Overview

• Late on August 17, X user Matt (@DisneyScoopGuy) shared photos showing the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square transformed with Nightmare Before Christmas decor.
• Disneyland’s official calendar listed the Haunted Mansion as closed from August 11 through August 21, drawing attention to the unpublicized early installation period.
• Disneyland Resort has scheduled Haunted Mansion Holiday to officially reopen August 22 and run through January 7, 2026, serving as a focal point for both Halloween and Christmas events.
• The earlier shutdown reflects Disney’s strategy to anchor fall festivities—such as Oogie Boogie Bash—around the overlay to boost seasonal attendance.
• Fans have voiced both excitement and nostalgia-driven criticism over the extended absence of the original 1969 ride, and the overlay’s debut carries added poignancy after actor Terence Stamp’s passing on August 17.