Originally Posted By 1Gee1 I see that the Haunted Mansion is closed from November 6 until November 15. Anyone know what this if for? Also, if they say "until," does that mean it will reopen on the 15th or remain closed through the 15th? Did they ever do the Nightmare overlay?
Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal I don't think so not is WDW, unless it's new. Maybe they're refurbishing it or something. I don't know. A Nightmare before christmas overlay would be nice though. (DL has all the fun)
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Does anyone know why it's closed? Is it just for refurbishing? I hope they are not making plans to Journey Into Imagination it.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I don't think 10 days is long enough to do the HMH overlay, especially not for the very first time at that park. DL's takes at least 2 full weeks, and HM at WDW is much longer. I'm not sure how long it takes in TDL, but they can completely redecorate the entire park (working only after closing) in about three days.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I've been working outside the mansion this last week. What I understand is the upcoming short closing is for general inside refurb, nothing real major. I've heard no rumors about overlays. I have heard rumors of a major refurb within the next 6 months. One interesting notion I've picked up on is the possibility of a new exit. It would route outbound guests to the Yankee Trader, which could then become a themed mdse exit for the mansion. It would also enhance the notion that "People go in, but they don't come out!" (This rumor is just that -- I have no idea how firm it might be)
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Well, if they are planning on getting another exit to go right into a store, I doubt it is a rumor. That seems to be the best thing since sliced bread for Disney.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney This is nothing major at all, sorry to say. The Mansion really needs a good 3-4 month closure, which ain't gonna happen. Would be nice if they at least returned the old 'Donald' chair that's been missing for at least six months!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 As for the shop at the exit -- if it actually was a themed shop that sold nothing but HM merchandise I would have no problem -- but we don't need another place to buy the pin of the day or a stuffed Pooh.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney ^^^VBDAD55, you know if there's one thing WDW lacks it's places to buy pins and plush!
Originally Posted By Chelledun I agree with vbdad55 that it would be cool to see a themed shop selling HM merchandise, there isn't really any place like that right now. I'm actually surprised to hear rumors of changes on this ride because I feel like it isn't in bad shape and there are other things that need more work. Am I wrong? Does anyone feel like it needs a major refurb?
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I think it looks fine, but maybe because it's so dark we don't see a lot of the things that might need some repair. And I'm thankful for that. I just hope they don't also do a revamp and add in characters from the Eddie Murphy movie, like the rumor they might add in characters to the POTC movie to that ride.
Originally Posted By gaston lives It DOES need a refurb, if you ask me. A lot of little things are out of whack...but the main thing is that there is NO place to buy anything for the mansion except for Madame Leota's cart, which only sells little things. We need a full size shop that sells collectibles and clothing and things like that. If anybody is interested, go to www.doombuggies.com and talk about this. Great discussions all around about the best ride in the park...the Haunted Mansion!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 There have been continual sound issues on HM -- I think for the mostpart it looks OK -- smaller issues, but plenty of the sound systems in the cars could use replacement with better quality - that would be my recommendation
Originally Posted By gaston lives Stereo sound would be a MAJOR plus for the doombuggies. It's tough, because each doombuggy differs in sound levels. One can be high, and another can be really low. They REALLY need to clean teh scrims in the graveyard, and wash the glass in the ballroom scene. I wonder if they'll put in a new mdme. leota scene a la DL?
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Oh I forgot about the sound system. You are right Gaston, the sound system could get a little bit of a boost.
Originally Posted By Trinitys Ghost Updating the sound system would be nice (nods to the folks above), as well as fixing the handful of doombuggies that tend to have "static" in the graveyard would be great. I'm sure work could be done to update the method of projection for Leota and the singing busts. The scrim was cleaned a few months back. I think they may clean it once a year, if that.
Originally Posted By gaston lives that's good to hear about hte scrim cleaning. I was there back in June, so it's been awhile. I hope they update Leota to look/act like DL's version after the refurb.
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Is Leota still floating at DL? It seems when I was there for the Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay a month or so ago, she wasn't floating!
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney ^^^She was floating over the summer at DL ... as to a Mansion themed shop, I believe there was a small one next to the Keelboat queue (what is now Mansion FastPass) for years and it sold pretty much only Mansion themed merchandise.
Originally Posted By Disneydanny I don't know if this is an error on how the the Mansion Soundtrack was recorded for WDW but at DL it says in the Expandsing room "Kindly step all the way in please and make room for everyone there's NO turning back now. Our tour begins in this gallery where you see paimtings of some of our guests as they appeard in their corruptible mortal state" but @ WDW those two lines are in reverse order.
