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Haunted Mansion Holiday Reopens at Disneyland After 13-Day Refurbishment

The makeover signals the start of Disneyland’s Halloween season.

Overview

  • The seasonal overlay returned on August 22, 2025 following a closure from August 9–21 for maintenance and installation work.
  • Disney installed new animatronics and updated projection effects alongside refreshed decorations throughout the attraction.
  • The experience draws from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with Jack Skellington taking over the mansion.
  • Disney shared a first look at this year’s gingerbread house on social media as guests lined up for opening-day rides.
  • Coverage notes strong fan reaction to the changes, with the holiday version slated to run through the season.