We’re Spilling the SECRETS of Disney’s NEW Haunted Mansion Lounge
Come join us as we discover some spooky secrets while sailing the high seas!
Disney Treasure
Although it’s set to make its maiden voyage on December 21st, 2024, we were invited to take an early journey aboard the NEWEST addition to Disney Cruise Line — The Disney Treasure! We’re here bringing you in-depth coverage of everything this new ship has to offer, including the highly-anticipated Haunted Mansion Parlor. In fact, we found several secrets that will delight happy haunts and foolish mortals alike!
The Haunted Mansion Parlor is themed after the famed attraction at the Disney Parks and is PACKED with little nods and fantastic Easter eggs.
Aboard the Disney Treasure, the Haunted Mansion Parlor honors more than five decades of fandom and introduces the world to the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga. Guests will enjoy spooktacular, specialty cocktails themed to the classic Disney Parks attraction and its inhabitants, as well as a variety of Haunted Mansion details from around the world. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
First up, we have the iconic Haunted Mansion Donald Duck Chair found in the corner of the room. This is no ordinary prop chair, as it actually has speakers behind it hidden in the wall! Occasionally, you can hear ghostly conversations and whispers. We heard the ghostly ghouls whisper “Something smells fishy”, “Shhh, they’ll hear you”, “Everyone stick together”, and “The party is about to begin!”, and joke about their transparency. Stick around on the chair and you might just hear some lively…or in this case, UNLIVELY…conversation!
Incredible details
Right next to the chair, you’ll find a small homage to the iconic Hatbox Ghost! On the side table, there’s an actual hatbox, which is a really nice and detailed touch.
Hatbox
Moving over to the shelf, you’ll find a bunch of neat little details. One of our favorites is the sheet music, which is usually blank unless the chorus of Grim Grinning Ghosts is playing. When this happens, the sheet music comes to life and the music and lyrics appear, glowing green to follow along with the song!
You’ll also find Constance’s Hatchet and what appears to be her handwritten wedding vows. When illuminated by blacklight, the note reads “Til Death Do Us Part” in scary handwriting, a not-so-subtle nod to the Bride’s (allegedly) murderous ways.
Tons of detail
Another neat detail comes from the captain’s portrait. When the Ghost Host sings “Grim Grinning Ghosts”, you can hear his voice from the portrait, and his mouth moves along! When you hear a woman’s voice, the Medusa portrait moves and we see her sing. It’s a really cool detail that further adds to the ambiance.
Captain’s portrait
Another really awesome feature is that the portraits are always in motion. The movement can be subtle, which may throw you off if you look at a picture, look away, and then look back to see the image changed.
Look at those details!
One detail we weren’t expecting was the return of familiar characters but with different fates. Portraits feature characters from the Haunted Mansion ride, but they all have a different demise from their attraction counterparts.
Haunted Mansion Parlor portrait
The Haunted Mansion Parlor show is 30 minutes long, but Cast Members told us they recommend spending 45 minutes in the lounge. Part of the reason they suggest the extra time is that each show has unique quirks. For example, you might hear different sound effects based on where you’re sitting. The whole experience was designed to keep passengers entertained for seven nights, so the Parlor has plenty of ways to stay fresh.
Haunted Mansion Parlor
One secret we absolutely adore is a total callback to the ride. Just like the attraction, the windows aren’t real. They are faux-portholes looking out to thunderstorms, just like the ride. They even light up when lightning strikes!
Aboard the Disney Treasure, the Haunted Mansion Parlor honors more than five decades of fandom and introduces the world to the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga. Guests will enjoy spooktacular, specialty cocktails themed to the classic Disney Parks attraction and its inhabitants, as well as a variety of Haunted Mansion details from around the world. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Heading over to the bar, you’ll find taps featuring Constance’s hand. A fun tidbit with this is you’ll see her hand adorned with several different wedding rings and a golden tap resembling the wood paneling from the ride.
Spooky bar
Finally, the last secret is hard to miss. The haunted fish tank serves as an homage to the original concept of the Haunted Mansion. The Disney team that brought the attraction to life was fascinated with the idea of a haunted fish tank since the 1960s and now it’s finally been realized.
Haunted fish tank
We’re so excited to bring you even more updates during our adventures aboard the Disney Treasure, so stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest news, tips, and more!
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