The Nightmare Before Christmas -
At Anaheim, CA Disneyland
Meet Jack at Disneylands Haunted Mansion -- Anaheim, CA. USA The idea for this Haunted House originally placed it on a top of a hill, similar to that used in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." Ideas for what was inside this Haunted House begin in 1957. Ken Anderson was given the job of creating an attraction for all the ideas that had been proposed. Anderson knew that this new building would be built in a new area of the park near a New Orleans / Frontierland mix. This house would be placed near the Rivers of America, keeping the theme in with America. Original Concept for the Haunted Mansion
Sketches and paintings were created showing a vine covered southern style "mansion," with a fence surrounding the home, next to a graveyard. Original sketches displayed a run-down home. Walt Disney didn't like the image of a forgotten and ravaged old home. He said "we'll keep up the grounds and things outside, and the ghosts can take care of the inside." The exterior of the Haunted Mansion was built in 1963 but not open until after July 24, 1966. It was originally planned for the Masion to be a walk-through attraction. Groups of 40 would be lead through the home, and tell the story of the former owners. This idea was scratched out. Disney learned that a walk-through type attraction would be low capacity. So the idea toward a high capacity ride was taken into consideration. On August 7 and 8, 1969, Disney's Haunted Mansion was opened to Cast Members from 7:00 pm to Midnight. On August 9, the Haunted Mansion was introduced to the public. Since then, the Mansion has housed 999 "happy haunts. Now it has turned into the Nightmare before Christmas Haunted House The attractions main theme song "Grim Grinning Ghosts" was composed by Buddy Baker, while lyrics for the main part of the ride were created by legendary X. Atencio. Marc Davis and Claude Coats were put in charge. They made the decision to make the ride "high capacity" by using the same ride vehicles as used in Tomorrowland's "Adventure Through Inner-space. You finally enter the mysterious home. Stepping into a room that has "no way out." This is truly a unique attraction which can only be found at Disneyland. Every October 1st the haunted mansion gets a makeover and becomes Jack's Haunted Mansion after the famous Disney Movie, The Nightmare before Christmas. Halloween and Christmas collide. New Laments... September 29, 2004 - Spend The Evening In Jacks Haunted House -
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Can I actually spend the evening in Jack's Haunted house. Yes, you sure can on September 29-30, 2004 at the Disneyland Haunted house Preview and Gala. Be first to eat in the haunted house with Jack, and be the first to get the collectable one of a kind jackets, souveneirs and pins given at this premium event which has been once a year for the last three years. Find out more by reading the below information:
This site does not represent Disney or any affiliates but is reprinting this information as infomation regarding the nightmare before christmas related articles of that of the new nightmare before christmas video game that disney is helping to put out in the year 2005. On Sept. 29 - 30, 2004 the special event opens as a kick-off to the nightmare before christmas haunted house re-opening, which will stay in this new format until chrismas eve, at which Jack and the Nightmare will be over until next Halloween. The Anaheim, Ca. event has been reprinted below for information use only. Here is the site to see the original printing. To eat a midnight meal with Jack and 30 others guests at Anaheim, Ca, Disneyland, Haunted Mansion at JACK'S CHRISTMAS MORNING SURPRISE event you will pay $2,275.00 per person. Details are below. There are four packages to choose from: 2004 - Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Online Reservations are currently being accepted EVENT: HAUNTED MANSION HOLIDAY EVENT EVENT DATE: September 29-30, 2004 EVENT LOCATION: Disneyland Resort EVENT TIME: Evening EVENT INFORMATION: Zero the ghost dog, Jacks loyal pet
ZERO'S CHRISTMAS TREE Event Package - Entry into Disneyland park (on 9/30/04 - Evening Event Only after 9:15 p.m.) - Refreshment (9/30/04) - Spirited Entertainment Moment (9/30/04) - Ride on the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (9/30/04) - Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise - Commemorative Gift TICKET SALE INFORMATION: Tickets for the ZERO'S CHRISTMAS TREE event package are $85 per person. Limited to availability. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package. ALL ELEMENTS OF THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. No items in this package may be redeemed for cash, and all items (and portions thereof) are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be forfeited if not used in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event. Other restrictions apply. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland Resort Theme Parks prior to the event. Reservations for the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event are currently being accepted via www.DisneyGallery.com. © Disney/ ©Touchstone * Please click here to review the updated itinerary. Zero's Christmas Tree Event Package Registration. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Walt Disney Event Services at 866.247.1203 or via e-mail at WDW.Event.Reservations@Disney.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These packages are sold out. Please click below on the individual packages if you would like to be placed on the waiting list. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack, King of Halloween gets Formal Attire
JACK'S CHRISTMAS MORNING SURPRISE Event Package - TWO (2) nights accommodation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® (nights of 9/29-30/04 only) * - Breakfast at a Disneyland Resort Hotel Restaurant (maximum dollar limit and other restrictions apply) - Late Lunch at Granville's (9/29/04) (maximum dollar limit and other restrictions apply) - At Midnight enjoy a Christmas Morning Style Breakfast in the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (9/29/04) - Entry into Disneyland® park (on 9/30/04 for event only) - Hors d'oeuvres (9/30/04) - Enjoy Spirited Entertainment (9/30/04) - Ride on the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (9/30/04) - Meet & Greet with Artists of the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise (9/30/04) - Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise - Commemorative Gifts Unless otherwise stated, all elements will occur or be available only on 9/29-30/04. TICKET SALE INFORMATION: Tickets for the JACK'S CHRISTMAS MORNING SURPRISE event package are $2,275.00 per person. Limited in availability to 30 guests. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package. *Standard accommodations; one person per room. Includes room rate and tax only. Couples purchasing the "JACK'S CHRISTMAS MORNING SURPRISE Event Package" will be offered a third and fourth night hotel accommodation (consecutive to the first, two nights - 9/29-30/04) in a standard room/double occupancy at the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in lieu of two rooms for two nights. Subject to availability. ALL ELEMENTS OF THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. No items in this package may be redeemed for cash, and all items (and portions thereof) are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be forfeited if not used in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event. Other restrictions apply. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland Resort Theme Parks prior to the event. ©Disney/ ©Touchstone Pictures * Please click here to review the updated itinerary . Jack's Christmas Morning Surprise Waiting list. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sally, Jacks Girlfriend who understand him best
SALLY'S CHRISTMAS GIFT Event Package - ONE (1) night accommodation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® (night of 9/30/04 only) * - Breakfast at a Disneyland Resort Hotel Restaurant (maximum dollar limit and other restrictions apply) - Entry into Disneyland park (on 9/30/04 after 7:30 p.m. for event only) - Hors d'oeuvres (9/30/04) - Enjoy Spirited Entertainment (9/30/04) - Ride on the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (9/30/04) - Meet & Greet with Artists of the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise (9/30/04) - Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise - Commemorative Gifts Unless otherwise stated, all elements will occur or be available only on 9/30/04. TICKET SALE INFORMATION: Tickets for the SALLY'S CHRISTMAS GIFT event package are $525.00 per person. Limited in availability to 40 Guests. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package. *Standard accommodations; one person per room. Includes room rate and tax only. Couples purchasing the "SALLY'S CHRISTMAS GIFT Event Package" will be offered a second night hotel accommodation (consecutive to the first night - 9/30/04) in a standard room/double occupancy at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in lieu of two rooms for one night. Subject to availability. ALL ELEMENTS OF THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. No items in this package may be redeemed for cash, and all items are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be forfeited if not used in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event. Other restrictions apply. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland Resort Theme Parks prior to the event. © Disney/ ©Touchstone Pictures Sally's Christmas Gift Event Waiting list. * Please click here to review the updated itinary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Mayor, Real Gleeful or Real Woeful Split Personality
THE MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS PARTY Event Package - Entry into Disneyland park (on 9/30/04 after 7:30 p.m. for event) - Hors d'oeuvres (9/30/04) - Enjoy Spirited Entertainment (9/30/04) - Ride on the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (9/30/04) - Meet & Greet with Artists of the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise (9/30/04) - Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Holiday Event Merchandise - Commemorative Gifts Unless otherwise stated, all elements will occur or be available only on 9/30/04. TICKET SALE INFORMATION: Tickets for THE MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS PARTY event package are $175.00 per person. Limited in availability to 415 Guests. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package. ALL ELEMENTS OF THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. No items in this package may be redeemed for cash, and all items (and portions thereof) are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be forfeited if not used in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion Holiday Event. Other restrictions apply. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland Resort Theme Parks prior to the event.
Jack decided to take Santa Clause's job (Sandy Claws), and made toys a little bit differently, halloween style Back to: The Nightmare Before Christmas Photos and background.
