Breaking: Haunted Mansion Expansion and Merchandise Store Coming to Disneyland!
Get ready MickeyBlog fans! We have breaking news that all foolish mortals will love!
A Haunted Mansion expansion and new merchandise store are coming to Disneyland in 2024.
The iconic Haunted Mansion attraction will expand with new details that will build on the already-famous story and lore of the beloved attraction.
What’s new? An expanded outdoor queue with immersive theming and a new retail store perfect for fans. Read on for details!
The Haunted Mansion
According to Disney Parks Blog
Local legend suggests the manor known today as the Haunted Mansion was first built by a prosperous sea captain. To this day, the mansion’s staff faithfully maintains the happy haunting grounds.
The new design will tie in the themes of the gardens and stories into the expanded queue. The new gardens are inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota and the one-eyed cat.
Guess will also see unique elements ranging from a water fountain and gazebo to themed statuary and landscaping. Even better? A new greenhouse, pet cemetery, and horse-drawn funeral hearse will all be part of the experience.
Madame Leota has an even stronger presence in the new retail store.
The standalone shop is themed after the carriage house of the mansion belonging to Leota. Details coming soon!
And the plaza adjacent to Tiana’s Palace is also getting a refresh with a new, elegant park-like setting!
So many exciting things coming our way! These additions will begin in January 2024 and is also the time frame that Disney will be improving the accessibility of these areas.
One of the exciting updates includes a new elevator exit from the Haunted Mansion for guests with disabilities.
Are you excited for the new enhancements? Disney plans to release more info early next year. For now, be sure to stay tuned with MickeyBlog to stay updated on this and all things Disney
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FeaturePhoto/ Article Source: Disney Parks Blog