
A Secret Backstage Tour
Do you dare peek behind the curtain?
This page is your portal to the secret world of Disney's Haunted Mansion... an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what lies inside the walls of the greatest dark ride experience ever manufactured. This section is dedicated to celebrating the amazing creative prowess displayed in the Haunted Mansion's inner workings, and is not intended to spoil the ride's mystery or ruin anyone's fun.
- Tom Fitzgerald, Senior Creative Executive, WDI
However, be warned: If you've never visited the Haunted Mansion before, and you wish
to maintain the mystery, you might wait until after you've ridden the ride
to visit these pages.
Having thus warned you of the spoilers ahead, we welcome you to enjoy this exclusive exploration of the mysteries of Disney's Haunted Mansion, which is among the most amazing themed attractions ever created.
Pictured to the left are the famous silk-screened attraction posters used at the Disney theme parks to advertise the Haunted Mansion. The posters are typically displayed near the entrances to both parks, where they can wet the whistles of incoming guests as they began planning their days at the Magic Kingdom.
Here's a bit of trivia: Although there are 999 "happy haunts" rumored to roam the halls and property of the Haunted Mansion, there are actually more than 100 physical audio-animatronic figures installed throughout the Haunted Mansion attractions. (This doesn't include projections which are looped endlessly, or different voice tracks that could be interpreted as characters, howeverso purists can rest assured that the population number of 999 is not necessarily out of the realm of feasibility!) Read on to meet some of these characters, explore the intricately detailed sets, and get a closer look at the inner workings of this fantastic attraction.
Take a little tour
Choose any of the sections of the Haunted Mansion below to begin your tour, or click the "continue" button below to start from the beginning.
The Facáde and Queue
The Stretching Gallery
The Loading Area (Limbo)
The Library
The Endless Hallway and Conservatory
The Corridor of Doors
The Séance Circle
The Grand Ballroom
The Attic
The Graveyard
Backstage - Cast Members Only!
Pictured at right: A sign from Disneyland, probably displayed in the '80s, reading: "Notice to all ghosts and restless spirits: Post lifetime life leases are once again available in this Haunted Mansion. Don't be left out in the sunshine; For reservations send resume of past experience to: Ghost Relations Department, Disneyland. Please do not apply in person.