Haunted Mansion is one of the rides I was afraid of as a child, but the one I’ve come to love the most as an adult. The latest collection from DisneyStore.com draws heavily on the signature wallpaper motif, the famous Hitchhiking Ghosts, and Madame Leota. I love that the merchandise is like year-round Halloween without going over the top.
Hop in your doom buggy and let’s check out the latest in friendly-but-frightening merch.
Haunted Mansion Packable Tote Bag
Price: $19.99
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In my almost 15 years with GeekDad and GeekMom, I’ve established I’m a certified bag geek. The Haunted Mansion Packable Tote Bag is a new “toss it in my car and go” favorite. It packs up to be about the size of one of the tote bag keychains (4” W x 3” H) but unfolds into a full-sized shopping tote bag (15 1/2” H x 15 1/2” W). It features the facade of the Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction and the singing busts front and center.
I love the bright green trim against the purple and white bag. When you open the bag to its fullest, the part you pack it in turns into a pocket for the tote. I put my carabiner on it so I could clip it to my bag and have it anytime I leave the house.
I was worried that once I unfolded it, there would be no putting it back, but it’s as easy to unfold and use as it is to pack it back up.
Hitchhiking Ghosts in Doom Buggy Tabletop Light-Up Figure
Price: $49.99
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The Hitchhiking Ghosts in Doom Buggy Tabletop Light-Up Figure is a smaller take on the much larger floor-sized version that was released last year. Measuring in at 7 inches tall, it’s the perfect size for any nightstand or desk. It uses three AAA batteries (included).
Story Time: A cast member once told me that most of the time, when someone says they have a Haunted Mansion space in their home, it’s usually a bathroom or a dining room. I felt a little called out…for my house, it’s the bathroom.
The light-up feature is more of a nightlight effect and is soothing in a way that only waking up and seeing Ezra, Phineas, and Gus staring at you can be.
Note: The on/off switch lets you pick between a 30 minutes or 60-minute timer.
The Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Cardigan for Women
Price: $69.99
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The Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Cardigan for Women is the item I wanted the most from the new releases. I love to dress up and show off my love for Disney through my attire. My only complaint is that this wasn’t around last year when I sailed on the Disney Treasure and visited the Haunted Mansion Parlor.
The Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Cardigan features the signature purple and black attraction wallpaper. The material is super soft and looks good dressed up or down.
It’s true to size but fitted; size up if you prefer a looser cardigan. As far as length goes, it sits right at my waistband on my jeans.
Side Note: The same cardigan is available for kids and retails for $44.99.
More New Happy Haunts
A few of my other favorite happy haunt items include:
Starbucks Travel Tumbler ($39.99)
I’m in my cute cup era, and this one has a special place in the cabinet. I’ve seen this one in person at Disney Springs, and the straw topper is adorable. Starbucks tumblers have always been reliable for me and worth the price.
The Haunted Mansion Glow in the Dark Little People Collector Set by Fisher-Price ($29.99)
I’m a sucker for cute and small and you don’t get much better on both than Fisher-Price’s Little People collection. The set includes four glow-in-the-dark figures: The Hitchhiking Ghosts (Phineas, Ezra, and Gus) and the Hatbox Ghost. You can leave them in the fun graveyard-style packaging or break them free and use them in a fun diorama or display.
Honorable Mention
Madame Leota Light-Up Figure
This one has been out for a little bit, but it is too cool not to mention here.
The figure recreates the “seance room” from the attraction and features lights and a projection-based Madame Leota. The best part is that it’s powered by a USB-C cable, so there are no batteries to replace. I’ve seen this one in action at the Art of Disney at Disney Springs, and I’d love to bring it home one day.
Whether you are looking for something to wear in the stretching room, add to your Halloween display, or have a fun decor piece, there is something in the Haunted Mansion collection at DisneyStore.com to suit your style and needs.
Disclaimer: GeekDad received a review sample.
