The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland has been closed for almost six months for construction of an expanded grounds. We’ve mostly seen construction in the outdoor queue but there are now more signs of work on the ride’s new gift shop.
Haunted Mansion Construction
The original outdoor queue was demolished soon after the attraction closed. It still does not resemble a queue, but more structures are taking shape. Near the end of the construction walls in New Orleans Square is a gray concrete wall with a railing on top.
When we visited on Thursday, we saw dozens of crew members working right in front of the mansion. The facade is not expected to see any changes but parts of it are sometimes wrapped in plastic to keep it safe from damage.
The crew members were on and around the ramp to the right of the mansion’s entrance.
More crew members were working near the brick walls and columns that recently went up.
The pavement has been completely torn up in front of the mausoleums that act as the ride’s exit. This is where the new carriage house gift shop will go.
The front of one mausoleum has also been removed. This structure may ultimately be completely demolished. Compare to the concept art of the gift shop below.
The Haunted Mansion will reopen with its holiday overlay this fall. When it does, it will use a virtual queue while construction continues on the exterior. It’s rumored that there will be some changes to the regular Haunted Mansion ride when it returns in 2025.
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