D23 Gold Members are invited to join us for a Spirited Celebration! “Making Haunted Mansion Holiday Hosted by Don Hahn“ will be presented on Thursday, October 23, 2025, exclusively for Gold Members with an encore offering for all D23 Members on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Get ready for a frightfully festive journey as D23 Gold Theater unlocks the crypt behind one of Disneyland’s most beloved holiday transformations! Join Disney Legend Don Hahn as he guides you through the spellbinding story of how the Haunted Mansion becomes a Nightmare Before Christmas wonderland in just two short weeks.
Go behind the scenes with exclusive, never-before-seen footage. Hear from the creative minds behind the magic—Imagineers, cast members, Disney Archivists, and more…
Enjoy special appearances from Danny Elfman, the iconic voice and composer of Jack Skellington, plus, insights from 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 your all-access pass to the holiday makeover that has enchanted Disney Parks fans for over two decades.
Don’t miss this hauntingly magical D23 Gold Theater event—streaming this October with a special opportunity for all D23 Members to join D23 Gold Theater this month only for a special D23 Gold Member content preview of Gold Theater.
We invite you to join us for this special installment of our monthly D23 Gold Theater virtual event series, which will be available to watch HERE as it airs on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. And for all D23 Members on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. Making Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don Hahn will only be available to watch during the listed event times—so be sure to tune in and enjoy the show!
DETAILS
Thursday, October 23, 2025
- This is a complimentary virtual event exclusive to D23 Gold Members.
- The event will begin at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. This airing will include a chat where viewers can join in the conversation with fellow D23 Gold Members, as well as people who were involved with the show.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
- This is a complimentary virtual event exclusive to all D23 Members.
- The event will begin at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. This airing will include a chat where viewers can join in the conversation with fellow D23 Members, as well as people who were involved with the show.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTED DEVICES
- We recommend joining the virtual screening using Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer, smartphone or tablet with a reliable internet connection of at least 10 mb/s. If you are experiencing an unstable internet connection or connection at a speed lower than 10 mb/s, you may need to connect an ethernet cable to hardline your connection or connect via data/hotspot.
- Supported browsers for PC users are Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Amazon Silk are not supported as they are not compatible with content security and Digital Rights Management for this exclusive screening.
- Supported browsers for Apple users are Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera on Mac OSX 10.12 or higher. If you’re using an iPad/iPad Pro/iPhone, use Safari as your browser.
- Please use the latest version of your browser, whichever one you choose. This may necessitate an update. We cannot guarantee that previous versions of browsers will support the experience.
- For enhanced viewing, you may cast to a TV using AirPlay or by connecting an HDCP-compliant HDMI cable to your TV. Please note: As this is a web-based experience, it is not designed to work directly on your TV set via smart TV web browsers.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
- D23 Gold Members must have internet access to experience this event. You will be responsible for such services and paying any associated charges related to the services. Please check with your internet provider and/or wireless service carrier for information on possible data usage charges or other fees. We are not responsible if you are unable to participate in the virtual event for any reason.
- You agree that no other person who is not a D23 Gold Member will participate in, or be present during, the virtual event on October 23.
- By participating in the virtual event, you acknowledge and agree that other individuals may also be participating in the virtual event with you. Such participants will be able to see any statements you make and information you provide in the virtual event chat and see your first name on the screen. You understand that you should not disclose any information during the virtual event that you do not want to be shared with other participants.
- Video or audio recording of any kind will not be permitted during the presentation and screening. By participating in the virtual event, you agree you will not record, take screen captures or otherwise copy, reproduce or display the virtual event or any portion thereof.
- By participating in the virtual event, you acknowledge and agree that we will not be liable for the conduct of the other individuals participating in the virtual event, including, without limitation, any content transmitted or displayed by such individuals.
- We reserve the right to revoke access for any reason and without warning.
- Please note the event will only be available to watch during the listed event times and will not be available to stream on demand later.
All D23 events are subject to change without notice. Access for D23 Gold Members to the virtual event is not transferable.
PLEASE BE ADVISED – Permission to Film/Photograph/Record: Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. (“Disney”), and its affiliates, vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (together, “Producer”), may be participating in, observing, and/or listening to the virtual event with you, and may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings during the virtual event you will be attending. By participating in the virtual event, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph, make audio and/or video recordings of your participation in the virtual event in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.
