The Haunted Mansion

 I can't believe we have made it this far without a post about the mansion! I love the mansion.  There's a scene where a shadow is playing the piano.  I think that is really cool.

This ride opened in 1969!  Walt Disney originally intended this to be a walk-through attraction.  The guests would walk through the mansion and see ghosts along the way.  Can you imagine walking any more than we already do?  That woulda been a big swing and miss.  Thankfully, someone had the great idea to make it a ride, which led to the birth of the Doom Buggies.

To get to the mansion we have to walk through a pet cemetery, and walk by a carriage led by an invisible horse. If you listen closely you can sometimes hear the horse snickering. 

The ride lasts 9 minutes and almost all of it is in a climate controlled building.  It's a great place to be entertained and get some rest!





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  1. Zac ChristensenMay 20, 2023 at 9:47 AM

    Another great ride, makes it to my must ride list everytime

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