LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 26, 2025 – This fall, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group returns to Griffith Park at the iconic Los Angeles Haunted Hayride for its 17th season, bringing with it an electrifying new partnership with the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson). Running from September 19 through November 2, tickets start at $38.99 on select nights and with pre-sale live now. Secure your ticket to the Hayride now at losangeleshauntedhayride.com.   

For the first time ever, Elvira has taken up residence in Midnight Falls, transforming the fan-favorite Trick or Treat maze into “Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem”. Guests will also discover Elvira-themed photo ops, exclusive merchandise across all Thirteenth Floor locations nationwide(including limited-edition pins, t-shirts, VHS mystery boxes, advent calendars, and more), and even the sound of her unmistakable voice echoing throughout the event as she takes over Midnight Falls’ radio station. 

The iconic Haunted Hayride will also be blending nostalgic scenes from the original Hayride with all-new soundscapes and eerie encounters, delivering a chilling balance of scares and classic Halloween spirit. New this year, Elvira takes center stage in Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem, a candy-coated labyrinth of chaos brimming with her signature wit, glamour, and wicked mischief, where a bizarre surprise awaits at every turn. The fright continues deep in the backwoods with Hellbilly Halloween, where a cannibalistic family celebrates the season with gruesome tricks and horrifying treats. Guests are invited back to Monáe Manor, for another hauntingly stylish house party hosted by icon, Janelle Monáe.

“We are thrilled to announce LA Haunted Hayride’s collaboration with Elvira this year! We are all ready for her to ‘move in’ and enhance the retro Halloween horror experience throughout LA Haunted Hayride,” said Jen Bendik, General Manager. “We’re excited to bring nostalgic Halloween back to guests with iconic scenes returning to the Hayride and much more. This is a year guests won’t want to miss!”

In addition to the Hayride and mazes, guests can immerse themselves in the cursed community of Midnight Falls, browse the general store for exclusive merchandise, and indulge in Halloween-themed food, mocktails, activities, and attractions. New this year, the Cider Mill Experience lures visitors into a cozy lounge bathed in autumn glow, where warm apple cider and fresh apple cider donuts offer a fleeting comfort amidst the shadows.

This year’s Los Angeles Haunted Hayride will feature the following 2024 add-ons:

• Elvira Pop Up Retail shop – New! Guests can explore the delightfully dark Elvira Pop-Up Retail Shop, showcasing a curated collection of merchandise inspired by the Mistress of the Dark. From witty tees to limited-edition accessories and official collectibles, the spooky storefront offers something for every fan and is open during attraction hours.
• Scary-Go-Round (Elvira Edition) – Reimagined for 2025! The iconic ride has been reskinned in honor of Elvira’s beloved pup, Gonk.
• The Monte Revolta Show – Get ready for the ultimate Theatrical Macabre Experience from beyond the grave. It’s Monte Revolta… the undead irreverent lounge singer who is bringing the dead back to Rock. Join Monte, Rotly & Ms. Muerte as they exhume an ultra shocking musical, comedy revue.
• Mini Escape Games – Step into a chamber where time itself becomes the enemy. In just five fleeting minutes, groups must unravel cryptic riddles and hidden clues before the clock tolls its final second. Failure means being forever trapped in the puzzle’s sinister embrace.
• Madame Aurora’s Seance Show– Within the velvet shadows of her tent, world-famous medium Madame Aurora dares to pierce the veil once again. For ten harrowing minutes, she beckons spirits to cross into our realm, their whispers curling through the dark. Beware: not all who answer her call come bearing peace. This immersive theatrical ritual is not for the faint of heart.
• Midnight Falls Axe Throwing – With the curse of the witch plaguing the city of Midnight Falls, learn to protect yourself from the less-than-friendly ghouls. The Axeperts at Midnight Falls will train you up and you can try your hand at hitting the bullseye 5 times.
• Zombie Splat – The dead refuse to rest in Midnight Falls, and only your aim can hold them back. Armed with a hopper of 700 glowing GellyBalls, guests are thrust into a live-action apocalypse, firing upon relentless actor-driven zombies. Safe yet thrilling, this five-minute battle comes complete with protective eyewear, though nothing will shield you from the terror in their eyes.
• S’mores Stations – At the heart of Midnight Falls lies the Town Square, flickering with the glow of firelight. Here, guests may pause to roast their own s’mores beneath the watchful gaze of roaming townsfolk.

For more information, visit losangeleshauntedhayride.com and follow LA Haunted Hayride on Facebook and Instagram. The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is located at Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027. 

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Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (“13FEG”) is the world’s largest producer and operator of theme park-quality entertainment events. 13FEG currently operates 30 attractions, including haunted houses, Halloween festivals, and year round location-based entertainment venues. 13FEG continues to set the bar for live horror entertainment, operating in 18 cities across the United States. Thirteenth Floor is headquartered in Denver, CO with offices in Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA. Learn more at ThirteenthFloor. com.

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​[LOS ANGELES, CA, September, 2025] - DrownedOut Productions invites you to experience their halloween show, People In The Dark: An Immersive Ghost Story, this October in Downtown Los Angeles. Join the Lost Legends Ghost Tours on a thrilling face-to-face encounter with Hollywood’s forgotten past. Rooted in premier elements of immersive theater and traditional haunted houses, this is a ghost story like no other!

This all-new Halloween show comes on the heels of DrownedOut’s sold-out run of their immersive horror experience Limos in April. With the scale of this new production, Jackson hopes that People in the Dark will deliver a unique experience that stands out in Los Angeles’ abundant haunt lineup and elevates DrownedOut Productions to become the newest major player in the Los Angeles immersive scene.
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“This show is a huge step up from anything we’ve done before, this show incorporates every tip and trick we know to create a compelling cinematic horror experience” director and owner Jackson comments, “Most of our team has day jobs working as theme park designers, this is our chance to step out and create our own little love letter to all things horror and immersive.”

​People In the Dark will run October 10th to 31st at 1035 S. Olive St, Downtown LA, 90015. Show times vary per evening. Tickets can be purchased for $66.60 at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/drownedoutproductions/1815495

​ABOUT DROWNEDOUT PRODUCTIONS
Based in Los Angeles, DrownedOut Productions is an immersive theater group specializing in elevated horror experiences. With deep expertise and passion in the theme park industry, the team crafts intimate and thematic experiences that will drown out the outside world and leave a lasting feeling of unease, discovery and spectacle.
 
No Proscenium - “An impressive debut from a talented new voice in immersive entertainment”
Midsummer Scream - “You’re in for a treat’
Audience Member - “It felt like I was living a horror movie”
 
Website: https://www.drownedoutproductions.com 
Follow us on Instagram: @DrownedOutProductions

Universal Studios Hollywood Readies for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 with Presale Tickets and Teases the Debut of the All-Original In-World Experience Featuring an Exciting Mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters,
With More Reveals Forthcoming

Universal Fan Fest Nights Kicks Off on Thursday, April 23,
and Continues Select Nights Through Saturday, May 16, 2026

Presale Tickets Available for Purchase Now Through December 17 And Include a First-Ever Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 Complimentary Limited Edition Collectible Medallion

Drawing on their decades of experience creating large-scale themed entertainment and spooky, story-driven spaces across the country, EPIC crafted a fully realized narrative rooted in the Pier’s rich past. The original Toonerville Funhouse first thrilled guests at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s, later returning at Pacific Ocean Park in 1958. Hidden away for decades, its whimsical-yet-unnerving spirit has now been revived in nine mysterious chambers, each filled with optical illusions, disorienting twists, and delightfully eerie surprises.

“Creating the Funhouse for Pacific Park allowed us to blend nostalgia with new innovations in storytelling,” said Charity Hill, Co-Founder and Executive Producer of EPIC Entertainment Group. “We love digging into history, finding what made people fall in love with these experiences in the first place, and then reinventing them for today’s audiences. With the Funhouse, we’re not just paying homage to Santa Monica’s amusement legacy, we’re creating a whole new chapter that will surprise and thrill guests for years to come.”

Just past Snackville, guests will stumble upon what appears to be an abandoned storage area tucked into the century-old pier. Inside, guests will discover that the Funhouse is far more than a maze of mirrors and tricks. At the heart of its lore lies a sinister pact: Sprinkles the Clown and a mysterious Fortune Teller are in cahoots, luring unsuspecting visitors deeper into the maze and toward their chilling fate in the ice cream freezer. Among its decayed relics lies a sigil granting entry into a labyrinth of curiosities, including nine distinct rooms such as Mirror Madness, Puppet Master, Gumball Glazy, and Vanilla Chill. Visitors may even come face-to-face with the mischievous Sprinkles the Clown as they attempt to escape the attraction’s disorienting paths.

For EPIC, the project is another example of the company’s ability to transform a client’s vision into reality: bridging history, theatrical design, and immersive production to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Known for designing and producing some of the most imaginative live events, seasonal attractions, and brand activations across the country, EPIC once again proves its expertise in blending narrative with environment.
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With a client roster that includes Hotel del Coronado, Crayola, Hersheypark, Ritz-Carlton, Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, and now the Santa Monica Pier, EPIC Entertainment Group has become a trusted creative force for destination brands and legacy properties. The team is credited with elevating Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary into one of Southern California’s most acclaimed Halloween attractions and continues to play a major role in Hersheypark’s Dark Nights, managing everything from costume and makeup to stage and talent. 

Whether reimagining seasonal events, developing immersive worlds, or producing large-scale spectacles, EPIC consistently delivers bold creative design and world-class production that transform spaces into unforgettable guest experiences. For more information about Epic Entertainment Group, visit EpicEntertainmentGroup.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

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About  EPIC Entertainment Group
Founders Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill launched EPIC Entertainment Group in 2016. The company has been instrumental in leading the way for live event production, themed entertainment, location-based attractions, and brand activations. Epic Entertainment Group is a collective of innovative producers, experiential marketers, and creative designers whose sole mission is to produce unrivaled immersive experiences while having a kick-ass time doing it. This team of fine-tuned experienced architects execute every facet of development, production, operation, and integration with flawless precision for events of every scope and scale. For more info: www.epicentertainmentgroup.com. 
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