The Haunted Mansion is a popular ride at Disney World. It is my kids’ favorite indoor haunted house ride. Here is a beginner’s guide to The Haunted Mansion ride. Below you will find everything you need to know about The Haunted Mansion Ride at Magic Kingdom.
What is Disney’s The Haunted Mansion Ride?
The Haunted Mansion ride is very popular at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It is located in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square. The Haunted Mansion ride is an indoor dark ride in a haunted house. An elevator will take you up to the haunted mansion where you board a doom buggy (black version of The Little Mermaid’s clam shell). The ride will take you through the haunted house where you will see dancing ghosts in the grand ballroom, spooky hallways, and graveyards. It is not as scary as it sounds but small children may be frightened by the Haunted Mansion.
How Long is The Haunted Mansion Ride?
The Haunted Mansion Ride is approximately 7 minutes long.
Is there a Long Wait to get into The Haunted Mansion Ride?
Yes, there is usually a long wait time to get on The Haunted Mansion ride. I suggest you go first thing in the morning when the park opens or towards the last two hours of the day.
Is the Standby Line for The Haunted Mansion Indoors or Outdoors?
The standby line of The Haunted Mansion ride takes place indoors and outdoors. The outdoor waiting area is shaded.
Is The Haunted Mansion Ride a Lightning Lane Ride?
Yes, The Haunted Mansion ride is a Lightning Lane Ride.
Check out my Beginner’s Guide to Lighting Lane at Disney World
How Long is the Wait in The Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane?
The wait is minimal when you get on the Haunted Mansion ride Lightning Lane. You pretty much go straight to the ride.
How Do I Buy The Haunted Mansion Disney Genie Plus Lightning Lane?
You can buy Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane on the day of your visit to the park. You can start making your first Lightning Lane reservations at 7 am.
Does the Lightning Lane for The Haunted Mansion Sell Out?
No, Lightning Lane for The Haunted Mansion ride does not sell out by the end of the day. The standby line for The Haunted Mansion ride will get shorter in the evening, you can go back for a re-ride then.
Check out Lighting Lane Tips and Strategies for Magic Kingdom
What Happens to My Lightning Lane When The Haunted Mansion Closes?
If The Haunted Mansion ride breaks down, your Lightning Lane pass will become a Multiple Experience Lightning Lane pass. It means you can use your Lightning Lane anytime until the ride closes or you can book Lightning Lane at other rides (some restrictions apply).
Can I Ride The Haunted Mansion During Early Theme Park Entry?
No, The Haunted Mansion ride is not open during Early Theme Park Entry.
Is the Haunted Mansion a Ride or Walk-Through?
The Haunted Mansion at Disney is a ride. You do have to walk into the elevator which can be scary for some people. After that, you ride a doom buggy through the haunted house.
Is Disney’s The Haunted Mansion Ride a Roller Coaster?
No, Disney’s The Haunted Mansion ride is not a roller coaster. It is an indoor dark ride on a doom buggy. There are no drops in the Haunted Mansion ride.
Is Disney’s The Haunted Mansion Ride Scary?
Disney’s The Haunted Mansion ride may be scary for children. It is a haunted house-themed ride in the dark that may frighten children. Even the pre-show in the elevator may frighten some children.
Will You Get Motion Sickness When You Ride The Haunted Mansion?
No, you won’t get motion sickness on The Haunted Mansion ride. It is a slow-moving, smooth ride.
What is the Minimum Height to Ride The Haunted Mansion?
There is no minimum height to ride The Haunted Mansion ride.
What is the Seating Like for The Haunted Mansion? How Many People Can Fit in a row at The Haunted Mansion Ride?
Each doom buggy in The Haunted Mansion ride can comfortably fit 2 adults. You can probably squeeze in a child as a 3rd person in your doom buggy.
The Haunted Mansion Ride Tips
1. The standby line to get on The Haunted Mansion ride can be long but the line usually shortens at the end of the day.
2. Book The Haunted Mansion ride Lightning Lane Reservations as the 5th or 6th Lightning Lane ride.
3. If you don’t want to buy Genie+ Lightning Lane, wait in line at The Haunted Mansion ride Standby line when it is shortest when the park first opens and at the end of the day 2 hours before closing time.
| Name | The Haunted Mansion |
| Type of Ride | Indoor Haunted House Ride |
| Minimum Height | No Minimum Height |
| Number of Riders per Row | 2-3 |
| Lightning Lane Type | Genie+ Lightning Lane |
| Good for Kids? | Yes, but small children may find it scary |
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