Illustration of a haunted house on a hill under a full moon, red light glowing from the doorway where a figure stands (Frightworld America's Screampark)
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Frightworld America's Screampark

Visitors explore an indoor screampark featuring five themed haunted houses, including the rogue AI-themed Mainframe Massacre, the eerie Carnival Boneyard, and the rundown Eerie State Asylum. Guests navigate detailed indoor sets filled with high-impact scares, special effects, fog, and strobe lighting. Between attractions, visitors can pose for photos at lobby selfie stands and encounter roaming monsters.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

frightworld.com

When

Tickets

Opening weekend (September 25–26): 5 House Pass $32 + tax; Frightpass $50 + tax; VIP Immediate Access $72 + tax. Regular season: 5 House Pass/General Admission $40 + tax; Frightpass $58 + tax; VIP Immediate Access $80 + tax. Frightpass tickets provide approximately one-third wait; VIP Immediate Access has no wait and allows a second trip through a favorite house. Opening-weekend Frightpass includes a Frightworld lanyard and $5 off a t-shirt or hoodie; opening-weekend VIP includes a limited-edition VIP lanyard and $10 off a t-shirt or hoodie. Regular VIP includes a VIP Frightworld lanyard and $10 off a t-shirt or hoodie. Opening-weekend VIP and regular VIP have limited availability. $4 coupons are available at sponsor locations and with Intense Milk bottle caps; redeemable at the cash-only box office, not online, valid for Frightworld tickets but not Little Frights or Saturdays. Groups of 20 or more may receive a discounted rate with advance arrangements College students with valid ID at the box office get $5 off a 5 House Pass, Frightpass, or VIP Immediate Access on Sundays and Wednesdays only, not with other discounts or promotions. Military personnel with valid military ID get $5 off any tickets at the cash-only box office; excludes Little Frights with Lights. Canadian residents with valid Canadian ID get a free upgrade to a Frightpass with purchase of a 5 House Pass. Chaperones do not need to buy a ticket if they do not want to go through the haunted houses, but must remain on screampark property.

Ages

Not recommended for children under 8 years old. Children under 15 must have a chaperone

Neighborhood

North Buffalo

Food & Drink

The cash-only Fright Bites concession stand serves pizza, assorted snacks, soft drinks, and bottled water.

Parking

Parking is available for free onsite and plentiful.

Accessibility

Our venue’s entry, parking, restrooms, and lobby are accessible. Due to the unique design and safety requirements of the haunted houses inside our venue, some areas may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs. Please contact Frightworld before your visit so we can assist you.

Pets

No pets.

Going?

Location

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1001 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (4/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (1/5)

Best For

Teens and adult horror enthusiasts

Vibe

Intense, dark, and terrifying

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Purchase tickets at the on-site cash-only box office to avoid online processing fees; an ATM is available on site.
  • Leave bags and backpacks at home, as the venue enforces a strict no-bag policy and screens all guests through metal detectors.
  • Arrive early in the evening to beat peak crowds, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Little Frights with Lights: Trick-or-Treat through Frightworld with the lights on and NO monsters.
  • LIGHTS OUT: The most intense event of the season! Make your way through the dark with 1 glowstick.
  • *All discounts only available at Frightworld's Box Office. Not valid online*
  • $4 off coupons available at local sponsor locations
  • $5 off ticket price with military ID
  • $5 off with college student ID on Sundays and Wednesdays
  • Free upgrade to Frightpass for Canadian residents

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the chaperone policy?

All guests aged 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old, with up to eight minors permitted per chaperone.

Can visitors take photos or record video inside the attractions?

No, photography and video or audio recording are strictly prohibited inside all attractions, though photos are permitted with monsters in the lobby and at selfie stands.

Will the actors touch guests?

Actors will not grab or touch guests, and visitors are strictly required not to touch the actors.

What items are prohibited inside Frightworld?

Bags, backpacks, weapons of any kind, outside food or drinks, pets, video recording gear, and costumes, masks, or Halloween makeup are strictly prohibited.

Is Frightworld open if it rains?

Yes, Frightworld operates rain or shine because all attractions are located completely indoors.

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Contributors: Organizer (Oct 2, 2025)