I absolutely loved this! Halloween is my favorite holiday, and having a chance to go through Scream-A-Geddon was a super-awesome treat. I have been to Halloween Horror Nights in years past, and I liked this a lot more! It's not quite as polished , which I feel lends to the creepy factor (but is very professional, with thorough, convincing sets and dedicated actors). Sometimes, the HHN attractions feel so staged, whereas Geddon actors make it in-your-face real (way more than I've ever seen) with lots of extra surprises. Great talent! Plus, I LOVED the interactive opt-ins--do them!
My rank for the attractions:
#1 Blackpool Prison (interactive)
This is the darkest, most immersive storyline (especially if you do the interactive). It is also physically dark, and there were times I wasn't sure if I was going forward or backward, and periods where I was alone for minutes after being kidnapped--except for the inmates. The actors are amazing and seemed to really enjoy having a full-on conversation without ever breaking character. My fiancé said I came out several minutes after the group with which I started--so cool.
#2 (tie) Dead Woods
The fact that they let visitors wander down an uneven woodland path in the almost-pitch-black of night is amazing. I loved it. There are beat-up shacks with various characters spread out throughout the path, and they seem to materialize from nowhere. Even though this isn't an interactive one, the characters will still get in your personal space. Creepiest part? Some bearded woodsy character sniffing my shoulder! Shivers.... :)
#2 (tie) Bedlam 3D
This one is so different from the rest that it's almost hard to rank in the same list. I think I said "whoa" a thousand times in here! It is a psychedelic, blacklight-glowing, 3D fun house with creepy clowns. Wear the glasses and prepare to be transported to a whole different universe. Amazing!
#4 Cursed Hayride
Fantastic ride through an old-time Florida-style frontier land, including moonshine and raw meat. The ride (pulled by a surprisingly quiet tractor) takes you into various scenes with a creepy cast of characters. They include some fun, unexpected twists.
#5 Infected (interactive)
Zombies. This one felt the most "walk-through," especially with all the outside tunnels (which I appreciate, since it lengthens the experience and lets more visitors be involved at the same time). The interactive pull-asides were very short, and I always found my group again right after. The house was decorated perfectly, and the actors were very convincing.
1) Get the VIP pass. We were there for just over 2 hours with VIP. It is good for one use at each attraction; after that, you can go through as much as you want in General Admission.
2) Wear good sneakers: the ground is real ground, including unevenness and squishiness after rain.
3) Go interactive. Turn in the necklace afterward for the next people!
4) Go early! It gets busier as it gets later.
5) Bring $10 cash for parking.
6) Just go already! read more