When it comes toDisney’s Halloween offerings, the first franchises that come to mind areHocus PocusandThe Nightmare Before Christmas. However, arguably one of their most beloved spooky offerings that started out as a ride isThe Haunted Mansion. The iconic attraction is one of Disneyland’s longest lasting rides and has spread its family-friendly reign of terror to both Disney World and Disneyland Tokyo. Now, after two film adaptations, The Disney Store is kicking off the spooky season early with anewHaunted Mansioncollection from their official Halloween Shop.
The collection is filled to brim with a handful of chilling items for any Disney fan to scream over. Some of thehighlights include aSarah “Sally” Staler Doll, a Stainless Steel Starbucks Tumbler, aHatbox GhostCharm by Pandora and a new Loungefly Hatbox Ghost Mini Backpack. In terms of clothing items, there’sThe Haunted MansionWallpaper Jacket, Dress and Zip Pullovers, Glow-in-the-Dark t-shirts, sleep sets, button-down shirts and Wallpaper Clogs. Finally, if you’re looking to decorate your house in thespiritofThe Haunted Mansionthis year, there are plate sets, trays, bowls, throw pillows and weighted blankets as well.
‘Haunted Mansion’ on the Big Screen
WhileThe Haunted Mansionremains one of Disney’s most cherished properties, the attraction’s two film adaptations have only been minor bumps in the night in terms of critical and box office success.The 2003 adaptation was a modest box office hit, making $182 million worldwide, but critics at the time trashed the film with an abysmal 13% on Rotten Tomatoes. The cast ofEddie Murphy,Terence Stamp, andJennifer Tillywas a major selling point, yet Disney’s first attempt at bringingThe Haunted Mansionto life never got a sequel. This is in stark contrast toPirates of the Caribbean, Disney’s other famous theme park ride blockbuster which kicked off its historic franchise the same year. The House of Mouse would giveThe Haunted Mansiona second chance at life with the2023 rebootstarring anotherA-list castofRosario Dawson,LaKeith Stanfield,Owen Wilson,Danny DeVitoandJamie Lee Curtis. However, again, critics were not a fan of the film with it holding a spine-tingling 37% on Rotten Tomatoes.The reboot also did worse at thebox office, making just over $117 million on a much higher budget. While it might take quite a bit of time for Disney to want to give the franchise a third go on the big screen, it’s nice to see the company keepingThe Haunted Mansion’s legacy alive with this new Halloween collection and the ride itself.
Where’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Streaming?
BothHaunted Mansionfilms are currently streaming onDisney+. Most of Disney’sHaunted MansionHalloween Shop collection is available now on the Disney Storewebsite. This ghoulish set will soon be joined by the company’s Mickey Mouse Family,The Nightmare Before Christmas, andStitchHalloween Collections.
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