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Disney ‘Looking at’ Removing Hanging Corpse from Haunted Mansion
The Ghost Host famously invites guests to join the 999 souls already residing within Disney’s Haunted Mansion, however we may see one of these spectral residents removed from the iconic stretching room at the beginning of the ride.
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In preparation for the reopening of the original 1969 version of Disneyland’s beloved dark ride, Kim Irvine, Imagineering’s creative director at Disneyland, disclosed that Disney is contemplating a potential overhaul of a scene at the attraction’s outset. This scene, situated in the stretching room, features a visual gag involving a hanging corpse suspended from the rafters.
“We’re still looking at that,” Irvine, whose mother, Imagineer Leota Toombs, lent her face and voice to the ride’s Madame Leota, the crystal ball-bound character, recently shared with the Los Angeles Times. “That one is complicated, structurally … One thing at a time.”
The outlet reported that Irvine and her team initially discussed removing the hanging corpse during a previous refurbishment in 2021. They cited concerns that such an image might be distressing for some guests.
Following the Ghost Host’s introductory narration, the stretching room sequence immerses riders in the eerie atmosphere of the Haunted Mansion. The sequence culminates with the narrator’s challenge to “find a way out” of the seemingly inescapable room – a room with “no windows and no doors.” This declaration is accompanied by a clap of thunder, dimming lights, and a dramatic effect that reveals a lifeless body dangling from a wooden beam overhead. The narrator further emphasizes that this method of escape is his preferred choice for exiting the seemingly inescapable chamber.

In recent years, Disney has undertaken efforts to modify certain thematic elements within its attractions. This includes the transformation of both Splash Mountain flume rides into experiences based on “The Princess and the Frog.” This decision followed criticism of the rides’ original storylines, which drew inspiration from the 1946 film “Song of the South.” This film has long been criticized for perpetuating harmful racial stereotypes. Additionally, in 2021, Disneyland reopened its classic Jungle Cruise boat ride after removing depictions deemed insensitive towards Native peoples.
The recent Times article also highlighted a new addition to the Disneyland attraction. The reopening will feature a new scene depicting the legendary bride who haunts the attic sequence. Other enhancements include a new gift shop inspired by Madame Leota and a revitalized outdoor queue area.
While Irvine’s comments specifically addressed the Disneyland version of the ride located in Anaheim, California, classic versions of the Haunted Mansion also operate at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, and at Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. Other unique iterations, inspired by the original but featuring distinct storylines, operate under the names Phantom Manor and Mystic Manor at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland, respectively.
What do you think about the possibility of Disney changing this part of Haunted Mansion?

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