Haunted Mansion Holiday
A Ghostly Holiday Tale
‘Twas the nightmare before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was peaceful, not even a mouse The stockings, all hung by the chimney with care When opened that morning would cause such a scare! The children nestled all snug in their beds Would have nightmares of monsters and skeleton heads.
Jack Skellington came here from HalloweenTown You’ll notice his handiwork scattered around This year he’s decided to play “Sandy Claws” But when Halloween creates Christmas you might see some flaws And now a dark carriage will take you away Sit back, rest in peace in your black Christmas sleigh!
Yes, down through the chimney Jack flew like a bat Clutching his magical “Sandy Claws” sack He ripped open the sack and, in moments it seems, Created a Christmas you have in bad dreams! So hold on for your life, who knows what you’ll find In this Christmas created by Jack’s ghoulish mind!
More rapid than vultures the Mansion was changed All was soon covered, adorned and deranged Gravestones and coffins were “holiday-ized” Showing us Christmas as seen through Jack’s eyes And what to your wondering eyes disappears Is Jack’s little friend Zero - the Ghost Dog Reindeer!
Each room, as you see, has Jack’s own special flair See the bow made of bats? No doubt Jack has been there! Jack enjoyed being “Sandy” - he liked it so much Every inch of this Mansion shows his unique touch! Nothing here was forgotten, it all looks so pleasant A coffin, Jack says, makes a fine Christmas present
He decked every hallway and trimmed every tree It’s his gift this Christmas to you and to me! A man-eating plant makes a wonderful wreath... As long as you don’t get caught in its teeth Jack’s holiday vision was unlike no other So ring out the bells, there’s more cheer to uncover!
A holiday party reflects on its host And whether you’re living or “gave up the ghost” With some treats and some games, you can make a scene merry Why, even a gingerbread house could seem scary All at once, Jack’s true vision materialized Like a nightmarish painting by Currier & Ives
All through the house with a true sense of joy Jack happily strew little presents and toys All the vampire teddy bears gave us a fright And the drunken doll heads made a horrible sight A bag full of toys Jack had slung on his back They were strange and bizarre - and on the attack!
“Sandy Claws” worked his magic, both outside and in But one final touch made his bony face grin “Now what better gift on my friends to bestow Than a graveyard that’s covered in ghostly white snow!” And laying a finger aside of his nose And giving a nod, the whole graveyard he froze!
As Jack sprang to his sleigh, three hitchhikers he spied They said, “Sandy Claws, may we please have a ride?” But Jack waved good-bye, for he just could not stay He had much to deliver before Christmas Day! And they heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight “The world will not soon forget THIS Christmas Night!”
May Jack’s “ghostly presents” now follow you home And stay in your heart - where’er you may roam But on some midnight clear if your skin feels a chill Remember dear Jack was just spreading goodwill For now you know what happens when holidays meet You might get a trick... or a holiday treat!
Original text for the Haunted Mansion Holiday script - bolded portions were omitted from the final attraction. Recited by Corey Burton, channeling Paul Frees’ original Ghost Host.
