Woman dies after visiting Disneyland’s “Haunted Mansion”

A woman collapsed and later died after exiting Disneyland’s famous “Haunted Mansion” ride, police say, as cited by Digi24.

Visitor collapses after leaving the ride

A woman died at Disneyland after visiting the park’s legendary “Haunted Mansion” attraction, according to the Anaheim Police Department.

Authorities said the woman became unresponsive immediately after exiting the ride, which is currently operating under its seasonal “The Nightmare Before Christmas” theme.

No cause of death made public

Disneyland security guards reportedly began administering first aid before paramedics arrived and transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The cause of death has not yet been released.

Police: No sign of ride malfunction

Anaheim Police Sergeant Matt Sutter said investigators found no indication of any operational issue with the attraction.

The ride reopened shortly after the incident, Sutter confirmed.

Disneyland has not yet issued a public statement on the woman’s death.

A gentle ride with a spooky twist

The Haunted Mansion is described by Disneyland as a “slow ride” that is safe for young children, though the park notes that some visitors may be frightened by its special effects and dark atmosphere.

The attraction first opened in 1969 in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square and has been a fan favorite for decades.

Nightmare Before Christmas

Each year since 2001, the ride has undergone a seasonal transformation inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, blending Halloween and Christmas themes.

One of Disney’s most famous attractions

Unlike many other Disney park rides, the Haunted Mansion is not based on a preexisting film or story.

But it has since inspired two movies, The Haunted Mansion (2003), starring Eddie Murphy, and Haunted Mansion (2023), starring LaKeith Stanfield.

Guests travel through a series of rooms featuring dancing ghosts, floating heads, and eerie illusions, with the experience culminating in a chilling moment where a corpse appears hanging from the ceiling.

A global legacy

Disney has replicated or reimagined the Haunted Mansion in multiple parks worldwide.

Most recently, Hong Kong Disneyland opened Mystic Manor, a version inspired by the original attraction but featuring a new storyline about a mischievous monkey named Albert who sets off supernatural chaos inside a mansion filled with magical artifacts.

Investigation continues

As of now, Anaheim police have not released the woman’s identity or confirmed whether she had any underlying medical condition that may have contributed to her collapse.

This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation