Disney’s Haunted Mansion Bride, Kat Cressida Comes to Connecticut for Exclusive Fan Event

The iconic voice of Constance Hatchaway will be appearing at Barker Animation Art Galleries in Connecticut for a celebrity signing and exclusive ticketed event!

CHESHIRE, CT, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Calling all Disney and Haunted Mansion fans!

An unforgettable part of Disney magic is coming to Connecticut as Barker Animation Art Galleries welcomes voice actress, Kat Cressida for two special appearances featuring a celebrity signing and an exclusive Haunted Mansion experience.

Cressida will make two appearances at Barker Animation Art Galleries this October. On October 9, from 12-4 p.m., she will visit the Barker Animation Gallery at Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. On October 10, from 12-4 p.m., she will appear at Barker Animation’s Cheshire gallery. Later that evening at 7 p.m., Barker Animation will host an exclusive, ticketed event giving guests an opportunity to step behind the scenes at the creation of the Haunted Mansion attraction and hear directly from the voice behind the famous ghost bride, Constance Hatchaway.

Best known as the iconic voice of Constance Hatchaway, the Bride from Disney World’s Haunted Mansion, Cressida has helped make the character an unforgettable part of the attraction’s legacy. Her career extends across animation, film, television, attractions, and interactive entertainment making her appearance at Barker Animation a unique opportunity for fans and collectors.

Cressida’s remarkable credits include Jessie the Cowgirl from Toy Story, whom she voices in the Disney World Toy Story Mania! attraction, as well as Disney shows, toys, and parades. She is also known for voicing Dee Dee from Cartoon Network’s Dexter’s Laboratory, Kala from Disney’s Tarzan, Elektra from Marvel, and Princess Leia for LucasArt’s Star Wars, among many others.

For collectors and Disney fans alike, this event offers a particularly special opportunity to have artwork, collectibles, and memorabilia personally signed by the voice actress behind some of their favorite characters. Whether you are a lifelong Haunted Mansion fan, Disney collector, comic con regular, Funko Pop enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the magic of animation, this is an appearance you will not want to miss.

After Friday afternoon in Foxwoods, and Saturday afternoon in Cheshire, the excitement will continue on the evening of Saturday, October 10 with Cressida’s exclusive Haunted Mansion presentation. Guests will have the opportunity to hear stories from Cressida’s career, learn more about her experience portraying Constance Hatchaway, and discover what it was like to become the voice of one of the Haunted Mansion’s most memorable characters.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kat Cressida to our galleries,” said Gerry Barker. “Her voice has become an unforgettable part of Disney history. We are excited to give fans and collectors the opportunity to meet Kat, have their favorite pieces personally signed, and hear her share her experiences with Constance Hatchaway and the Haunted Mansion."

Barker Animation Art Galleries invites Disney, Haunted Mansion, animation, and pop-culture fans to join them for this exciting two-day event with Kat Cressida. From meeting the voice of Constance Hatchaway and having treasured collectibles signed, to experiencing an exclusive behind-the-scenes presentation, this is a celebration of Disney magic that fans will all want to attend!

For details, ticket information, and updates, email Barker Animation Art Galleries gallery@barkeranimation.com or call us today (800) 995-2357. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @barkeranimation for the latest news, announcements, and updates.

Gerry Barker
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