Darkside Haunted House in Wading River celebrates 25 years

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• Darkside Haunted House in Wading River celebrates 25 years
• Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.
• Inside the Disgusting Los Angeles Haunted House Where They Touch You
• Life Without Light: Creatures in the Dark With Sarah McAnulty
• Welcome to the Darkside Haunted House: NY's Fear At Its Finest!

Jonas, who’s usually cool as a not-scared cucumber, insists on nervously chatting at me about things like his new sriracha jelly recipe and what is his favorite taco spot in Los Angeles. I respond only in grunts as I hold my iPhone at eye level so I can pretend to play my game while looking out for any monster that might want to come by and grab me hello. In 1969, the Charles Manson murders occurred 200 feet away from the Oman House in Beverly Hills, which is reputed to be haunted by a variety of spirits, including a Tongva Indian buried on the property. Believed to be a paranormal hotspot, the house is open for ghost tours and paranormal investigations. You're welcome to bring your own ghost hunting tools if you have them or use theirs.

Darkside Haunted House in Wading River celebrates 25 years

Mr. Meola said he plants “Easter eggs” in this portion of the haunted house for scary movie buffs. Visitors who dare to enter may encounter Sam from the movie “Trick ‘r Treat” or, in the cemetery, a familiar man with a dog that’s found at Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction. Don't miss your chance to face your fears at the ultimate haunted attraction this October.

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Photography of any kind is not permitted inside the haunted house. Please leave cell phones in your car or secure them in your pockets so you do not lose it inside the attractions. Due to the scary themes and graphic nature of our haunted house, we do not recommend bringing anyone under the age of 12 to our haunted house. You may not carry your child through the attraction they must walk through on their own. Located in Tustin, California, a relatively sleepy town not far from Disneyland, The 17th Door is situated in one of those outdoor malls common in suburbia — a Best Buy, an Old Navy, a Christian bookstore, etc.

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Among them, was a dark force that corrupted the minds of the living. To unveil unnatural activity, the basement below the mill has been lit up in ultraviolet light and it was discovered that this evil force has been spreading. Upon arrival, my husband, Jonas, jokes about the place being haunted by the ghost of “as seen on TV” products past, and I quietly begin to freak. This year, Meola has a secret scare in the haunt that has been in the works for years which he’s amped for his customers to experience.

Downtown LA Walking Tours: Haunted Tales Tour

On this guided walking tour of hauntings, massacres, bombings, and horrific crime scenes, you can learn about the dark side of Los Angeles. Your guide will walk you through the city's grim history, from the first cemeteries ever built in the city to the famously gruesome murder of the Black Dahlia in Leimert Park. Offered by Downtown LA Walking Tours, this tour runs year-round and although it's open to all ages, parental guidance is suggested. To ensure a smooth ticketing process, please provide your name and correct email during the purchase. Additionally, if your group is smaller than 8 people, you may be combined with another group. For larger groups over 12 people, you may be split into two groups to enhance the scare factor and maintain the immersive experience.

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Step into our haunted world where nightmares come to life, and the only thing scarier than the darkness outside is the terror that awaits you within. With over 14,000 square feet of pure horror and more than 30 incredibly detailed scenes, the Darkside Haunted House is an experience like no other. Our two attractions, "The Village" and "The House," promise to push your fear threshold to the limits and leave you begging for mercy. Popular psychic and paranormal investigator Michael J. Kouri offers several different tours year-round of his favorite haunted neighborhoods and sites, even taking groups inside the ghostly buildings. For the complete experience, book a tour that includes dinner at a haunted restaurant and a psychic aura reading.

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Come rain or shine (except in severe weather conditions), the Darkside Haunted House will deliver a night of terror that will haunt your dreams. Haunted Orange County offers different ghost walking tours in the cities of Orange, Santa Ana, and San Juan Capistrano, as well as the Black Star Canyon. Learn about the dark histories of these towns while visiting Spanish missions, earthquake zones, and sites frequented by restless spirits, such as antique homes and an undertaker's parlor.

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Some tours are walking tours, but others are a combination of walking and driving that require participants to have their own car. The most famous haunted attraction in the Los Angeles area is the Queen Mary in Long Beach, which brought its ghosts along when it cruised into the port in 1970. Not just a ship, but also a hotel and an attraction in its own right, the Queen Mary offers a variety of ghost tours that cater to scare-seekers of all ages. A paranormal investigation with a professional ghost hunter is one of the most popular tours. For a more mild experience, check out the Illusions of the Passed Tour, which includes a special effects show.

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After all, it’s getting late and I want to get home before the 10 o’clock news. Esotouric is an offbeat tour company that offers literary, music, and architecture tours, but the company is best-known for its crime scene tours. Learn about infamous unsolved crimes like the Black Dahlia murder, as well as many lesser-known but still fascinating killings. Ghosts might be mentioned, but locations of the crimes, victims, criminals, and investigations are the focus of the tours, even if they've been bulldozed and paved over. This is an excellent option for those who enjoy off-the-beaten-path activities. Silent film star Rudolph Valentino's ghost has been reportedly seen in 13 different locations around Los Angeles, including at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where he and scads of other stars of the silver screen are buried.

At the Darkside Haunted House, we take your safety seriously. While we fearlessly face the darkness, we want to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our timed ticketing system guarantees that you won't endure long waits, as we limit the number of people entering during each half-hour time slot. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time, and get in line 5 minutes before your start time to step into our world of horror. Please remember not to join the queue before your allotted time to avoid any disruption. Our haunted house has been featured in music videos, TV pilots, and news stories, and has even served as the spine-chilling backdrop for the New Jersey Nets' home opener on Halloween.

“The attention to detail and everything we put into the show — from the sets to the costumes to how we train our actors — is what really sets us apart,” he said. For Mr. Meola, Halloween starts around June, when he begins to create most of the attraction’s props and sets. Yes, we have Porta Potties that are located at the rear of the building on the parking lot side, probably a wise decision to use them before you enter.

Do not enter the attraction if you taking medication or using drugs of any type. You will not be admitted if any of these conditions are to be noticed by our staff. Please leave bulky bags and other items, including hooded sweatshirts and large, bulky jackets at home or safe with a friend.

Like a well-oiled assembly line, they move quickly to turn each person into various monsters. Yes there are emergency exits located through out both attractions in which you can leave if your are to scared to continue. They have undergone training to keep you safe (even when it feels a little scary). All security staff are in communication via radios and we have infrared cameras placed throughout so we can see you even when you can not see us.

Since many people are repeat customers, Mr. Meola said he and Ms. Gillette try to make subtle changes to the attraction each year to maintain suspense. For Mr. Meola and his partner, Cathy Gillette, that means creating an entire production and giving visitors a unique experience. Motorized Wheel chairs are the easiest to navigate through the Attraction. Being both indoors and outdoors pushing a wheelchair through the attraction can be difficult.

This is used to understand website behaviors to better serve our customers and improve our website experience. One of the elements that Darkside is known for is its movie-quality sets. Darkside was an instant success and by year two it nearly tripled in size adding an entire outdoor area known as The Village. However, Meola vowed to keep the attraction fresh every year. By 1998, Meola leased an old barn in Wading River and built a 10-room haunt featuring a dungeon, spider room, a jail, a coffin bride scene and a 10 by 12-foot falling wall.