Scream Acres Review (2016)

Scream Acres is essentially two attractions ‘ a haunted house and a haunted hayride. Because of this, there is some disparity between the two ‘ the house tends to be more intimate, subdued, and creepy whereas the hayride tends to be in your face with sound and light. The hayride cast were arguably better than those in the house.
In the house most of the actors were very quiet and didn’t always interact with the visitors coming through, though they were suitably creepy, staying in character whether interacting or not. They did seem to clump together in small knots, leaving some sections of the house sparse. On the hayride, the actors were energetic ‘ cavorting, screaming, and were menacing toward the victims on the wagon.

Geared towards providing an entertaining experience for the whole family, the care that the Scream Acres staff have towards that goal really shows. While there is a walking portion of the hayride through a section of dimly lit wilderness that could cause a stumble, overall the haunt is geared towards providing a fun and immersive experience. The parking lot is well-lit, there are signs directing visitors, and there are plenty of staff in easily identifiable t-shirts willing to answer questions and provide help. They have a professional standard that they adhere to and are willing to provide whatever assistance they can.

It takes about an hour to get through Scream Acres, though when we arrived the crowds had not yet arrived and thus we were able to move through lines as if we had purchased a Fast Pass. The house itself takes perhaps 15-20 minutes to walk through and the hayride and swamp walk lasts for approximately 30-45 minutes. A general ticket is only $15. Four minutes of scare per dollar is a great value. While the House at Scream Acres could use a few more improvements, the site overall is well done and worth both the cost and the drive.
It should be noted that this haunt features walking both through the house and at one point during the hayride. Coupled with climbing onto the trailer, this haunt is not accessible for those in a wheelchair.