Castle Park is set to send shivers down visitors’ spines this fall with the launch of Castle Dark, an all-new haunt fest experience starting September 20. This year’s event promises four brand-new maze experiences, three theatrical shows, and two eerie scare zones designed to push the limits of bravery. Visitors should beware: once they enter the Castle Dark gates, there’s no turning back.

Celebrating its 16th year of screams, Castle Dark will transform the family-friendly amusement park into a haven for ghosts, goblins, and monsters. Their singular mission? To scare the living daylights out of every guest who dares to enter. The park’s chilling makeover guarantees a night filled with frights and unforgettable thrills.

Four All-new Mazes:

• Funhouse of the Demented – A prison overrun by clowns – yikes – chaos is unleashed from the moment dare devils enter and try to escape the funhouse.
• Seance – Entering a séance at a local historic museum that transports visitors to another worldly experience deep in the woods of a forest, tread carefully because the forest hides some deep secrets that only emerge once park-goers are on their journey.

• Labyrinth – The haunting depths of the Labyrinth of Lost Souls await. The dearly departed are waiting in the wings as guests venture through the maze’s winding corridors and endless pathways, as each twist and turn is shrouded in mystery.
• Sinister Inn – Traverse to a new realm as you take on this new 5-D virtual reality maze experience that will leave your heart-pounding as you walk through the haunted hallways of the Inn of your nightmares. You will surely regret not packing your bags and leaving the Inn when you had the chance.

Three All-new Theatrical Shows:

• Countess Elura – Prepare for the triumphant return of Countess Elura with an all-new spectacle! After all, she is the new Queen and must be celebrated as such.
• Sliders of the Kingdom – Gather round, one and all and behold the mesmerizing sliders of the kingdom. See their scary-good tricks and skills near Saw Mill Plunge.
• Lady Lou Teatime – Drop by for a tete-a-tete with Lady Lou, where the tea is simply to die for!

Two All-new Scare Zones:

• Midway Breakout – As darkness descends, prepare to meet with the delightfully twisted clowns of Castle Dark. Step right up and brace yourself for an unforgettable showdown as you laugh your way from the Park Entrance all the way through Midway.
• Dark Lands – Explore the Castle secrets that lurk within the fog and prepare to meet Lord Amethyst and Sir Sardonyx as they roam the area alongside their loyal knights. Creep through the darkness starting at Plaza Cafe all the way through to the Castle.

For those preferring treats over tricks, Castle Park offers a family-friendly Dia de Los Muertos event every Saturday and Sunday from September 21 through November 2. From 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., families can enjoy traditional Mexican and Latin American fall festivities, complete with beautiful decorations, themed entertainment, pumpkin painting, and trick-or-treating.

Castle Dark opens its gates at 7 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 20 to October 27. Tickets are sold separately for this hair-raising event, with discounted tickets available for a limited time on the Castle Park website.

Castle Dark is not recommended for children under 13 or those faint of heart. For ticket information and purchases, visit: Castle Dark Tickets.