Overview
- The final themed scrims and most scaffolding came down this week, with outlets reporting Tuesday that the Haunted Mansion’s refreshed facade is now largely visible to guests.
- The exterior color has been restored toward its 1971 look with redder brick, cooler gray stone trim, and deep metallic-green metalwork that reverses years of faded, monotone paint.
- Work included preservation tasks beyond repainting, such as masonry repointing and repairs to roof and ironwork, and Florida weather extended the months-long schedule.
- The ride stayed open throughout the project, the queue received cosmetic tweaks including moved gravestones, and landscaping is largely in place though small scrim remnants remain in limited spots.
- Disney positioned the overhaul to ready previously backstage walls for the Piston Peak National Park and Disney Villains land projects, which will expose new sightlines and require the mansion to hold up under closer guest scrutiny.