The Evolution of The Haunted Mansion

This ride holds a special place in my heart. My grandfather worked in the HVAC business and worked on most of the air conditioning and air effects in the haunted mansion. It was a story that made him so cool to have done work for Disneyland.I’d like to go on it again soon

I'm always blown away by the artistic skills of the Imagineers. Incredible talent.

That pop-up ghost used to scare the crap out of me. Jump-scares are cheap but really, REALLY effective.

It is hard to imagine working on a project for 12 straight years before seeing it come to fruition - never knowing if it ever really will all along the way. Nowadays, a project taking that long would just be considered a money pit and dropped.

Claude Coats was educated as an architect and in my opinion was the best background artist Disney had. I am so glad his timeless work and ideas for the Haunted Mansion prevailed . Best experience in the whole park!

The Haunted Mansion is one attraction that I do almost every time I’m at Disneyland. It never gets old! 😊❤️👻

Controversial but Walt made this ride worse than it could have been. I would’ve loved to see an old dilapidated antebellum mansion in the swamps of southern louisiana, towering over guests. A hypnotic track seemingly luring the visitors there... a scary ambiance throughout, and when you leave, the feeling of being watched with you as your back is turned to the darkened windows. The only light you see is a flickering lantern soon the gate post. You turn around once more, and see a dark figure standing atop the only illuminated pace in the mansion; the copula. You leave the attraction, slowly making your back into the New Orleans Square; a clean and beautiful area, with an ominous presence behind a thicket of tall old trees... the uneasiness stays with you, until you leave... this is what I wish the HM would’ve been

I read that they incorporated a sickly-sweet musty, moldy smell. Disney doesn’t miss a trick! ❤

I feel like the short answer is it became a ride because Walt died. They tried keeping it a walkthrough because of thats what he wanted. After he died, they weren't beholden to stick with that.

I remember having gone to Disneyland in the mid-80s.it was right about the time that splash mountain went into Disneyland. Only went the one time and will never forget it. Thanks Dad!

The original story seems straight from a Scooby Doo episode.

I really would have not ever known the true backstory, without you tube suggesting this video to me. I am grateful and awed by the depth, transformation, dedication and loyalty to make this classic ride what we know it as today. Even if there are difference of opinions, the Disney Brand Loyalty is more than skin deep.

The original story is actually shown at Disney land Paris and its called “Phantom Manor”

LOVE THIS !! Disney's Haunted Mansion is my all time favorite attraction ! Well done !

this is one of my favorite rides at Disney. I happened across this while doing some research into home haunts. This was so interesting and I wish that the movie would have been this interesting.

Awersome video, I really like this longer format. It has so many details in that I never thought of existed. Thank you for all your effort!

Excellent show, 30 minutes but packed with content, wasn't bored for a moment!

Oh god, the cat. I remember that. I also think the inclusion of the raven in the ride is great, as you have a cute little bird to look at. I think that the only reason his eyes are red is just because he was born that way.

I have never had the chance to go to any Disneyland before but it is my dream someday, and the haunted mansion ride is one of my most anticipated, I loved this video so much! Thankyou for all the hard work. I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for all the details on the ride when I eventually ride it someday :)

I found the irony of him getting a house for his haunted ride only to find that it was actually haunted.