Frequently Asked
Questions

Haunted Castle admission is $15, Black Forest admission is $15, a general Combo Ticket for both is $25, and the VIP Combo is $45 per person. Processing fees may apply.

Yes. Tickets are available online and at the onsite ticket booth during operating hours. Online tickets may be shown on your phone or printed.

A VIP Combo or individual VIP Upgrade gives the ticket holder access to the dedicated VIP Line for faster entry at the attraction covered by the ticket. An individual-haunt VIP Upgrade is $10 per person, and the $45 VIP Combo includes both attractions. The VIP Line does not guarantee immediate entry.

Cash and major credit cards are accepted. Card and online transactions may include processing fees.

Yes. Community Discounts, Group Rates and Family Pricing are available for the 2026 season. Review the dedicated pricing pages for eligibility, quantities and current terms before purchasing.

No. All sales are final. If an attraction closes because of weather, an unused ticket remains valid for another operating night in the 2026 season.

Use the free guest parking and entrance at St. Vincent Catholic School, 1720 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Follow event signs and onsite staff.

No. The Auburn Road address is the attraction location only. All guest parking and drop-offs must use 1720 E. Wallen Road.

Arrive with enough time to park, walk to admission and wait in line before the posted closing time. If you plan to experience both attractions, earlier is better—especially Friday and Saturday.

Thursday and Sunday lines close at 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday lines close at 11:00 PM. Being onsite near closing does not guarantee enough time to enter or complete both haunts.

Both attractions use darkness, loud sounds, strobe lighting, tight spaces, theatrical effects and startle scares. They are designed to be intense. Parents and guardians should use their discretion for younger guests.

There is no set minimum age, but the experience can be too intense for some children. A parent or guardian should decide whether each guest is comfortable with a full haunted-attraction environment.

The Haunted Castle walkthrough is approximately 30 minutes. The outdoor Black Forest is approximately 30–45 minutes. Wait times are additional and vary by night.

Some accessible and alternate routes are available. Standard routes can include stairs, slides, gravel and uneven natural terrain. Tell the ticket taker about mobility needs before entering the line so the team can explain available options.

Yes. Guests may encounter strobe lighting, darkness, loud audio, fog, confined spaces and sudden scares. Anyone sensitive to these effects should use caution.

No. Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted inside the attractions. Leave them secured in your vehicle.

Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction and clothing appropriate for the outdoor temperature. The Black Forest includes gravel, wooded paths and natural terrain.

Weather and trail conditions can affect operations, particularly in the outdoor Black Forest. Severe weather may delay or close an attraction. If weather closes an attraction, an unused ticket remains valid for another operating night in the same season. Tickets purchased for 2026 are valid only during the 2026 season. Check official updates before traveling when conditions are questionable.

The Black Forest is an outdoor attraction and may open a little later early in the season while daylight remains.

Yes. Law enforcement, security and medical personnel are present during operating nights. Follow staff instructions and report any concern immediately.

No. Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited inside the Haunted Castle and Black Forest. Keep phones and cameras secured while moving through the attractions.