsney World right now.

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TruebloodFeb 18, 2026

Probably a little while, considering what they're doing.

wdwmagicFeb 18, 2026

It will be months

gorillaballFeb 18, 2026

Any guesses how long this is up? Initially thought it was a quick landscaping upgrade. But as the scrim grew and became themed that makes me think it’s not so quick anymore.

MovieloverFeb 18, 2026

Agreed. Just one of those necessary evils that has to be done. I rather have it under a wrap and scrim every once and awhile than having it fall apart due to neglect.

wdwmagicFeb 18, 2026

It is due for replacement.

Mr. EngagementFeb 18, 2026

Since 2007, I've thought the canvas covered portion of the HM queue was temporary.

mergatroidFeb 18, 2026

I actually think it's good they make the effort with the wrap. In a perfect world you'd never see anything blocking the building but it beats scaffolding, a blank wrap and at least from a distance looks more pleasant.

Smiley/OCDFeb 18, 2026

Gerry Rafferty would be SO proud…

monothingieFeb 18, 2026

Walls to the left of me Tarps to the Right Here I am stuck in the line with you.

Jambo DadFeb 18, 2026

The should put a Rivers of America wrap around Piston Peak. And leave it there.

SirwalterraleighFeb 17, 2026

I’m sure that coffee I spewed in my keyboard can be dried… …time to take out an IT Ticket!

wdwmagicFeb 17, 2026

Yeah it will all be added

aladdin2007Feb 17, 2026

was going to ask the same thing because that looks just awful

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