Haunted Mansion Ride with Secret Entrance to the Ride | Disneyland 2021 

Disney does the best set decorating. Even the hastily done ones are as professional as possible with what they're given.

I went yesterday, and yes, this alternate entrance is available if you ask a cast member. You bypass the stretching room experience and go straight onto the ride itself. If the stretching room means that much to you and your overall experience, then obviously stay in the main queue. When I was there, it was a 45 min wait. By skipping the stretching room, I only waited 5 mins. Totally recommend.

So no one's gonna point out how he has the best job in the world? Literally enjoying theme parks and getting paid for that :)

I remember when I was little my sister and I freaked out in the normal line because it scared us. Our mom took us outside, and a kind employee noticed us. She helped mom comfort us and then took us in through this entrance so we could still go on the ride without having the scary entrance. That was so long ago but I remember it so well. And the ride was fun after that. :) I'm so thankful for the magical staff of Disney

I’m a simple man: i see a new Haunted Mansion on-ride, i watch the entire video for the millionth time.

Bro, you literally live in theme parks, I''m envious now. Last time that I went was in 2017 if i'm not mistaken

This looks like an employee entrance. Bravo to Disney for decorating it in theme.

Amazing, I’m 43 and remember those dancing couples that I saw at Disneyland when I was 8. When the main attraction at universal city was back to the future cafe, clock tower, the psycho house, bates motel. When life was good

This is my observations of whatever changed since I last experienced the ride. 1:04 This area is much more well lit (probably to see the tape on the floor) 3:15 Once upon a time, the palantir (glass ball) didn't float around; it was stationary to the table. 5:02 This guy seems new to me... although he might've been an original character way before my time (...was born in '93). 5:47 6:15 These last two time stamps show some seemingly advanced spirits in the graveyard. I don't remember seeing such detail on these characters during my childhood visits. Oh, and if you aren't a local visitor, you may not have been told that much of Disneyland gets decorated for the holidays and the Haunted Mansion is one example of a ride that receives a huge annual overhaul that include themes from Nightmare Before Christmas decor, audio, and animatronics. My favorite time of year is Autumn and Winter for the park changes and comfortable weather, but beware that much of Disneyland's rides frequently close during any precipitation (for some reasons) so keep the weather forecast in mind if you're not local.

Everyone: "Man it would be soo cool see backstage at the haunted mansion!" Disney: "Ok this is what its like backstage at the haunted mansion" Everyone: *complains about getting to see backstage at the haunted mansion

I'm guessing originally it was a staff entrance And its being used for guess now because they can't use the stretching Room was social distancing

It’s good to see another dreamlike world outside of the wonderful and beautiful world

Don’t know why ANYONE would want to skip the elevator room. But that option is kinda cool!

I remember when I went on this ride the first time in 1994 and it's still one of the best and authentic rides at Disney - there were some other great rides that unfortunately closed down - so pleased to see this one remained

I went there back in 1976 with my father,brother and grandmother. We really enjoyed and watched it. It’s so cool! I never forget that. I still remember some of them. It has been 45 years ago. WoW! I was 14 years old at that time.

I haven't been on it in 20 years but I'm sure it's still my favorite ride

My absolute favorite ride Disney has eve done.

This is the standard "go around" entrance that has been there for decades with some added props. We used to use this entrance for guests that were either too scared of the expanding rooms or had epilepsy. We also used it as an exit for guest when they made it passed the expanding room but were to afraid to continue onto the ride portion of the attraction.

This has got to be the best quality video I’ve ever seen of the HM

What a weird way to enter. I’m intrigued. This avoids the big elevator room then.

Oh so THAT’S what the ride part looks like. I’ve gone through the haunted house several times since I was a kid and always had my eyes closed the entire ride, so I’ve never really seen what went on!

To anyone says that he has the easiest job or anything like that: sure, it’s fun but don’t forget getting all this footage and editing it all is one helluvah job. Who knows how many times he needs to go through to get the best shots. Also, the years of perfecting his style+the dedication is nothing to sneeze at. I’ve seen people do similar videos who didn’t or couldn’t provide this level of quality. Pieces would be missing, sections wouldn’t be as clear. This is especially true for walkthru attractions and jump scares. He probably has to line up often to go through attractions a few times just to map out the walkthru attractions properly. Point is, making what you find fun a job doesn’t make it any less of a job. I’m sure this is still hard work and DEFINITELY challenging.

I wouldn't skip the elevator scene. It kind of takes away from the experience going in that door in the back and down those stairs.

This was so fun when this nice cast memeber told me to knock three times and go through this secret. So glad they added this

That was our employee entrance as well as a emergency exit.

This was one of my favorite rides at Disney World! The only time I rode it was in 1981 when I was 15yrs old. Thanks for posting video. It brought back some good memories. I hope one day soon I get to go back after all these yrs!

Went to the one in Disney World in Florida right around the time the park was just opening. Almost 50 years ago, 72-73 when I was 7-8 yrs. old. Again in 79' and in 94'.

I used to go to a college near Anaheim Disneyland so (usually) twice a week a group of us would spend afternoons after class at Disneyland. Wasn’t much else to do in Anaheim/Santa Ana. Naturally I went on the Haunted Mansion ride quite a bit. It was good because it was cool on a hot day. So strange seeing this video where it feels as though there is no one else there…

It’s weird to watch to go in a different way but yet intriguing. Though given the circumstances at the moment, hopefully sooner rather then later the pandemic ends, this by all accounts makes sense and this new update looks great!

I have never seen this entrance before

07:17 - 07:33 The guy that was on the chair filming the trip disappeared, that was scary. 😧

I was just there yesterday they asked us in line if we wanted to skip 15 steps but we would miss the expanding room , this is an alternative to getting people in faster because the expanding room only holds 5 groups so it takes longer

Whaoo, backstages at Disneyland are more themed than Walt Disney Studios Paris on stage.

Brings me back to when I was a kid in the 90s. Looks exactly the same.

The elevator scene absolutely TERRIFIED me as a kid (as in, I had a full-on meltdown and had to be guided out) so I'm happy they added this. Maybe some other young kids won't be nearly as scared now

This is AWESOME. The ballroom scene is so enchanting. 😍

It's so nice that there's a secret entrance to this spooky attraction in times of when people are very afraid to go into The Stretching Room. Unfortunately, it has been believed to be reserved only for people who are riding in wheelchairs or motorized scooters. 👍🏼if you hauntingly agree.

My absolute favorite ride at Disneyland! 🤩

I guess the portraits in that hallway are to let you know that you’re walking past the elevators with the stretching portraits on the other side of the wall.

I first saw Madame Leota in 1970 when I was kid. Her ball was planted on the table back then. The floating effect is fantastic.

Haha, that "secret" entrance used to just be an easy way for cast members to get to the load positions, or to walk across the show hallway to control. Crazy to see it decorated and actually used as a secondary entrance. Makes me wonder if door #4 is the only way for Cast Members to get in and out of the ride unseen now, since the breakroom door isn't exactly obscured, being completely visible from the queue.

this and pirates of the carribean were my 2 favorite rides in the late 1960s and late 70s.still looks the same.used to go here almost every month,got in free. my moms friends husband worked in the park and used to get us in free.i believe it cost over 20 bucks to get in and we used tickets for the rides later on they got rid of the tickets.

4:37 A hidden mickey on the clock between the picture and the lamp I think.

I went to Disneyland once in about 2001 maybe, towards the end of January... there was hardly nobody there! We got to go on the rides with no wait at all, some rides they’d let us ride 2 and 3 times in a row without getting off, it was the best Disney visit I ever had. Also had one similar visit to Great America in Santa Clara in the late 90s, we stayed on the Tidalwave till we were sick! Had the whole place to ourselves, I don’t remember what time of year that was tho..

No matter your age, Disney always made you feel like a kid again. This was my favorite ride; I like when the chair would tip you back and then the ghost on the shoulder at the end.

What a classic, gets better with age. I'm fine with minor tweaks; looks amazing (just hope I don't live to see a day that a "controversy" shuts it down for good).

I watched your video last night and I was mesmerized by how beautiful the quality and colors were, considering how dark the ride is at least when I used to ride it well over 20 years ago. I think the extra-wide lens you used was very helpful. I used to go to Disneyland at least once every year when I lived in the Valley, that is why I am very grateful to you and others for going on the rides and shooting videos that I will probably never see again. I would have given my left nut to have had a camera that could shoot video that dark knowing that at that time the tech was not there. You should do a video of the equipment you use for the various rides you go on especially the very dark-lit rides. Keep up the great work!

Secret entrance nope this is just the emergency exit/handicap entrance. There’s a way in w no stairs. I’ve done it w friends in wheel chairs

I remember the original haunted house. It's literally the exact same ride just modern day version. Truly appreciate these videos reminding me why I don't go back to Disney Land.

my dream is to go on a ride like this with my husband

Isn’t anyone gonna talk about how the dancing couples in the ballroom scene look awfully like some of our fave princesses??? A few of them look like Cinderella and Prince Charming, and one of them is unmistakably Anna and Hans! Have no idea where they could have gotten that idea from since Disneyland has no Cinderella or Frozen rides (unless I’m going mad lol)

I got stuck on this ride for a whole ten minutes and then got stuck on a Harry Potter ride at universal studios in one trip lol

man's a legend for going thru that entire ride by his hEcKiNg self with nothing but his camera to keep him company??!💀💀💯

日本より装飾が華やかですっごく素敵、、、、🥀🎩

I will never forget the ghost sitting behind my parents and I that I saw in the mirror in the cart. I was 7 years old. Scared the daylights out of me!

海外クオリティすごw

Love this ride so much! If this was universal everything would be on a movie screen >:(

The Florida version maybe my childhood but i can still feel nostalgia.

I love this ride so much. Some of the best childhood memories for me were spent at Disney. It looks like you were the only one there. All the seats around you look empty. Is it bc of social distancing or did they let you in the park early??

I would never skip the elevator it's the brainchild on entering into the Haunted Mansion

Love haunted mansion and pirates of the carribean rides. Especially on the hot days.

外観とかスタンバイの所は全然日本と違うけど、乗るとほぼ一緒なんだね！

The cutest ride in the world

Damn, the Graveyard scene really pops this time around!

I paused as soon as I went on. I will never give Disney one red cent of my money again. They have turned out to be the biggest disappointment in my life and I am 68 years old. You have shattered the dream of Walt Disney.

But I LOVE the stretching room scene! 😂😂

So how did you get to go thru the secret entrance? I haven’t been to Disney in like 10 years

This ride has been there for a long time. It gave me the creeps when I was at 8. Most of all the ghost will follow you home part!👻 That 28 years ago.

Really cool to see the secret entrance. Just wish it showed how they got from there into the loading area.

The last ghost on reflection mirror was the only part that i remembered when i was a kid

Kudos to them for putting April/December back in, but I do think Master Gracey (the aging man) from Magic Kingdom would've been better. That one's much creepier in my opinion.

Disney in covid time, i mean the face mask break all the magic in disney lol

i am absolutely wheezing at the amount of puns in the tombs at 0:13 to 0:20

god i love watching these

I remember this ride as a kid in about 1976ish. The zombies popping up out of coffins? Scared me! I will never do business with Disneyland because the changes of the original rides and night time parade of lights. The original Nautilus submarine ride was the best. If something ain't broke don't fix it.

This is one of those rides that you just wanna stop and stare at everything even the costumes are so cute!!

Wow beautiful place. I want to go

This always a favorite ride of mine the couple of times I have been.

Haven't been in 20 years.. can't beat this classic, some things are best kept the same! Thank you for sharing... love your channel!!

they made me go through this entrance on the first day back i was so excited

4:21 I can't unsee the bullet-hole spider now that I know it's there.

'please keep a visible distance' *proceeds to make you squeeze past her * 😂

this is why you are standing in ride lines for 4 hours, secret entrances to make the wait even longer for everyone else in the main line.

Brings me back to my childhood memories

ALL THOSE YEARS i was afraid to ride this ride cause I thought there was a drop and it’s just super cool and chill????

Why is the lady who tells everyone to stay physically distant standing so close to the entrance that everybody has to walk directly right by her? How could they have not thought of the fact that she herself is not keeping physically distant lol

Utterly fabulous and I LOVE the mirrors reflections at the end 😍👻😍

I did this entrance too! I thought it was weird a first but we skipped the whole line and got into the ride in like less than 5 minutes!

My absolute favorite ride at Disney.

They took out one of the ghosts in the cemetery, they also added in new ghosts in the attic, and (obviously) they are using a new que. There are also probably other things I missed.

To the ball room with you that's what I think 🤔..

I actually got to go through this entrance !! I had no idea too

I loved the Haunted mansion too

Dining room , ball room and the external style of this house inspired some details of 1992 "Alone in the dark" videogame.

awesome low light camera. thank you for this haunting experience

Woah the secret entrance was awesome! haha

I initially assumed they'd just turn off the elevator and prop open both doors in the stretching room to extend the queue with ropes and distance markers. I like this idea too, it seems to be working well, my only wish is that they would've installed some new on-theme lighting and been able to keep the fluorescent ones off.

sooooooo, we aren't doing the elevator anymore or do we just get two different ways to enter the ride?

This ride reminded me of the Walt Disney's record of The haunted mansion record with Ron Howard as Mike along with Mike's girlfriend Karen. It was spooky record.

Gosh I miss this ride. Haven't gone since 2015.