The Haunted Mansion has always been one of my favorite rides at Disneyland and Disneyworld-- this ride is a classic. This ride has really not changed over the years. This ride is a mixture of a little scariness and humor- so the ride is good for all ages! Of course, kids may not understand all the jokes on the ride as more geared towards young adults or adults. Despite not understanding the script on the ride, kids can still enjoy all of the effects and sights throughout the ride. The ride starts in the hall and then moves to carts that are for two to three people. The ride is dark, so if you do not like the dark, you may want to skip this ride. Also, please remain in the carts when moving. The ride stopped several times as riders were getting out of the carts. These stopes ruin the vibe for other riders. This could also present danger to those getting out of the cart- so stay put and enjoy the experience! read more

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A great ride to do if you have Younglings because it is air-conditioned and dark. If you're overstimulation meter is going over 100. It's a great five minute cooldown. The effects just like the other older rides bring a sense of nostalgia and make you feel young again. When they decorate it for Halloween and have Jack and Oogie boogie, it is even better. Will definitely update with pictures. I just don't like posting pictures of my kids. But the Halloween themed nightmare before Christmas goes until December 29 I believe and it's well worth visiting. I don't think anything about this ride is too scary and I have brought my infant Your child may get scared when the room drops and the fake lightning goes off, but that only lasts a second or two. And the room does not drop fast. It slowly moves from the second story to the first story where the doom buggy is. read more

Just rode the Haunted Mansion and it still holds up as one of the best rides at Disneyland. The vibe is perfect--creepy but not actually scary, so it's fun for pretty much everyone. The whole experience starts before you even get on the ride, especially with the stretching room, which never gets old no matter how many times you've done it. Once you're in the doom buggy, the ride really shines. The scenes are super detailed, and there's always something new to notice each time. The ballroom scene with all the ghosts is probably my favorite--it's just classic Disney storytelling. And of course, the hitchhiking ghosts at the end are always a fun touch. Wait time can get long, but it usually moves pretty steadily, and it's 100% worth it. Overall, it's one of those must-do rides every time you visit--timeless, creative, and just a really fun experience. read more

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A classic ride at Disneyland that has been refurbished. When I went they updated it for the holidays with a nightmare before Christmas decorations. The line can get pretty long so lightning lane is recommended. It's a pretty calm ride but they can jerk you a bit so it won't be easy to rest your eyes but it can be a good rest break if you've been walking all day. read more

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Holiday haunted mansion is back with Jack skeleton and the Nightmare Before Christmas crew (NBC). You know there will be a new gingerbread house and the smell of gingerbread in the air! Who is ready for Christmas?! read more

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Who doesn't love the Haunted Mansion? It's one of those timeless Disneyland attractions that somehow gets better every time I ride it. I've probably been through it well over a hundred times, and it still has the same magic it did the first time. I even love the queue because there are so many little details to notice while you're waiting that it feels like the experience starts long before you board your Doom Buggy. Disney's attention to storytelling and atmosphere is on full display here, and every visit I seem to spot something I hadn't noticed before. It's an absolute classic and one attraction I'll never get tired of riding. read more

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My absolute all-time favorite ride the OG ride I love the Nightmare before Christmas overlay had a blast will be back soon stop reading this and go read more

This is another fav ride of mine. When I'm tired and want to rest my feet, I love riding this ride because it takes a few minutes. The ride is very calm but it is dark. In my opinion, it's not really scary. If you come during the winter holidays, the ride is decorated with nightmare before Christmas. Honestly, I wish they would keep it like that. During the holidays, this ride can have a longer wait time because of the Nightmare Before Christmas but if you haven't rode it, don't sleep on it. It's so nostalgic to Disneyland. read more

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Haunted Mansion isn't fast or flashy, but it doesn't need to be. The slow-moving Doom Buggies give you time to soak in every detail, and the transitions between scenes are seamless. Some effects show their age a bit, but that's part of the charm. It's spooky-fun rather than scary, making it a great all-ages ride. Long waits can happen, but it's one of those attractions that feels worth it. read more

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Haunted Mansion is one of those nostalgic - Must Go - rides at Disneyland. Once you walk past the mansion gates, you're sucked into the ghoulish world and that's one of the best parts about the ride. Though the wait is usually long, the opportunity to enjoy the outside props and decorations make it such a worth it wait. It's funny how this ride is one of my most favorites now but I could never go on it as a kid because I was terrified of ghosts and general spooky things. Major plus is Haunted Mansion changes with certain holidays so it's nice to see the updates and the seasonal spooks! read more

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Best to ride at night when the sun sets. I love the holograms and creepy paintings, the crazy witches, and floating objects. Always a good time! read more

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One of my favorite rides! The first time I rode this ride it scared the crap out of me because I was a child and everything scared me at the time. Nowadays it's such a fun classic ride that I love! Brings back a lot of fond memories. I love the cast member outfits and of course the spooky vibes! I can't wait to come back again for BAT'S DAY! read more

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My 1,000th REVIEW!!!! Love the relaxing doom buggy dark ride. The theme is always consistent and captivating, especially with the ghostly hallway mirror creating the illusion of a long hallway and the dining room view you see from below. They always dress it up during Halloween with The Nightmare Before Christmas film theme. I love that this ride is included in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Minus 1 star because the building ceiling part was distracting when going through the graveyard part, they should have covered it in a black sheet the ceiling because it kind of kills the outdoor graveyard illusion vibe lol. read more

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The Baseline: For a theme park attraction, a quality experiences must be provided, the attraction must be fun and engaging, an immersive environment must be established, the queue line must be themed, and safety must be a top priority. Queue: The line for this ride moves fast but can be long. About 2 years ago the queue space was redone to include new great photo opportunities while you wait. The ride is continuous feed dark ride but groups must take the haunted elevator room down to enter. Overall this is one of the best queues in the park with a ton of fun themed items throughout the wait. Attraction: This is a classic of a classic Disneyland ride that just binds you to the New Orleans Square portion of the park. It is a dark ride that takes you through a mansion populated by 999 ghosts via your Doom-Buggy. I love this ride and I love this experience. From Halloween season to just past Christmas season you get to experience the "Nightmare Before Christmas" overlay as it takes over the mansion to have added holiday joy throughout the ride as the characters that are normally there are integrated or replaced with The Nightmare Before Christmas characters. Scary Teddy shows up all throughout your Doom buggy journey and locks in the story and experience. It is a great ride to enjoy any time of the year. read more

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Haunted Mansion is always a must ride for me when I'm at Disneyland and for that reason, I bestow upon it the honor of being my 4000th Review. Y'all, I've been Yelping hard for 16 years and legit, 4000 reviews feels good to me and I wanted to write this significant review for me for a significant place for me in my life, a spoOoOoooOky spot! Not only do I love Haunted Mansion so much and it brings nostalgia for days, but also, it's usually the most convenient and easiest to secure with Genie Passes, Fast Passes, whatever iteration or name they are giving to their skip the line passes for the year, that will undoubtedly change the name again next year. Disney cannot get together their Front of the Line passes - that's for sure. But I digress... Haunted Mansion is amazing! On my 1st birthday, I rode Haunted Mansion for the first time and was forever traumatized by not having my Mom & Dad next to me, but rather a ghostly creature. They thought it was so funny, they induced the same ghostly trauma onto me for my 4th birthday, laughing all along the way & recounting the story for years to come. With my Disney-obsessed parents both now part of the 999 happy haunts, the Haunted Mansion was one of the very few things my parents & I enjoyed together so that's saying something. It's for everyone! hahah After entering the Haunted Mansion, then passing through the Stretching Room & witnessing a hanging suicide, the queue can get a bit hectic sometimes. It doesn't line up well but everyone gets where they are going eventually. As you relax in a Doom Buggy, you are taken through halls of haunted hosts in various scenes. The ballroom scene will forever by my favorite and it passes so quickly! My best friend has been riding the Haunted Mansion for 25 years now regularly with me, and on the last go around we got stuck at the Medium/Fortune Teller scene. I turned to him and pop Disney quizzed him on her name and he did not know. YOU GUYS, MADAME LEOTA IS AN EPIC LEGEND! Any Disney fan should know and worship her. Do better. hahaha I kid but I do love Madame Leota, Little Leota, the Hitchhiking Ghosts, the Bride/Constance and all the Haunted Mansion specific Disney characters. The ride is 8 minutes in this Disneyland version but I've never been on it when it didn't stop for at least a little bit. Expect delays but you are in air conditioning and chilling enjoying Disney fun! Find the Nightmare Before Christmas version that they revamp this classic into during the holiday's own Yelp listing here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/haunted-mansion-holiday-anaheim-5 read more

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4 stars because...well...it's a classic. Minus one star because, overall, the whole system kind of fails. If there is any hesitation getting into or off one of the cars, the whole ride stops. The last time I went on this ride, it stopped about 15 times... I would think with how many refurbishments this ride goes through every year, that they would come up with a better way to board people without stopping the entire ride. read more

Best ride if u love haunted mansion. And scary things. Always a must to ride this even if the wait is 75min long. Best time to see it is when they decorate it for NBFC. read more

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Definitely one of my all time favorite rides! Long wait lines and these not much shade so prepare yourself but the experience is priceless! read more

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The Haunted Mansion is one of those rides/ attractions where I have grown to appreciate more as I've gotten older. I've grown to appreciate that this attraction is just a classic at Disneyland and all the details that have gone into making this an enjoyable experience. Over the years, I've been able to visit this ride under normal circumstances or when they jazz it up for Christmas/Halloween with all the fantastic Nightmare Before Christmas decor. I also appreciate the new store that the have near the exit of the ride now. My buddy also got me a tiki mug of the Hatbox Ghost character from Trader Sam's. Every time I got on this ride after getting that mug, I see the character and it makes me smile. Also, not too scary for the young ones. I went on this ride in late 2024 with my 5 and 7 year old nieces and they love it. read more

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As a teenager, this was my favorite ride! Because this was themed Nightmare Before Christmas, it was tuned down a bit, which I wish was more scary. I think Halloween should be scary and Christmas should be cheerful. I was split in my feelings about the ride and sometimes you really want to be scared on a ride, which did not happen with the special effects and the Theme of the ride. Keep scary rides scary and spooky for those of us who really want to be scared on a ride... read more

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The Haunted Mansion is hands-down one of the Disney rides I always try to get on. Whether it's the classic version or the seasonal Nightmare Before Christmas version, it never disappoints...except when it breaks down. The ride has its splash of spooky charm, nostalgia, and incredible attention to detail, from the Stretching Room to the iconic ballroom scene. I just love slowly gliding through the eerie scenes in your Doom Buggy, especially with that sudden blast of cool air that kicks in at just the right moments; it really adds to the spookiness. The seasonal overlay is also super fun, but just a heads-up, it typically runs from September through early January, so fans of the original version will have to wait a few months for its return. That said, there are a few downsides... it's always busy, even on slower park days. I think I've only seen the wait time drop to around 10 minutes a handful of times, but most of the time, it's packed! read more

The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite rides in Disneyland. It's a classic and one of the last rides Walt Disney oversaw and contributed to before his passing. Unfortunately, Walt never saw it finished when it opened on August 9th, 1969. Although there have been many updates over the years, I still love the original Haunted, the music, the ghosts, the voices, and the creepy sounds. The holiday season overlay, which includes elements from the movie Nightmare Before Christmas, is a treat. It's exclusive to Disneyland and available from September through December for Halloween and Christmas. The latest major renovation was to the queue line. Extending the footprint of the mansion's lot, including new awnings, provides plenty of fun details that expand the story of the Haunted Mansion. Waiting in line doesn't feel so worthless now. There are also a few updates in the ride itself. You'll need to ride it to experience them! Lightning Lane option passes are also available if you can't wait in long lines. Prices vary daily depending on the estimated number of visitors to the park. What Disneyland trip is complete without riding this legendary dark ride? read more

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Very fun and well themed ride! The queue was well themed and the madame Leota Crystal ball was a great touch. As usual, nothing Disney was left to chance or not well thought out. Worth a short wait for sure! read more

Classic Disneyland ride. The line leading up to the ride goes through the front of the haunted house and its many "offerings" like a mini pet graveyard and deathly garden lol. Love the rising ceiling. Theres so many interesting details to look at. As for the ride itself, its a doom buggy cart through a haunted mansion and graveyard. Creepy catchy sounds and songs. So many mini stories and details to look at. It's my all time favorite! read more

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It finally opened back up!! YASSSSSS With that said hahah it was a 60 minute wait to get in but worth every second. It was brutal on our backs and legs to stand in line but it ain't a Disney trip without cracking knees and joint pain (shoutout to the 30+ people). Can't wait until the fall for the nightmare before Christmas change over. read more

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Ah, The Haunted Mansion. An all time favorite of so many Disney fans including myself. You can find the mansion past The Pirates Of The Caribbean ride right next to Tiana's formerly known as Splash Mountain. It's not hard to miss. Literally a haunted mansion. The lines here can get very long but there's a reason for it. Whether it's decked out for the holidays or just the everyday haunt, it's a must visit for every time we are at Disneyland. I remember when wait times didn't take this long, so it's quite frustrating when it takes up so much of your time just to stand there. Growing up in OC, The Haunted Mansion was something I was afraid of as a child but couldn't help but ride anyways because for some odd reason, even though I feared it, I loved the ride itself. It's so nostalgic for me and I enjoy having my kids come along and seeing their reactions just like mine as a kid. They love watching ghost hunters and haunted shows, so this ride doesn't bother them at all. Even the youngest. Jump on a buggy and take a new ghouly friend home. read more

One of my favorite rides at Disneyland! It's based on the Nightmare before Christmas and it's truly a classic. There is so much to see from the "stretching" room to dancing ghosts. It's even more special during the holidays. There is currently a virtual queue for Haunted Mansion Holiday. You can request access to join the queue on the Disneyland app. There are two opportunities to join - 7:00am and 12:00pm. We missed the one at 7 but luckily was about to get into the one at 12. I recommend opening the app at least a few minutes before the time and pressing refresh as fast as you can. It's better if you have multiple people in your party because you can all try at the same time. read more

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Another one of my favorite rides here at Disneyland! I love the Nightmare before Christmas theme they decorate starting in August or September, can't remember...just in time for Halloween and Christmas! Love seeing all the decor, especially Jack Skellington! A must ride if you're at Disneyland! read more

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Cool semi-spooky ride in Disneyland! The main show at the beginning is scarier than the actual ride, but I still enjoy the thrill. Very well themed and put together. read more

One of my favorite attractions at Disneyland! I love it when the employees that guide us through the lines are in character and say eerie things. It just adds to the experience. read more

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This is an absolute must for all Disney fans!! It's nice to think back when you were a kid enjoying this ride!! It brings back so many happy memories!! Please come and enjoy this historical and memorable ride!!! read more

Haunted Mansion is truly one of our favorite rides at Disneyland, the so called Happiest Place on Earth. We visited on the first Friday of the New Year (January 3, 2025). Haunted Mansion still has the holiday set up which is awesome. The holiday set up will be taken down January 7th. We appreciate Tim Burton's Nightmare before Christmas story and artwork so we always look forward when we see all the cool Jack o' Lanterns along with Jack and Sally to name a few. We arrived at Disneyland's opening time at 7am. We decided to go on Haunted Mansion around 11am because we planned our day with breakfast first and other rides. We didn't have a long wait time. The wait was about 20 to 25 minutes. The day of our visit was not crowded. We really enjoyed it. We came back again the next day Saturday. The newly renovated garden and cemetery at the Haunted Mansion is spooktacular. Lol! Please take the time out to see all the new headstones. read more

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Call it nostalgia or what you will, but there is a reason that this ride is still so popular to this day, even though it was opened in the 1960's. It always has room for one more ghost and nothing is more fun than a complete seasonal overhaul with the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay. It was great to see all the beloved characters from the movie come to life from beginning to end. Everything from the corridor of doors to Madame Leota has been updated from elements of Nightmare Before Christmas. The only two caveats I have for this ride are: 1) It is not communicated well that you need be in a virtual queue. I don't know how many people I passed in the park that said that they didn't realize this was the situation during the holidays. If they are in this park only for the day, they will have likely missed their opportunity to go on this ride. 2) It is basically this theme before Halloween up until after New Year's. So for patrons that enjoy the original ride, they have quite a few months to wait. read more

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Always luv this ride to cool off on hot days, take a break from standing in line and enjoy the dark on the ever moving line. The spooky charm of the mansion always sends chills no matter how many times. I'm drawn to take ride. A few tweaks and changes are noticeable when you've been through many times. You can appreciate the hidden "Easter eggs" throughout. During the holiday seasons they add special touches to enhance its attributes. read more

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The inside of the queue was extremely cool and neatly decorated. However, I don't think the 1hr 30 min wait was worth it. I was told this ride would be scary, but it wasn't. When I went on this ride, it kept getting stuck and the ride vehicle kept getting stuck. 3 stars for the decorations and highly themed ride. read more

A must stop. Especially when it's dressed up for Halloween / Christmas with the nightmare before Christmas set up. It's a perfect mash up of old and new(er). I believe it's getting a remodel soon, if not already in process. The wait can get pretty epic at times. It's worth the wait imo. read more

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Haunted Mansion during Halloweentime at Disney ... MANDATORY !!! The production on this ride is amazing -- the decorations, music, animations. I love it sm :') This is one of my favorite rides at Disneyland (I feel like I say this about every ride LOLLL they're all too good). Due to this ride being closed majority of 2024 litcherally EVERYONE wants to go on this ride. Disney created a "virtual queue" for people to sign up for on the app to avoid waiting in long lines. I would recommend signing up for this first thing at 7am, or the next window at 12pm on the dot. Ppl have told me if you wait too late you might not get a spot for this ride :-) read more

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For years now, I have made the journey through the Haunted Mansion in the New Orleans Square Disneyland Park....a "dark" ride and a place where your senses are challenged and perceptions are questioned. But this year...several changes were noted, ie: the Garden had additions I had not seen or noticed before. Could they have been an illusion...perhaps, but then again, once inside the "Art Gallery" are you really seeing the room getting longer (ya, no...I'm not telling). Before you get into the "buggy" that transports you though the rest of the mansion, it's graveyard and crypt...at the end of the "portrait corridor" one can not escape the gaze of the 2 "Busts"...oh what creepy fun! Beware my dear Yelp Review Readers, you'll soon be seeing lots of Ghosts, Ghouls and Skeletons on this journey...but don't worry, it's all great FUN. And who knows...you might be privy to bringing one of those Ghosts home with you! Yasss! The Haunted Mansion's Gift Shop (attached) is also new and a great place to just look around or splurge on yourself or your loved ones. I found the whole (new) Haunted Mansion attraction just as engaging as ever. Therefore, in this Yelper's opinion, on this occasion...the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park truly earned this "highly recommend", go get your own Ghost to take home, 5 Star review. read more

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This is one of Disneyland's classic attractions. The first part starts off in a room with a group of people. The room stretches vertically and the picture frames elongate with the room. The deep voice of the narrator makes it a creepy experience. The second part involves riding some "Doom Buggies" through the haunted mansion. You see ghosts and skeletons floating and dancing all over. The "Grim Grinning Ghosts" song plays in the background as you ride through the mansion. Haunted Mansion has always been a popular ride at Disneyland throughout the years. My favorite part growing up was when you look in the mirror and see a hitchhiking ghost riding with you in your vehicle. When you think about when this attraction opened (late 60's), the imagineers were ahead of their time with the special effects and the overall creativity of this ride. Fall season is always a fun time at Disneyland and the front of the Haunted Mansion gets a makeover with all sorts of Halloween decor. Haunted Mansion is such a fan favorite that Disney has released two movies over the years that are based off this ride. read more

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A classic ride at the most legendary park where the magic all began. I've been just dying to write a review for a ride and needless to say this ride really lifts my spirits. 999 Happy Haunts reside here and this ride offers just enough spooks to sustain both children and adults alike. Make sure to lightning lane this ride to save you time. Especially around the holidays when it has more high foot traffic and changes to Nightmare before Christmas. A fun ride to go on at night to set the ambiance and to really enjoy the sights and eerie sounds and absorb everything. As you drag your bodies to the dead center of the room it's too late to turn back now as you start to go down down in the 6ft under elevator & immerse yourself into the story behind the Haunted Mansion. There you will find the corridor with moving eyes and the ride that will transport you from the land of the living. Experience it for yourself! read more