Haunted Mansion queue concept art

Expanded Refurbished Haunted Mansion Standby Queue Opening Today at Disneyland

Shannen Ace

The standby queue for The Haunted Mansion (currently Haunted Mansion Holiday) at Disneyland will reopen today, November 26.

Haunted Mansion Queue Reopening

A two-story building with holiday decorations and a front yard featuring a Halloween-themed statue. Several people are walking around outside, and the sky is clear.

The Haunted Mansion closed in January 2024 for an expanded grounds refurbishment and construction of a new retail shop. Haunted Mansion Holiday, the seasonal “Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay, returned in July but used a virtual queue due to construction.

Text screenshot about Haunted Mansion Holiday: Opens Today with excitement, the virtual queue will not be in use. Starting November 26th, visitors can enjoy either a standby queue or opt for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for an even spookier experience.

The Disneyland app states Haunted Mansion Holiday will use a standby queue, as well as Lightning Lane, beginning on November 26 and a virtual queue will no longer be offered.

Haunted Mansion queue concept art

In addition to offering more queue space, the expanded grounds will build on the attraction’s story and lore, including a local legend suggesting the manor was built by a sea captain. It also includes new gardens inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and the one-eyed cat. These gardens include a fountain, gazebo, themed statuary, and items related to each character. There is a new greenhouse where the groundskeepers grow plants. The pet cemetery and horse-drawn funeral hearse will remain.

An artist's concept illustration depicting a well-lit Victorian-style house and a cozy shed with lights and decorations at dusk, evoking the charm of a vintage setting with just a hint of haunted mansion allure.

The retail shop, run by Madame Leota, is an old carriage house.

Watch our ride POV video of Haunted Mansion Holiday:

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