Sandyland Acres Review (2011)

Costumes are both bought and purchased. Most that were bought seem to have custom additions here and there to make them seem more realistic. The hayride’s characters seemed to steer more towards a demented hillbilly approach with costumes varying from raging rednecks to what appeared to be a bride and groom until we reached a drive-through barn. Inside, we found a collection of fears including a mad doctor, ravenous zombies and Santa Claus, who looked like he was preparing for a ‘rough’ winter. Inside Farmer’s Revenge, the few actors we saw were disguised in some of Sandyland’s most horrific attire. All actors were once again in context with their respective themes and were detailed well.

There is a large, well-lit white sign and truck with rotating lights right next to the road letting you know you have arrived at Sandyland. You will be directed into a big grassy area where parking is free and some of the haunt’s friendly staff will direct you to the nearest spot! Tickets can be purchased at a large ticket stand where you can also order food at Auntie Susie’s Haunted Kitchen and where friendly staff are available to answer any questions you may have. There are portable restrooms located near the ticket booth as well. The hay wagons are very safe, the actors do not touch, and safety codes/procedures are up to date. However we didn’t notice many exit signs in the barn. A ‘glow wagon’ is set up next to the waiting line for the hayride where a variety of glowing items can be purchased for your child’s safety (‘so the monsters won’t get them’). When you exit the hayride make sure you stop by their small gift shop where they offer many Halloween knick-knacks, haunt memorabilia, and you can have your picture taken with an actor for a small fee.

This attraction likes to keep their attraction kid-friendly in order to provide entertainment for the whole family. If you are afraid of the dark, you are going to get scared! They offer sudden surprises around many corners in Farmer’s Revenge as well as many places on the hayride. There are actors hidden within the corn that offer sudden surprises as well as a loud gun shot, fire-spitting vehicles, and the tractor with a mind of its own which does not like the hay wagon in its cornfield! Being scared on a hayride is a little harder than being scared in walk-through attractions, which your journey through the barn will prove! There are many sudden startles and disorienting crevices inside the barn that will leave your senses in a bind. Most everyone in your group will get a scare in Farmer’s Revenge and watch out for unexpected visitors on the hayride… you just never know what may happen!