Wells Township Haunted House is a must see haunted attraction for this season and many more seasons to come. This high energy , action pack haunt gives you a bang for your buck. This attraction comes at you from many levels and scares the crap out of you. This is also one of the few attractions left that the characters are not afraid to be in your face and touch you. Be afraid when someone from your group come up missing, because they will. When the actors buckle you down to a wall, be frightened. With the use of special effect, creative imaginations, a great cast, amazing hospitality, and the use of set up scenes by a tour guide, we quickly seen how Wells Township is becoming a fan favorite for haunting season. The passion that runs in the veins of every person volunteering shows quite nicely and gives the haunt an added bonus.
Wells Township has the future of the haunt industry in casting. Most of the 130 volunteers are younger than 22. On any average night there will be at least 90 of those volunteers working the haunt. Having such a young cast gives the whole haunt a powerful, high pace, energy all night. May you be the 1st group or the 102nd group you will still receive the same action packed, high energy performance from each and every actor in the haunt. These kids give it everything they got and it is out of this world. Don’t forget about the older actors, because they are amazing at what they do. They know their roles and portray their characters flawlessly. One thing that was unique about this attraction is that the characters they are portraying seem to match their natural personality, which made each one that much more believable. All of them are non-paid volunteers, who just want to be a part of something amazing. This is a cast that is high energy and leaves you screaming to get out. We can’t pick out just one because they are all phenomenal and it can only get better with time. The cast at Wells Township Haunted House is something you must experience this season.
Wells Township Haunted House does an exceptional job in the area of costuming. This attraction is unique that it gives it patron more than just the normal characters and costuming. Most of the costuming you see here you will not find anywhere else because they were created and designed for specific areas in the haunt. Wells Township keeps the mask very minimal, which gives you the opportunity to see the amazing work of the 8 make-up artist. We got to see first-hand the amazing work that Anita does and it is truly not to be missed. The very few mask that they do execute in this haunt are not your average store bought mask. They are very realistic and unique. Costuming at this attraction is not always over the top, but more realistic so it makes it believable, which because creepy on a whole new level. Wolfie is a must see at this attraction. The details for this character are amazing. You may never look at the tooth fairy the same way ever again. When you are not sure if it belongs to the haunt or it’s just a local, be scared.
Wells Township Haunted House sets the bar for customer service. Mr. Sean Norman and the many others that make this haunt work so seamlessly are flawless in this area. The passion that they show for this haunted attraction shows in everything they do. Driving from Columbus it was a long drive but easy to find. With advertisement on the radio and signs, not a problem to find. When you get there you are welcomed with many options. They have concessions and an ice cream truck, you will never go hungry here. They have a gift shop where you can purchase items, we suggest an icon character t-shirt. They have a fire, music, and lots of entertainment. Lots of well-lit parking areas, They have police presence at all times. If any question shall arise they have a cast member that promptly get an answer for you. They utilize the use of headsets that makes everything run very smoothly. They also love when other haunts come and visit. Their passion for the haunt makes them want to share everything about it. We attended on a record breaking crowd night and they showed up hospitality that was truly unbelievable.
Wells Township Haunted House has two different atmospheres. The first hits you upon your arrival. It is like a huge party. Wells Township does not have a queue line so it makes it easy for you to mingle and enjoy the party. You stand in line to pay and then you get a number and they call the numbers out. This way you are not stuck following the boring lines but enjoying the entertainment. They have live bands, impersonators that have their own music and video, videos playing. They have many actors roaming around ready to take a picture or you can use some of the props that they have out for photo opportunities. They have fires and places to sit. You can’t go hungry with all the food choices. Don’t forget to make sure you get the opportunity to see an amazing fireball being set off before you enter. It is definitely a fun party atmosphere. The second atmosphere hits you when you enter the building. You have an instant thought of, oh no the party is over. The atmosphere quickly changes to dark and creepy. Each scene creates a whole new atmosphere to help the story telling. This is an attraction where the atmosphere plays an important role in each part of the attraction.
Wells Township Haunted House is top notch on special effects. They could be minimal or they can be grand but each one is perfectly placed for the most use. Wells Township prides their self on building as many of the things that they can, which is amazing. This attraction utilizes everyday items in such a grand way, that it is mind blowing If you knew what they used for what you would be amazed and shocked as well. Wells Township Haunted House has the usual vortex tunnel and claustrophobic walls but with twist that makes them new and amazing. They also have unique special effect from an elevator, a slide, vertical flipping boards, and tomb releasing queens. There many special effects such as simple wires and lightings that enhances the overall scene. Wells Township Haunted House has special effects that are definitely a must see this season.
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Wells Township offers you a variety of scares on many levels. They have something for everyone. They are not afraid to be a in your face and touch haunt. They are also not afraid to be a creepy in your head haunt. Around every corner is high energy, action packed haunting. Each scene is different and the story telling is creepy but enhances the haunt. The cast thrives on your fears and your screams. So the more they get from you the more they are pumped up to keep it coming. Just when you think it’s over, it’s not. If you think its fake, think again. If you have a phobia, be ready to face it. After exiting this haunt you will be amazed, frightened, and start to look at things differently.
What They Liked Most:
This place only deserves a 1 star because of the "interactive" experience. Now that does not mean interactive where they are touching you li... ke crazy or hurting you. All it means is they have a simulated type of ride that is like the tower of terror at Disney World. It moves you out and moves you back in. That is a cool aspect in a haunted house you don't ever see! Also, they have these barrels that come rolling at your face unexpectedly which is also cool. The last fun thing is a slide, (which we have only ever seen in Fright Farm years ago but was removed.) The slide then goes to a floor/wall that you stand on and rotate around and it is all things that make you laugh. But that is all the cool/neat things in this haunt.You are GUIDED in this tour. As you walk in you meet your tour guide. You do not walk at your own pace or anything like normal. The tour guide takes you in each room, they start a scene (either lights flicker or go out and come back on and someone is in front of you or beside you or touching your hair or arm). Then they yell "let's go let's go let's go!!" and you are into the next room. The scene shows for only 30 seconds and you are moving on. Most of the time you're spending getting situated in the room along the wall. Every single room they do the same thing, line up, watch, and when the lights flicker or go off and back on then you move to the next room. Nothing is scary whatsoever in this "theatric haunt". No jump scares. It's more of a funhouse. If you want to get scared don't waste your time on this one. Thankfully it was only 18.00 but glad we didn't spend 24.00 online or 30.00 to skip the line.This and Castle Blood are on the same level, but this one IS better than Castle Blood. But isn't MUCH better. It's more for beginners and kids.Read More
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I wouldn't waste your money on this if you want to be scared. If you don't and just like scary stuff then check it out. Touching is minimal ... so don't worry about "you'll be part of the show and will be touched". It's all light touching so if you don't like being manhandled, this is ok.Read More
What They Liked Most:
It was definitely unique, but not my cup of tea. For being worked by young adults and children it was okay. The Zombie Challenge is rigged... He was p... ractically breathing down my neck and the bracelet (which is supposed to go off when he's within 3ft) never triggered. The best part was meeting Berc the Clown and having a conversation with him.Read More
What They Liked Most:
Paid for VIP admission. Our guide talked the whole time & ruined most of the rooms. It being a guided tour didn’t help. We completed the haunt. We... went to the Zombie Challenge. Got sensored up, went into the maze & within 3 minutes we were escorted out. I heard one of the actors was having an asthma attack due to the fog being too thick. Definitely do not recommend this place!!Read More
Suggested Improvements:
Don’t put a kid with asthma in the fog areas.
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