Explore haunted attractions, theme parks, and vacation spots across Arizona, Southern California, and Las Vegas. From ghost tours and escape rooms to family trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios, dive into reviews and articles on entertainment, nostalgia, and the paranormal. Whether you're chasing thrills or uncovering eerie legends, this blog is your gateway to unforgettable adventures.
Showing posts with label Holiday Attraction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday Attraction. Show all posts
Fear Farm Haunted Attraction Tickets Start at $27.99,
The haunted houses run until Halloween on October 31st, 2022.
General Admission: $27.99 - 28.99
Fast Pass: $37.99 - 38.99
Limited Wait Approximately 1/3 the length of General Admission
Skip the Line: $47.99 - 48.99
No wait. Check-in upon arrival and enter next Limited Capacity.
Upgrade to FLEX for an additional $5.00 extra per ticket
Flexibility to arrive anytime during open hours on your selected date.
Platinum VIP: $99.99 - 100.99
Unlimited access to the Haunts. Front of the Line Access. Free Lanyard. Includes access to the Haunted Corn Maze
Chop House
A criminal outcast has wandered into the old meat processing plant.
Nuke Town
A controversial nuclear testing facility left abandoned in the 1950’s has been the center of strange occurrences.
Legends of the Deep
When an eerie call was heard across the decks, it was as if the sea came alive and infected everyone aboard.
All Hallows Eve
A cursed group of undead trick or treaters rise up from their shallow graves once a year on Halloween in search of blood, guts, and candy!
Outcast Carnival
After a failed carnival went bankrupt, the sideshow performers were shunned by society, after years of no interaction with the outside world, the performers have become rabid and feed on anything that wanders into their domain.
Haunted Corn Maze for an additional $10.00
Can you survive 20 acres of pure terror? Navigate your way through the twisted paths with only the moonlight to guide your way, where creatures, psychopaths, clowns, and monsters lie in wait.
2020 Halloween Season of The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor has officially been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
Dark Harbor normally runs in September, October and November at the The Queen Mary in Southern California. Dark Harbor is a terrifying haunted attraction based around the history of the haunted ship. The Queen Mary was named one of the top 10 most haunted places on Earth by Time Magazine in 2008. Among the ghosts reportedly still haunting, are a sailor who died in the engine room, a "lady in white", and children who drowned in the pool. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor brings the true haunted tales of The Queen Mary to life.
Epic Entertainment Group, the production company behind Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach, CA announced today that both Halloween attractions (Dark Harbor in Long Beach, CA and Dark Horizon in Orlando, FL) have been canceled for the 2020 season due to COVID-19.
In a statement released on Facebook the company shared the following:
"It is with heavy hearts that we can now confirm the 2020 seasons of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Long Beach, CA) and Dark Horizon: Point of No Return (Orlando, FL) have officially been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in line with federal, state and local guidelines. As always, maintaining the safety and security of our guests, actors and crew is of the utmost importance. With the uncertainty that lies ahead in the coming months, these unfortunate decisions could not be avoided. We look forward to the 2021 haunt season and will share more about the future when we are able. In the meantime, please stay safe and be well."
The suspension of the ship’s hotel operation was effective May 7th. Prior to that the bars, restaurants and events on the ship had already shut down on March 16. So though sad, not really surprising that Dark Harbor Halloween Event was sunk amid coronavirus pandemic
The RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt in Tucson, AZ is one of the only haunted house attractions open year round.
Today they posted "With Heavy Heart and Great sadness we announce We are CLOSING our doors this Thursday, December 26th. We want to Thank Everyone who has Supported Us and enjoyed our Haunt Tours in the last four years and three months since we opened our doors October 1st, 2015."
That is the sad news...
The good news is they also continued to state: "We Feel Honored to have been part of Trail Dust Town and will miss being there very much. We are currently working on Purchasing an Amazing new location that will bring us more room for expansion and the ability to host RavenHearse special Events. We Hope to announce the New Location early next year."
Hopefully the new location will allow for even more as additional space and a new location may open up opportunity for even greater things.
For more on What they had offered in the past and a review of this haunted attraction, you can find more information here: RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt Review. I am looking forward to the Grand Re-Opening!
There are also plans for the old Trail Dust Town location at 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715 as well. As the post also stated "We have good friends who are looking to continue the fun at the current location and offer escape rooms set to possibly open in March 2020."
Unlike many of the Christmas light attractions in the valley, this family event is walk-thru rather than drive-thru. A typical stroll through the giant 10 acres display will take about an hour.
Location: 4011 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA
Dates of Operation:
Open: November 22nd through January 10th
Closed: November 28th, December 24th, 25th and 31st
Hours:
Sun-Thurs 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Fri and Sat 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Ages 2 years and under free Online Ticket Price:$10 per person Tickets on sale now At Gate Ticket Price: $12 per person, last admission sold 1 hour before closing.
My Two Cents:
My review of Lights at the Farm is pretty positive.
My parents, my children and myself (ages 14-63) attended and all enjoyed the event.
The pathways were wide enough that you were not fighting crowds, plenty of space to take pictures. No lines for anything (except Santa, had a small one).
Additionally, unlike many places the refreshments were not overpriced and the food was pretty good. We had nachos and cheese, chips, drinks and a cheese burger. $3 dollars for a hot chocolate, is not bad!
The best part is the place was set up for families to connect and enjoy each other's company. There were games everywhere like put put golf, corn hole, ping pong and a bunch more which makes you want to hang out and enjoy your family as much as the lights.
We especially enjoyed the pallet maze. Since both openings are marked Entrance/Exit you can do it twice for a different experience or 1/2 the group can race from one entrance as 1/2 your group races from the other
The Smores kits were 2 for $5 and made 4 Smores (2 per kit) while you sit around cozy fires laughing, talking and taking pictures. Oh, and arguing about what the perfect roasted marshmallow is. I like mine on fire!
The biggest issue I had besides it began raining, was the Smores kits used the huge marshmallows instead of the medium ones, so we got pretty sticky and there was not really a sink to clean up!
Sadly, the event has been plagued with rain this season and even had to close on some optimal visiting times. The Vertuccio Farm team, though has gone over and above to ensure everything is dry and running proper when you do visit.
Visit the 2019 Lights at the Farm - Vertuccio Farms' Holiday Lights Celebration!
Join Vertuccio Farms for a one of a kind Holiday Experience: Make Lights at the Farm a family Tradition.
Unlike many of the Christmas light attractions, this event is walk through rather than drive through.
Vertuccio Farms has decked the farm with 2 million brilliant and dazzling lights and light displays to create a unique Christmas walk through light show for your family. Each display is synchronized to a variety of Christmas songs and carols that will have you singing along.
Parking is Free.
A typical stroll through the giant 10 acres display will take about an hour. All walk through areas are handicap accessible.
Lights at the Farm is Arizona's largest Walk-thru Christmas Light show, with over 2 million LED lights and scenic displays. The operation is ran by over 12,000 computer channels synchronizing the displays to time honored christmas music.
See the Tunnel of Lights and the 30’ tall Christmas Tree. Taking pictures is encouraged. Immerse yourself and your family in the Giant Holiday Ornaments
Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available for purchase to enjoy during your stroll. They accept cash and Visa/MC. Outside food and drink are allowed (no alcohol).
Open: November 22nd through January 10th
Closed: November 28th, December 24th, 25th and 31st
Hours:
Sun-Thurs 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Fri and Sat 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Ages 2 years and under free Online Ticket Price: $10 per personTickets on sale now At Gate Ticket Price: $12 per person, last admission sold 1 hour before closing.
Take photos with Santa (December 7th, 8th, 14th-23rd) and while you write your Christmas Wish List you can show your appreciation for our Military by writing a ‘Thank You Letter’ that they will deliver to the troops.
There is Christmas Craft Kid's Events held every Monday Night from November 25th through January 6th
This review will provide some pros and cons between The 13th Floor and Fear Farm. Click here for my past Fear Farm VS 13th Floor review.
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group produces some of the world’s largest Halloween themed attractions, including Fear Farm and 13th Floor haunted houses in Phoenix. But which is scarier?
13th Floor Haunted House – Phoenix’s Premier Haunted Attraction
👻 Get Ready for a Terrifying Experience at 13th Floor Phoenix!
📍 Location: 2814 W. Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ
The 13th Floor Haunted House offers two spine-chilling haunted mazes that promise heart-pounding scares, terrifying animatronics, and immersive sets. This year's themes include a Creature Feature of Classic Movie Monsters and a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Maze.
Indoor attraction – No worries about weather conditions.
Hollywood-style special effects & set design.
More intense & interactive scares compared to Fear Farm.
Free parking available.
❌ Cons:
Metal detectors at entry may feel unnecessary.
Longer wait times unless you purchase a Fast Pass.
No carnival games or food vendors – Unlike Fear Farm, there’s little reason to stay after the haunts.
👻 Dare to enter? The 13th Floor Haunted House is waiting!
Fear Farm – Phoenix’s Ultimate Haunted Attraction
🎃 Experience the Thrills & Chills of Fear Farm
📍 Location: 2209 N. 99th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
This year, Fear Farm brings five haunted mazes plus a classic corn maze experience for those brave enough to enter. Unlike previous years, the attraction has removed the traditional hayride in favor of The Reaping corn maze, a decision met with mixed reactions. While the hayride drew long lines, the corn maze remains relatively quiet in comparison.
Fear Farm Haunted Mazes
👻 Featured Mazes:
🏚️ The Bunker – A dystopian nightmare filled with post-apocalyptic horror.
🔪 Slaughterhouse – Enter at your own risk and witness pure carnage.
🎃 Pumpkin Witch – Beware the sinister magic lurking within this eerie pumpkin patch.
☢️ Fallout – A radioactive wasteland of terror.
🦠 Plague – Escape the horrors of a virus-infested nightmare.
Ticket Prices & Fast Pass Options
🎟️ General Admission: $24.99 – $32.99 (varies by date) ⚡ Fast Pass Upgrade: +$10 (skip the lines!)
Pros & Cons of Fear Farm
✅ Pros:
No need to purchase a Fast Pass – With multiple mazes, the wait times are spread out.
Carnival games, food vendors & a mini escape room – Plenty of entertainment before and after the haunted experience.
Reduced use of chainsaws in confined spaces – Enhancing the scare factor without overwhelming noise.
Improved strobe light placement in Slaughterhouse – No direct flashes in guests’ eyes.
Smoke-free environment – No smoking or vaping allowed, keeping the experience clean.
❌ Cons:
Metal detectors at entry – Some guests feel it disrupts the haunted house atmosphere.
Additional costs for games & activities – Expect to spend extra beyond ticket prices.
Overcrowding with unsupervised teens – Some nights resemble a chaotic daycare rather than a haunted attraction.
Paid VIP parking ($5) – No real added benefit given the parking lot’s size.
No hayride – The biggest disappointment for many long-time visitors.
Dusty environment – Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for dust clouds.
Sparse scare actors in some areas – Some rooms and hiding spots remain vacant.
Lack of jump scares – Many actors act more as part of the scenery rather than creating true shock moments.
Uneven ground throughout the mazes – Visitors should watch their step to avoid tripping.
Weather-dependent event – Fear Farm has been rained out in previous years, so check the forecast before heading out.
🎃 Is Fear Farm Worth It?
For those looking for a full haunted house experience with multiple mazes and extra entertainment, Fear Farm offers a solid night of Halloween fun. While some elements have been removed or altered this year, it remains one of Phoenix’s top haunted attractions.
👻 Dare to enter? Fear Farm awaits you!
Overall I love Haunted Houses, even bad ones, but if you ask me which is scarier, which is more worth the money, go to 13th Floor!
Finally had the opportunity to visit this Haunted Attraction. On 9/28/19 at the Haunted Swap Meet, Sanctum of Horror Haunted Attractions was offering a discounted ticket price of $13 dollars and you got a $10 shirt free. So essentially we visited this attraction for $3 each.
This Haunted House Attraction is 2 haunted mazes set up in the parking lot of the Superstition Springs Mall in Mesa, AZ.
Since 2012, Sanctum of Horror has been scaring the East Valley with incredible detail and great makeup that will surely frighten those daring enough to visit.
Enter the mind of Lenore as you experience the memories of her violent past and navigate her childhood home to witness the brutal murders of her family. If you survive you can make your way through an ancient graveyard filled with the undead and arrive at St. Charlotte Asylum. Be warned the inmates have taken over the compound and the only way out is through Lenore’s cell.
The Breach
In 1953, deep within the southern Arizona desert, lies a military research facility only known to the public as Bunker 16. With the discovery of a rare leech found within the waters of the Orinoco River, Bunker 16 began PROJECT: PESTILENCE. One night in October, the base abruptly sent a distress signal. Enter the base on that horrifying night and bear witness to the destruction caused by a creature focused on its own survival.
Blackout Event (November 1st and 2nd only)
Shadowy darkness will creep over the Sanctum of Horror. Enter Parallel domain in utter darkness and find a candle for light.
My Two Cents:
My first impression was, this looks a little small. I will tell you though, there was a lot of punch. They did great with the what appeared to be a small space. I believe I heard them say Sanctum of Horror had 22 rooms (was not counting when walking through).
There was great attention to detail in each room. The scare actors interacted well with those waiting in line (they focused on those who's screams entertained the rest of us). Not overly packed and the best part of all, they only send you in with your group and they pause you at the entrance with a small prologue allowing the group ahead to get ahead. This is one of the only attractions I have been to that is not a long conga line.
Hands down, you add that part of the experience to the detail and work that is put into the attraction itself and this place (though only 2 haunted mazes) gives great value vs cost, especially when comparing apples to apples with bigger attractions like Fear Farm and Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood.
In addition, there were 2 food vendor trucks, Both selling the bottles of water for $1.50, not $4-$6 like most places. My kids said the smoothie they got from MF Koffee was the best they ever had! French Me LLC is a Gourmet French Fry Food Truck, we just got plain fries, but they were good!
Here are the operating dates and hours of operation.
Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood - Throwback Thursdays Event
Enter a terrifying world of imagination at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: an intense, spine chilling event, now with more mazes than ever.
This year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood in Southern California time travels to the 1980s with it's Throwback Thursdays celebration.
The Haunted Mazes this year include classic 80s movies such as the Ghostbusters, Creepshow and Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
Some other Highlights Universal's Throwback Thursdays include classic '80s music from a live tribute band and a DJ dance party hosted by Beetlejuice. 80s songs and music videos playing throughout the event will make you want to dance! There is themed food and guests are encouraged to dress in their finest decade-worthy fashion. Don't forget the fanny pack, leg warmers and mullets.
Throwback Thursdays will take place every Thursday night during "Halloween Horror Nights" and is included as part of admission to the event.
Halloween Horror Nights starts September Friday the 13th.
Throwback Thursdays dates include:
September 19th and 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (Halloween)
November 1
Tickets options for Halloween Horror Nights include:
Universal Express One-time priority access to all mazes and theme park rides.
After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo Experience the park's popular daytime attractions (Harry Potter), and remain for the terror that awaits at Halloween Horror Nights.
R.I.P. Tour Groups featuring a VIP guide, unlimited Universal Express access to all mazes, attractions, private VIP trolley transportation to backlot mazes, interactive themed photo ops and special tour of the Universal backlot, gourmet buffet dinner at the VIP Dining Room and complimentary valet parking.
This year's Halloween Horror Nights maze and attraction lineup includes:
Us☆☆☆☆☆ - Kind of mind twisting
Based on the blockbuster film from Universal Pictures
Ghostbusters☆☆☆☆ - Nostalgia, well done story, not scary (not meant to be)
Sony Pictures' classic 1984 film comes to life for the first time ever
Stranger Things☆☆☆☆ - Never started the show, but well done
Based on seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's supernatural thriller
Killer Klowns from Outer Space☆☆☆☆ - Fluorescent and fun
A popular 1980s horror sci-fi film
Creepshow☆☆☆ - I liked this one more than the kids did
Inspired by the 1982 cult classic movie directed by George Romero.
Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man☆☆ - kind of boring, could have been great
Inspired by Universal's original cinematic monster, Universal Studios invented the horror film genre
House of 1000 Corpses☆☆☆☆ - Very good scene I can't spoil made it go from 3 to 4
Inspired by Lionsgate's 2003 cult classic film directed by Rob Zombie
Holidayz in Hell☆☆☆☆☆ - I love this idea
An original maze featuring demented versions of the seasonal holidays
Vertuccio Farms is excited to debut its first Annual Christmas Lights at the Farm Celebration, open November 23, 2018 - January 11 2019.
This awe inspiring Christmas light show Stretches out over 10 acres. Visitors will be greeted by the captivating sight of over 2 million glimmering lights, displayed and synchronized to a variety of Christmas music.
This Christmas wonderland consists of illuminated walking trails, a 30ft Christmas tree and a twinkling barnyard animal display with many festive photo opportunities to capture memories.
There is also an ice skating rink, food and drink!
Santa will be on site from December 15th through the 23rd.
This family-friendly experience will bring excitement and joy to the whole family, begin a new Christmas tradition at Vertuccio Farms.
For more information, discount days, and special offers, visit vertucciofarms.com.
HOURS:
● SUNDAY-THURSDAY 5pm-9pm for Farm Lights Show
● FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 5pm-10pm for Farm Lights Show
● DATES CLOSED: December 24th, 25th, 31st 2018 and January 1st 2019
COST:
● SUNDAY-THURSDAY $15 per person ages 2 yrs and under free
● FRIDAY-SATURDAY $18 per person ages 2 yrs and under free
● Skating daily $13. Includes ice-skate rental.
Chris Birkett's Haunted Graveyard, began as a small display in 1986, starting out with only a pumpkin patch and a few gravestones.
In 2001, Chris Birkett and his cousin Shawn Silberblatt increased the display and designed "The Haunted Graveyard presents Halloween Town" based on Halloween Town from the movie "The Nightmare before Christmas” directed by Tim Burton.
Since then it has become a free to the public, 13 minute long Haunted House, with 26 scare actors and has approx 3000 visitors a night.
It is a five (5) night event from October 27th - 31st, 2018 and runs from 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
It runs on donations and as it takes a lot of time, energy and commitment to make things like this happen, there is a suggested donation of at least $5.
Live Pumpkin Carving
October 19th – 28th, 2018, Daily from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Family Pumpkin Carving Nights
Wednesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 25th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Desert Foothills YMCA presents Family Carving Nights at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Main Stage. Additional fees apply; advance reservations suggested as space is limited.
Enchanted Pumpkin Beer Garden
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sponsored by Four Peaks Brewery at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Main Stage and Historic Spanish Village.
Harvest Market
Fridays–Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The market will feature a variety of vendors offering Halloween trinkets and be located along Ho Hum Road and Easy Street.
Costume Contests
Join the annual Costume Contests, held on the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Main Stage. On Saturday, Oct. 27th.
Kids Contest at 2:00 p.m.,
Family/Group Contest at 3:00 p.m. (note: costumes need a unifying theme in this category)
Adults Contest at 4:00 p.m.
Haunted Happenings Area
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Prepare for a frightfully good time at the Haunted Happenings area located in Historic Spanish Village. With family friendly activities for kids between ages 3-8 years old! The $5 admission gets you access to all activities, including an inflatable Corn Maze and Bouncy House, a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, a spooktacular Haunted House, Face Painting and Kid’s Arts and Crafts.
Gourmet Food Trucks
Munch Box AZ (gourmet grilled cheese)
Tom’s BBQ Pig Rig (Chicago-style BBQ)
Cousin’s Maine Lobster (gourmet Maine lobster creations)
About Ray Villafane
With a workshop and gallery based in Arizona, Ray Villafane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor who fashions exceptional figures and scenes out of pumpkins, sand and snow. He holds two entries in the Guinness Book of World Records. He’s also known for Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins competitions, which he won in 2008, 2009 and 2010. For information about Ray Villafane and Villafane Studios, visit Villafanestudios.com.
If you follow Fear Farm's Facebook page, you will continue to see notices posted this season "Fear Farm is closed tonight" due to weather.
Unlike the last few years where a general admission ticket was useable for any date and time the event was open, this year you are restricted to the date and time on your ticket and the website states "Tickets are valid only for the date you reserve. Should you fail to show up for your reserved date, your tickets will no longer be accepted. There are NO REFUNDS or exchanges of any kind.". I immediately saw this as a mistake on their part this year and felt it would create problems for their customers.
Shortly after reading that notice and purchasing tickets myself, over $530 worth. These tickets ended up being for a date which I was no longer able to attend (due to an emergency surgery in the family) and after contacting Fear Farm I was met with the response "Give them to a friend: and "Sorry that is our policy". Not much understanding at all from Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group's customer service team.
Well now the tables have turned and Fear Farm finds itself unable to operate or operate fully due to weather for a decent portion of the nights it sold advanced tickets. Some of these dates include October 4th, 7th, 13th and 14th. Additionally they have had to close one (1) haunted maze and so are only running 4 of the 5, as well as having closed the Haunted Hayride a number of additional nights.
They have posted "If you have any questions or have purchased tickets for tonight, Please contact: info@fearfarm.com". I am interested in knowing how they are responding to customers now? I expect they are expecting compassion and consideration in modifying ticket dates now that the issue affects them.
This was not meant to be a rant, as much as it was meant to be advice to Fear Farm and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group that General Admission should mean General Admission and should be good any date and time the event is operating. This would save customers like me hundreds of dollars if an emergent situation arises and surely would have saved their customer service a lot of man hours on resolving the issue of their closures.
I do see the the need for Fast Pass and Skip the Line tickets to be reservation date/time based because they should only be sold in limited quantities and so Fear Farm would still have to satisfy these customers due to these weather based conditions, but I also think pre-purchased tickets should be available for date/time adjustment by customers do to personal issues resulting in inability to use on original date. In short "There are NO REFUNDS or exchanges of any kind." is a bad policy, especially when it is clear both vendor and customer may have need for compromise.
Here are some comments on their Facebook from customers with similar concerns:
Please email us back ASAP. I think you all should have proactively refunded tickets automatically after deciding to close for the night. We shouldn’t have to email and wait for a response.
I don't live here, specifically bought tickets for fear farm as well as hotel near.. I emailed and was told I would get a refund if rain closure, as I saw weather reports several days ago. This is my daughters 18th b day and I sit here in a hotel room I couldn't cancel anymore and they seem to only respond and want to exchange tickets... :/ how am I supposed to come another day..I don't live here. Spent almost 400$ on tickets. None of us live here, we came here specifically for this. No rain in sight.
This was the worst year yet! Not worth 10 bucks a ticket let alone 50 a piece. Not all the attractions we open, people smoking inside the houses and the actors were very young kids laughing mostly. Defiantly NOT scary and total waste of time and money.
My two Cents:
Now onto the actual Fear Farm Review... Yes, I purchased a ticket and went anyway to provide a review.
Admission varies based on date: $27.99, $29.99 & $33.99 (tax not included), last years rates were $26.99, $29.99 & $33.99, so price has increased slightly for the lowest cost ticket. Prices are up to $5 more at the door.
If the weather permits the Phoenix Haunted Hayride can be added for an additional $10. This is nighttime ride through the cornfields in a trailer of loose hay being pulled by a tractor while experiencing a themed haunt. This generally is the part of this Haunted Attraction that makes it worth going to for me, since the 13th Floor is actually a better haunted house in my opinion. However the hayride was closed when I went this year and I am unsure what the theme is.
Additionally Legends: The Witch was closed due to flooded fields as well. They did say you could go through one of the other Haunted Houses twice, but not sure that is an equal value in replacement, at least to me it isn't. There should have been a 20% refund maybe even as a food voucher or game voucher.
Fallout replaced the Clown Haunted Maze, which is good because who wants to see the same thing year after year. I like seeing when venues implement changes. I also think this was one of the best.
Slaughterhouse is basically strobelights and chain saws, nothing spectacular and my least favorite. I say it every year about most every Haunted Attraction, "chain saws are not scary, just loud and smelly", especially in enclosed spaces.
Undead and The Bunker: Area Xare the other two Haunted Houses this year. They appeared to be modified slightly as the corn fields were flooded, which also was a nice change.
The scenes and props are decent, where the fear lacks at The Farm is in the scare actors who pretty much stand in a corner screaming at you, rather than hide and jump scare you. Also this year seemed to be lacking in scare actors (hiring events must have had less turn out than usual) some rooms had no one in them at all. The scariest Monster Award this year goes to The Weather.
Increase your cost vs value by not spending the money on front of the line tickets (Fast Pass and Skip the Line), as there are separate lines for each of the 5 four (4) houses, which reduces wait time especially if you pick the order based on the length of the line.
One advantage over The 13th Floor is food vendors. Between food vendors and a few carnival style games (extra cost) like Zombie Brain Toss, you are able to hang out and enjoy all the scaredy cats running around screaming.
All in all what is normally an average attraction was disappointing due to closures and customer service policies and you may look to try something else in town! Here are some other local Haunted Attractions.
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party: The Ultimate Fall Festival in Queen Creek, AZ
Celebrate the Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms every Thursday through Sunday in October! This family-friendly fall festival features pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, delicious food, and exciting entertainment for all ages.
Food, pumpkins and tickets to ride the train are available for an additional cost.
Festival Attractions & Activities
General admission includes access to a variety of attractions, making it one of the best fall festivals in Arizona:
Hayrides through the scenic farm
Petting Zoo with friendly farm animals
Carousel Rides & Miniature Golf
4-Acre & 10-Acre Corn Mazes for adventurous explorers
Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show
Stuntmasters BMX Show
Pig Races – cheer for your favorite speedy pig
Pumpkin Patch – pick the perfect pumpkin for carving
Swingin’ Ladybugz Ride
Farm Bakery & Farm Café with fresh seasonal treats
Delicious Chili & Farm-Fresh Eats
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party 2024 Dates & Hours
📅 Every Thursday – Sunday from October 4 – October 28 ⏰ Festival Hours:
Thursdays: 10 AM - 9 PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 10 AM - 10 PM
Sundays: 10 AM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Schnepf Farms, 24610 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 📞 Contact: 480-987-3100
Admission & Ticket Discounts
🎟️ General Admission: $20 per person at the gate (Children 2 and under enter FREE!)
💰 Save on Discounted Tickets:
$15 Discounted Tickets available at FRY’S Food Stores.
SRP Thrifty Thursdays: Salt River Project is sponsoring 2-for-1 admission to the event every Thursday in October from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Print your coupon here.
Military will get FREE admission October 4th-7th, October 11th-14th, October 25th-29th. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.
Police will get FREE admission October 11-14. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.
Firefighters will get FREE admission October 25-28. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.
Grandparents get BOGO every Friday, if you are a grandparent, show a photo of your grandchild and you can buy one ticket and get a 2nd person in for FREE!
My Two Cents:
Between admission, food and the Spooky Train ride, costs can add up fast. It is a fun family friendly event, but to maximize cost vs value, I urge you to take advantage of some of the above discounted admission rates. For more detail on costs and what is included and not included in admission, see last years post ---> Pumpkin and Chili Festival.
🍂 Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Fall at Schnepf Farms! 🍂
Experience the best pumpkin festival in Arizona with delicious chili, farm-fresh treats, hayrides, and thrilling attractions. Whether you’re bringing the kids or making it a seasonal date night, the Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party is a must-visit fall event in Queen Creek, AZ.
DARK HARBOR - September 27, 2018 - November 2, 2018
Dark Harbor is the Queen Mary’s annual Halloween haunt featuring 6 haunted mazes, a 4D theater experience, immersive attractions and live entertainment including hundreds of monsters.
A Darkness descends upon the Harbor in Long Beach, CA at the haunted Ship, Queen Mary. Starting September 27th, 2018. The Ringmaster's corrupt control of over 200 wicked monsters has them emerging from the darkness to inflict her will upon those brave enough enter the gates.
You'll have 23 nights, over 5 weeks to experience terror: September 27th – November 2nd, New mazes, nightly live entertainment, and haunted bars bring you an immersive experience.
Time Magazine has named Queen Mary as one of the “Top 10 most haunted places on Earth”. So you will be mixing theatrical encounters of the event with the possibility of a truly ghostly experience.
General Admission
Admission includes six terrorizing mazes and access to the nightly shows. Prices vary by date, but start at $29 Pre-Sale Online. Upgrades available.
Tickets on salenow! Use promo code EARLYRISER for 30% off before August 31st.
If You Dare and stay aboard the Queen Mary during Dark Harbor Halloween event!
Stateroom B340 has a number of recorded paranormal activity with many stories of ghostly encounters noted, reports of Haunted Encounters date as far back as the final ocean voyage in 1967. These accounts include guests claims of someone knocking on the door in the middle of the night, bathroom lights turning on by themselves, faucets turning on and off on their own, and bathroom doors shutting. Some guests have even reported the blankets of their bed being pulled off while sleeping and waking to see a dark figure.
Use promo code NIGHT for rates starting at $85/night*
Valid online only at Queenmary.com
Valid Sunday - Thursday, September 27 - November 2, 2018
*While availability lasts
Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
For additional haunting information see their FAQS page.
Residents of Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Glendale here are some of the local area haunted houses for 2018. Prepare to enjoy some frightful fun this Halloween season with Haunts like corn mazes, Halloween hayrides and haunted houses.
* Jack and Jill’s Haunted Hill in Phoenix, AZ
Address: 3401 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Now entering it’s 8th Halloween Season, Jack and Jill’s Haunted Hill operate from Noon until 5PM a family friendly attraction.
Then as night falls, Jack and Jill’s relies on their live and story driven cast to play on your fears. Originally a ‘home haunt’ turned commercial, Jack and Jill’s refuses to let go of its underground roots in its attempts to scare. BUY TICKETS HERE
Stop by early and experience the 100,000 square foot building that offers BLACK LIGHT Go Karting, Video Game Arcade, Pool Tables, Dance Floor and Full Service Bar and .
Haunt visitors that wear costumes, can trick or treat the haunted hill! There will be candy given out at the front desk, when you check in with creepy Grandpa, and at the entrance to the mine.
* Sanctum of Horror in Mesa, AZ
Address: 6555 East Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85206
Sanctum of Horror is a breeding ground of fear and evil. Those who enter succumb to madnes, including Lenore. Enter the mind of Lenore as you experience the memories of her violent past and navigate her childhood home to witness the brutal murders of her family. If you survive you can make your way through an ancient graveyard filled with the undead and arrive at St. Charlotte Asylum. Be warned the inmates have taken over the compound and the only way out is through Lenore’s cell. Get your $2 discount coupon here.
They are also sponsoring the 2018 Haunted Swap Meet organized by AZHaunters.com
*Scarizona Scaregrounds in Scottsdale, AZ
Address: 1901 N Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: (480) 444-2590
Scarizona Screampark features three terrifying houses of terror: Startled Darkness, Slayer’s Slaughter House, Epic Fear.
There is also an interactive paintball event to take a shot at killing zombies in Operation Zombie Storm.
* Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Presents The 13th Floor Haunted House Phoenix AZ
Address: 2814 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Phone: (602) 456-2250 Last Year's Review
In the United States, the number 13 is considered unlucky and building owners will sometimes purposefully omit a floor numbered 13. However here in Phoenix, you can step inside one of these forbidden floors. Step inside, take a ride on the elevator and get off at the 13th Floor.
This Haunted Attraction is one of the largest haunted house in Phoenix. There are two haunted attractions in this huge 60,000 square foot building. The first is your trip through the 13th floor of a building and the second scary attraction is The Frenzy Haunted House where you experience a zombie apocalypse.
The two attractions are combined for one price with various upgrade options available. BUY TICKETS HERE There are NO REFUNDS or exchanges of any kind.
* Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Presents Fear Farm Haunted House Phoenix AZ
Address: 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phone: (623) 866-5378 Last Year's Review
Fear Farm is 26 acres with 4 haunted maze attractions and a separate corn maze for a combined price with various upgrade options available. They also have a Haunted Hay Ride, which is $10 extra. BUY TICKETS HERE There are NO REFUNDS or exchanges of any kind.
*The Crypt Haunted Attractions - Mesa, AZ
Address: 1445 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: (480) 332-8095
Located just off US 60 in the Fiesta Mall parking lot is The Crypt which also features The Asylum and Chaos Mazes.
All 3 attractions $25 Get your $3 off coupon for a discount on the Ultimate Fright Pass, also available: Military Discount to all active and military veterans.
* Tolmachoff Farms presents AZ Field of Screams in Glendale, AZ
Address: 5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303
Phone: (602) 999-3276
Open every Friday and Saturday night starting October 6th and on Halloween. Walk through a dark Haunted corn maze with new spine chilling scenes every year. For the added haunt, arrive with the knowledge that the corn field that was planted over an old forgotten cemetery. Tickets are $20 and the Haunted Attraction is open from 7 pm until 11 pm.
Tolmachoff farms also has a pumpkin patch and other farm activities during the day.
One of the only haunted house attractions open year round. They offer a unique experience (Green, Yellow, Orange and Red Tours), different from the normal commercial haunted house attractions. Additionally, they cater a haunting experience to the needs of sensitive children or children with disabilities by having opted out of using smoke machines or strobe lights.
Check out their Halloween Tour starting September 28th 'Into the Shadows and Into the Dark'.
* Golfland Sunsplash Presents Golfland Fright Nights in Mesa, AZ
Address: 155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (480) 834-8319
THE GAUNTLET WILL BE CLOSED IN 2018 DUE TO SOME TEMPORARY CHANGES AT GOLFLAND-SUNSPLASH, THE HAUNTED HOUSE WILL NOT BE OPERATING. THE GAUNTLET WILL RETURN IN 2019!
SPOOKTACULAR GOLF, A FAMILY FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT WILL STILL BE HELD NIGHTLY IN OCTOBER.
18-hole mini golf course is full of spooky decorations, Spooktacular Golf is fun for the whole family. Admission is the standard golf rate: Adults: $9.99/Kids: $7.99
Every October since 2003, the Adventuredome Theme Park has changed into Fright Dome, a Halloween-themed theme park.
However this longtime Halloween tradition will not be happening at Circus Circus Hotel & Resort Casino this year. Sadly it will not happen at all this year.
Circus Circus has not released a reason.
Egan Productions, which produces the Fright Dome event, did release a statement that ultimately gives hope of finding a new venue for the 2019 Halloween Season: "We look forward to many successful Halloween events in the future.".
"Circus Circus has informed Egan Productions that it will not move forward with Fright Dome for 2018. While we regret this bad news, we are grateful to the people of Las Vegas for supporting Fright Dome over the past fifteen years. We look forward to many successful Halloween events in the future."
-Egan Productions
The RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt in Tucson, AZ is one of the only haunted house attractions open year round.
They offer a unique experience, different from the normal commercial haunted house attractions. They use actual haunted artifacts and your imagination, along with excellent theatrical storytelling to offer a different scare level to accommodate guests of all ages.
No Blood, No Guts, just psychological horror though an amazing labyrinth, including back stories about each haunted item. As you get wrapped up in the stories and interactions you never really see the scares coming.
Additionally, they cater a haunting experience to the needs of sensitive children or children with disabilities by having opted out of using smoke machines or strobe lights.
The theme changes constantly with the season and occasional addition of new haunted artifacts and props. Truly a place to face some of the things that play on most peoples' fears, including live giant spiders and a real human hand.
RavenHearse accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards at the door. Admission rates vary per each activity or event.
Check out their events calendar or call before 2pm for details (520) 370-5472
General Haunt tour admission - general haunt Tours take 15 to 20 minutes $5.00 - Green Tours - Kid Friendly Scares $6:00 - Yellow Tours - Semi Scary $6.00 - Orange Tours - Scary with a safe word $7.00 - Red tours - Scary with no escape Children under 3 yrs old are FREE
DARK TOUR ADMISSION - Dark Tour takes 45*60 minutes and are the last tour of the night
$10.00 per person
MIDNIGHT DARK TOUR Admission - Reservation required with minimum group size 8 people
$13.00 PER PERSON
Address: 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
My two Cents
Me and my family partook in two of the Friday the 13th tours. The Red tour and the Dark Tour on Friday, July 13th, 2018. This Special tour was a flashlight guided tour by the Family Patriarch, Greivsley RavenHearse. The Red tour included things that go bump in the night and the Dark Tour included additional interesting stories and histories of some of our Haunted Treasures and Artifacts. The way the host interacted with us was great and the unexpected was at times scary, but always fun. Everyone in the group from age 13-62, had a great time. For the cost, it is really a great time and we will be back for other events like photo ops with Krampus for Christmas or Skeeter Rotten Tail in the Spring.
