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General Questions

Questions or Concerns
Before the Fear Begins.

Find the most important Lake Hickory Haunts information in one place, including ticket details, safety policies, and common guest questions before your visit.

Buy online in advanceArrive 10 to 15 minutes earlyFog and strobe lights are used

Timeslots are arrival windows, not guaranteed entry timestamps.

Online pricing and ticket validity change based on Green, Yellow, and Orange nights.

Security checks, fog, strobe lights, and intense scare effects are part of the event.

General Questions

Browse the answers the way guests actually plan their night.

The official Lake Hickory Haunts FAQ covers a lot of ground. To make it flow better, the information is grouped by planning topic so guests can jump straight to tickets, pricing, safety, policies, or experience details.

Tickets, Pricing and More

These answers cover the most common planning questions in one place: VIP and Fast Pass options, arrival windows, color nights, online ticketing, pricing, parking, taxes, and group purchases.

Color nights affect pricingCards, parking, and group details includedCards and Apple Pay acceptedGroup rates start at 20 guestsParking is paid on-site

VIP admission is our premium package designed for our fans and victims! We highly recommend VIP pass(es) for anyone looking to make the most out of their Lake Hickory Haunts visit. Included with VIP Pass:

Included with VIP Pass:

  • Immediate Access to the Haunt with no wait time on Midway or in queue (Faster than Fast Pass).
  • Exclusive Access to the VIP Lounge with a snack and water included.
  • A FREE VIP Sticker or Trading card.
  • ONE FREE Midway Attraction ticket for a Midway Attraction of your choice. (Does not include escape rooms)
  • $5 Credit for the Gift Shop, Concessions, or Midway Ticket Booth.
  • Free Printed Photo.

Warnings and Disclaimers

Read Before You Enter Section

The attraction policies still matter just as much as the ticket details. This section keeps the original warning and rules view intact so guests can scan the safety guidance before the rest of the planning questions.

Event Warnings

This attraction reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone.

You will experience intense audio, lighting, extreme low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp or wet conditions, moving floors, special effects, sudden actions, and an overall physically demanding environment. You should NOT ENTER a haunted house if you suffer from asthma, heart conditions, prone to seizures, physical ailments, respiratory or any type of medical problems, or are pregnant or suffer from any type of mental issues including claustrophobia.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Your ticket is a revocable license and may be taken and admission refused upon refund of purchase price. Holder of this ticket understands that there is inherent risk involved when attending the attraction. Holder voluntarily assumes all risk and dangers associated with participation in this attraction. In consideration and acceptance of entrance into this attraction holder agrees to release the operator, it's parent corporations, affiliates, officers, directors, and employees and landlord from any liability, harm, injury or death, cost or expense whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly, from attending this attraction or any of the attractions at this location.

By buying a ticket and attending our events, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by my employment and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, employees, volunteers, and participants and their families.

Strobe lights and fog usedHigh-intensity effectsNo refunds on refusal

Strobe lights and fog are used throughout the event.

Tickets are a revocable license and may be refused at any time.

No refunds are issued for admission refusal or early exit.

Guests voluntarily assume the risks associated with attending.