Washington’s largest theme and water park promises new thrills and thrills this fall, including a chance to win spooktacular prizes if you can spend 24 hours locked in a coffin.
Fright Fest returns to Wild Waves on October 4 and runs Friday through Sunday through November 3.
But for the children the fun already begins.
Booville, a fear-free zone with crafts, competitions, face painting and attractions.
It opens this weekend and is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Next week the hours will shift to a schedule of 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
“We are pulling out all the stops and leaving no headstone unturned to create a unique Halloween experience for our guests,” said Park President and Regional Vice President Jody Kneupper in a press release. “
For those looking for more tricks than treats, you can check out the Fright Fest section of the park starting Friday, October 4.
When the clock strikes 6 p.m., the monsters emerge from their haunted lairs.
Here are some of the attractions:
· Vampire bar – Guests 21 years or older can enjoy specialty drinks such as Blood Bag Fangrias, Vampire Kiss and Blood Moon cocktails, along with a tasty nightly ‘bites’ menu
· Camp Whispering Pines, Curse of the Wendigo – Listen to the campers’ warnings as they try to avoid the evil Wendigo. He is looking for new blood and maybe someone will cross his path
· Trail of Terror – A once lively, bustling settlement is now a creepy ghost town. Guests will test their nerves as they dare to journey beyond their wildest nightmares to discover the truth amid the crumbling tombstones
· Chamber of Souls – Unwanted visitors encounter creepy residents in the endless hallways of the haunted Victorian mansion
· Voodoo Swamp – Travel to the swampy swamp next to the lake and venture through the Voodoo Swamp. The Swamp Witch awaits unsuspecting souls. (There is a $5 fee for this attraction).
· 24 Hour Crypt Keeper Challenge – Can you be locked in a coffin all day? Those who complete the full 24 hours will receive two 2025 Wild Waves Season Passes, an All-Season Dining Plan, Fright Fest VIP passes at the front and more. Interested souls must submit a short, written request explaining why they are among the chosen ones. Applications will be available here on September 20. Selected participants will be notified on September 28.
