Haunted Houses
Blood on the Bayou
Location: Behind Windseeker Debut: 2017 There are rumors that the swamps once ran red with blood and it’s time to find out if the rumors are true. The locals refuse to speak about the horrors that once filled the bayou, whispers of curses and unnamed voodoo priests. However, refusing to talk about something does not make it go away. The evil that lies in wait hungers for new visitors. The voodoo queen dreams of times gone by, times when the blood of the innocent once flowed through the bayou. |
Blackout
Location: Behind Jukebox Diner Are you frightened of the monster that lurks under your bed? Do you ever have the feeling that something bad is about to happen? Are you worried that there is a boogie man in the closet? The things that go bump in the night are waiting for you in this darkness filled realm of nightmares. Will anyone be there to hear you scream? What you can’t see might hurt you… and in this case it will! |
Lockdown
Location: Flight of Fear More than half a century ago an infamous riot claimed the lives of dozens of men at Doswell State Penitentiary. Following the massacre, the prison was abandoned and left to crumble. Today the prison is finally being reopened and you’re the first to get inside. All visitors are encouraged to stay on the marked paths, or you may find yourself the next victim of this never-ending Lockdown. |
Tollway Terror
Location: Blue Ridge Tollway Type: Haunted House Take a drive on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and experience the sights and sounds of the mountains after dark. A warning to any outsiders: According to local legend creatures lurk in the woods at night, rumored to prey on drivers who take a wrong turn. Sit back, relax and ignore the screams of other visitors as you take a ride on the Tollway Terror. |
Trick or Treat
Location: Between Drop Tower and Arcade It’s always Halloween on Hemlock Lane. Our story picks up where the Fairy Tales ended - our clan of distraught witches were given a new start in this very special halfway house for wayward souls. Throughout the years the residents have worked to make their new home a welcoming place for their next victims. It’s time to find out if a treat is in your future or if it’s all just an evil trick. |
Zombie High
Location: Next to Windseeker Debut: 2013 "The infection started as a high school science project gone bad. From a simple experiment to an outbreak that would cover the world in days. No one was prepared for the chaos that ensued – the dead were no longer dead and no one was safe. Welcome to where it all started… welcome to the last school that you will ever attend. It’s true what they say – high school never ends!" |
The Inn at Darkside Manor
Location: Action Theatre Debut: 2012 Versions: No Vacancy Condemned (2018) Type: Haunted House "The guest rooms have been prepared and the staff is eagerly awaiting your arrival. Welcome to the Inn at Darkside Manor! Enjoy the best of yesteryear and take a break from the hectic pace of today. Enjoy a cocktail in the Gentlemen's Lounge or sit back and enjoy a classic in our impressive Library. Just be warned – once you check in... you will never check out." The rumors have been floating around since the 50’s – of a wedding at Darkside Manor that ended in the disappearance of the entire wedding party. After this horrific event, the property was sealed, forgotten and the events of the day quickly turned into legend. Recently a few local teenagers out exploring rediscovered the hotel. They reported hearing strange sounds and made claims that could only be described as supernatural. As their stories about the property spread around the community, a group of local paranormal investigators decided to see if the reports were true. Everyone agrees that something is odd about the Inn, but we need you on the team to help solve the mystery of what happened to the poor souls that checked in, but never checked out of Darkside Manor. |
Scare Zone
Cleaver Brothers Carnival
Location: The Grove Debut: 2012 "Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls you have seen the rest now step right up and experience the best. The Cleaver Brothers have set up their midway and invite you to experience a carnival like no other. Enter a world where the extraordinary comes to life and your worst nightmares will seem like a pleasant dream." |
The Yard
Debut: 2018
Location: Safari Village
For years The Yard of Doswell State Penitentiary was the only place the prisoners could go to get out of their cells, and escape the close eye of the evil warden and his guards. After the prisoners asked to increase their yard privileges, the vindictive warden ordered all inmates confined to their cells. A violent riot ensued as the guards tried to enforce his command.
The warden was outraged by their disobedience and ordered his sadistic guards to torture and permanently silence the prisoners. These unfortunate souls were secretly disposed of under dead of night and the yard became one unmarked mass grave. The merciless guards of Doswell State still patrol The Yard, always ready to enforce the warden's rule of terror.
Debut: 2018
Location: Safari Village
For years The Yard of Doswell State Penitentiary was the only place the prisoners could go to get out of their cells, and escape the close eye of the evil warden and his guards. After the prisoners asked to increase their yard privileges, the vindictive warden ordered all inmates confined to their cells. A violent riot ensued as the guards tried to enforce his command.
The warden was outraged by their disobedience and ordered his sadistic guards to torture and permanently silence the prisoners. These unfortunate souls were secretly disposed of under dead of night and the yard became one unmarked mass grave. The merciless guards of Doswell State still patrol The Yard, always ready to enforce the warden's rule of terror.
Shows
The Coven
Location: Roaming The coven has gathered and the celebration has begun. Our roving troupe of witches has taken to the midways in search of a little mischief. Don’t worry, they have completed all of their work and are here to prepare for the coming solstice. You have found them on a very special day indeed – a day of celebration. Be on the lookout, you never know where the coven will turn up next |
Blood Drums
Location: Bandstand The apocalyptic sounds of Blood Drums rule the night with an explosive blend of percussion that will leave you in the wake of its heavy beats. Featuring a mixture of heavy junkyard grunge and raw rhythms, Blood Drums will get your heart pumping. Blood Drums provides the perfect music to be the soundtrack of your nightmares. |
The Grave Walkers / The Bone Collectors
Location: The Grande Bandstand Get a taste of the French Quarter with our New Orleans inspired brass band. The Bone Collectors are leading our last rites in this unique ceremony for the newly departed. Presented nightly on the Grande Band stand, we will also have special appearances throughout the park. |
RIP Haunts
Feary Tales
Location: Planet Snoopy Debut: 2009 Closed: 2017 Type: Scare Zone "Jack & Jill…. Hansel & Gretel… Little Dead Riding Hood… Take a walk through our twisted nursery and see the other side of your childhood friends. Go beyond the dead time stories and see what happened when they lived unhappily ever after..." |
Unstrung
Location: Kings Dominion Theater Type: Show Closed: 2016 It’s time to choose your fate. The battle lines have been drawn in this war of good versus evil. You will have to pick a side in this fight. Join the creatures of the night as they decide who will win in this crusade for all of our lives. Presented nightly in front of the Kings Dominion Theatre. |
PrimEvil: The Kuru Curse
Location: Congo Debut: 2012 Closed: 2016 Type: Scarezone "Set in a distant jungle, the inhabitants here have lived with one rule... eat or be eaten. In this cannibalism filled land you will get a chance to explore this long forgotten cursed village. Watch your step and steer clear of the locals – their idea of a great meal will be your living nightmare..." |
Doll Factory
Location: Planet Snoopy Debut: 2010 Type: Haunted House Closed: 2016 "In an abandoned toy factory, The Marionette Murderer is turning his victims into life-sized dolls. Surrounded by a decaying production line he is close to completing his collection. Tour his twisted workshop of death and disfigurement as he searches for his next victim, with any luck you will make it out alive." |
Maze of Madness
Location: Dodgem Debut: 2014 Closed: 2016 Type: Haunted House "As plague ravages the land, sending millions to a hideous demise…survivors seek vengeance for the deaths of their loved ones. Consumed with hatred, they mutilate the innocent as they search for someone to blame. The graveyards are full, but there is always room for more." |
Eternal Jamnation: Lost Souls
Location: Kings Dominion Theatre Debut: 2014 Type: Show "Rock with all the creatures of the Underworld as they lead you to a most disturbing end. These dead souls are ready to terrify you, but be careful you don't get snatched away. Our ghouls are ready to battle for your soul and there is no way to save you. Be ready to enter your Eternal Jamnation!" |
Blue Bath Ridge
Location: Old Virginia Run: 2001-2015 Type: Haunted House "Mountain life is slower, less complicated… boring. One family has found a way to add some excitement to their life, and you are the main course. This is not the scenic Blue Ridge you have heard about. Welcome to one family’s twisted Blue Ridge home, welcome to the bloodbath." |
Club Blood
Location: Next to Hurler Debut: 2007 Type: Haunted House "A new Clan of Vampires has set up residence. Preying on the 'in' crowd they have opened the coolest nightclub in town – but beware this Clan does not pick off their meal one person at a time, but rather all of the partygoers at once. Enter this Club and you just may dance the night – and your life – away." |
Slaughter House
Location: The Grove Debut: 2010 Type: Haunted House "Dominion Meat Works has been churning out some of the best meat in Virginia for years. Join us for a one of a kind factory tour to learn how your favorite foods make it on your table. You will never look at your dinner the same way again. Bone Appétit!" |
Outbreak: The Evolution
Location: by Flight of Fear Debut: 2012 Type: Haunted House "The outbreak has not been contained. All surviving citizens are required to immediately visit a regional medical facility for scanning. This is not a drill, a medical emergency has occurred. This is our only chance to ensure the survival of the human population." |
Medieval Macabre
Type: Haunted House Location: Dodgem Debut: 2009 "As plague ravages the land, sending millions to a hideous demise…survivors seek vengeance for the deaths of their loved ones. Consumed with hatred, they mutilate the innocent as they search for someone to blame. The graveyards are full, but there is always room for more." |
Miner's Revenge
Type: Haunted House Location: Old Virginia Debut: 2013 "Alone in the darkness… the only sound is the pulsing of your heart as the searing heat slowly boils you alive... It was reported to be the worst coal mine accident in history. The families of missing miners begged for help but it was decided that a rescue was too dangerous. The miners were left entombed deep underground. Lamps at their sides and pick-axes in their hands they are searching for the men who left them to die… waiting to enact their revenge." |