We did the Christmas tour back in 2024 and our tour guide mentioned that her favorite tour to work is HHN. My sons have not forgotten and have been begging to go since. They are 11 and 13. I think Strangers Things and Five Nights at Freddy’s are the scariest things my 11yo has watched. He said they did not scare or phase him. My general understanding is that they do not even come close to the scare level at HHN though. Am I right? What is the youngest you’d recommend taking kids?
Thanks!
The official line is it’s not recommended for guests under the age of 13, and we suggest parental discretion is advised for anyone under 18.
HHN is gory and over the top violent, but it is not the scariest haunted house option in the USA. It is more scary than just Stranger Thigns and FNAF, houses based on Poltergeist, SAW, American Horror Story, Evil Dead, and more are part of the event, too.
My suggestion is to try out a local haunt if possible and gauge their reactions.
That’s great advice, thank you!
I had definitely seen Poltergeist by the time I was 11. Maybe that’s why I can’t handle scary movies!!
There are a couple houses that tend to be “less scary”, like Stranger Things, Last of Us and so on. As mentioned, the majority of the houses and entertainment is “R” rated for sure!
Plus, they blast LOUD music throughout the park all night. I choose to wear earplugs the entire night.
It is crazy that I see small children and even babies there each year!