Sunday, April 8, 2012

Haunted Mansion- Walt Disney World

I think the indisputable Grand Dame of The Magic Kingdom is the Haunted Mansion.  This is one of the original attractions that opened with the park in 1971 and had the biggest draw until it was rivaled by the opening of Space Mountain a few years later.

 The house itself is an actual mansion bought by Walt Disney and brought back to Florida from Great Britain.  It was reconstructed on it's present site.  The mansion has frightened and fascinated kids and grown-ups alike for over 40 years and always will.  Sorry but I have no photos from inside as they don't want anybody ruining the experience with flash photography.  I can say you will thoroughly enjoy over 900 happy ghosts and goblins.  It was always my favorite as a kid.



About two years ago they shut it down for a good portion of the year and renovated the interior.  They didn't change the house but updated the technology so we could enjoy it by 21st century standards.  This one doesn't have Fast Pass so pick a time when the lines are down so you don't have to wait too long.  TIP:  If you don't mind standing in the rain it's a good time to wait, however, the Europeans aren't daunted by rain so be prepared!