Scream-A-Geddon 2016: What To Know Before You Go

DADE CITY, FL – For those dying to have a scary time this Halloween season, Florida’s newest horror theme park may be the fight you’re looking for.

Scream-A-Geddon returns for its second year after being named Best Newcomer by America’s Best Haunted House in 2015. The park was so well received, it vaulted into this year’s fifth spot in the trade site’s Top 13 Best Haunted Houses.

With fall official underway, Scream-A-Geddon will soon open its doors for another season of scares, thrills and fun. Here’s what you need to know if you go to Scream-A-Geddon 2016:

When

Scream-A-Geddon 2016 begins Friday, Sept. 23 and ends on Saturday, Nov. 5. The park will be open all Fridays and Saturdays from now until Nov. 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 2, Scream-A-Geddon will be open Saturday through Thursday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. except for the following dates: Oct. 3, 4 and 5 plus Nov. 1, 2 and 3, when the park will be closed.

Where

Scream-A-Geddon is located at TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park, 27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City, FL 33525.

Parking

Parking is $10 including sales tax. Parking passes are available in advance through the Scream-A-Geddon online ticket page. Parking can be paid upon arrival with cash being the preferred method.

The park is offering free parking on the second night of the event, Saturday, Sept. 24. Click here to get the coupon for free parking.

The west entrance to the facility will be designated for parking while the east entrance will be used for pick-up and drop-off only.

Tickets

There are several different levels of tickets for admission to Scream-A-Geddon. General admission includes unlimited admission to all attractions. VIP “Fast Pass” admission also includes front-of-the-line VIP access. Two different levels of group VIP “Fast Pass” admission are also available.

Tickets prices also vary depending on the day. Ticket prices, not including tax, range from:

• General admission: $19.95 to $32.95
• VIP “Fast Pass” admission: $34.95 to $57.95
• Groups of 15-29 VIP: $29.95 per person to $48.95 per person
• Groups of 30+ VIP: $23.95 to $40.95 per person

Super VIP Tours are also available, and include unlimited no-wait access to every haunted attraction, a tour guide and $20 in gift shop apparel credit. Prices are $119 per person on Sundays and weekdays and $149 per person on Fridays and Saturdays. These tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance by emailing vip@screamageddon.com or calling (813) 452-5412.

All other tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.screamageddon.com/.

Park and Attractions

Scream-A-Geddon features three outdoor and two indoor haunted attractions with the Monster Midway acting as the hub as well as a horror-themed festival area. This year’s main attractions are:

• Blackpool Prison: A facility for those who committed unspeakable crimes and a high-security area for the worst of the worst, Blackpool Prison is in the aftermath of a riot and the only way to escape is through the inmates.
• Cursed Hayride: A redesigned event for 2016, ride a wagon through an old western town whose residents were cursed with immortality. They look for new souls to steal to escape their nightmarish existence.
• Infected: Also redesigned as an interactive exhibit for 2016, try to escape the infection and the infected through a farmer’s corn maze that was struck by a large meteorite.
• Dead Woods: The Tate family had lived in these woods for five generations. Now they fiercely defend their land after the federal government annexed it as a part of Bearstone National Park. Unlucky travelers will have to find their way out of the family’s property.
• Bedlam 3D: Clowns and fiends fill Bedlam 3D, chasing their victims to consume their flesh.

Interactive Attractions

Blackpool Prison and Infected are interactive exhibits where patrons can opt in to interact with the cast members. Those who opt in may be grabbed, held back, sent into hidden rooms, removed from their group or even be forced to remain in the exhibit. All customers who attend the interactive attractions will have the choice of whether to opt-in or simply watch the action.

In the three other exhibits, monsters are not allowed to touch patrons, but they will come very close and the customer may brush up against the monsters or their weapons.

The Monster Midway

The Monster Midway offers a carnival-like atmosphere with all the features of a county fair, only with a horror-base theme. The Monster Midway will include:

• Beer, wine and cold drink vendors
• Grilled, fried and cooked foods
• Midway games
• Fire pits and monsters to set the mood
• A fully stocked gift shop
• Photo spots
• Caricature artists
• And more

Restrictions and Accessibility

Scream-A-Geddon is recommended for adults and teens, but parents may bring younger children if the parents choose. There are no special prices for children and refunds will not be given for those who can’t complete the attractions.

Organizers also recommend against people who are pregnant, have heart conditions or are in generally poor health from attending Scream-A-Geddon. Also, strobe lights are used in all attractions.

The indoor attractions are wheelchair accessible, while the Monster Midway is accessible but outdoors. The three outdoor attractions are not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain.

Scream-A-Geddon is open rain or shine. Indoor attractions will stay open during rain. Outdoor attractions will continue in light rain, but will close down for heavier storms. Because most of Scream-A-Geddon is outdoors, the staff recommends not to wear sandals, heels, flip flops or open-toed shoes.

Now Hiring

Scream-A-Geddon is now hiring and will continue to hire during the entire event season. Officials are hiring for actors, tractor/hayride drivers, parking control, midway box office, cashiers, door control, door greeters and security. Applicants must be 18 years or older to work at Scream-A-Geddon.

Visit http://www.screamageddon.com/jobs to schedule an interview.

For the most current information about Scream-A-Geddon, visit https://www.facebook.com/Screamageddon/.

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