This movie gets you in the holiday spirit. The 3D effects were incredible. The storyline followed in true Dickens tradition, but did drift off a couple of times. There are a few scary scenes which I believe the 3D intensified the effect, so parents with younger children take caution. Haunted Mansion did not freak out my nephews (12 & 9) but this movie caused several eye closing moments. I would recommend this movie to all my friends and family, but 3D is the way to see this movie. I think Disney could have waited two more weeks (Thanksgiving week) to put out the movie to bring the holiday spirit come full circle.