Boo at the Zoo - Creepy Hollow - Disney's Halloween Time - Fearplex (formerly Scareplex) - *Fright Fair* - *Haunted Vineyard* - *Haunts USA*- Hollywood Halloween Street Fair - Hollywood Hell House - *Knott's Scary Farm* - L.A. County Scareplex - Legoland's Brick-or-Treat - Molar Manor - Monster Massive - Nightmare on Beacon Street - *Old Town Haunt* - *Queen Mary Shipwreck* - *Seaside Haunt* - *Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest* - *Spooky House* - Thousand Oaks Haunted House - *Universal's Halloween Horror Nights* - West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval
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BOO AT THE ZOO
L.A County Zoo 2007 DATES: October 27-28 HOURS: 10:00AM - 4:00PM TICKETS: $13 for adults, $10 for children from 2 to 10, children under 2 free INFORMATION: Treetops Terrace mutates into Halloween version for two afternoons of family-friendly fun, with performers, treats, crafts, music, and creepy crawly denizens of the zoo. 3101 Overland Boulevard 2007 DATES: October 12-14, 19-21, 25-31 HOURS: 7:00pm to 11:00pm ADMISSION: $12 for adults, $8 for children INFORMATION: Creepy Hollow claims to be the "hottest haunted house in L.A."
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (323) 644-4200
Website: www.lazoo.org
CREEPY HOLLOW
West Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (310) 289-2525
Websites: www.myspace.com/creepyhollow_1
DISNEY'S HALLOWEENTIME
Disneyland Park 2007 DATES: September 21 to October 31 TICKETS: Single-day park admission price is $46 for children under ten, $56 for older children and adults. PARKING: $9 for automobiles; $11 for oversized vehicles, motor homes, and tractors without trailers; $16 for buses and tractors with trailers. DISCOUNTS: various muti-park and multi-day combination offers (if you also want to visit Disney's California Adventure, where you can "enjoy" the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror). FEATURES: It's becoming an annual tradition: For the Halloween season, Disneyland transforms itself into a haunted theme park (family-friendly, of course), with the traditional Disney characters attired in costumes to show the spirit of the season. All the usual Disney rides and attractions are open, but many with an extra special scary spin. Jack O'Lanterns depict Mickey Mouse and his friends, and candy corn spells out "California" in 11-foot tall letters over the entyway to the Main Street Pumpkin Festival. Seasonal food is available in the form of Gingerbrad Pumpkin Cooies, Cream Topped Pumpkin Muffins, and Pumpkin King Mousse Tarts. GHOSTLY GOINGS-ON: Disneyland offers several spine-tingling thrills that are not to scary for even young children. DRAWBACKS: This is basically a Halloween opportunity for parents with children who don't want to be too frightened. Although fun, the Haunted Mansion is not really scary; the Tower of Terror may be terrifying, but it is basically a thrill ride, not a traditional Halloween attraction. So it's not exactly what most enthusiasts expect from a Halloween attraction. Still, you can console yourself with a trip on the Pirates of the Caribbean. Formally Scareplex at the L.A. County Fair 2007 DATES: October 12-13, 19-20, 26-28, 30-31. HOURS: 7:00 to 10:00pm on weekdays, 7:00 to midnight on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween night CHILDREN'S MATINEES: October 20-21 & 27-28 from noon till 4:00pm TICKETS: $12.50 per person; $18.50 for VIP pass; $8.50 for children's matinees. Tix are available at the website. PARKING: lots of parking for the fairgrounds, approximately $10. DISCOUNT: The website is offering a "Southern California Haunts Tour" discount, which includes admissions for Fearplex, Spooky House, Old Town Haunt, and Seaside Haunt. Tickets may be used once at each location during the 2007 Halloween season; if you visit all the haunts, you receive a free Southern California Haunts Survivor t-shirt. FEATURES: Fearplex is located on the grounds that host the Los Angeles Country Fair. Unlike the old Scareplex (which was brought to you by Shipwreck Productions, the people behind the fine Queen Mary Terror Fest), Fearplex is associated with the people behind the long-running Spooky House and its spin-offs, Seaside Haunt and Old Town Haunt. HISTORY: Scareplex made its debut in 2004 to mediocre response. After returning in 2005, the haunt did not return for the 2006 season. Fearplex appears to be an all new haunt, taking advantage of the L.A. County Fairplex location, but details on its website are scarce. HAUNTED MANOR: The annual L.A. County Fair, which runs from September to October (except Mondays and Tuesdays) used to offer "Scare at the Fair," a single walk-through haunted house maze. Now that the old Scareplex Halloween haunt has been replaced by Fearplex, Scare at the Fair has been replaced by the "Haunted Manor." FAIR HOURS: 11:00am - 10:00pm Wednesday through Thursday; 11:00am - midnight on Friday; 10:00 - midnight on Saturday; 10:00am to 10:00pm on Sunday. Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt. INTERVIEW & REVIEW: Read Hollywood Gothique's interview with HauntsUSA's Harlan and Laura Freedman here. Read a review of the haunt's press night here. Hollywood Boulevard DATES: October 31 HOURS: Dusk to 10:00pm (some stores will be open later) PRICE: Free INFORMATION: This is a milder, more kid-friendly, and somewhat smaller version of the famous West Hollywood Street carnival. Basically, the streets are closed off to automobile traffic, and a sort of amatuer parade of costumed individuals makes their way down the boulevard. Even if you do not want to dress you, you will enjoy the sights on display, and this is a good opportunity to visit the museums and other attractions in the area. NOTE: For 2006, the city requested that no one bring silly string (presumably because it makes a mess). We assume the same rule will be in effect for 2007. 385 La Cienaga Boulevard Read Hollywood Gothique's review of the 2007 Hell House. 2007 DATES: Thursdays-Saturdays, October 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 HOURS: runs every fifteen minutes, first tour starting at 8:45pm, last tour starting at 10:45pm TICKETS: $22.50 in advance, $25 at the door FEATURES: This is not your typical haunt. It is based on a presentation designed to teach "young people that they can go to hell for abortion, adultery, homosexuality, drinking, and other things unless they repent and end the behavior." Keenan Roberts, who has been presenting the real Hell House since 1992, sells Hell House Outreach kits to other churches, including a 263-page manual - which is the basis for the West Hollywood version. It goes without that the West Hollywood presentation plays the material for laughs. OTHER INFO: The theatre offers concessions. After you have walked thorugh the haunt you are invited to hang out for a dance party with DJ Davey Save and the young groupers and the Snake Handlers, with "bands, dancing, and praising till midnight." TRIVIA: The original Hell House was the subject of an excellent documentary film, which is definitely worth checking out. After you have seen it, you will definitely be interested in attending the haunt in person. Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Fairplex, home of the L.A. County Fair DATES & HOURS: NO LONGER IN OPERATION. A NEW COMPANY HAS TAKEN OVER THE HAUNT AND RE-NAMED IT "FEARPLEX" (SEE LISTING ABOVE). TICKETS: formerly $20 per person. DISCOUNTS: The official website had a Discounts page, but you needed to check back often in hope of finding an actual discount late in the season. HISTORY: Scareplex was produced by Shipwreck Productions, the people behind the fine Queen Mary Terror Fest. Scarplex made its debut in 2004 to mediocre response; some haunt-goers complained that many of the props and settings were leftovers from the Queen Marry Terror Fest. After returning in 2005, the haunt skipped the 2006 season. In 2007, a new company took over, and the haunt was re-christened "Fearplex" (see listing above). FEATURES: The Haunt featured an all-night dance party and four mazes: Reaper's Revenge, Voodoo Village, Massacre Mountain, and Mayhem Manor. SCARE AT THE FAIR: Shipwreck Productions also presented "Scare at the Fair," a single walk-through haunted house maze, during the annual L.A. County Fair. Along with Scareplex, this, too, has been replaced by a new attraction, the Haunted Manor (see listing for "Fearplex" above). Read a review of Scare at the Fair here, or check out the video below: Legoland California BRICK-OR TREAT COSTUME CELEBRATION DATES& HOURS 2007: October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 - 10:00am to 5:00pm BRICK-OR-TREAT AFTER DARK: October 13, 20, 27 - 10:00am to 8:00pm TICKETS: $57 (one-day admission), $69 (two-day admission), $106 (membership) PARKING: $5 for motorcycles, $10 for cars, $11 for campers and RVs, $20 for preferred FEATURES: 19415 Soledad Canyon Road 2007 DATES: October HOURS: dusk till the line dies TICKETS: $13 adults, $8 for children (12 and under) DISCOUNTS: A $3-off coupon is available at the official website and at 2nd Chance Antiques & General Store (same address as the haunt) FEATURES: Molar Manor's "House of the Dancing Dead" (which is a bit off our beaten path, so we have no first-hand report to offer) advertises itself as self-guided tour through a 9,000-square-foot twisted maze featuring: There is also a lights-on version fo the "younger crowd and the not so brave at heart." HISTORY: Molar Manor was established in Santa Clarita in 2001 as a "haunted collection" that was open two days per year to benefit local charities. Since proprietor Dr. Ronald Singer sold the enterpirse to new owners Denise Larson Kivett and Ralph Esacoff, the plan has been to expand the attraction to a year-round calendar that will allow for fund-raising, film production, and tours during the Halloween season. In 2006, Molar Manor moved from Santa Clarita to Canyon Country, expanding to a new, larger facility. REVIEW: Click here to read our review of Molar Manor's 2007 "House of the Dancing Dead." Los Angeles Sports Arena 2007 DATES: TBA HOURS: TBA TICKETS: $35, $45 & $50 for General Admission; $75 for VIP tix. Available at Ticketmaster and at the Sports Arena box office, Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm PARKING: Multiple lots available, street parking not recommended (this is downtown Los Angeles after all - what are you, nuts?) DESCRIPTION: Monster Massive lives up to its name, promising "America's Largest Halloween Dance Music Festival." For 2006, "Go Ventures will transform the Sports Arean into a Haunted World," filled with lights, sounds and visuals. INFORMATION: Costumes are recommended but not required. Food and drink concessions are available, along with a full bar for 21 and over (with I.D., of course). There are also smoking areas, a vendor village, and "themed areas for your musical and visual exploration." NOT ALLOWED: spikes, chains or other potentiall harmful props or decorations; outside food, drinks, cigarettes, etc; makeup, hairspray or writing utensils; backpack, weapons or toy weapons, drugs or drug paraphenalia; laser pointers, fireworks; video or digital cameras. NOTE: still and disposable cameras are okay. The Beacon House DATES: 2007 TBA HOURS: 2007 TBA ADMISSION: $5 for the haunted house, free admission to "Nightmare on Beacon Street." $1 to enter drawing for grand prize. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Now in its 20th year, this Halloween haunt is produced by the Beacon House Association of San Pedro, providing a safe way for the community to celebrate the season. Year round, the Beacon House helps men recover from alcoholism, providing food, shelter, and counseling. FEATURES: The 2006 haunt features an "alien invasion" theme, including a walk-through maze. There is also dancing, Karoke, face-painting, and a talent show. Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Click here for page dedicated to this haunt Aquarium of the Pacifice 2007 DATES: October 27-28 HOURS: 9:00AM - 5:00PM TICKETS: General admission to the aquarium is $20.95 for adults, $11.95 for children, $17.95 for seniors. DISCOUNTS: Free admission for Members. Members guests get 20% admission. Brind your children in costume with this downloadable coupon, and they get in free. FEATURES: The 8th annual Scarium of the Pacific offers a kids-oriented trick or treat at the aquarium. They promise "frightening fun activies" and plenty of "hands-on" experience with creatures of the Pacific to "haunt your memory." Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Janns Market Place DATES & HOURS: NONE FOR 2007. TICKETS: $10 for one maze, $16 for both mazes, $20 for VIP pass (less waiting) PARKING: Free DISCOUNTS: FAMILY FRIENDLY MATINEES: noon to 4:00pm on Saturdays & Sundays FEATURES: Besides the haunt itself, there are booths to buy kettle corn and souvenirs; plus, there is a rock-climbing wall and a full-sized rhinocerous prop with a movable head (don't ask us why). As for the haunt itself, there are three attractions: two for adults at night and one for kids in the afternoon: DRAWBACKS: This haunt was set up in a temporary structure (a large tent inside a gated area) in a parking lot; consequently, the decorations and mechanical effects are not as elaborate as those seen in some permanent facilities. HISTORY: After making its debut in 2005, the haunt's official website went down in August 2006, and the haunt sat out that Halloween. As of August 2007, a redesigned website was up and running, but the information was leftover from 2005, with no indication of future updates. Apparently, this haunt was a one-year wonder. REVIEW: Read our review of the 2005 haunt here. Click here for our page dedicated to this haunt Santa Monica Boulevard, between Doheny & La Cienaga DATES: October 31 HOURS: 6:00PM till midnight (and beyond...?) PRICE: Free PARKING: Difficult (unless you come way early). With Santa Monica blocked off to automobiles, the traffic clogs the other major street arteries, making it difficult to get close to the event. Best bet is to part a few blocks away and walk. INFORMATION: This parade of costumed adults began years ago as a primarily gay event, featuring the local residents, but it's gradually grown into a major attraction that draws outsiders eager to see what the fuss is all about. The result is a sort of carnival-freakshow that diverges somewhat from more traditional Halloween festivals -- i.e., you will see far more drag queens than skeletons and monsters. (Some of the more clever costumes combine both concepts, such as "Bobbi" the homicidal transvestite alter ego of Michael Caine in DRESSED TO KILL.) The elaborate nature of many of the home-made costumes goes far beyond impressive into the realm of the totally awesome.
Anaheim, CA
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Web Pages: Haunted Mansion Webpage
HalloweenTime Webpage
FEARPLEX
1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91765
Phone: 949-660-1988
Website: www.fearplex.com
FRIGHT FAIR
HAUNTED VINEYARD
HAUNTS USA
HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN STREET FAIR
Hollywood, CA 90068
HOLLYWOOD HELL HOUSE
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Phone: 323-960-7822
Website: HollywoodHellHouse.Com
KNOTT'S SCARY FARM
L.A. COUNTY SCAREPLEX
1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91765
Phone: 949-660-1988
Website: www.scareplex.com
LEGOLAND'S BRICK-OR-TREAT
One Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Phone: 949-660-1988
Website: www.legoland.com/California.htm
MOLAR MANOR
Canyon Country, CA 91351
Phone: 661-252-7978
Website: www.molarmanor.com 11 17 through November 4, Thursdays - Sundays. (An update at the official website explains the delay.) More dates to be announced as Halloween approaches.
MONSTER MASSIVE
3939 South Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Phone: 323-960-5155
Website: www.monstermassive.com
NIGHTMARE ON BEACON STREET
1003 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 514-4940
E-Mail: beacnhouse@aol.com
Web Page: Nightmare on Beacon Street
OLD TOWN HAUNT
QUEEN MARY SHIPWRECK
SCARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 590-3100, ext. 0
Web Page: AquariumofthePacific.Org
SEASIDE HAUNT
SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN TERROR FEST
SPOOKY HOUSE
THOUSAND OAKS HAUNTED HOUSE
215 North Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Phone: 805-208-3706
Website: www.thousandoakshaunt.com
UNIVERSAL'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
WEST HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN COSTUME CARNAVAL
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 289-2525
Websites: www.visitwesthollywood.com
