Haunted Mansion movie sets

[firstresident]

Does anyone know if the sets are still standing? There were a couple of people from "Doombuggies" that got to go and see the sets, and I understood that they were in California somewhere. Does anyone know?

Thanks,



First Resident

[ALIASd]

That was going on six years ago, since then that lot has been sold & leased out. But you can call and ask them at:
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[knittingknerd]

I was going to say aren't movie sets taken down as soon as production finishes? Especially because that movie didn't do too well.

[ALIASd]

Has more to do with available space, structure size (especially on a small lot), recognizability and practical reusability for rentals. And hilariously, nothing to do with box office receipts.

[firstresident]

Yeah, Thanks, Aliasd, but those people would not give me the time of day! They had a VERY nasty girl who answered the phone. What I understood, the sets stood for about 6-8 months after the end of the production. I have some photos of the actual sets, which some had interiors as well. I will find them and put them up here for everyone's enjoyment!

Greg Stone (First Resident of the Haunted Mansion)

[ALIASd]

Don't take it personally. Bitter is sometimes mentioned in very small print in reception/phone coverage production studio job descriptions.

We'll watch for those photos thanks.

[SnorkletsMom]

Has more to do with available space, structure size (especially on a small lot), recognizability and practical reusability for rentals. And hilariously, nothing to do with box office receipts.

[firstresident]

Okay, Gang. here are the first 5 photos from the sets. I think that these were actually taken by a fellow called "Artdude" who used to be over at DB.com. Last that I heard, he had some fatal illness, and that was about 4-5 years ago!










I just love it that anyone who posts a picture on DB.com, they slap their little logo on the corner of everybodys pictures, as if they now own the copyright on that picture, no matter who actually took the photo!

Anyway, gang, there you go, I have more that I will add later. I went to a special showing of the movie up in hollywood, and they had several sets assembled in the warehouse behind the theatre, and I took some photos and some video, and was right in the middle of videotaping the graveyard set, when Hugh Hefner walked in with two 20 year old beauties on his arms, and totally distracted my filming, as you might understand!

More to come later,

Greg Stone (First Resident of the Haunted Mansion)

[ALIASd]

I went to a special showing of the movie up in hollywood, and they had several sets assembled in the warehouse behind the theatre

It was the specially-created exhibit attraction there for the duration of the film's engagement at the El Captan Theatre not a warehouse.

Moviegoers Go 'Behind the Screams' With 'The Haunted Mansion Hollywood' at Historic El Capitan Theatre Attraction Features Exhibits in Movie Magic and Real-Life Movie Sets

Moviegoers attending the special engagement of Disney's chilling, thrilling new motion picture, "The Haunted Mansion," at Hollywood's historic El Capitan Theatre will have a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to explore the real-life movie sets and receive hands-on demonstrations about how movies are made, it was announced today (11/17) by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of Worldwide Special Events for The Walt Disney Studios. "The Haunted Mansion - Hollywood" takes moviegoers behind the scenes of one of this holiday season's most anticipated motion pictures and features the actual sets, costumes, and visual effects designed and built by the film's Academy Award(R)-winning team of artists. The film, starring Eddie Murphy, opens at the El Capitan (and at theaters nationwide) on Wednesday, November 26.

Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, "The filmmakers behind 'The Haunted Mansion' wanted to make a film where the world of the mansion is unlike that of any other movie. We felt that they hit the mark, and wanted to create something equally impressive for moviegoers. 'The Haunted Mansion - Hollywood' gives our guests at the El Capitan a special opportunity to find out how six-time Oscar(R)-winner Rick Baker built a better zombie, or how costume designer Mona May got her outfits to glow and seem to come alive, or how Madame Leota's head got into that crystal ball. This is a perfect family outing -- and for the budding filmmaker in all of us, this is a rare chance to go behind the scenes and see how the magic comes to life."

"The Haunted Mansion - Hollywood" at the El Capitan Theatre features a step-by-step demonstration on "building a zombie" by make-up designer Rick Baker, innovative costumes by Mona May, exhibits in cinematography with Academy Award(R)-nominated director of photography Remi Adefarasin, and opportunities to design a set and storyboard a scene. A visual effects show demonstrates how the movie's ghosts were given that supernatural touch. All attractions are located around the actual sets used in the film -- built by Oscar(R)-winning production designer John Myhre ("Chicago") -- which audiences will have the chance to see up close and explore. Guides will be on hand to answer questions about the sets, props, and costumes, and explain how each was used in the film. Countless effects, photo opportunities, displays, and games round out this special attraction.

For tickets and information, call 1-800-Disney 6 (1-800-347-6396), stop by the El Capitan box office, or visit the El Capitan Web site ( www.elcapitantickets.com ). Show times daily 9:30am 12:15pm, 3:00pm, 5:35pm and 8:00 pm. The film runs at the El Capitan from November 26th until January 4th.

In the film, Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion comes alive like never before with incredible visual and special effects in this all-new, fun-filled comedy adventure. Shrouded in fog and mystery, the mansion was once a stately antebellum palace that hosted New Orleans' wealthiest. Now it's the creepy and crumbling home to a love struck 19th century gentleman, 999 ghosts, and a hilarious and hair-raising battle for "home rule." Realtor Jim Evers (EDDIE MURPHY) and his wife and business partner Sara get a call late one night from mansion owner Edward Gracey, who is looking to sell his property. Smelling the biggest deal of their career, Jim, Sara and their two children pay a visit to the mansion, located on a remote bayou. A torrential thunderstorm of mysterious origin strands the Evers family in the old mansion with the brooding, eccentric Gracey, his mysterious butler Ramsley, and a variety of residents both seen and unseen. At first, Jim scoffs at Gracey's stories about ghosts and hauntings, until he unearths the mystery of the mansion and finds that his wife Sara has unexpected connections to its haunted past.

[firstresident]

Yes! That is absolutely correct! However, you had to walk out the back door of the El Capitan, down a side alley, to get to the front door of the warehouse. I have been in alot of movie studio soundstages, and have seen many warehouses. Trust me, THIS was a warehouse!
Just curious Aliasd, did you get to see the display?

Greg Stone (First Resident of the Haunted Mansion)

[ALIASd]

Yes, was there for a preview event in their temporary structure. Enjoyed the 'Treasure Planet' experience exhibit attraction more though!

FYI The former Hollywood Masonic Temple and now El Capitan Entertainment Center next door that currently houses 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' tapings was the original home of the film tie-in attractions for films such as 'Toy Story' and 'Lilo & Stitch'. Aside from the various temp parking lot attractions and premiere party locations created in back of the theatre the studio has also rented out empty retail space across the street at the Hollywood & Highland complex for 'Piglet's Big Movie' and 'Freaky Friday' tea party & activities tie-ins.

[firstresident]

Thanks, pal! I didn't know that, most interesting. Most of the smaller production companies lease out their sound stages to other companies and even some of the bigger studios need extra space from time to time. The production company that I worked for on "Star Trek: the next generation" was located up in Sylmar, and one day while working there, I took a break and was walking thru the soundstage to the dumpster in the back, to throw away some trash, and they were filming a PORNO, using some old sets from a TV movie that was filmed about a year before! And, the funny thing was that nobody, the cast or the crew, gave me a notice, like I was totally invisible! :-)
Oh, well, live and learn! But that is the way some of these smaller production companies have to make ends meet! I know a small video reproduction company in the valley that was mainly only copying all the porno tapes for those kind of companies, and they built up the business using old VHS tape machines, and copying all the movies real time, and had the machines all "piggy-backed" one on top of another, all the way down the line. Well, these guys got the contract to make copies of one of the Disney animated movies (I think it was "Snow White") and they went out and bought all brand new machines for the job. After it was over, they were approached by another company for a buy out and sold the whole works for 10 million!!! Two guys, starting with 3,500.00 capital, mostly on credit cards, and in five years, they each got to retire with 5 million dollars! Incredible!

Greg Stone (First Resident of the Haunted Mansion)

[sheree]

I am looking for pictures of the wedding gown in the haunted mansion does anyone know where they are the one that marsha thompson wears
my e-mal adress is [email protected] please help