Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions Review (2026)

HH is very easy to spot from the road. The haunt has a large sign that serves as a beacon to their location and is not hard to miss. Due to space being limited by the property, guests are informed on the website to park at the nearby waterpark, and they offer shuttles to the haunted attraction. It seemed as though there was only one bus working when we went, but as it’s not that far, it was not a long wait. Navigating this area and getting parked for the bus was easy as well.

While waiting at the waterpark, that is when security officials do the security checks. Alongside that, signs are posted with rules and regulations before you enter the bus. We felt very safe going to a haunt that was shuttling in folks who had already been through security!

The first stop when you get to Haunted Hills is the midway, which includes Hills Hollow Scare Zone, featuring the town square variety of buildings that can be walked through, as well as many characters that can be interacted with, allowing the town to be interwoven together. The town setting makes the space very immersive and makes the whole experience more complete; there was a chapel, gas station, and a laboratory, all crawling with the town folk, making the space feel lived in.

The hospital attraction was immersive from the moment we stepped in, although the outside had no hospital or asylum facade, just a sign. Once we walked inside, nothing broke the experience; it all felt like grimy life in a very nasty, lived-in hospital. Several rooms smelled like it, too, especially when we met the Poo-Poo Prince!

Other notable areas included the giant registration area before you go to your accommodations, where you are put into a cell and told rules and regulations, along with the outside area that uses dog sounds, confined fencing, and mazes to make it feel like you are trying to escape a hospital.

The sideshow experience sets felt like they were authentic, and even though this experience took place right outside of the hospital, it really immersed itself in its own story. We traveled through backstage carnivals, dressing rooms, and acts all throughout the big top. The big standout throughout this attraction was the use of sound design, with carnival barkers and distant circus themes being heard; it felt old and rundown like the infrastructure.

In addition to that, it is worth noting that both attractions have story elements that you notice throughout the show. You’ll often hear about features or plot details, and events; this makes the attractions feel more like you are the star, and it makes it easier to feel immersed in the shows rather than just having an experience walking through a building.

Throughout the event, a variety of special effects were used. We really liked the use of pyrotechnics, fog, and lighting in the town square. It really set the tone for the coming attractions and made the scale feel larger than life.

When we went through the hospital, we ran into the unusual animatronics and a laser swamp that was really cool to see, along with the addition of lighting effects behind windows and plexiglass walls and windows, which often feature actors being able to interact with you from other rooms or other areas.

There were areas of dense fog and scents that really added to the ambiance of the areas. As mentioned before, the sound design during the finale of the escape is what makes the hospital memorable. It was a chaotic hospital, and the effects really added to it! We also hear that HH makes some of these effects in-house, so you can expect to see some unique items here you haven’t seen before!

During the sideshow, larger-than-life animatronics greeted us, along with noise triggers and the typical sounds of the carnival. Overall, the blend of old-school and modern technology added to the experience.

In the hospital, it was pure chaos, to say the least, with these staff members! The energy stayed consistent throughout, and the characters really made us feel like we weren’t supposed to be there. HH continues to impress us with the creativity and originality behind its characters.

One thing we’ve always appreciated about this attraction is that many of their props, costumes, and masks are created in-house. That makes a huge difference because you’re seeing characters and designs you won’t find just at any other haunted attraction. The makeup was another strong point, with each character’s appearance fitting the environment.

What really stood out was the interactions. Instead of hearing “Get Out” or “You Don’t Belong Here,” the actors used a great variety of dialogue that helped carry the storyline. Some were aggressive, others were completely unpredictable, and a few had us wondering what they were going to do next.

And of course, we somehow managed to cross paths with the infamous Poo-Poo Prince once again! At this point, we’re starting to think there’s no escaping him. It was those kinds of memorable characters and unexpected interactions that make returning to HH such an entertaining experience.

In the sideshow, these are definitely not your typical clowns! Seriously, did some of these characters escape from the hospital? Because there were a few that had us questioning exactly what kind of sideshow we had walked into.

One character that really caught us off guard was the clown with the giant arms reaching towards us. At first, we genuinely thought we were looking at an animatronic, until it started moving and interacting with us! That was one of those moments where the costume design and performance worked perfectly together!

What we really enjoyed about Sickbilly Sideshow was how bizarre and unpredictable the characters were. Between the exaggerated appearances, twisted personalities, and unusual interactions, it felt like we had stepped into a circus where absolutely nothing was normal.

HH does an excellent job of creating unique, well-developed scenes that keep you guessing where or when the next scare will happen. Whether it was an actor appearing from behind a sheet, around a wall, from behind furniture, or even from above, we never really knew what to expect. The actors made great use of their surroundings, and several managed to catch us off guard more than once throughout the experience.

The attention to detail in each room also played a big part in the scares. There were plenty of distractions that pulled our attention in one direction, only for another actor to catch someone else in our group completely off guard. Air cannons, water sprayers, and sudden loud noises added another layer to the experience and worked well alongside the live actors.

What really stood out was the consistency of the scares. There were very few dead spots throughout the attractions, and at times, we barely had a chance to recover before something else was coming our way. A character that stood out to us was in Sickbilly Sideshow with blonde hair and unsettling makeup. Her timing was absolutely on point! She was so effective because she caught us off guard multiple times throughout the attraction.

With general admission priced at $30 per ticket, Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions offers a solid amount of entertainment for the price. Our combined walkthrough for both haunts took about 26.35 minutes, giving us an MPD (minutes per dollar) of 0.88. While this is below the average of 1 we usually see, guests can still explore the Mayhem Midway, Hills Hollow Scarezone, The Square, and additional activities beyond the attraction. Be sure to check out their massive gift shop – it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen!

And while we don’t score food, come hungry; they serve some mean food!

There is so much to see and do here that we recommend planning out a full night of frights at Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions! The scares never stop coming!