Seasonal horror theme park Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is once again opening their gates for their Spooky Christmas attraction this December. The 501(c)3 local haunt, between Tampa and Orlando, looks to provide a holiday home for Central Florida’s fervent horror and haunt community.
Open to the public starting Friday, December 6th, this will be the fourth year of haunted Christmas for Sir Henry’s. Various dates will run through December 15th for this limited time event.
The attraction will feature spooky yuletide characters, two haunted trails, a scary holiday hayride, one escape game, and the return of laser tag. Tickets will be on sale in advance, and themes for the trails will be announced soon on their social media channels. The creative team will only share so far that fans can come to expect evil Christmas carolers, the return of Krampus, and surprises from other fan favorites.
This event rides off of a fresh victory that Sir Henry’s secured, garnering a spot on the USA Today 10 Best list for the top ten haunted attractions in America in October. Clocking in at number five, haunt owner Zach Glaros says their dedicated fan base helped secure this victory.
“I am so proud of all the work my team has done,” Glaros stated, whose attraction recently passed the ten year mark of being in operation. “It is not lost on me about all of the sacrifices made to get here, and I’m so thrilled to share this victory with my staff and volunteers.”
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is family friendly, with parental guidance suggested for those under 13. Admission for entry is only available online for advanced purchase before coming to the event - fans can choose a designated time to avoid event overcrowding. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to the organization Folds of Honor, while part of merchandise sales will go to Fox Tales Florida.
There will be two spooky trails, each with a unique story, in which haunt fans will be able to wander through to see live storytelling. The haunt trails take place in the woods, adding a sense of isolation that makes the horror attraction stand out from others.
Glaros, whose college minor was history, enjoys getting to meld the factual with the fictional. With a majority of the haunt’s narratives centered around the Great Depression time period in America, some trails go even further back in time, while always paying tribute to Florida's historical roots in America's story.
OFFERINGS:
Included with general admission is free parking, two trails (one trip per trail), the haunted hayride (one ride per customer), main area with character encounters, plenty of photo opportunities, and a centerpiece performance. Port-o-potty restrooms and handwashing stations provided outside of the front gate for guests. Discounts for group sales are available. Limited accessibility. 1 VIP type of ticket offering will be available for the Christmas event.
UPCHARGES:
Light food offerings, merchandising, escape room, laser tag, ticket upgrades, and axe throwing.
RECOMMENDATIONS/SAFETY/
Some additional draws of Sir Henry’s are not only the convenient location right off of I-4, but also free parking and accommodating staff. There is currently not a bag policy in place, but the staff at Sir Henry’s will be checking bags and do not allow concealed weapons. There is no filming/lighting/photography on the trails, and all smoking/vaping must remain outside of the main guest area (past the entry gate on the parking lot side).
Fans who have concerns about accessibility, mobility, flashing lights, and sudden loud noises will want to read our accessibility policies, liabilities and accommodations on our website before purchasing tickets.
The event is outdoors, so wearing closed toe comfortable shoes and bringing an umbrella or poncho will provide a better experience. Adult supervision for those under 13 is advised and the event may be too intense for such young individuals.
Please do not visit Sir Henry’s if you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are having any COVID-19 symptoms, as well as any cold or flu symptoms. Guests who harass or touch our scare actors, or knowingly cause harm to other guests while visiting, will be trespassed from our event
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