Super fun activity to do during spooky season!! Came here with a group of friends and we had a…read moreblast. The staff are very passionate about their work (they scared us before we even entered the premise) and even the most stoic people in our group got freaked out. One thing to note: online it says it opens at 7:00 but it is actually 7:30. Also, it is recommended to go in small groups so if you're coming as a big group, be aware that it'll be more fun to split up.

We're skeptical at first, but me and my girlfriend went in and nearly fainted the whole way…read more Genuinely scary good people to talk to about the attraction. The designer was great. We got to talk to him! Overall 10 out of 10 scare if you're easily squeamish, good luck. P.S. Do not look at this place's location on Apple Maps. It sends you to the wrong place. Do it on Google Maps!

I was really impressed with the Haunted Manor they had this year in 2026. It was so worth the $15…read moreadmission. It was very high quality with actors that made you fee like you were part of the story. The sets and costumes were so impressive. All of the actors and everyone who worked on this should be so proud. There was also a lot to do while waiting for the haunted manor show. There were carnival games, arts and crafts, live music, food, and tons of photo ops. It was a wondeful time!

Located at the Moreland Pumpkin Patch next to Easterbrook Discovery School in SJ, we attended the…read morescary version of Grimm's Hollow: The Oubliette. The ticket purchase process for the "scary hour" was far from ideal. Only same day puchases, with very specific sales times?!? Soooo inconvenient!!! ..... But in the end, it was worth it. The attraction itself was better than expected. The props were pretty amazing, lots of great sets, and the actors were beyond frightening. You'll come face to face with the creatures of your scariest nightmares brought to life, and chased slowly through this "maze of madness"... and when they say "maze," they really mean it. Beware, if you get lost in this freak circus, you will not be able to stop screaming. Once you escape one monster, there's already another one creeping up on you. I certainly lost my voice, and that was just our first haunt of the night. This isn't highly advertised like some other haunts in the south bay, and buying tickets feels unnecessarily complicated, but don't be fooled by its cryptic nature or the family-friendly atmosphere (cute outdoor setup with kids' activities, carnival snacks, even a screen showing movies)... This haunt is SCARY, and fun at the same time, definitely top value for what you get (and I've been to a LOT of haunted houses over the years to compare it to). Well done!

Amazing. Not to be missed. What a thrill! From the moment you enter to the final ending -…read moreeveryone/thing is A+. The staff, the show, the fun - simply top notch. We went as a group and had a blast. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you Joshua Grannell!

Am I at the same haunted house as everyone else, because I don't understand the hype…read more We got there early and they were well organized and got us in on time for our 6:15pm program. The bar downstairs is ridiculously expensive at around $12 for a small glass of liquor with lots of ice, of $7 for a bottle of water. Restrooms are open to anyone and mon gendered so be mindful when you're at the urinal because women can and will be behind you at the sink washing their hands. The decorations look like something out of Hobby Lobby meets Dollar Tree. Oh with a lot of cheap flat screens everywhere. The actors reminded me of everyone in my High School acting club. Good try, lots of passion, but not scary. Especially when I've been to both Universal Studios Florida and LA. Groups are about 10 people and our group had a lot of scaredy cats. You can pay extra for these red glow necklaces that make actors choose you or try extra hard to scare you. Turns out some people in our group are scared easily even though they were posing as tough with their necklaces LOL So the theme this year 2025 is good witches against bad witches who are turning humans into rats and zombies. Ummm. .okay. I found the whole thing comical and give this place 3.5 stars. Wish they would spend more time and money on the decorations, tone down the overacting and screaming, and get a better plot line. Crystals that change color, and finding those crystals seem less than scary if you ask me. This would be a 4 star haunted house if you're like 12 years old.

October 2025…read more... Another Halloween season of driving from Sacramento all the way to San Jose to experience Bernal Scream again! We're pretty dedicated fans of this Haunt and they never disappoint! The props are really well executed. Actors stay in character and really perform in a way that is curated well. Security measures are present and it always feels like a safe environment despite the screams and fun. I enjoyed 2024' location, I enjoyed 2025' location... I have one gripe that..... might give away one of the areas during the walk-thru experience.... For 2025... It was held at the fairgrounds and you get your tickets, walk inside to the lined waiting areas and wait to be called for entry. Once we entered the haunt, just the 2 of us, it was a series of different rooms to walk thru, experience the "theme" of each area, actors are spread out within the venue for that extra scare... One of my hesitations with any haunt.... it's not the actors, props, setups, or darkness...... it's usually having to face the unknown of what might be a scare presented as a phobia. For 2025, there was an area that had from what I could see.... like plastic prop style snakes, and that's a real phobia for people. Obviously, this is my issue to deal with personally, but it would be nice to not encounter a snake effect during haunts. That room scared me the most, and although I knew logically they weren't real, it's a real phobia, a real scare, and an elevated heart rate that I didn't want to experience. We will continue to support and enjoy Bernal! The team does amazing work! But please..... if reading this, take that into consideration. Other than that..... thank you for offering another great year of scares!

It was a fun little night out. But there was almost nothing in the mazes. The actors were fine, but…read morereally they should've just put both mazes into one because they're so little decorations and so many areas. I feel like it was very tailored towards kids and it was very overpriced for what you got. The one thing I will say that's very nice now granted we chose Vip. Was not having any other people near you and it seemed like they did a fairly good job doing that to the general line as well. It was also a bummer having to pay $20 just to park the car and for the mazes almost the same cost for general admission general was 35.

We went last year and this year 2024 and oh man they doubled the size of the haunted house and…read moreadded the awesome skating rink. My girlfriends and I were extremely scared. The actors are really spooky & great. I loved the different themed rooms. Definitely work the money I highly recommend!

was fun for kids and adult will definitely Return, Next year. we all enjoyed the skating arena as…read morewell. Loved that was long experience.

Great experience with GREAT GUIDES who really make the visit fun and worthwhile. A must see if in…read moreSan Jose. I recommend this adventure despite my two very serious complaints:. Tour groups are TOO LARGE! they pack over two dozen people into tiny rooms with the people breathing down your neck. Price of the tour is TOO EXPENSIVE: if the groups were smaller so the experience wasn't so rushed and crowded, I would accept the high price. But to charge this amount and then jam you into a too-crowded tour group is simply price-gouging at the expensive of the customer. Really takes away from the positive feeling of the experience. If it weren't for the great guides (maybe I just go a good one?), I don't think this place would do very well on its own. . ..

Had been wanting to go visit ever since I was in 3rd grade. Was so excited to go, even though it's…read more$50, but was deeply put off by a gift shop full of junk that has nothing to do with the beautiful house and the shooting game attraction. Signed on for the optional self guided attic and basement tour and I'm so happy I did. Got to speak with a guy named JT who works there and he was so full of knowledge regarding Sarah and the house. He really gave such a new perspective to the designs I had never thought of before. I understand the tour guides have a script and they like to lean into the paranormal but Sarah is such a character, just like her house. It almost felt disrespectful walking through and hearing they had 'ghost' noises playing in part of the basement. This woman was highly intelligent and did so many great things just to be painted as a crazy woman. Winchester needs to do better. Major shout out to JT, if he ran that place I just know it would be spectacular.

Omg!! THE CLOWNS!! YESSSS!!!! I'M HERE FOR IT!! THE WAY IT'S SETUP IS HELLA SCARY!! Don't get…read morefollowed!! And just when you think it's a mannequin it's really alive!! Don't be so scared that you run right through it you'll miss the good stuff!! I'm coming back next weekend!!

So we live in Sacramento and this was about a 40 minute drive to Linden…read more We actually drove down on Halloween night of 2024 and let me tell you.... if you're looking for pre covid style, kids AND adults, walking the streets and trick or treating like it's the ball drop in NYC.... this is your town. I mean, there were literally residents shuttling people in golf carts because parking was at a premium for the entire town. The haunt is kinda in the middle of it all.... they spaced everyone out, which makes me happy because I'm able to enjoy the haunt without others screaming, pushing, or stopping inside. It was like 20 dollars per person, very affordable, and well staffed! We actually did get scared several times... And the props were amazing!! We will definitely return next year if it's active again!

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2022…read more The Pandemic Chronicles Great America's Tricks and Treats is amazing for families. Gone are the super scary days of Halloween Haunt. The entire park looks reminiscent of a wannabe Disneyland. I know some are crying over the loss of Halloween Haunt but this is probably more of a moneymaker for Great America and by the size of the crowds they are doing well this season. Trick or Treating Halloween Themed Shows Halloween Themed Sweets Halloween Activities There are four areas of the park Patch Place Ickyville Sweet Tooth Acres Everfall Most of the popular roller coaster rides are operating during this special event. The lines for the trick or treating are long but lots of kids and their families are having fun. You see many families with their young children up to teens enjoying the park. I love the addition of the bonfires with seats around- such a great addition to the park on the chilly evenings. We have Gold Season Passes and have enjoyed Great America's Tricks and Treats. The park has been quite packed both during the day and night. I look forward to seeing how amazing Winterfest will be this year since the Great America's Tricks and Treats has been so fantastic. Noelle's Notes Great event for families. Amazing options for foods- sweet and savory. Love, love, love the Bonfire seating- so EPIC!!!

I'm not sure why the reviews are so low but I had the time of my life here! The haunt experiences…read morewere quite terrifying - a pro tip is to make sure there's a gap in front of you and the group in front of you so that the people will scare you! The terror zone was super since people in costume were scaring people as they were just walking around - which is always super amusing in my opinion. I'm also easily scared. A pro tip: consider ubering or parking early in the day since the parking line for haunt gets so so long (1hr at 8 pm) Tooth fairy was my favorite by far

My 14 year old went with another 14 and 16 year old and they had a blast…read more Technically there is supposed to be 2 houses, but it's kind of one that blends together. Something unexpected was the e scare actors chasing the kids into the parking lot, they enjoyed that. I don't think buying the fast pass or anything is necessary, seem d pretty dead and slow. They walked right up on a Friday night mid October. I do think it's priced a bit high for a 15/20 min walk through, but in general the kids had fun.

It is only ONE maze! They combined two themes into one 'extended' maze. Even with the combined…read morethemes the MAX amount of time to walk through is 15 minutes. NO inside bathrooms! Only Porta Potties in the parking lot. I do not recommend for anyone with vision issues. It is very hard to see in the maze itself. It is inside Newpark Mall , with ample waiting room inside. Lots of price mark up for tix options. I wouldn't recommend paying too much extra (if at all) depending on the date. Maze itself is good. 7/10. I am comparing it to the OG 'Knotts Scary Farm' or 'Universal Halloween Horror Nights' which are 10/10. More details: The entrance is next to the 24 Hour Fitness and you will see a line of Porta Potties in the parking lot. Use them before you go in! There are no indoor bathrooms and if you have to leave, you go right back in the security checkpoint line. There security checkpoint is separated for females/ males. As usual the female line takes longer but the people were not in sync. While being scanned the other attendant should be checking the purse. Instead one just stands there the entire time until the other is done. As mentioned above, it is all indoors in the mall, including the majority of the line. Being a mall, it is bright white. There are no decorations except for ONE photo spot but that is after you walk the maze. The advertisement says there is 'live entertainment' while you wait. The 'entertainment' was 2-4 scarers that walked the line. Being so bright, it's not exactly scary. When you get to the front they give you a low light flashlight to go through the maze. It is so dark in there that you need these tiny lights. I know, I know, this is by design to scare and give actors a heads up you're coming. However this is a detriment to the amount of detail the props have. They have some great animatronics and decor, but you can't see them. Not to mention the masks and makeup. After your full 15 min. , you exit right back out to where you started. Back into the bright mall. You have your ONE photo op, that has a banner and two props. Just after that is the 'store'. It's a basic mall stand with a few fun miscellaneous items. From here we ended up purchasing return passes into the maze for $10 a piece. Now that we knew what to look for we took more time to check out the sets and try to activate the motion activated props. Quite a few didn't go off, this time we looked for the censors. Tickets: They really price gauge tix but that's not a terrible surprise. All depends on date and time. They charge an additional fee on top of the general admission for the choice of time you would like to arrive. It is divided into 15 min. increments from the time they open. If you would like to purchase a quick admission pass or immediate admission pass, that is an additional fee. We purchased immediate admission passes and didn't need them AT ALL. This is highly dependent on date and time but we didn't need them. Waste of money. We entered the same time as another guest who purchased the VIP experience. I can tell you he was disappointed. Overall, the maze itself is decent. Everything else around it is a waste. So much so that if we return another year we will only purchase the cheapest admission available. For additional reference, we went the holiday weekend, 7:30pm. slot. When we left there was no one waiting in line. Not one.