Fans Demand Major Haunted Mansion Change at Magic Kingdom

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The Disney theme parks are known for incorporating their stories and intellectual properties in many different ways, but guests are wanting even more.Credit: DisneyDisney’s Changes in MotionDisney is setting the stage for a massive transformation at Walt Disney World, with four ambitious new lands set to roll out before the end of the decade. Each one promises to deliver fresh storytelling, immersive design, and plenty of fan-favorite characters, all while replacing some of the resort’s most dated or underutilized spaces. By 2030, the resort experience could feel drastically different from what guests know today.The first major expansion on the horizon is the Tropical Americas project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which will replace DinoLand U.S.A. by 2027. A central highlight will be an Encanto attraction featuring the Madrigal family and their magical Casita; the existing DINOSAUR ride system will be reimagined for an Indiana Jones-style adventure.Credit: DisneyOver at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the park will welcome Monstropolis in the form of a Monsters, Inc. land. Taking over the space once occupied by Muppet*Vision 3D and its surrounding courtyard, the land will bring Pixar’s world of monsters to life with a mix of family-friendly attractions and dining. Fans can expect a first-of-its-kind roller coaster based on the iconic door sequence at the end of the 2001 movie.The Magic Kingdom is set to gain not just one but two new themed expansions. Piston Peak, inspired by the Cars franchise, is expected to debut in the near future. Positioned around Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the new land will feature a mix of attractions, including at least one for all the family and “Parkitecture” theming.Credit: DisneyThe most anticipated addition, however, is Disney’s long-rumored Villains Land. Fans have been clamoring for a dedicated space honoring Disney’s rogues for years, and now it is on the horizon. Earlier this year, Disney revealed inspiration for the Villains Land, which is set to include at least two major attractions. After sharing that their first port of call was the animation teams behind the villains, Disney talked about what happened next.“These conversations made us realize that it was critical to reflect the look and feel of the characters’ animation in the land’s physical structures and appearance, so we set off to Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain to learn about each city’s architecture and its unique attributes,” Disney Parks Blog wrote.And more theming is just what Disney World fans are discussing presently online.Disney Guests Demand More Themed Areas at Disney WorldFollowing the launch of the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Beak and Barrel tavern in Magic Kingdom, Disney theme park fans are debating what other themed locations Disney should introduce into its dining roster. Per the Walt Disney Resort sub Reddit thread, discussions of a Haunted Mansion and a Tower of Terror dining or drinking location have heated up. Stempdog218 asked:I would be all in on a Haunted Mansion dining hall/restaurant. Ghosts flying around the room, in character waiters/waitresses, could have different rooms of the restaurant be different rooms from the mansion. What would yours be?If you could have Disney open any ride themed restaurant, what would it be? byu/stempdog218 inWaltDisneyWorldThe poster goes on to say how they would enjoy a Haunted Mansion-themed location, with “ghosts flying around the room.” Other Reddit users got in on the discussion, echoing the desire for a Haunted Mansion dining option.rtkane said: “I think a Haunted Mansion bar like the Beak and Barrel but themed like you have this would be great! Imagine mirrors where a ghost appears, things moving on their own. Creepy sounds and noises. I’d love it!”Comment byu/stempdog218 from discussion inWaltDisneyWorldThe original poster added: Imagine being in the séance room with Madame Leota and her calling out guests’ names while they dine?Comment byu/stempdog218 from discussion inWaltDisneyWorldLopan had a complete fleshed-out idea, writing:Same with the Mansion. The idea I had a couple years ago is for MK and to turn Harbor House into the themed restaurant. Some details:Have it be a more upscale seafood restaurant where Constance had all her wedding receptions, with photos of them on the walls. There would be a separate banquet hall room ala Pizzarizzo.Other photos have the human forms of the HM ghosts showing the restaurant was a favorite “haunt” of theirs.Have ghosts “fly” around overhead or walk through walls every once in a while.Have a roped off table “in memoriam” of past guests and every once in a while, ghosts of those various people show up at the table, going about their business before disappearing.Comment byu/stempdog218 from discussion inWaltDisneyWorldOther popular suggestions were a room at the “top” of Hollywood Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a Mad Tea Party dining location themed after the Alice in Wonderland franchise, and a Living with the Land sample restaurant in EPCOT.While these options aren’t currently in motion at Disney World, the projects that are moving along mark a clear push by Disney to refresh its Florida parks and invest in stories that resonate with modern audiences–or, as Josh D’Amaro said, the “brand new generation of Disney fans.” By repurposing outdated areas and leaning into popular franchises, Walt Disney World is poised to deliver a more dynamic, character-driven experience that will redefine what guests expect from their visits over the next several years.How do you feel about a Haunted Mansion change in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? 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