Disneyland Reopens Haunted Mansion as Nightmare Before Christmas Overlay
A planned 13-day shutdown let crews rebuild scenes and effects so the seasonal show can run through early January 2027 and keep the classic ride out of service for months.
Overview
- The Haunted Mansion reopened Friday as Haunted Mansion Holiday, replacing the traditional show with a Nightmare Before Christmas–themed overlay.
- Disney had closed the attraction from August 8 to August 20 for a full conversion because crews rebuilt scenes, swapped props, changed music, and reprogrammed effects that cannot be done while Doom Buggies run.
- The 2026 overlay adds a new Grand Ballroom gingerbread centerpiece shaped like a music box with a skeleton cookie ballerina and features characters such as Jack Skellington, Zero, Sally, and Oogie Boogie in updated placements.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday will operate continuously through Halloween Time and the Christmas season and remain at Disneyland until early January 2027, which means guests who prefer the classic Haunted Mansion will not be able to ride it until after that window.
- This season marks the overlay’s 25th year, with commemorative merchandise available, and the extended, IP-driven swap renews questions among fans about long runs of franchise overlays and the preservation of original park experiences.