Welcome back to planDisney, Tasia! I'm so happy you're here - it's always a special day when I get a chance to help a fellow Guest from my home state of Washington!
On behalf of all of us, I'm sending you the most magical anniversary wishes to you and your Happily Ever After! I can't think of anything more delightful than spending such a special milestone celebration in 'The Happiest Place on Earth.' It sounds like visiting the classic
Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland Park is at the top of your wish list. Unfortunately, we are still a bit early to see the operating hours for your upcoming trip in January. Typically, the refurbishment schedule is populated on the
Hours & Events Calendar up to 6 weeks in advance. In previous years, the Haunted Mansion has closed for an extended period in January, usually directly following the
holiday celebration which ends on January 6, 2025. However, the answer to this question carries a little more complexity than usual because
renovations on this attraction's standby queue and outdoor grounds are ongoing and it is unclear how this might affect the attraction's operations following the
Haunted Mansion Holiday experience. I'm afraid only Madame Leota's crystal ball can foretell this future!
In the meantime, Tasia, I do have a few recommendations for you. First, I am really hoping we will receive some sympathetic vibrations through a
Disney Parks Blog announcement about the Haunted Mansion Grounds Expansion soon. That is the best source of updates and forthcoming news from Disneyland Resort (and other Disney Parks and Experiences!) So, I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for some announcements to materialize - hopefully later this early or early in 2025. Then, be sure to view the Hours & Events Calendar or the main page for Haunted Mansion to see the attraction's operating hours in January, during your planned visit dates. You can also view this in the
Disneyland mobile app as we get closer to the six-week period before your visit. You'll know if the attraction is unavailable if the dates are crossed out on the calendar or if it states "no times available." My last suggestion is to be mindful of any doom buggy boarding protocols, in the event that the attraction is open during your visit. Currently, Haunted Mansion Holiday is welcoming foolish mortals via a
Virtual Queue which Guests may join at either 7 AM or 12 PM to receive a return window to enjoy the attraction. Again, I'm not sure if a Virtual Queue will continue to be in place if and when the attraction experience returns to its classic state, but I like to remind Guests to be aware of this.
I hope this has been helpful, Tasia. More than anything, I wish you and your True Love a very memorable visit to Disneyland Resort next year. Don't forget to pick up a complimentary celebration button at a Guest Relations location so that the Cast Members and your fellow Guests can send their well wishes your way! In the meantime, please don't hesitate to "hurryyy baaaaack" to
planDisney if we can assist with any other questions that come up!
Happy Haunts,
Tishra