Monday, August 29, 2022

TTDILA's Halloween Guide 2022: Haunts


Here you have all the haunts. Haunted houses and theme parks that will give you scares starting in early September into October.







Sept 8 - Oct 31, Select Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood
 
Check out the new Terror Tram featuring Jordan's Peel's Us and Nope for some fiendish fun.

 Here's the details on what's going down

The madness continues with thrilling haunted house experiences. The full line-up follows:

  • “The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare” takes guests into the twisted mind of multi award-winning artist The Weeknd as they step into a surreal living nightmare filled with grotesque characters and themes inspired by his music and short films.
  • “Halloween” ventures back to where it all began in an eerily authentic haunted house that depicts the most chilling moments from the critically-acclaimed original film.
  • “The Horrors of Blumhouse” brings to life Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller The Black Phone and horror-comedy Freaky. 
  • “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide” expands on the thrilling legacy from Universal Pictures as the most notorious horror icons, The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy, come together for the first time ever in an epic battle.
  • MGM’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” traps guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures.
  • “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” features the legend of La Llorona who comes to life to terrorize the living as she mourns the children she murdered.
  • “Scarecrow: The Reaping” finds that Mother Nature’s retribution against the homesteaders for their sins of the past will be carried out by the farmland’s scarecrows who have remained mute witnesses – and are now guardians of destruction for anyone who crosses their path.
  • “Universal Horror Hotel” lives ups to its reputation as the original owner, who was executed years ago for his dastardly deeds, continues to haunt the place today – and guests must escape his vengeful spirit or risk becoming a permanent resident.
  • Award-winning hip-hop dance crew Jabbawockeez brings an all-new, high-energy show nightly to this year’s event, featuring their gravity-defying dance moves, special effects and pulse-pounding music.

All-new scare zones will taunt and torment guests as they navigate the darkness from one terrifying house to the next:

  • “El Pueblo del Terror” is an extension of “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” as the horror continues once guests exit the haunted house and discover there is no escaping the frightening legend along with other supernatural characters from Latin America’s most frightening myths.
  • “Sideshow Slaughterhouse” turns New York Street into a battle zone as the performers and workers from a seedy carnival sideshow are on a murderous rampage.
  • “Clownsawz” features a demonic troop of clowns who band together to terrorize guests with chainsaws as they enter the park.   
September 22 – October 31, Select Nights
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
$$
 
Knott’s Scary Farm turns 49. That's scaring people with experience. I think they're gonna go all out for their 50th, but in the mean time there's plenty of new mazes. But Knott's has plenty of old mazes from their huge catalog of scares from over the years to rely on too. Check out their full list of everything to do here.

New Offerings:

Bloodline 1842 (Maze) – Armed with the latest Bellatorian weaponry, you can choose to heed the call to action and embark on a perilous journey with the immortal Daybreakers. Travel through the busy city streets of Valdonia while hunting the bloodthirsty Valhymphri in an all-out war. Bring light into the darkness, survive the vicious onslaught of vampires, and bring honor to your order!

The Grimoire (Maze) – Turn the page and enter the world of an ancient relic whose dark stories exist purely to turn your greatest nightmares into a reality. Enter the world of a mysterious spell book and escape the demonic creatures inside or be eternally trapped within!

Beyond the Fog: A behind-the-scenes tour of Knott’s Scary Farm

Behind the scenes of Knott's Scary Farm, an army of talented builders and creators work hard to make California's original and most haunting Halloween event a success. For the first time, you can pull back the veil for a Lights On, Frights Off Tour. Join us for a 3-hour behind-the-scenes look at Knott's Scary Farm where you’ll learn the history of Scary Farm and take part in a walking tour of multiple Knott's Scary Farm mazes with the lights on! Grab your walking shoes for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to go Beyond the Fog.

Le Magnifique Carnaval du Grotesque (Show) – Calico Mine Stage

Step right up and walk into the mystique and darkness of the malevolent Le Magnifique Carnaval Du Grotesque. This reimagined show features a collection of death-defying feats and dangerous carnival acts to delight your darkest desires and fill your senses with terror.

Conjurers: Dark Magic (Show) – Bird Cage Theater The fog in Calico is thick. The screams of the denizens of the night echo all around. The only safe place to take refuge is in The Bird Cage Theatre with this newest evolution of the Conjurers magic show. You know the place, right next to the Undertaker. It seems that with death no longer the end, the Undertaker has nearly been run out of business. Fortunately, in all his dealings with death and the afterlife, he's got a few tricks up his sleeve. Tricks will come in handy as he crosses over to the other side to show our still-living guests what he's learned.
 
Sept 15-Nov 20, Select Nights 
Phillips Mansion
2640 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA 91768 
$$
General admission tickets start at $89.99, while VIP tickets start at $124.99
 
Delusion almost ranks as our highest choice of haunts to check out...even if it's technically taking place in the out lands of Pomona.
 

Delusionals will play the role of Deprogrammers; those meant to help rescue people from the influence of cults. During the 1970’s there was an influx of cults popping around the United States such as Children of God and The Manson Family. Since the disappearance of Esther Phillips over twenty years ago, a cult known as The Hollows was born. Fanatics from around the world have come to her estate, driven by rumors of a gift beyond this life, if only they would die on her grounds. Playing upon this phenomenon, Delusion will swallow its guests into its most disturbing interactive play to date where they will uncover the truth behind The Hollows.

Starts Friday, September 23rd! Open select nights through Halloween
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles CA 90027
General admission tickets start at $39.99
 
Guests can expect a return to Midnight Falls - a strange town that’s Halloween year round, featuring fan favorite mazes including the Hayride, Trick or Treat, Midnight Mortuary, and (S)Laughterhouse - a newly revamped maze for 2022. Monte Revolta - the self appointed Mayor of Midnight Falls - will be also making a triumphant return with his highly anticipated nightly Town Square performances. 
 
The Willows opens on October 6th and will run Thursdays-Sundays until November 13th. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Thursday, September 1st at 12AM PST.
Tickets for The Willows start at $185 and are for ADULTS ONLY 21+. 
 
This iconic LA family has opened their doors once again to friends and fans, just in time for Halloween.Tragedy has struck the Willows household, and guests are invited “home” to celebrate the life of a dearly departed friend. Drinks flow and dinner is served, but the night quickly takes a bizarre turn. It seems as though sinister forces are at work inside the house - and within the family. The maid insists she saw a dark figure stalking the home - was it a prowler, a spirit, or a figment of her imagination? The family’s friendly facade begins to crumble, and, soon, guests are taken on a twisted, fully interactive thrill-ride where they aren’t just witnessing a story unfold: they’re living it. 
This updated iteration of The Willows features new faces, new twisted scenes, more chances for intimate one-on-one time with the family, and, of course, more scares and surprises for spookiest time of year.

Select Nights
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
For the month of October the show will be moving to the spectacular Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena
$70
 
 "WITCH!" is an original immersive experience, based on the true story of the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612. Experience a sleepy town's descent into madness, as the people of Pendle are led to see witches in every shadow and every stray dog as a familiar spirit. Prepare to be separated from the people you came with and have a unique experience as you meet the "witches" and inquisitors of the haunted forest of Pendle; risk getting accused of witchcraft; encounter performers one-on-one; traverse the world of haunted mansions and an abandoned chapel.
 
  
Sept 2-Oct 31st 
Disneyland & California Adventure
$$

Disneyland and California Adventure are having Halloween fun once again. Be sure to enjoy them for the two months there around.

 

Select Nights Now- October 
$

Fright Fest features frightful haunted houses, eerie scare zones, and spine-chilling top-notch live entertainment. Discover your scream at Six Flags.

 P.S. Love this Drink offer there and funnel cake



Select Nights 9/29 - 10/31
Right next to the Queen Mary 
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 
$$

Not Shaq Attack, Haunted Shaq, Scare Shaq or any other title could not give way to this oddly named haunted an experience.

Located alongside one of Los Angeles’ most haunted landmarks, SHAQTOBERFEST will include six thrilling Halloween-themed areas for guests to explore, each featuring Halloween trails, games, live entertainment, food and beverage vendors and more. The experience will be narrated by O’Neal’s instantly recognizable voice.

Each afternoon will provide family fun trick-or-treat offerings and entertainment for children of all ages who are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes. Come nighttime, the energetic lights and music turn on as the witching hour begins, unleashing O’Neal’s ghoulish minions into the haunted trails and midways as the spirits of SHAQTOBERFEST are brought to life."
 
 The attraction has officially announced that tickets will be available for presale on Thursday, September 1st and available to the public on Thursday, September 8th! For reference, General Admission tickets will start at $29.99 for kids 12 & under and $34.99 for 12 & up. All presale tickets will be discounted and are available at Shaqtoberfest.com!
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30th – October 31st, 2022 
4 p.m. – 10 p.m (last entry at 9:00 p.m.)
Monday 31: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m (last entry at 9 p.m.)
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd 
$
 
Stay as long as you'd like in this expansive, family-friendly 200,000 sq ft space covered in 35,000 pumpkins makes the perfect playground in which to enjoy all the adventures and fun associated with the season. 
 
Go trick-or-treating in the Town of Haunt O' Ween, walk through thousands of pumpkins, play a multitude of games and rides, get your face painted, enjoy food and drinks... the list is endless. Make sure to take plenty of photos and videos—you'll remember the month of Haunt O' Ween for years to come!

Cemetery Lane: Trick-R-Treat Experience
October 19-23, 2022 October 27-30, 2022
Heritage Square Museum Los Angeles 
3515 Pasadena St, Los Angeles, California 90031
General Admission (Nighttime Hours): $32
General Admission (Daylight Hours until 5pm): $27


Explore a neighborhood of Victorian manors and other haunted homes, where the residents are just dying to help you celebrate Halloween! Trick-R-Treat from 13 spooky stops and discover the mysteries of Cemetery Lane during this throwback to vintage Halloween experiences.


Thursdays through Sundays Starting September 29 
Select Dates September 29 – October 31 
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
$
 

Enjoy the spooktacular Halloween season at Knott's Spooky Farm, a newly expanded family-friendly Halloween celebration. Families can join in on the ghoulish fun as the park transforms with themed décor and wicked fun around every corner. The fall Season of Fun offers Halloween-themed activities that celebrate the season, including trick-or-treating, a line-up of original shows and pumpkin decorating.

October 22, 23, 29, 30, 31st
7pm to 10pm
907 N California St
Free, Charity Appreciated

The classic Burbank home haunt returns!