Just rode the Haunted Mansion and it still holds up as one of the best rides at Disneyland. The…read morevibe is perfect--creepy but not actually scary, so it's fun for pretty much everyone. The whole experience starts before you even get on the ride, especially with the stretching room, which never gets old no matter how many times you've done it. Once you're in the doom buggy, the ride really shines. The scenes are super detailed, and there's always something new to notice each time. The ballroom scene with all the ghosts is probably my favorite--it's just classic Disney storytelling. And of course, the hitchhiking ghosts at the end are always a fun touch. Wait time can get long, but it usually moves pretty steadily, and it's 100% worth it. Overall, it's one of those must-do rides every time you visit--timeless, creative, and just a really fun experience.

4 stars because...well...it's a classic…read more Minus one star because, overall, the whole system kind of fails. If there is any hesitation getting into or off one of the cars, the whole ride stops. The last time I went on this ride, it stopped about 15 times... I would think with how many refurbishments this ride goes through every year, that they would come up with a better way to board people without stopping the entire ride.

Heard about this maze but didn't go to LA. And what do you know? They moved to Anaheim…read moreGardenWalk! Was roaming the upper levels and saw the big store front but found out they are at the lower level with the aquarium wall. Peeking through the window display-looks promising-can't wait! Open Open!

Finally a haunted house that isn't just slasher clowns with chainsaws. This was really cool and…read moredifferent from the majority of haunted houses I go to. The whole aesthetic here seems to be a combination of Japanese and Chinese horror which to me is super creepy... i mean, Ju-on (The Grudge)??? I went with a group of four but they only let two in at a time. There was no line which was strange being that it was Halloween night. The staff was really friendly and even asked if we wanted it less scary or really scary. I chose "less scary" because of the two girls with us that were afraid :P‍ That said it was still eerie and had a good amount of scares. The best part is (again) the style of costumes and viewpoint of horror, spirits and ghosts in Asia. I won't spoil the specific scares but there is one part in particular where I had an "oh hell nah!" moment 0_0 The maze seemed kind of short, maybe 7 minutes, but i wasn't counting. There weren't really any extravagant special effects which could be good or bad depending on the person. I feel a haunted house can be good without all of the over-production. That said, this does feel like a lower-budget haunted house, but at $15, I found it to be worth it and my group had fun too I hope this maze gets more business because it could be a little bigger and get more staff for scaring. It's such a refreshing take on haunted houses though and I want this place to be around for more Halloweens!

Wow 17th door is back for another spooky season! This year the 17th door brings the fear in what…read moreis probably the most action packed haunt in north america. Every square foot of this haunt is frightfully alive. 17 focuses on great actors and inventive non stop scares with dozens and dozens of monsters throughout all 17 rooms. Makeup and special effects are just amazing. This is a haunter's haunt that attracts the best talent around. Expect to be thrilled, scared, shocked and delighted. These monsters ain't shy, so strap in, you are in for a wild ride! Before you visit any other haunted attractions, visit 17th door first. It's in a league of its own. Sure you can tromp around another huge, overpriced, overcrowded, "just ok" theme park haunt with the same worn out mazes and the same bored rubber masked zombies doing the same tired old pop up gags you see every year, or you can do 17 and see the industry's best veteran scare actors who bring the fright night after night. Easy free parking too right in front of the main entrance. Highly recommend.

Back for round 3 at The 17th Door! I first went in 2015 and then again in 2022. I'll be honest, I…read morewas seriously bummed when I found out there'd be no Field Trip this year....that was hands down one of the coolest things I've ever experienced in a haunt. That said (and without spoiling a thing), this year's production absolutely exceeded my expectations. No cheesy jump scares here, instead they go straight for the deep seated phobias, the stuff that actually gets under your skin. The execution? Beautifully done. Creative, intense, and immersive from start to finish. Still holding out hope that the Field Trip makes a comeback one day. If I had a magic Halloween genie, that's the first wish I'd cash in. Tips: - whole experience is about 45 minutes long - Wear comfortable shoes, you'll be moving, ducking, and maybe running for your life - VIP tix so worth it if you go when it's packed, you skip the line straight to the front - If you're nervous or easily freaked out, grab the mercy pendant - You might get wet in a few spots, so plan accordingly with your hair and makeup situation - And please, pray with me that they bring the Field Trip back, it deserves a resurrection!!!!

This is an update to our review of Escapade Games, and we really lucked out in our choice of…read moreRockin' around the Christmas Tree. Almost all of Escapade Games' rooms have a horror element and are obviously targeted towards the colleges nearby, but not only was Rockin' adapted to accommodate parties of two; for this season, it was themed to fit the holidays. We also got a very pleasant surprise when it came time to pay for our online reservation: it was half the price of a standard room for a party of 8! This was a (happy) shock because we are used to paying for 3 or 4, even though we are a duo. The 2025 Pineapple Express had slowed to a steady trickle by the time we arrived at Escapade Games Christmas Eve after a music-less British pub lunch less than a two-minute drive away. The cavernous restrooms, located outside the lobby, were clean, and the lobby looked like it was in the midst of some renovation, but another game was going on, and since we already filled out our waivers, we settled down to wait for our game to start. And waited. And waited. And waited. When we finally started our hour-long game, after the technical difficulties were resolved and the game rules reminders given, all was forgiven very fast: as a bonus to playing a game that was getting ready to be put out of commission, we could take unlimited photos in the room! And there was so much to do in the music-themed room: even though not all the instruments were playable, and there were still minor glitches as we were playing, Joey was a terrific game host - he, too, made a quick recovery from the technical issues and was as determined as we were to have a phenomenal game. There was no timer in the room, but going by our photos, we were done in 52:48, with a lot of help. Our favourite puzzles had to do with the picks and bands, and playing the instruments to rise back up to the top of the pops as rockstars is such an original theme. The music played put us in the holiday mood - especially "The 12 Days of Christmas". That's probably not our favourite Christmas song, but it helped that I just got done with Susan Stokes-Chapman's holiday short story collection! Rockin' around the Christmas Tree is set to what we consider 3-G (Generation 3, with a lot of computer FX elements) tasks with G-1 locks, and, despite the late start, was very much the best Christmas present to set us off on our holidays! Joey, our heroic gamemaster, was a huge part of the fun game we had. We could tell he had started off not having such a good Christmas because the room's serious technical issues were clearly unexpected, but he fixed everything so that we could have a great time. We eventually realized the fantastic price we paid was not just because our game, unlike other Escapade rooms, did not feature a live actor in the room. Even more importantly, we only found out, after our game, that the room was being taken down to make way for a three-room movie-based horror adventure. We are so, so glad that we got to experience Rockin' around the Christmas Tree before it was dismantled, and keep our fingers crossed it gets a spectacular comeback in the near future (like the rockstars we were supposed to be!) That said, we are looking forward to checking out anything else Escapade Games has to offer - can't wait for more games in 2026! This review is duplicated on Yelp and Google.

I rarely leave reviews, but this one deserves it…read more I did Zoe v1 years ago and it was one of the escape rooms that originally got me hooked on the hobby. Coming back for the updated version, I honestly didn't expect it to top the first one -- but it absolutely did. The new ownership has taken everything that worked and elevated it, and the holiday Kruppes theme added such a unique twist without losing the spirit of the original. The set design, immersion, and overall tension are on a whole new level. Shoutout to Emily and Bree for making our experience incredible -- their energy and commitment made a huge difference. Already planning to come back in February for the Valentine's variant. If you're on the fence, just go. It's worth it.

Likes: + Scare actors put their heart into their roles…read more Really sold the delivery. + Pretty organized event. + Good use of a radio station channel to employ unnerving music to add to the spooky ambience. + Good use of scare props. + Well priced for the car wash + haunt experience. lol at one point a spooker came close enough to me I could smell his cologne. Didn't know zombies stayed that minty fresh. Non-likes: - Bad traffic regulation. The staff weren't monitoring the car line that extends through the Lincoln Ave-Brookhurt St intersection. I was waiting at the intersection on Brookhurst St's north side at the red light waiting to turn right, when a certain car from the south side of Brookhurst St turned left and cut right in front of me, thereby blocking the intersection. What they were supposed to do is go straight through the intersection and then make a U-ey and get in line properly like the rest of us. - The vacuums were non-operational that evening. Wish they had mentioned this in advance. The eventbrite tickets didn't mention this. - The rear windshield of my car was still very dirty after the wash.

I was excited to try this on a whim but found it underwhelming especially for the price tag. I went…read moresolo only because of my travel circumstances, and I had some good fun moments with the actors. The actors who were there were putting on a decent show. And I just LOVE the idea of them getting through your window and hopping into your car! I had some really fun and spooky interactions with a few of them. I understand they don't have much room to work with as far as set pieces, so if you're looking for themed rooms or facades like the hayride, this is definitely not for you. Given how long the wait was last night (though understandably as it was the Saturday before Halloween), versus how much time was spent actually experiencing what the haunt had to offer, I just don't think this experience was worth the price tag. Speaking of the price tag real quick, I also struggled to understand the validity behind their pricing tiers online. The prices change based on what time you say you're going to be there in line for the attraction. But it didn't seem to matter. I played the honest game, and bought the ticket for the time I said I could arrive , but I think I spent an extra $15 for absolutely no reason. I don't think $44 is worth a car wash and 5 minutes of interaction with actors. In my opinion they still could have made this a 4 star haunt if they hired more actors. There were SO many cars in line once you got on the car wash property and I think it was grossly misused by keeping their actors in one small area.

DISNEYLAND RIDE #10: Haunted Mansion Holiday…read more The last ride that we visited at Disneyland was the Haunted Mansion Holiday. I was becoming exhausted and I got a TON of steps in (my watch tracked almost 10 miles and over 21k steps!), but we crossed back into Disneyland from California Adventure because my LTP wanted to squeeze in one more ride before leaving the park and catching the shuttle back to our hotel. They still had all their Christmas and other holiday stuff up at the time of our visit, which included the Haunted Mansion Holiday, a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed ride. Everyone goes down the elevator upon entering and then they are guided to these pod-like chairs. They don't stop, so you have to get on them while they're still moving. This is also the same when you exit the ride. About halfway through, the ride abruptly stopped even though all the background noise was still going on. I had seriously though that the ride broke down or something and we would be stuck for a long period of time and well after the park would close, but it started up again less than five minutes later. I don't know if this was part of the ride, but it was weird that we all stopped abruptly like that. Be prepared for a lot of twists and turns here, and especially look out for some funhouse-like mirrors towards the end of the ride. You'll never know what you might see! This ride is probably back to its' regular Haunted Mansion, but it'll be back again for the next holiday!

A trip to Disneyland is not complete without heading to the haunted mansion!!! A Disneyland staple…read morethat we've grown to thoroughly enjoy! Once inside you stand until you are allowed into another room that is more roundish octagon where the elevator ride begins. If you are nauseated or have vision or movement issues. Closing your eyes helps as you really do not feel the elevator effect. Then you are shuffled and funneled into the sitting ride portion of the mansion. The pack you like sardines, so if you are worried about COVID or getting sick from something else, there was plenty of people still wearing masks. Perfect for all ages and not too bad for those visually impaired. Unfortunately was restricted from checking in to here last night.

What in the low budget, half- put together, crap is this?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?…read more This was horrible. I LOVE horror/ all things Halloween and spooky related. But this "event" was disgraceful. Like honestly, I'm embarrassed for the people running this thing. How do you look people in the eyes and charge for this? I could throw something together better than this in my garage. Heck, my 6-year-old nephew could top this. The costumes were cheap. The acting was poor. The props were basic and not even scary. The whole skit about mannequins was dumb... And the being buried in a coffin part was also very lackluster/ drawn out/ not suspenseful. The scariest part was the smell of body odor as you walked through the "maze." Which was just a bunch of sheets hung up, flashing lights and some smog machines. Waste of time and money. What a joke. The horror club next-door looked like it was packed and had a big crowd. Take your chances with that next year instead of this.

This is a perfectly fun mall haunt. The props & set clearly are not made with the same budget as…read morethe large theme park haunts...but the actors were just as passionate about scaring and having a fun time interacting with us as we came through. If you want a haunted house that would be scary enough to be fun but not realistic enough to traumatize your children then this is a good place to start. We had fun! Especially enjoyed the scene with the mannequins shaking our hands and how well the scare actor in that scene made the moments personalized and immersive.

Great fun and interesting ideas from Sinister Pointe! I loved and enjoyed The Mist! This is very…read moreimportant and I cannot stress enough! ITS NOT A MAZE! If you are wanting/expecting a maze then go somewhere else because you won't find that here! The Mist is very different from other haunts this year. The Mist is a very fun and immersive scavenger hunt. Scattered around the second floor of their building are 13 artifacts you must find while and they are not simple finds. My team found 10 (would have been 11 but we found it right as time ran out). The talent scattered throughout were definitely on their A game and knocked it out of the park! I'm generally not that easy of a scare and several of them got me really good, one almost to the floor! Kudos to them! My only complaint really about the event is that because of how much fog is used for the event the floor a get pretty slippery from the residue of their fog but that is why they really stress that you shouldn't run while you are scavenging when they are going over the rules. Overall Sinister brought a really fun and different to the Halloween season this year and I cannot wait time return!

We went on opening weekend (9/28). Unfortunately, it wasn't very crowded at all. Which would have…read morebeen great for us if we hadn't bought the fast pass that we didn't end up needing at all. This is different from other haunted mazes that I have been to because they actually have vendors here and a live band playing. This is held in what was formally a Macy's...which adds to the creepy factor. There is also two scare zones that you walk through on the first floor. There is a total of three mazes...one on each floor. The first floor maze was one of the best mazes that I have ever been through. It is very interactive and personal. I like that you are not herded through like cattle which takes away the scary factor. This maze made me face my claustrophobia fears and once I made it through I was half filled with anxiety and half filled with thrill. Needless to say, we ended up doing that maze again. Actually, we went through all the mazes twice. The other mazes are really cool and the 3rd floor one is also unique in the way that you go through the maze. I won't add any spoilers. I definitely recommend this haunt. They have promo codes and discounts tickets out there and I would look for them, otherwise it's on the pricey side. Happy Haunting!!!

Every season of Hallow's Eve, the curse of Sarah Marshall begets fear upon the townsfolk of Calico…read more https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/originsthe-curse-of-calico-buena-park-2?select=wStO2N5JhipOU0UB82fZQg One of the new mazes for 2019 at Knott's Scary Farm, the other being Wax Works, Origins - The Curse of Calico is an immersive scare maze which elaborates upon the origin of monsters haunting the fictional town of Calico. I must say this maze had me since the queue. Lining up, attendees observed a cemetery, complete with a friendly caretaker. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/originsthe-curse-of-calico-buena-park-2?select=0soEAYcpKJ3cnorgeAxJMA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/originsthe-curse-of-calico-buena-park-2?select=w8-l0MpNgr93r1VGGyNHSA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/originsthe-curse-of-calico-buena-park-2?select=uV2S5io-aK7bqoy6p-CpZA Once near the entrance, various Calico city officials stated the various crimes against Sarah Marshall and led chants of "Hang that witch!". https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/originsthe-curse-of-calico-buena-park-2?select_video=tFH1ORB2hcC0EXkXusihqg Inside, the meticulously detailed sets were captivating, starting at the courthouse, then to the town jail, and so on & so forth through the fictional Old West town of Calico. Haunted CGI mirrors of Sarah Marshall were strewn about, along with a creepy baby for good measure. 2 "scary groots" near the end were simply adorable! The piece de resistance of the maze is also quite cool, which I won't spoil. Origins - The Curse of Calico is a worthy new addition to the scare mazes at Knott's Scary Farm, hence the posted 45 minute wait the first of two times I visited the maze. The place settings & decor are quite convincing, and warrant a second trip, of which I managed to do close to when the park was closing. Since this is the final year for Special Ops:Infected, Origins - The Curse of Calico may be my new favorite Knott's Berry Farm scare maze. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/originsthe-curse-of-calico-buena-park-2?select=Cmo99ppTKNbTSFEd6_hUEQ Highly recommend!

THIS MAZE WAS MY FAVORITE. I went September 24 2021 with some friends and we all loved it. The…read moreteaming is was Knotts really needed it told the story of calico in a maze form. Not only is them maze great but the queue is too. They have people interacting and scaring you. Asking if you've seen the witch and people measuring your body for the coffin. The sets are huge and has some of the best safes in the park. I waited 1 hour and I was definitely worth it. Origins is a must when visiting Knotts Scary Farm.

My partner and I went to tea here and it was amazing !!! All the food served was so delicious. The…read moreteas were so good. The atmosphere here is so well thought out and so much love is put into it. I can't want to go back!!!

Oh my goodness. I ABSOLUTELY loved the tea party at the Vogel Victorian. LOVED learning about the…read morehistory of the place, how the decor was collected over the years, the interesting facts about the portraits, and just hearing the host talk about all sorts of things. I wasn't the biggest fan of the seance section because I'm a HUGE scaredy cat and was semi-terrified during that portion but it definitely is part of the experience! I was definitely spooked as we headed out of that room but the potion making and the tea part isn't spooky. It was so cool! I would definitely come back and hang out for Halloween! The hosts are so so sweet and kind. The uranium plates I have never seen before this and I fell in love with the creepy glow of it. Highly recommend!