Expansion and Enhancements coming to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion

Aug 29, 2023 in "Disneyland Resort"

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Posted: Tuesday August 29, 2023 1:!1pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disneyland Resort has revealed plans for a major expansion and update to one of its most beloved attractions—the Haunted Mansion. Slated to begin in 2024, these updates promise to delve deeper into the lore of the mansion while adding new features to enhance the visitor experience.

An Expanded Story

According to local legend, the Haunted Mansion was originally built by a wealthy sea captain. Over the years, the mansion's staff has dutifully maintained its spooktacular appeal. With the forthcoming expansion, visitors can look forward to an extended outdoor queue that promises to immerse them in the mansion's tales and legends. This includes stories of Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and a mysterious one-eyed cat.

Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

Beyond The Haunted Grounds

Each of the mansion's new gardens will showcase unique elements that range from water fountains and gazebos to themed statuary and landscaping. Guests will also have a chance to explore a new greenhouse that serves as the growing space for the Haunted Mansion's groundskeepers. Fans of the attraction will be pleased to know that existing features like the pet cemetery and the horse-drawn funeral hearse will remain.

New Retail Space

But that's not all. Madame Leota, a prominent figure in the Haunted Mansion, will extend her ethereal presence to a new retail shop located next to the attraction's exit. Housed in Leota's carriage house, the standalone shop promises to offer goods that will leave visitors "dying" to know more.

Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

More Updates Around the Corner

Besides the Haunted Mansion expansion, Disneyland also plans to spruce up the plaza adjacent to Tiana's Palace. The new design aims to create a serene, park-like setting that honors the area's historical significance while offering a tranquil space for relaxation and live entertainment.

Haunted Mansion ground expansion concept art at Disneyland

Improved Accessibility

Finally, the project aims to improve accessibility for all. A new elevator exit specifically designed for guests with disabilities will be added to the Haunted Mansion.

Construction Timelines

Construction for these enhancements is set to begin in January 2024.

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MagicWDI6 days ago

Some reason, my "shop" left the convo.

VicariousCorpse6 days ago

Shop.

mickEblu6 days ago

New gift?

imagineer976 days ago

Can't you keep your personal life to yourself?

Nland3166 days ago

The current bride truly does suck.

Consumer6 days ago

I’m expected a new bride.

Magicart876 days ago

Ah, ok. Cool.

MagicWDI6 days ago

I have to say, somebody mentioned the Candleman as the centerpiece for the new gift shop, and to me that sounds like a perfect use for weird looking figure. Maybe what we saw in the Imagineering video was the finished figure. Edit: Excuse my French

yensidtlaw19697 days ago

In addition to 👀 But I won't say too much for risk of overhyping or ruining what otherwise might be a fun little surprise

Disney Irish7 days ago

Wasn't trying to make this a thing lol. Yes I'm aware you posted about it which is why I just said "claim", apologies if you took that as offensive. I honestly never heard any candleman rumor or personally made any reference to him ever, especially in terms of a DL HM addition. Which is why I'm saying that yensid's post was more relevant to your post or the poster who brought up seeing it in the WDI clip than mine. It just seems weird to me to quote a poster that never made any reference to the character or its specific addition, but not the posters that did. 🤷‍♂️ Anyways lets move on. :)

Magicart877 days ago

Probably depends if its taking the place of another. Or if it's in addition to.

imagineer977 days ago

I'm the poster who said the thing about the attic. I just thought I read that somewhere; it wasn't a claim. I just hadn't heard about a plan to add a full size figure.

Magicart877 days ago

Wouldn't be surprised to see it in the new garden or as a shop centerpiece. I'd be completely shocked if added to the ride.

Disney Irish7 days ago

Lol, just seems more relevant to the poster who made the claim it was only going into the attic as a small figure rather than my post. 🤷‍♂️ Anyways if it shows up as a huge AA or some other large figure anywhere in the attraction cool I'm all for it. If it only shows up as a small figure in the attic, cool I'm all for it. Any updates they make to the HM for the most part I'm on board with.