The Haunted Mansion Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
December 15, 2003

Release of 'The Haunted Mansion'

The movie 'The Haunted Mansion,' directed by Rob Minkoff and starring Eddie Murphy, was released in theaters.

production_announcement
October 2002

Announcement of 'The Haunted Mansion' Production

Disney officially announced the production of 'The Haunted Mansion' movie inspired by the Disneyland attraction.

filming
January 2003

Start of Filming for 'The Haunted Mansion'

Principal photography began for 'The Haunted Mansion' movie in Los Angeles.

filming_completed
April 2003

End of Filming for 'The Haunted Mansion'

Filming of 'The Haunted Mansion' movie was completed.

The Haunted Mansion Timeline ( Fictional )

family_arrival
Late 20th Century, evening

Arrival of the Grace Family

The Grace family arrives at the eerie mansion after inheriting it, unaware of its haunted nature.

curse_introduction
Late 20th Century, shortly after arrival

Introduction to the Mansion's Curse

Gomez reveals the mansion is haunted and cursed, establishing the primary supernatural conflict.

ghost_encounter
Late 20th Century, evening

Meeting the Ghost Hosts

The family encounters the strange ghost inhabitants including the Hatbox Ghost and the ghostly groundskeeper.

backstory_reveal
Late 20th Century, late evening

Discovery of the Mystery Behind the Curse

Edward Grace learns that his ancestor, Master Grace, failed to fulfill a promise to the spirits resulting in the curse.

supernatural_guidance
Late 20th Century, night

Confrontation with Madame Leota

Madame Leota, a spirit medium, summons the trapped spirits and explains the conditions to break the curse.

climactic_battle
Late 20th Century, midnight

Battle to Save the Family

Edward battles the evil spirit to save his family and break the mansion’s curse.

resolution
Late 20th Century, midnight plus moments

Lifting of the Curse

The curse is lifted, freeing the trapped spirits and restoring peace to the mansion.

family_departure
Late 20th Century, early morning

Grace Family Leaves the Mansion

After lifting the curse, the Grace family leaves the mansion, changed by their supernatural experience.