The History of & Changes to The Haunted Mansion | Disneyland

[@ThemeParksShouldntExist]

New video "The Evolution of The Haunted Mansion" covers all this info and more. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4mcZHqhbpdmq9E

[@SteveCarras]

This great ride celebrated its 53rd. anniversary in the first park yesterday, August 9th!

[@SteveCarras]

Happy 55th.,The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland/New Orleans Square.

[@MozzyMaryssa]

I'm completely on your side about keeping the Haunted Mansion as original as possible. They're making another Haunted Mansion movie with Guillermo del Torro as director, and while I'm sure it's going to be amazing, I really hope they don't let it influence any changes they make to the ride the way they did with Pirates of the Caribbean!

[@brandielee7971]

THEY ARE? I don't disagree about the ride but holy shit I love his movies

[@Ansem1313]

The movie fell under when del torro moved to dreamworks

[@Cornelius989]

Ansem1313 where’d u hear that

[@Ansem1313]

Interview, doesn’t mean it cant be picked up.

[@christinedaae5899]

@@Ansem1313 I love the Original The Haunted Mansion Movie! I think Disney should refurbish The Haunted Mansion Ride, so that it looks exactly like it does in The Movie!

[@monkeybrains9765]

I'm genuinely sad that Walt never got to see the final ride

[@otaking3582]

How do you know he's not one of 999 "Happy Haunts" inside the Mansion?

[@GabyGibson]

@@otaking3582 He's probably Happy Haunt number 1000.

[@otaking3582]

@@GabyGibson No, the line "But there's always room for one more" is referring to the rider, as in they're threatening to turn *you* into Luigi from Simon Belmont's reveal trailer.

[@spunchbop47428]

@@GabyGibson YES

[@chrisdisney8201]

I know I think about this all the time, even Pirates 😢

[@Louiee07]

I love the haunted mansion, they put back the silhouette playing the piano guy. Super cool !!!!

[@DistoryDan]

Great ride & a fascinating history! My favorite ride in all the parks. Thanks for this great info!

[@joshfontaine8546]

My favorite ride by far. Such a classic

[@breadtm1044]

I am hyped for the nightmare before christmas vid.

[@fredroman9463]

@@joshfontaine8546 how about the original Indiana Jones ride?

[@fredroman9463]

@@joshfontaine8546 would you ride both YDKJ'S version of Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Scary Movie Eye and Shannon Elizabeth Foundation Jungle Cruse at Knotts Berry Farm?

[@DexterHeisenbergBruh]

I'm on Team Claude Coats here. I prefer the darker, scarier part of the ride at the beginning over the silly, lighthearted part at the end.

[@Jim26D]

Aaron Dutra kids like being scared. When I was young it was so amazing to see the first time. It and pirates was all I could think of. Scary stuff actually helped my imagination as a kid. No kid wants to see lame family friendly attractions

[@ReuInuzuka]

My family often visits Disneyland in the fall around November. We rarely catch the Haunted Mansion open, but when we do it's one of our favorites.

[@daniellafferety4025]

Disney world's haunted house had great Air Conditioning. I visited during July 1977. The Air conditioning was my favorite part.

[@iamthecookiemonstr31]

One of my best memories are from this ride . We kept hearing ppl scream when we were in line and i thought it was wierd. When we got to the hall part of the ride i noticed the new suit of armor but didnt think anything of it but right when our car got next to it the damn thing lunged at me . I screamed bloody murder and the guys in the car behind us laughed their ass off !

[@theshape7214]

😂

[@otomicans6580]

I was disappointed that they tossed the pop-up ghosts as it was the only part of the ride that I ever thought of as being "scary". I also thought the bride with the glowing red heart was always memorable and was confused as to why they removed her.

[@memelord7643]

I read the backstory its actually pretty horrifying the backstory is basically she was a money whore i think that was the case what she kept on doing is getting married and chopping off the heads of her husbands that's why she's always weilding an axe and the pictures altered to the heads being removed

[@dar-nakkallig]

prune boi that is the new ghost bride... Not the beating heart bride

[@alisonmcclain2921]

Great video! Would love to see a Splash Mountain comparison/history of video!

[@johnwatson3948]

9:40 - saw that by the 1990’s they had also gotten rid of the ghost shrunken heads that popped up behind tombstones in the graveyard scene - they were scary but maybe people were grabbing them or something.

[@thulcandran]

The pop up ghosts in the cemetery are still there. They were never removed, they just have a tendency to break down a lot so they might not be working on any given day.

[@randaldavis8976]

I got to see the Haunted Mansion in early August 1969.. long line to get in, but it was great.

[@teddyjames2008]

Randal Davis Did you see old Hatty?

[@nene3857]

1970 was my first time. i was 11 years old.

[@therealmichelyn]

This video is great! The original Disneyland Haunted Mansion is my all-time favorite Disney ride. I agree -- I hope it continues to keep it's original storyline and Disney keeps it pretty close to the way it's been since it's opening. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@aliciacleeland2982]

I'm glad it didn't end up being a walk through!

[@charzakwinn1398]

I love how the Claude Coats' train of thought for a darker scarier haunted mansion was later echoed by imagineer Jeff Burke, and how a much darker and grim version of the Haunted Mansion found it's way to Europe in the form of Phantom Manor in Disneyland Paris. You can still see how Phantom Manor's design also harkens back to earlier designs by Harper Goff. Phantom Manor or "Ravenswood Manor" as it is unofficially known has quite a tragic backstory, and lacks most of the whimsical elements the Original American versions have. It is funny to see how all these versions have similar, yet different themes.

[@ben87graves]

One of my favorite Disney rides of all times! I think I've ridden it maybe 2000 times since the late 80's, pays to live 10mins from disneyland all my life.

[@BobbieXxoo]

I'm so jealous!

[@maggienewson8859]

this is really great and interesting and I enjoyed it quite a lot! But mostly i wanted to comment to say thank you for including captions in your video - I have an audio processing disorder and while i don't always have trouble, your speed made it nearly impossible for me to follow without them. I clicked them on a whim not expecting to find any, or just the auto-captioning (which is never good) and I was pleasantly surprised to find actual captions! This means a lot to me and definitely gets you my subscription. :)

[@Tamlinearthly]

My folklore professor in college had that Knight job for a while. It was one of his favorite gigs because it was the one time he was finally allowed to scare the shit out of kids, something he always wanted to do in all of his other costumed jobs in the park.

[@agm6095]

I remember when I was working at Arrow Development, the Haunted Mansion "stretch room" was being designed and the cars that the people rode in were being made in the fiberglass dept. Good times back then.

[@volantiad]

This was great! I do wish you'd focus more on the exterior changes (especially as they are about to begin changing a lot again in January, 2024). I began going to Disneyland in about 1974, so I've seen most of these changes (missed the punchable armored knight, though) and I was looking for images of those changes over the years. I think a lot has happened in the attic from how it started to how it is now. Maybe this is all covered in your "Evolution" video... 🙂

[@JoeyGarcia]

It's my favorite ride for sure, especially during the Halloween to Christmas season.

[@paulgreene696]

Great video man! You make some of the most unique content on this site and the quality of every video just keeps getting better, hope you keep putting up more great vids.

[@peanutismint]

Really good video mate! Haunted Mansion has never been one of my top 5 DL rides but it's undoubtedly a classic and I think the more I learn about it the more I like it!

[@graevly8066]

Yes, I have been addicted to the haunted mansion for 2 months now and I rode the Disneyworld version back in 2011, and I loved it, now I want to go back and see it again, or go to California

[@JoeyGarcia]

If you like The Nightmare Before Christmas, then you'll love the Haunted Mansion during the Holidays. WDW's Haunted Mansion doesn't get that treatment.

[@bethmcdonald80]

The history of the fast pass could be cool too!! We love all of these!! Keep going!

[@thetreblerebel]

1989 I was in disney world. I loved it. This ride is a wonderful memory

[@OldMovieRob]

Excellent overview of one of my favorite Disney attractions. I hope they never shut this down or mess it up.

[@clearmountain28]

Just found your channel yesterday and i have already binged most of your videos. Can't wait to see more. Only ride suggestions are Back to the Future in orlando (that was my favorite growing up), and Pirates of the Carribean. Though i am sure i am not the first to ask for those.

[@andreapatane4204]

This dark ride rocks. My parents and I like the Hatbox Ghost even though he's supposed to be a bizarre spirit. PLEASE upload a Skyway history video for Disneyland when you get a chance.

[@barryallenflash1]

Great video, thanks for making/sharing this! This is one of my favorite Disney rides.

[@roflmows]

i was 6 when i went to the Haunted Mansion the first time, and sure enough, the knight WAS an actor in costume. the knight lunged at the doom buggy right in front of ours, and the girl in the car screamed--i mean SCREAMED!!--and started crying, oh god. poor girl ;) it was probably better that Disney removed that part of the ride, lol.

[@leslietonn3181]

I believe that Madame Leota’s floating effect came from the 2003 movie!

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Great ride and love the fact that each park has one and all have a different story.

[@shawnjorgensen2951]

Very interesting but how did you not include the gun shot in the dancing scene and how the only way to replace that glass is to take the roof off? That is like my favorite trivia about the ride.

[@satanicsuicide666]

When I went to California a few years ago, I rode this version of the ride multiple times just to see if I could spot where the glass was hit. I love how they fixed it on the cheap too! Instead of ripping off the roof, and closing the ride for months to repair. they put a fake plastic spider on it and left it as is because it looked like a spiders web. I think it was a brilliant idea, and a very cheap yet effective way to fix the ride without closing it down for months on end! :D

[@vanxanax933]

Whenever I wonder when a new video comes out, you release one. Great job Jack

[@hadleymanmusic]

That old color footage of the coffin looked great!

[@methodermis]

Great video, fast and informative and interesting! Awesome to see the behind the scenes art and footage.

[@elyseibarra2861]

When I saw this I had to watch it! Thanks for always making the best videos!

[@RedNebulaStudios]

Going to have nightmares about the Tiki Room's "Under New Management" thing now, thanks for that. ;p Great video, in any case!

[@sharksharksharkshark6149]

Great video as always, I'd love to see a history of video for rock'n'rollercoaster!

[@FlamingoRadio_]

I don’t think the ride is closed…?

[@bjf8962]

? ! Neither is the haunted mansion. It’s not about closed rides, these are history of the rides videos

[@user-1999emperor]

The Hatbox Ghost is my favorite character in the ride.

[@emmie3sd438]

Please post more often! I love these videos! This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin.

[@spacemissing]

My one visit to Disneyland so far was in May 1977, for high school grad night. The Haunted Mansion was the one ride I was not going to miss, no matter what, and it was pretty good.

[@tamatharawls637]

Haunted Mansion is one of my most favorite rides!

[@Phantomwise2]

As for the bride changes, I would have mentioned that the tone of the bride was significantly changed in the 90's. Before, she was mysterious; you weren't sure if she was sympathetic or threatening. The change in the 90's made it much clearer that she was sympathetic. The picture at 9:32 is one of WDW's brides.

[@caseys.9418]

Please consider making a video on the history and changes to either the Country Bear Jamboree, or Countdown To Extinction/Dinosaur. Those both have some interesting history (as well as being my favorite still-extant Disney attractions)

[@jeezduts]

For a second I thought it said 1969-2017 because it was being shut down and my heart stopped

[@FizzDragon8273]

That was the same thing with me lol

[@xdifficultviper9916]

@Noel Jett is being shut down, they are changing it into a coco ride

[@mondenkindqueen]

No that is not true. Just an unsubstantiated rumor. Disney has said thatCoco is not a franchise. Though they are proud of it, it isn’t big enough to justify making an attraction out of it.

[@talosheeg]

If they shut it down people will riot!!

[@12classics39]

@@mondenkindqueenthat’s new. Studios these days are trying to make franchises out of everything. Thank goodness they’re at least leaving Coco alone. It’s a masterpiece that doesn’t NEED a freaking franchise.

[@Lunar_Blacksmith]

“Grim’s Grinning Ghosts.” ....BOOOOOOY! 👋🏻

[@jonford9788]

Dude your videos are so cool! I’m addicted to them it’s so interesting haha thanks for doing them 👍🏻👍🏻

[@cashin1243]

Awesome videos and very well researched, definitely the best on KZbin. Even your narration is awesome! Subscribed. Now Pirates of the Caribbean!!!!

[@funnycreep]

cashin1243 check out offhand disney. I personally think he does a better job

[@christine5803]

I love your videos! I would really love to see one on DisneyQuest one of these days

[@wassha09]

Still waiting for the reboot movie.

[@funnycreep]

Wassha 09 I would hope it’s animated. What do you think?

[@otaking3582]

Hopefully this Guillermo del Toro directed reboot of a classic horror franchise won't be cancelled

[@DJVIIIMan]

I only saw the knight one time in all the years I was regularly going to Disney Land. He gave me a high-five.

[@clevelandphil]

They changed how you sit in the ride. You used to walk on a moving floor to get to your seat. Now it's stopped and the guide shows you where to sit.

[@adelaiideAngel]

who else thought the haunted mansion was being closed permanently bc of this video lmao

[@skeptical_princess0497]

adelaideAngel I was about to riot! I was already pissed about the Haunted Mansion, but if that ever happened there will be hell to pay 😂

[@cannibalisticfawn5895]

I actually yelled about it before I watched this

[@dollp4rts47]

SAME I ALMOST GOT PISSED LMAO

[@myhappyplace9789]

adelaiideAngel me

[@TheBfutgreg]

Probably should have had the dates as 1969-Present or ? or something

[@eloramaxwell7020]

Notifications of your new videos are music to my ears.

[@squareswing]

I was on the opening crew of the Haunted Mansion in '69. Hot summer, 100% wool three piece suits and two and half hour wait time. Fond memories tho. I was in the picture front and center of the promo for the opening. When on the ticket (E) collection part of the rotation, I would respond to the "what ticket does it take?" (dumb question) with, "E and as in eucalyptus". Loved the blank stares.

[@victorhernandez8723]

Happy 50th anniversary to the Haunted Mansion!

[@onehappydogg]

I went on it a couple of years ago, and it had been ruined it for me. The ride now goes twice as fast! You don't get to see the whole seance, they rush you through it. The long ride was worth the wait, you really felt gratified at the end. Now it just flies by.

[@mjtimilty9497]

i’m not kidding when i say that i was in line for the haunted mansion when this was uploaded i screamed

[@ttintagel]

I hope I can make it to Ja[an someday, as Tokyo's Mansion has been the least meddled with over the years. Sometimes additions meant to be an "upgrade" are anything but.

[@notdave2752]

I find it interesting how the Mystic Manor, Disneyland Hong Kong's version of the Haunted Mansion, shows more light-hearted elements that was more child-friendly spooky. But if you go over to Disneyland Paris, the ride is WAYY more dark and gritty, and it has more disturbing visuals. (everyone should really watch a video on both and compare them)

[@CoderatheGreat]

I kinda miss the popup ghosts in the attic that said "I DO!!," they scared the crap out of me, but were still fun.

[@victoriadealmeidastudiogal9455]

You did a fantastic job with this. Thank you so enjoyable

[@SallyDollx13x]

Can’t wait for your Haunted Mansion Holiday History vid!!

[@FresherPrince]

Another great video! Love your work, keep it up!

[@Jim26D]

I about crapped my pants as a kid when the hitchhikers came on board. I do know that the effect was completely changed last time I went though

[@fabiansoto9980]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin! I always look forward to your videos. Keep them coming !

[@garywidom]

Love the video and all the research you put into it! Your VO read was a little fast. Overall very entertaining.

[@thema1998]

I was originally going to watch this video in October but I chose to watch Offhand Disney's Halloween special about The Haunted Mansion instead. That doesn't mean that this video was bad though. It was informative and entertaining. It's just that I wanted to wait until the 1 year anniversary of its upload. That was today! 🎂

[@KariDavis73]

Love your videos. Can you please make one on the history of Pirates of the Caribbean?

[@FollowtheLyda]

Please do more of these videos!! I would love to see one on the history of Captain EO!

[@meganharding5847]

I love your videos! please keep making more!

[@AndySama42]

I would love to see an episode on Delta Dreamflight in the Magic Kingdom. Always a favorite of my family's whenever we'd go. So weirdly out of place to have an EPCOT-esque dark ride tucked away in Tomorrowland.

[@ShiningSakura]

I knew a man who helped design the ride in another disney park. His name was mr. Caldwell.... he was a teacher at my high school. He had the blueprints proudly displayed on his wall and talked fondly of it.

[@RandomRiot]

All time favorite right here. I’m actually making a short test cartoon of the Hatbox Ghost.

[@AdamasutojrAJR]

Tot (original): the big brother of the California adventure's Tot(gotg now) and the cousin of the haunted mansion Quite a family tree

[@X_Tron]

Can you do a ride history on the Tokyo Disney Sea Tower of Terror And Paris Tower of Terror too?

[@jasperthetooncat27]

The haunted Mansion is my most favorite ride in the world!

[@advancetotabletop5328]

How about a biography of Maynard? (: Or the minor changes of the Haunted House? Thanks for the video!

[@durtydan8354]

Can't wait for Haunted Mansion Holiday video 😁😁

[@alexparker2787]

I rode the haunted mansion in Disney world I loved it. I wasn’t even scared of stretching room and graveyard

[@ianedmonds9191]

It's brilliant. I've been twice from UK and enjoyed it both times. Luv and Peace.

[@user-vm1vt3je1i]

It's always been one of my favorite rides.

[@carriehenry1914]

We’ll done video, sir. Random fun fact: the Knight is still a Cast Member at the Disneyland Resort.

[@nathangrabowski7338]

Nice vid. Can't wait to see more

[@coolnerd8730]

I always have loved this ride. I always wait for the ballroom scene. It's my favorite.

[@comettamer]

I have to admit, putting the Victorian mansion in Frontier Land was a smart move, particularly when it got its renovation to an Antebellum style.

[@SpiderandMosquito]

I think my favorite room in the Haunted Mansion has always been ever since I was a kid it has always been the ballroom dance. Because I knew these were all animatronics but of course I had a vivid imagination so I always try to keep the immersion but what really inspired me was seeing the transparent dancing ghosts I had no idea what that was... you can't make a robot invisible! It really was the thing that I always remember most I forgot all about the bride and the singing busts it was seen those ballroom dancing ghosts that I remember in my childhood

[@SteveCarras]

That one's always been a favorite, it's with "Pepper's ghost"!

[@gumloon]

Excellent video. Informative and interesting! Cheers!

[@jessquinn6106]

"The Pretty Princess Carnival Ghost Ride" 2017 - Present

[@stephenkostiak5769]

When are you going to make a video about the many changes to the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay at Disneyland Park in California and in Tokyo Disneyland in Japan?

[@sunshinesky6926]

Can you do one of these for Splash Mountain at Disneyland?

[@toddking5688]

Best ride in the park

[@NEWS6-g8m]

Great video. Learned a lot

[@DistoryDan]

YEASSSSSSASAASS

[@Ayden_B]

oh shoot it’s Disney Dan! How ya doing bud?

[@hoffmanluvr]

i love your videos im one of your subscribers!!!!!

[@bridgetmistryable]

Do MUPPET vision 3D history at Disney California adventure 2001-2014

[@halloweenhaunt3121]

Rolly Crump is short for Roland Crump. You would think that Rolly rhymes with Dolly, because of the spelling, but it’s pronounced Role-y, as in Roland.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

this and space mt still the best rides

[@alisonhill3422]

In the late 80’s-early 90’s The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Paris had Horror Legend Vincent Price do the voice you hear as you go through the ride. He unfortunately struggled with the French script but they went ahead and taped him doing the script in both French and English. His French recording lasted for a short time. But after they replaced his recording they still played a recording of his evil laugh! There is a video of his recording sessions and a video of his narration (whatever you want to call it) in English both videos are (in my opinion) amazing/glorious 🤓