The Haunted Mansion is Disney's tribute to the macabre. The ride is possessed by lots of spooky sounds, eerie illusions, and plenty of ghosts. But don't worry; the spirits are much more noisy than they are evil. Most children should be able to handle the scares of such things as moving tombstones, a suit of armor that comes to life, and a chilling gust of cold, damp air. There are moments of extreme darkness, but Disney saw fit to exclude the dripping blood and gore. Some of the illusions and special effects involved are worthy of praise, but the best is saved for last, as all visitors manage to pick up a ghostly stowaway by the end of the ride.
The eight-minute ride is viewed from two-person cars that travel through the mansion. The cars keep the line moving briskly, so the wait is rarely excessive.
Fantastic effects and very entertaining -my five-year-old loved it but teenage son pronounced it 'boring'. He was hoping for a few scares, but the scariest thing is the darkness. The use of holograms is very effective and the ghosts are definitely 'ghostly' but theyr'e more friendly than frightening ....Click Here for the full review
Reviewer: Jo Pacey, Louth, UK Date Submitted: 07/25/2005
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