Similarly, the exterior gets a new look as the seasons change. Jack Skellington's sleigh (which is actually a coffin that was converted into a makeshift sleigh) lands atop the Mansion itself, sending Jack's list and notes about Christmas tumbling over the pillars. Wreaths and jack-o-lanterns alike can be found all over the grounds as the queue winds towards the entrance.
(photo from Doom Buggies)
Once inside, the pre-show looks eerily familiar. The decorations within the halls now feature different characters with a shiny look to them. Inside the stretching room, the paintings have been replaced with images that represent scenes from the movie. And yes, the room still makes its slow trudge downward. In fact, the Ghost Host still warns guests of what is to come within the Mansion. But instead of the hanged skeleton swinging from the ceiling, Jack Skellington opens up the roof and greets those inside with a "Happy Holidays, everyone!" This effect is done by having a projection screen on the ceiling that shows the video with synced audio. This feature became a part of the Haunted Mansion Holiday in 2013. A different voice actor was used for the Ghost Host, but he still has the sardonic quality of the original Paul Frees performance.
(photo from Disney Photoblography)
The difference between the original ride and this overlay become quite glaring as you move from the hallway to the Doom Buggies. The whole room is changed with new music, different AudioAnimatronics creating an advent calendar of sorts, and Christmas-y decorations strewn throughout the area.
You readers will get to journey throughout the rest of the Haunted Mansion Holiday in next week's post.
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