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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday: Everything you want to know

Published on October 24, 2023

Each year, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay during Halloween season is a spellbinding transformation that beckons visitors into a realm where the spooky meets the spectacular. The Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion overlay, a beloved seasonal tradition, transports guests into the whimsical and eerie world of Tim Burton’s iconic film.

From the moment you approach the mansion with Jack Skellington, you can sense that something otherworldly is afoot, as the iconic façade becomes a canvas for an enchanting tale of holiday hijinks and dark delights.

Inside, the Haunted Mansion is no longer just haunted; it’s haunted with a holiday twist that marries the magic of Christmas with the macabre charm of Halloween.

This annual metamorphosis of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is a testament to the park’s ability to create enchanting and immersive experiences, making it a must-see spectacle for Disney enthusiasts and fans of the classic film alike.

In this article, we’ll delve into the hauntingly beautiful details of the Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion decoration, a true testament to Disney’s knack for holiday enchantment.

The Haunted Mansion Holiday debuted on October 3, 2001, and it was a chilling hit!

The Haunted Mansion typically closes for two and half weeks in late August so it can be converted into the Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Disneyland Halloween 2023 season will run from September 1st until October 31 at the Disneyland Resort.

Don’t worry if you weren’t able to go during the spooky season, The Haunted Mansion Holiday runs throughout the winter holidays.

The holiday season will run from Nov. 10, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024.

We suggest you get there early to ride this incredible ride. Ride wait could be up to 2 hours.

The Haunted Mansion Holiday is a “The Nightmare before Christmas” fan dream come true! It all starts while you wait to enter the Haunted Mansion.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear “Nightmare before Christmas” theme songs as the exterior music.

The whole exterior of the house is decked out with Nightmare before Christmas decor.

Once you enter the stretching room, you’ll notice the wall decor have changed to our beloved Halloween Town characters and a greeting from the Pumpkin King himself!

One of our favorite things about the Haunted Mansion holiday is the gingerbread house the Disneyland cast members build every year for the dining hall area of the ride. It takes an average of 16 days to completely build the gingerbread house.

It’s a theme effort with many pastry chefs combining their skills for this aromatic house.

A spooky yet sweet masterpiece that fills the dining area with the irresistible aroma of gingerbread.

Don’t forget to check out the plates on the table, you’ll see a hidden Mickey. Another great place to check out for hidden mickeys is on the gingerbread house.

The attic is another fun treat for us, we always spot things we didn’t see before.

It’s filled with spooky gifts for the boys and girls on the nice list.

You’ll spot familiar characters all around the attic.

Our next stop is the cemetery with Jack and Zero greeting us.

We finally see Sally behind a tombstone, admiring Jack. The cemetery is filled with ghost, pumpkins, hitch hiking ghost, singing pumpkin heads, and Oogie Boogie!