Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Revamps Bride Character With New Technology and Backstory

The updated bride scene removes the axe-wielding backstory in favor of a somber tale of lost love, reflecting cultural shifts and technological advancements.

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion has reopened after a yearlong refurbishment, featuring significant updates to its iconic bride character in the attic scene.
The new bride design incorporates advanced projection technology, creating a floating, ethereal figure holding a candelabra with a glowing red heart, a nod to the original 1969 version.
The bride's previous backstory as a sinister axe murderer has been replaced with a more ambiguous and sorrowful narrative of lost love, aligning with modern cultural sensitivities.
Additional updates include expanded queue areas with narrative-driven gardens, a new gift shop tied to Madame Leota's storyline, and enhanced visual elements throughout the ride.
Disney Imagineers have hinted at potential future changes to other elements of the ride, including the controversial hanging corpse in the stretching room, though no immediate plans have been confirmed.