What is the new ghost on the Haunted Mansion?


What is the new ghost on the Haunted Mansion? Frankly, we're a bit shocked by the timeline for Hatbox Ghost at Magic Kingdom. Disney's Haunted Mansion movie hits theaters today (July 28, 2023) and features Jared Leto as the Hatbox Ghost. After that, the first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party of the year is on August 11, 2023.


Is Haunted Mansion OK for 3 year old?

Haunted Mansion can be scary for some toddlers and kids regarding minor jump scares. This doesn't happen until the end of the ride and nothing gets close to your face or your ride vehicle. The graveyard scene is one big party, but the ghosts like to pop up from behind headstones occasionally.


Is the new Haunted Mansion OK for kids?

Haunted Mansion is rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and scary action. The thematic elements likely apply to the overarching theme of grief, which is explored throughout the film from the perspectives of various characters.


Who is the headless guy in Haunted Mansion?

Bryan McClure, BA'06, does still have a head in the movie. It's just not located on his shoulders. McClure plays the Headless Knight in the new Disney adaptation of the beloved theme park attraction Haunted Mansion (in theaters July 28), and the role was, well, complicated.


Who is the ghost at the end of the Haunted Mansion?

A bit of research (and a cameo from Hasan Minhaj) leads the team to discover that the Hatbox Ghost is actually the spirit of Alistair Crump, a sadistic millionaire who murdered countless people before being beheaded — hence the hatbox.


Why was the Hatbox Ghost removed?

According to Imagineer Chris Merritt in an interview with DoomBuggies.com, the effect was never completely successful due to the illusion's close proximity to the ride vehicles: The gag was based purely on lighting. The ghost's head was illuminated by black lighting.


Who are the 3 ghosts from Haunted Mansion?

Jack Black, Will Ferrell and Jason Segel shine as Phineas, Ezra and Gus, better known to millions of Disney fans as the Hitchhiking Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion attraction.