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Disney Walls Off Haunted Mansion Queue for Halloween Updates and Cars Land Expansion

Construction barriers now block views of the drained Rivers of America in the outdoor line ahead of seasonal lighting and music installations in the Haunted Mansion graveyard.

Credit: Becky Burkett, Inside the Magic
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Overview

  • Construction walls have been erected along the Haunted Mansion’s outdoor queue, blocking sightlines to Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America.
  • Disney is conducting minor refurbishments to the ride’s graveyard scene, adding special lighting and music for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
  • The timing of these updates reflects Disney’s strategy of pairing small-scale attraction refreshes with larger park redevelopment.
  • Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed in July 2025 to clear space for the new Cars-themed Piston Peak area.
  • Groundwork for Piston Peak is underway with plans for a Radiator Springs-style off-road racing adventure inspired by Pixar’s Cars and a 2027 completion target.