Welcome, foolish mortals. Yep, we’re talking about Haunted Mansion…again.
It’s not just because a TON of new Haunted Mansion merchandise just turned up. It’s not just because we LOVE this classic Disney attraction. It’s not even because the new Haunted Mansion movie is in theaters right now. It’s because we finally have an update on an iconic part of the attraction that’s finally making its way to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
In 2022, Disney announced that Hatbox Ghost, one of the classic ghosts you see in the original Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland, is finally coming to Disney World.
The ghoulish animatronic is a popular part of the original Haunted Mansion in Disneyland, thanks to his interesting history. He was initially designed for the ride when it opened in 1969, but the special effect that would make his head disappear from his body and appear in the hatbox he carried didn’t work correctly, so he was removed. He was added back to the Disneyland ride in 2015 after Imagineers figured out how to make that effect work — he’s been a popular character ever since.
He’s taken a long time to make his way to Disney World, though, and we now have some new details about WHERE he’ll appear on the ride. In Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, Hatbox Ghost appears at the end of the attic scene (the one with the bride).
However, he’ll appear earlier on in the Disney World version of the ride, Disney announced that Hatbox Ghost will appear as the Doom Buggies go by the Endless Hallway (with the floating candelabra) before guests make their way deeper into the mansion. This would make him the first ghost riders will see in Haunted Mansion.
Disney also announced that Disney World guests will soon see temporary barriers inside Haunted Mansion at that location as they get ready for Hatbox Ghost to materialize. Disney did NOT reveal a date for Hatbox Ghost’s appearance, but it seems like it could be soon.
We’ll keep an eye out for more Hatbox Ghost news in Disney World, and keep you updated. So check back with AllEars again soon!
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