Originally Posted By FerretAfros I don't know the exact dates, but it's typically closed in early November to install the overlay. The Christmas stuff at DLR typically has its official start a week or two before Thanksgiving, which is when the overlay will open. It takes about 2 weeks to install, so it typically closes right after Halloween To remove the overlay, they usually wait until the Haunted Mansion reopens after removing its overlay. That tends to be about the 3rd week of January
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow, that seems really long and really early. I wonder if they're trying to sneak in some sort of refurbishment too; when they've done that in the past, it's usually while they remove the overlay, not install it
Originally Posted By darcy-becker I noticed last week that you can still see fire damage. Maybe it has something to do with that. But that's on the exterior on the far side, seems like it could be addressed without closing.
Originally Posted By monorailblue I like both "it's a small world" Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday, but they both run too long. September 11 and November 5 are both way too early for them to open.
Originally Posted By darcy-becker I barely made to the regular Mansion before it closed this year. I arrived at the park around 1 pm on its last day.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I tend to visit the park over Labor Day weekend, which apparently is when HM is always closed for the holiday installation. It seems wrong to me that they're putting up Christmas decorations then (let's be honest, it's not a Halloween overlay), but I'm also bitter because means I haven't gotten to ride the original HM in 5+ years
Originally Posted By tashajilek "I tend to visit the park over Labor Day weekend, which apparently is when HM is always closed for the holiday installation. It seems wrong to me that they're putting up Christmas decorations then (let's be honest, it's not a Halloween overlay), but I'm also bitter because means I haven't gotten to ride the original HM in 5+ years" I am in the same boat too. I also miss the Space Mountain music instead of always seeing the Ghost Galaxy overlay which never seems to change. On the plus side I am looking forward to what the ginger bread house will be in the Mansion this year, so I guess there's that.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Never thought Space Mountain; Ghost Galaxy was any good in the first place. Oooo, look at the scary projections on the wall. Stupid. They should loose that one. Haunted Mansion Holiday was cool for the first year or two but now, kind of tired. IMO Small World Is really the only overlay that is a welcome for the Holiday season. With The 60th celebration going on, I was kind of hoping they would give the overlays a rest for the year.
Originally Posted By Tikiduck I just returned from my first trip in seven years and of course, the Haunted Mansion was closed. I have not seen the original mansion now, in over ten years. Total drag, and yes, the Holiday version lasts way too long.
Originally Posted By Bellella I sympathize. Much as I enjoy the decorated-up Mansion, 3 of my last 4 trips were with that version. And my next one will be the same. I love the original Haunted Mansion and I really wish more people would appreciate it, particularly now that it has witnessed a certain recent resurrection. If they're going to reburb IASW, I wish they'd make the beautiful Balinese goddess as mobile as she originally was. She only moves the slightest little bit now in what should be a really cool shadow puppet effect. And how many of you preferred the still, sparkling Taj Mahal pool to the wind-blowing cloth they have now?
Originally Posted By Main Street Dad I've been showing our toddler Small World on Youtube since he was about six months old (dangerously close to abuse, I know. He'll be 19 months when we go for his first trip in early November 4-6. If open again on the 6th, our last day, he'll be pretty excited. I wasn't thinking of the overlay when I booked those dates. Too caught up in cheaper rates...
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Trust me, your 19 month old isn't going to notice it's a Christmas version and not the regular version. smh
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I have a related question. Does anyone know (or know where to find out) the date Mansion reopens in January? I'm planning a trip with a friend who hasn't seen the regular HM in many years, so I really need to find out a definite reopening date. Thanks!
Originally Posted By perlster The answers to the OP's questions (and more) are at https://www.facebook.com/perlster.pix
