As Halloween draws near, Disney Cruise Line revealed Tuesday an all-new bar inspired by the iconic Disney Parks attraction, The Haunted Mansion, aptly titled The Haunted Mansion Parlor. Guests will soon be able to sip spirited craft cocktails among 999 happy haunts for the first time starting in December 2024 on the company's newest vessel, the Disney Treasure.
The one-of-a-kind experience will have guests in the center of the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion, focused on the story of an optimistic captain who entered the ghostly realm after a disastrous dinner with his beloved fiancé. The story also features a musical arrangement inspired by the attraction's original score and adapted by composer Shruti Kumar (AMC's Interview with The Vampire series). Walt Disney Imagineering will set the stage for the series of illusions and phantoms that immerse guests into more of the mysterious lore of the Haunted Mansion.
Iconic characters from Haunted Mansion attractions at Disney Parks around the world, as well as new seafaring arrivals, will come out to socialize in mysterious ways throughout the voyage. The venue will incorporate and be styled in the way of the original 1969 classic ride, and true to the original attraction with its distinct brand of spooky storytelling.
The lounge design will include tributes to the Disney Parks attractions, from the iconic purple wallpaper framed by wooden finishes to a mantel clock atop an inviting fireplace to a distinctive purple armchair tucked in the corner. Guests will also encounter a few new ghoulish faces in a portrait gallery depicting the Disney Treasure’s own ghostly residents.
The bar will feature exclusive drinks only to the cruise line as well:
Blood orange and sour cherry flavors will harmonize in a shimmering zero-proof cocktail served in a specialty mug aptly titled, Sympathetic Libations.The Ghoulish Delight will be an ube-flavored treat that everyone can enjoy. The drink, with hints of sweetness and nuttiness, will incorporate decadent ube fudge, oat milk, and tapioca pearls in a purple concoction garnished with a gummy eyeball and ube glitter.A spooky twist on a classic margarita, presented to guests amidst a swirl of flavored smoke, will be another signature drink at the Haunted Mansion Parlor. Topped with lemon salt foam, this tequila-based cocktail will contain a secret message, only to be revealed by black light.If you're a Disney merch hound, good news about that, too. The new bar venue will introduce an exclusive array of haunted homewares and spooky souvenirs to the shops onboard the Disney Treasure:
The Haunted Mansion Parlor Music Box will be a keepsake inspired by the eerie music box that will play a melodic soundtrack inside the Haunted Mansion Parlor. As the rumors go, this mysterious box belonged to the captain’s bride-to-be and only opened in the presence of malevolent spirits.Honoring the memorable grandfather clock seen in the original Disney Parks attraction, the Haunted Parlor Mantle Clock will loom over the fireplace inside the venue, instigating mysterious happenings when it strikes 13. As a part of the new merchandise collection, Disney Cruise Line guests can bring home their very own mantle clock, just like the one from the parlor.Featuring the same octopus design from the bar’s entrance onboard the Disney Treasure, the Haunted Mansion Parlor Sculpted Mug will depict an aura of intrigue. It will be accented with a variety of sea life, including a hidden Mickey Mouse-shaped barnacle.Also in Haunted Mansion fashion, the parlor mirror will allow guests to take home a piece of the magic, offering a ghoulish surprise to unsuspecting users when the hitchhiking ghosts mysteriously appear.
Disney Cruise Line and the Haunted Mansion Parlor's happy haunts are eager to welcome foolish mortals to this spirited space on board the Disney Treasure when the ship sets sail next year.