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[Lilianna]

A visit to DL in April of this year showed a new Haunted Mansion. The queue inside the ride (to get to the Doom Buggies) had changed, the attic, the graveyard (did I miss something...) When did all this neat changes take place and why?

[HeatherD]

I didn't notice anything overtly different when we went in July... I know they revamped a while ago - the "lady in the ball" (I can never remember her name) now floats instead of sits on the table, there are more ghosts dancing, the Black Widow (bride with many husbands), etc. Are those the things you're talking about? It had been so long since we'd been during the normal HM that I couldn't pinpoint when it happened - we'd been going during Nightmare for the past 5 years.

[DopeyGirl]

Other than Madame Leota floating rather than staying stationary on the table and the upgrade of the bride, I am not sure I know of anymore changes to HM (save for maybe a few more ghosts here and there ).

[Tink and co.]

There were some upgrades/enhancements a couple of years ago, but I don't remember exactly when.

[revral]

I was there in February and didn't notice anything different.

[Lilianna]

Those changes you are talking about... the floating Madam Leota and the upgraded attic (no more beating heart bride) are what I'm referring too. I hadn't been to Disney in AGES. So, when I saw the queue had changed inside (the red velvet ropes topped with brass bat holders), I was surprised. Then Leota floated and the attic had changed and the graveyard was even different. It didn't seem as long and there were no more jack-in-the-box ghosts... I was just wondering when the changes had taken place and why.

[bradk]

they were in DL well over a year before they made the changes to WDW. about mid-2006

the attic was completely redone, in the same fashion that WDW has now. the bride has a long line of ex husbands who visibly disappear and re-appear from their portraits along the walls.

another change (which you may not have noticed depending on just how long its been) is the portraits along the hallway. they brought back the lightning effect as opposed to just having the paintings slowly transition (this was replicated at MK as well).

[kelkan]

Originally Posted by Lilianna

Those changes you are talking about... the floating Madam Leota and the upgraded attic (no more beating heart bride) are what I'm referring too. I hadn't been to Disney in AGES. So, when I saw the queue had changed inside (the red velvet ropes topped with brass bat holders), I was surprised. Then Leota floated and the attic had changed and the graveyard was even different. It didn't seem as long and there were no more jack-in-the-box ghosts... I was just wondering when the changes had taken place and why.

I think the changes were done last year and I think it's just part of updating the attractions..... I enjoy the new bride in the attic as the beating heart with the glow eyes bride was creepy There are still a few jack-in-the-box ghosts--- they don't pop up as often

[Lilianna]

I didn't care much for the bride either. I think it was just the heart beat sound. I didn't notice any jumping ghosts. Either we hit it when they weren't popping out or they weren't working. But, the ride thru the graveyard appeared shorter and it seemed things at changed in there too. *shrugs* Not being there for years, the memory can play tricks on you. I really liked the updates, especially the attic. The story flows better.

[TNTWheels]

They need a Doom Buggies car that can accommodate a small power wheelchair like mine hat way I don't have to transfer and slow people down.

[Lilianna]

Originally Posted by TNTWheels

They need a Doom Buggies car that can accommodate a small power wheelchair like mine hat way I don't have to transfer and slow people down.

Though transferring must be a pain for you, I for one don't mind slowing down so people can load.

I do have to say I was disappointed with the HM staff during our ride in April. An elderly lady was trying to get out of the buggy and was having trouble maneuvering with the moving sidewalk. Do you know they just stood there and gawked. We were behind her and once our buggy opened, my husband jumped out and assisted her.

Tsk tsk on Disney training!

[TNTWheels]

Originally Posted by Lilianna

Though transferring must be a pain for you, I for one don't mind slowing down so people can load.

I do have to say I was disappointed with the HM staff during our ride in April. An elderly lady was trying to get out of the buggy and was having trouble maneuvering with the moving sidewalk. Do you know they just stood there and gawked. We were behind her and once our buggy opened, my husband jumped out and assisted her.

Tsk tsk on Disney training!

I was told that CM are not suppose to left or stuff like that. So at DL one who is disable need a companion. But not so much at WDW were a lot more rides or wheelchair friendly. The HH at WDW look like a challange to get in from the out side I usally go into the MK on my own when I'm there since I can do a lot more there.

[Lilianna]

Originally Posted by TNTWheels

I was told that CM are not suppose to left or stuff like that. So at DL one who is disable need a companion.

Well, if that is true, I am shocked! What would have happened if she had fallen on the track?

[TNTWheels]

"Well, if that is true, I am shocked! What would have happened if she had fallen on the track? " said Lilianna
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I thank that why one of the reason they are not allow to help is if they mess up they could get sue (since our society is sue happy these days) but once in a while there will be a CM that knows how to help us go out of there way especially at WDW.
Hey, we be missing each other by a week at DL you going in 18 days, I will be going in about 24 days.

Anyone here be at dl during the October 20-22? I like to say Hi.

[Lilianna]

Originally Posted by TNTWheels

"Well, if that is true, I am shocked! What would have happened if she had fallen on the track? " said Lilianna
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I thank that why one of the reason they are not allow to help is if they mess up they could get sue (since our society is sue happy these days) but once in a while there will be a CM that knows how to help us go out of there way especially at WDW.
Hey, we be missing each other by a week at DL you going in 18 days, I will be going in about 24 days.

Anyone here be at dl during the October 20-22? I like to say Hi.

And if she had fallen I could see her suing as well. You are right about everyone being sue happy. Seems like Disney is caught in the middle.

Sorry I won't be there during that time. We are going earlier in Oct.