D23 Invites Gold Members to a ‘Spirited Celebration’ with “Making Haunted Mansion Holiday Hosted by Don Hahn”. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is rolling out the “Nightmare Before Christmas” carpet for its Gold Members with an exclusive look behind the scenes of a beloved Disney Parks tradition.
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, D23 Gold Members are invited to tune in for “Making Haunted Mansion Holiday Hosted by Don Hahn,” a special installment of the D23 Gold Theater virtual event series. The presentation will unlock the crypt behind one of Disneyland’s most festive and frightening transformations: the annual takeover of the Haunted Mansion by the characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
An All-Access Pass to a Holiday Haunting: Join Disney Legend Don Hahn as he guides fans through the spellbinding story of how the Haunted Mansion becomes a holiday wonderland in just two short weeks. This virtual event promises an all-access pass to the holiday makeover that has enchanted Disney Parks fans for over two decades.
The presentation will feature:
- Exclusive, never-before-seen footage of the installation process.
- Insights from the creative minds behind the magic, including Imagineers, cast members, and Disney Archivists.
- Special appearances from Danny Elfman, the iconic voice and composer of Jack Skellington, and Henry Selick, the visionary director of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Whether you’re a Haunted Mansion devotee or a Nightmare Before Christmas superfan, this is a must-see event.
Exclusive Gold Member Event
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
- Who: Complimentary and exclusive to D23 Gold Members.
- Special Feature: This airing will include a live chat where viewers can join the conversation with fellow Gold Members and people who were involved with the show.
Encore for All D23 Members
- When: Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
- Who: Complimentary for all D23 Members.
- Special Feature: This airing will also include a live chat for all D23 Members.
In a special opportunity this month only, all D23 Members are invited to join the D23 Gold Theater for the encore showing.
“Making Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don Hahn” will only be available to watch during the listed event times. Members are encouraged to tune in at the scheduled time to enjoy the show HERE.
