Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion queue to expand, adding a shop

The Haunted Mansion’s gardens will expand at Disneyland in 2024 with a new retail shop adjacent to the attraction’s exit.

The outdoor queue expansion will build on Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion’s lore and immerse guests in some new theming.

According to Disney, “Local legend suggests the manor known today as the Haunted Mansion was first built by a prosperous sea captain. To this day, the mansion’s staff faithfully maintains the happy haunting grounds. The expanded queue will tie into these stories and more, including new gardens inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota and the one-eyed cat.”

Each of the gardens will feature elements ranging from a water fountain and gazebo to themed statuary and landscaping. Guests will be able to see a new greenhouse where the groundskeepers for the Haunted Mansion grow their plants. The pet cemetery and horse-drawn funeral hearse will continue to reside on the attraction’s grounds.

A new retail shop will be constructed in the mansion’s carriage house, belonging to Madame Leota.

The plaza adjacent to Tiana’s Palace will also be expanded. This area is one that holds a lot of memories and history, and a new, elegant park-like setting will be a place to relax and enjoy the ambiance and live entertainment under the shade of new and historic trees.

Part of the construction, which will begin in January 2024, includes improving the accessibility of these areas which includes a new elevator exit from the Haunted Mansion for guests with disabilities.