Haunted Mansion merch--Memento Mori {Updated 10/12/14 with Pics and Video}

[Patricia]

I just posted a story about new Haunted Mansion Merchandise coming this fall.

"With more than 100 new items." Interesting.

Where to put all this Spooktacular merch?

I know Jason reported a rumour earlier that Yankee Trader (closed till late September) might be going down for good making way for the new Haunted Mansion shop.

Is that something we should look forward to? Hmmmmmmmmm?

[DizneyFreak2002]

One word... yes

[seanyred]

Yes. I always felt the WDW Haunted Mansion gift area should have been more than a cart. The store in DL is so much nicer and always had more merch. Looking forward to this in the fall.

[VWL Mom]

Yes. I always felt the WDW Haunted Mansion gift area should have been more than a cart. The store in DL is so much nicer and always had more merch. Looking forward to this in the fall.

[Mickey'sGirl]

The merchandise looks so terrific! Can't wait!!

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

The merchandise looks so terrific! Can't wait!!

[Figment!]

I know Jason reported a rumour earlier that Yankee Trader (closed till late September) might be going down for good making way for the new Haunted Mansion shop.

Is that something we should look forward to? Hmmmmmmmmm?

The refurbishment was recently shortened from 8 to 5 weeks (now starting 7/28), but appears to still be planned.

This announcment of merchandise certainty supports the previous Cast speculation of transforming the exsiting store into a Haunted Mansion Gift Shop.

[PirateLover]

All I can say is, "finally!" Loving all the new Merch.

[Melanie]

So the Dooney is going to be a permanent thing. Good deal!

[Mickey'sGirl]

I'm hoping to find one of those Dooney's next week!!

[Figment!]

An official announcement has been made:

Haunted Mansion-Themed Merchandise Shop Opening This Fall in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort

by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager
The Official Disney Parks Blog
July 28th, 2014


... Madame Leota and the 999 happy haunts from the Haunted Mansion attraction have also received your sympathetic vibrations. This fall, they are gathering to open a new merchandise destination in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.

The new merchandise shop will be located in the current Yankee Trader shop, which will have its last day of operation on July 27, 2014. Inspired by Madame Leota, the new location will carry select items from the upcoming Haunted Mansion Authentic program including apparel, home goods, souvenirs, and more.

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[hauntedmansiongirl]

This is all so exciting! It will be the highlight of our trip in September! Woo hoo!!!

[Patricia]

One of my favourite attractions and I'm looking forward to shopping here!

[Figment!]

Guests may have to wait a little longer to shop in a store with wall-to-wall creeps, and hot & cold running chills.

Magic Kingdom Cast have reported that the on-going refurbishment has been extended through December 31, 2014.

The Official Disney Parks Blog has yet to amend its announcement of a "Fall" opening.

[purplestarlisa]

I heard a rumor that HM was going to close for refurbishment 12/1. Have you heard anything about this?

[Figment!]

I heard a rumor that HM was going to close for refurbishment 12/1. Have you heard anything about this?

The Magic Kingdom park has announced that the Haunted Mansion will be closed December 1 through 19, 2014.

[PETE FROM NYC]

We used to like Ichabods Landing , just before HM. I hope the new shop has a lot of that merch.

[hauntedmansiongirl]

I hope the shop is open earlier than December! I was so excited to see it on our upcoming trip!

[Patricia]

December 31 seems like a long time to redo the shop, but then again...

[LandFan]

Patricia, I think the shop is supposed to be done by the end of September. The ride is going down for refurb from Dec. 1-19th...