The Haunted Mansion Site

The Haunted Mansion remains a cornerstone of the Disney parks because it respects the audience's imagination. It doesn't tell you exactly what to feel; it sets a magnificent stage and invites you to join the 999 happy haunts.

The Mansion is famous for using "low-tech" stagecraft to create "high-tech" effects: The Haunted Mansion

An animator who preferred a "scary-funny" approach. His influence dominates the second half, particularly the graveyard scene, which is filled with sight gags, singing ghosts, and whimsical characters. The Haunted Mansion remains a cornerstone of the

The transition from the cold, eerie interior of the house to the boisterous party in the graveyard is what gives the ride its re-rideability; it manages to be spooky without being traumatizing. 2. The Illusion Mastery His influence dominates the second half, particularly the

A brilliant logistical solution. In California, the room is actually an elevator that lowers guests to a tunnel leading under the train tracks. In Florida, where the water table is too high to dig, the ceiling simply moves up.

Voiced by the legendary Paul Frees, he acts as your guide, providing a dark, witty commentary that stitches the disparate scenes together.