Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than a tour of the Disneyland Haunted Mansion? Back in 1978, I determined that the best time to visit the Mansion was at night, so that’s exactly what I’m going to do here.
The myths about this hearse abound, including that it carried the body of Mormon Leader Brigham Young. Apparently there is proof that no hearse was used for Young’s funeral, so there goes that legend.
Either way, it’s still a cool historical prop. I haven’t been to the Park in almost six years, so I assume this reservation sign has been replaced with a QR code.
As you enter the lobby, you have many things to see.
Look up and you’ll see a dusty chandelier:
Look down and see the cobweb inspired hardwood floor:
Once you enter the stretching elevator, this fiendish little ghoul greets you:
A face only his mother could love.
I realized in doing this post that I only have photos of the elevator fully stretched. Another to-do list item if/when I return.
The hanging man in the elevator. This was always one of my favorite touches...other than the crazy guests who feel the need to scream as loud as possible once they see it. I could do without that.
More of our Haunted Mansion tour to come!
See more Disneyland Haunted Mansion photos at my main website.
