Haunted Mansion Reopens After Refurbishment with No Hatbox Ghost

Following a brief maintenance period, the Haunted Mansion reopened yesterday after experiencing a morning delay. Although the Hatbox Ghost remains absent, significant progress was made during the closure to enhance the attraction.

Enthusiastic crowds gathered in numbers to catch a glimpse of the possible addition of the famous Hatbox Ghost.

At one point, the line for the ride extended all the way beyond Liberty Tree Tavern.

While the Hatbox Ghost continues to be absent from the Haunted Mansion, several noteworthy enhancements have been introduced. Among these is the inclusion of a tea-sipping mummy within the graveyard scene.

Having been a fixture of the attraction for numerous years, the mummy has once again assumed its position within the graveyard scene. Adorned in the customary attire of an Egyptian mummy, it now clutches a teacup while uttering enigmatic and unintelligible utterances.

Going to be honest.. not a fan at all of the new paintjob on the WDW mummy. The old one looked 10x better. Eesh.#WaltDisneyWorld #HauntedMansion pic.twitter.com/xfozJ6lFNQ
— Haunted Mansion Archive (@mansionarchive) August 11, 2023

Another remarkable alteration involves the replacement of the load and unload conveyor belts at the ride’s entrance and exits. These belts have been adorned with fresh yellow bats, adding a distinct visual touch.

At this time Disney has not announced when the Hatbox Ghost will be coming to the Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to Chip and Company for more details.

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