Everything You Need to Know for Adventureland’s Phantom Fall Fest

Adventureland's Phantom Fall Fest has officially kicked off, and we've got everything you need to know before you go!

When is Adventureland open for Phantom Fall Fest?

Phantom Fall Fest will take place on Saturdays and Sundays through October 27th, plus Friday, October 18th and 25th. Friday hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday hours are 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday hours are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Can I still ride the rides at the park?

Absolutely! Rides will be open during Phantom Fall Fest, although select children's rides will close at 4:30 p.m.

How many haunted houses are there?

There are four haunted houses open inside the park, including:

• mALICE in Wonderland
  • Near the Dragon Slayer
• CarnEvil
  • Near Circus Balloons outside of "Club Blood"
• Cornstalkers
  • Near the Tilt-A-Whirl and Sam Adams Saloon
• Spirits of the Swamp
  • Near Bernie's Swing and Flying Tigers

There are also four "scare zones" within the park:

• Deadsville
  • On Main Street near the entrance of the park
• Nordic Nightmare
  • Near the Underground and the Frantic Freeway
• The Fallen
  • Behind the Monster in front of the Tornado
• Hellbillies
  • The bridge in front of Flying Tigers

You can check out a map with all of the haunted attractions HERE.

What are some of the other activities during Phantom Fall Fest?

There are several different daytime activities for kids over the course of the month, including:

• Trick or Treat Trail
  • Main Street
  • Daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Hay Maze
  • Near the Frantic Freeway
  • Daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Pumpkin Painting
  • Oink's
  • Daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Scary-oke
  • Oink's
  • Daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kids Costume Contest
  • Oink's
  • Daily at 2 p.m.
• Scream Contest
  • Oink's
  • Daily at 3 p.m.
• Giant Pumpkin Carving
  • Saturday, September 28th
• Meal Worm Eating Contest
  • Saturday, October 5th at 2 p.m.
  • First ten guests to sign up on-site
• Gummy Worm Eating Contest
  • Saturday, October 5th at 1:30 p.m.
  • First ten kids to sign up on-site

What are the rules involving Halloween costumes?

Adventureland's official website says that masks or face paint that covers some/all of a person's face are not allowed after 6 p.m. It also says that guests over 13-years-old cannot wear costumes into the park.

Is the chaperone policy still in effect?

Yes. In order to enter the park, guests 17 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult (aged 21+). There's a limit of four minors per chaperone.

Can I bring a bag/purse into the park?

Yes. Each guest can have one bag with them, but it has to be 8” x 5” x 2” or smaller. The park also reserves the right to search your bag before you can enter the park.

How much is a ticket to Phantom Fall Fest?

For a limited time, tickets start at only $34.99 for a single day pass to the park (ages 3 and under are free). Parking is $21 per vehicle. All tickets can be purchased online HERE.

Looking for more haunted attractions in Eastern and Central Iowa in 2024? We've got a list HERE!