The Haunted Mansion · Free Access

The famous ballroom scene doesn't use holograms. It uses a 19th-century stage trick involving giant sheets of glass and lighting animatronics in hidden "black rooms" above and below the track. The glass reflects the lit figures, making them appear transparent in the scene.

A background artist who wanted a terrifying, atmospheric experience. His influence is felt in the first half of the ride—the long, empty hallways, the "breathing" doors, and the sense of isolation. The Haunted Mansion

The attraction’s unique tone is the result of a creative tug-of-war between two legendary Imagineers: The famous ballroom scene doesn't use holograms