Disney Cruise Line has invited us for a short tour of the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar aboard its newest ship, the Disney Treasure.
Haunted Mansion Parlor Bar Tour
Our tour begins outside the hallway to the bar, where a standing gold sign for The Haunted Mansion Parlor advises guests, “Attention, Mortals! No flash pictures, please. We spirits are frightfully sensitive to bright lights. Thank you.” The warning mimics the same heard as guests enter The Haunted Mansion in the parks.
At the top of the golden frame, there is the iconic Haunted Mansion Bat that can be found on the stanchions at The Haunted Mansion across the Disney parks internationally.
As you enter the foyer there is a display case dimly lit in green showcasing some of the available tiki mugs in the parlor bar. There are other spooky details to uncover on the shelves as well, including jars, plants, ingredients, and more.
The bar sits at the far side of the entrance, to the right a fireplace and bust are lit in the same spooky green seen earlier in the foyer. At the center of the room, an eclectic aquarium sits with a ghost fish atop. This is a special homage to Rolly Crump’s “Aquarium with Ghost Fish”.
All across the dimly lit atmosphere sits leather barstools, leather couches, and velvet chairs for guests to sit and delight with friends from the other side.
The bar features a green marble which perfectly matches the iconic purple wallpaper. At the back of the bar, there is a mirror, which not only helps to make the space feel bigger but there is an added surprise lurking the longer you look in the more likely you are to spot the waltzing couples straight from the Haunted Mansion.
Here is a closer look at “The Ghost Fish” design work on the aquarium. The attention to the nautical twists can be found in not-so-obvious ways, while still staying true to not only the creators of The Haunted Mansion but its beloved characters as well.
The red velvet couch and upholstered chairs are reminiscent of the furniture seen in the theme park attractions, even more iconically the “Donald Duck” chair. These seats are comfortable enough for a few drinks and to enjoy the ambiance of the parlor.
Along the left-side wall is the parlor’s portrait gallery, which includes art of the wandering souls that have taken up residence on the Disney Treasure. These pieces mimic the art stylings utilized by Imagineers for the original Haunted Mansion in 1969, as well as use present-day technologies to transform the portraits.
This mermaid portrait is a callback to Marc Davis’ “Cat Lady” portrait found in The Haunted Mansion. Story is that this is the bride of the Captain of this haunted ship, and when the lights flicker her true form appears.
In the center portrait, a pirate is drinking red wine, except he is missing his head. He stands atop golden coins holding a treasure chest with a pirate hat stick out of it, presumably where he has placed his head for safe keeping.
One portrait features The Mariner, a character created by Disney animator Marc Davis. The Mariner’s portrait has appeared in the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland. His story “will be taken to new depths” in the Haunted Mansion Parlor.
Finally there is a portrait that calls back to Marc Davis’ “Medusa Lady” except in this rendition the lady forms gills herself and has serpentine eels for hair.
At the opposite end of the parlor sits the fireplace, a portrait of the Captain, and a melting bust. A comfortably spooky spot for a late-night drink.
Here is a look at the same space but in the ever-flickering lights. The green hues again add an extra-dimensional feeling to the space.
The fireplace is a white marble with the haunted ship’s rendition of the Medusa Lady in the center. There is also familiar detail in the ironwork of the fireplace.
The clock at the center of the fireplace features a spiderweb design with the “13” proudly displayed at the top. The fingers of the clock are fixed at hour 13.
As seen in The Haunted Mansion the portrait of a storm-ravaged ship sits above the fireplace, perhaps this is a warning from somewhere beyond.
In The Haunted Mansion, we also see a portrait of “The Ghost Rider” but in the parlor bar, there is yet another twist to a classically known piece. Rather than a horse the ghost is riding a large seahorse while brandishing a trident rather than a sword.
A bust of Brother Roland sits as an homage to the Imagineer and creator Roland “Rolly” Crump. There are references to Roland Crump at The Haunted Mansion parks.
The lanterns affixed to the walls throughout the parlor feature the iconic bats. The glass shades feature sketched ropes and other nautical moments that help immerse you more into The Haunted Mansion Parlor.
A video tour is coming soon.
What do you think of the new parlor aboard the Treasure? Will you be booking a special cruise to see this space in person? Let us know in the comments below and on social media.
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