Q: Do You Offer Refunds?
A: WE DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS!! If you are unable to complete the haunted house, we do not refund your money. This includes going through the front door. We are trying to scare you!!! We do not have a chicken run this year! YOU PAY, YOU PLAY!
Q: Is there parking available at the Haunted Attractions?
A: Yes, we provide onsite parking for guests visiting Our Haunted Attractions. Our parking facilities are conveniently located near the entrance to the attraction, making it easy to access and navigate. Please follow directional signage and instructions from our parking attendants upon arrival
Q: Are Tickets available for purchase online?
A: Yes, tickets for our Haunted Attractions can be purchased online through our website and thru HauntPay. We offer a convenient online booking system that allows you to select your preferred date and time slot in advance. Online ticket sales help streamline your entry process and ensure availability for your desired visitation time.
Q: Do we have to wait outside?
A: All queue lines are located outdoors.
Q: Are there Bathrooms?
A: Yes, we have Portable restrooms that are located throughout the Haunted Attraction. Wise to use them before you enter.
Q: If I Get Too Scared, Can I Get Out?
A: Yes, there are emergency exits located throughout the attractions in which you can leave if you are too scared to continue.
Q: Can I Drop Off My Teenager?
A: It is not recommended to leave young teenagers unsupervised. If you feel that your child can follow rules, laws and is mature enough for horror and terror elements, they can attend without parental guidance, but we are not liable for any injuries or keeping track of any one child. Security will be stationed throughout the park to help keep things orderly and secure, but Spooktacular Studios is far from a day care or a night care.
Q: Is the Haunted Attractions Wheelchair Accessible?
A: Spooktacular Studios is NOT wheelchair accessible.
Q: Is There A Place For My Personal Belongings?
A: No. We advise that patrons do not bring any personal bags, backpacks or purses with them. We do not have lockers and assume no responsibility for lost or damaged items. Additionally, make sure that your cell phone and personal items being carried on your person are safely tucked away and stored.
Q: Do We Bring Our Own Food And Drinks?
A: Outside food and beverages are not permitted anywhere on the property. Feel free to visit our concessions booth or a visiting food truck to purchase something to eat and/or drink.
Q: Is There an ATM?
A: No, there is no ATM onsite.
Q: Is There Security?
A: Yes, we have a full security staff on hand at all times. Some with military and police background, and all have undergone training to guarantee a secure environment at all times. All security staff are in communication via radio and we have infrared cameras placed throughout the attraction so we can see anything that happens.
Q: Do You Sell Merch?
A: We will be selling T-Shirts and possibly other Spooktacular Studios merchandise. Merch is also available thru our On-line Gift Shop all year round.
Q: Can We Take Photos Inside The Attraction?
A: Photography is not permitted inside the attraction as it slows down processing, distracts actors and presents the opportunity for patrons to lose personal property. Please leave cell phones in your car or keep them secure them in your pockets. Also No Video Tapping is Allowed!
Q: Can We Wear Halloween Costumes?
A: No. For safety and security reasons, patrons are not allowed to wear costumes.
Q: Can I Go In If I’m Pregnant?
A: Spooktacular Studios is NOT recommended for those who are pregnant, have heart issues or other health conditions that make it hard to breath, see and walk.
Q: Are There Strobe Lights?
A: Yes, strobe lights are heavily used. Epileptic patrons may ask for accommodations before entering the trail, but we cannot guarantee you will not experience flashing lights. It is not recommended those with epilepsy attend.
Q: Is There Any Smoke or Fog?
A: Yes, fog machines are used at Spooktacular Studios. There is also natural occurring fog, depending on atmospheric conditions.
Q: Are Actors Allowed To Touch Me?
A: Spooktacular Studios actors are instructed, trained and warned not to touch patrons. However, the attraction is very close quarters in some areas and actors may occasionally brush up against patrons with their costumes or props. You may also come into contact with some of the sets in low light areas.
Q: If I’m Sensitive Natured, Should I Attend?
A: Spooktacular Studios is a production focused on horror and terror elements. Front of house actors and actors inside of the attraction are employed to entertain, surprise, shock and scare you. In this atmosphere, many things the actors might do may be considered offensive. We do maintain a strict employee policy for limited and passive use of profanity and vulgar language, but if you are easily offended, attending Spooktacular Studios may not be recommended.
Q: Are There Any Age Restrictions?
A: Spooktacular Studios is recommended for adults, older teens and mature audiences in general. Younger kids may enter if parents choose to bring them. Carrying babies or infants is NOT allowed. There are no special prices for children and no refunds if anyone decides they cant finish the haunt. There are many emergency exits throughout the attraction if anyone must exit early.
Q: Do You Accept Credit Cards?
A: Yes, our box office accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We Also accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express on-line.
Q: Do You Offer Group Rates?
A: Yes, but group ticket sales must be arranged in advance. To arrange for group tickets, call ahead and talk to James Boycroft at 417-317-7988 or email xprojectspookhouse@gmail.com Include your name, contact information, date you plan to visit, and size of group. We will then contact you to make the arrangements.
Q: What Time Does Your Line Start Forming?
A: The line starts forming as soon as the ticket booth opens at 6pm. The first group will enter when the sun is low enough for the best experience (7:30pm). As we get closer to Halloween, the sun will set sooner, but the crowd will get larger and the wait times will get longer.
Q: What Time Do You Stop Selling Tickets?
A: We will Stop selling tickets at 11:30pm and the Last walk-thru will be at 12:30am
Q: Are you open of it rains?
A: We will operate during light rain. We will close during heavy rain or lightning. All ticket sales are final. If we have to close on the night you have purchased tickets for, your ticket will be honored any other night we are open. Feel free to check our Facebook for updates on closings. Please dress appropriately, this includes footwear.
Q: What Are the Hours of Operation?
A: Spooktacular Studios will be open from 6pm until 12am. Fri-Sat Last ticket is sold at 11:30pm and the event will often stay open later to accommodate patrons on busy nights. The box office will never close earlier than posted times.
Q: What Dates are you open?
A: Sept 25th – 26th, Oct 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st – y 2026
Q: What is Spooktacular Studios?
A: Spooktacular Studios is a seasonal, outdoor haunted attraction. Patrons adventure through a designated trail carved through fields and forests in Joplin MO, in groups of 6 – 8 people. You will encounter live actors, sets and many special effects. The experience, not counting wait times, lasts approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
Q: How many Haunts does Spooktacular Studios own/operate?
A: Spooktacular Studios own/operate two different haunts. The Aftermath & Beyond the Outer Limits.
Q: Is Spooktacular Studios suitable for Young Children?
A: Spooktacular Studios is not recommended for young children or those who are easily frightened. While we do not have a strict age limit, our attraction is designed to be intense and may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental discretion is advised, and we encourage guests to consider the sensitivity of their children before purchasing tickets.
Q: How Scary is Spooktacular Studios?
A: Spooktacular Studios is designed to provide a thrilling and immersive experience for guests of all scare levels. Our attraction features intense scenes, jump scares, and interactive elements that create an atmosphere of suspense and terror. However, we also offer varying levels of intensity to accommodate different preferences, from spine-tingling encounters to heart-pounding moments of horror.
Q: How Long Does it take to go through Spooktacular Studios Haunted Attractions?
A: The experience, not counting wait times, lasts approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
