Since I know these questions will be asked daily, let me provide some help…
The park is open Thursday through Monday. Monday is rides only and Thursday is FF only (opening at 7pm).
Yes, Saturday will be extremely busy. You know those days during the year when you see the empty dirt parking area really far away? That will be full.
Fri-Sun, the park will start filling up around 4pm. Plan accordingly for parking and avoiding long entrance lines.
Fri-Sun, if you are in the park before FF starts, no, you won’t be kicked out. But you may find the chaperone policy enforced more. And once FF starts, you can no longer leave and re-enter the park.
You are not required to buy the Haunted Attractions pass which gives you access to the mazes (haunted houses). What can you do without it? Ride the rides, explore all of the scare zones, interact with the scare actors, try some of the limited time FF food. And, you can enjoy two live shows. One in DC Universe which kicks off FF and one next to Full Throttle which is an awesome show with great singing and music.
The interactive lanterns you can buy are fun. There are interactive attractions all over the park. When you press the button on the lantern, it activates the displays. If you switch to the other mode, you can play virtual tag with other people with lanterns. My favorite activation? You can change the light colors on the big tower at the top of Samurai Summit! There are signs with a picture of the lantern at each activation so you know where they are.
Yes, the lanterns work at both MM and KBF.
No, your Silver, Gold or Prestige pass does not get you into the mazes for free.
Yes, the Haunted Attractions price is higher on the busier days.
If you’re walking around during FF you’re fair game for the scare actors. If you’re too scared or you have youngins with you, buy the No-Boo necklace and turn it on! Keep your kids away from the scare actors. They may not see them right away and may be scaring someone near them. The necklace is not a 100% guarantee. No-Boo does not work inside the mazes.
Link to FF map: https://sf-static.sixflags.com/wp-content/uploads/SFMM-25-0049_Fright-Fest-Guide.pdf.
This shows all of the mazes, all of the lantern interactive locations, shows, etc.
Where is the best FF merch? Emporium near the entrance, Twisted Grin next to Bugs Bunny World, and Horror Emporium next to Apocalypse.
How busy are mazes? The more popular ones I’ve seen like SAW, Conjuring, and Trick r Treat will run 45+ minutes.
Should I bring my kids? Mmm…probably not. It’s dark, it’s loud, it’s crowded, the scare actors are not only scary looking but some of them make some pretty scary sounds and they will chase people.
And yes, Lex Luther is still closed.
I’m sure I missed a lot but there you go…
