Disneyland Closing Beloved Ride During 70th Anniversary

As Disneyland celebrates its 70th anniversary with fireworks, parades, and a flood of visitors, one iconic ride is going dark right in the middle of the party.

Starting Aug. 11, the Haunted Mansion will temporarily close to undergo its annual transformation into Haunted Mansion Holiday, the seasonal overlay inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

While Disney hasn’t issued an official press release, the closure quietly appeared on the park’s calendar and was quickly spotted by dedicated fans, People reported.

According to reports, the ride will reopen on Aug. 22, just in time to kick off the Halloween season with its Jack Skellington-themed makeover. That leaves an 11-day window where anniversary-goers won’t be able to ride the classic version.

For die-hard fans, it’s a bittersweet twist. The Haunted Mansion, which opened in 1969, has long been one of the park’s most beloved and enduring attractions. Its blend of eerie effects, clever storytelling, and tongue-in-cheek humor has earned it a cult following across generations.

Many guests visiting this summer expected to experience the original version as part of the anniversary celebration. Instead, they’ll find construction walls and anticipation for what’s next.

Still, there’s plenty for visitors to take in. Disneyland’s 70th anniversary lineup includes the new Tapestry of Happiness projection show and the Paint the Night parade, which floods the park with one million LED lights and classic Disney characters. Updates to other rides, including It’s a Small World, also offer something new for returning guests.

For those who planned their trip hoping to ride the Haunted Mansion in its classic form, it’s a small disappointment. But fans of the seasonal overlay have reason to be excited because Jack Skellington is coming soon.

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