Previously we reported that the Haunted Mansion was closed and it could be for a couple of days, well it might be longer if the rumors are true.

According to Blog Mickey the Haunted Mansion is closed due to Doom Buggy malfunctions that caused the omnimover cars to face forward into the grave yard descent.

From Blog Mickey:

“According to an anonymous source, there was an issue with the omnimover track and Doom Buggies that led to the ride’s closure. Doom Buggies, which is the name for the attraction ride vehicles, were not turning correctly and started making loud, clunking sounds shortly before the attraction closed and guests were evacuated. We’re told that guests went down the sloping part of the track exiting the attic scene facing forward instead of backwards like normal. As expected, it was quite uncomfortable to descend facing forward.”

I could see how that would be bad and dangerous.

Upon leaving the attraction they indicated that several guests said they saw the ride vehicles facing the wrong way.

“Guests who evacuated the attraction tell us that several of the Doom Buggies were turned the wrong way. The Doom Buggies were either facing sideways or the wrong way completely.”

Blog Mickey has a photo that was submitted to them of one of the vehicles in front of the Hitchhiking ghosts mirror and it is turned backwards from where it should be. You can see that and read their article HERE.

Right now we don’t know when the attraction will be up and running but it has been down since Monday night.

For whatever reason this seems to be the week that Walt Disney World started having a lot of mechanical issues. Maybe now that Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is open, they can divert money and resources to fixing some of the other attractions.

What do you think? Comment and let us know.

Source: Blog Mickey, a friend