The first-ever version of Disney’s iconic Haunted Mansion attraction is now closed. The New Orleans Square dark ride will debut its annual overlay inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) later this month.The Haunted Mansion Now ClosedCredit: Anna Fox, FlickrDisneyland Resort’s website confirms that the Haunted Mansion is closed as of Wednesday, August 12. The Southern California Disney park‘s operational calendar currently goes through September 24, 2026, and the New Orleans Square attraction is not currently scheduled to reopen before that date. The webpage encourages theme park guests to “check back” for updates. However, a sign at the attraction’s entrance appears to confirm that the ride will reopen later this month.On Wednesday, WDW News Today on Facebook shared a photo of the Haunted Mansion entrance at Disneyland Park, blocked with metal barricades. The iron gate behind the barriers is also closed.A sign on the closed gate featuring Jack Skellington in his Sandy Claws outfit reads:“Sandy Claws is busy decking these haunted halls.Please join us for a frightfully good time after August 21.Season’s screamings!” Credit: DisneyMetal barriers also block the ride exit and a nearby stairway. Signs along scrim-covered fences around the attraction read:“The Haunted Mansion is unavailable while our silly spooks are out living it up! Please visit other spirited attractions in New Orleans Square.” Credit: DisneyThe Haunted Mansion Holiday will take over the New Orleans Square attraction for the Halloween and Christmastime season at Disneyland Park, beginning August 21. The ride will close sometime in January 2027, but Disneyland Resort has not confirmed an exact date.The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed overlay has been running at Disneyland Park since 2001. In 2004, Tokyo Disney Resort started installing its own version of the Haunted Mansion Holiday at Tokyo Disneyland.Do you prefer the original Haunted Mansion or the Haunted Mansion Holiday? Share your thoughts with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post After 57 Years, Disneyland Closes Original Haunted Mansion Attraction appeared first on Inside the Magic.