Well, for those of you in Honolulu, here are your choices for haunting events.

Haunted Lagoon

You can take a 30 minute canoe ride through the Haunted Lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center (Laie), where the Laie lady searches for her son, and will surely get your blood pressure up.  New for 2011 is a haunted house that you can go through as a sort of warm up before taking your canoe ride.

They also offer “keiki rides” which leaves at 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 pm, if you have young ones with you.  The main difference is that the keiki canoes have a lost warrior that rides along to protect them from evil spirits, while adults are left to fend for themselves. Its a good idea if you purchase your tickets in advance.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for children (Fast pass – $40/$35). Kama’aina pricing and various discounts are available as well. Prices do not include the standard entry to the rest of the PCC.  The Haunted Lagoon runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays between Sept. 30th and Oct 23rd;  Monday – Saturday from October 24th through Halloween night. Canoes start at 6:30pm (Fast Pass times: 7:00, 7:30, 8:30.)

Haunted Lagoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Haunted Plantation

In its 6th year, Haunted Plantation (Wahiawa), rated #6 on the Top 10 Haunted Houses in USA for 2011 @www.tophaunts.com.   According to the Haunted Plantation official website, they will be open for 9 nights this year (Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28 thru the 31st, and have added 5 nights of Haunted Hawaii Ghost Stories (the website was not specific on dates).

General ticketing for the Haunted Plantation is $13 or $20 for the FastPass.  (No children under 13 and those 16 and younger must have adult supervision.)   Gates open at 7:00 pm till 11:30 pm, unless attendance is heavy, then gates may close earlier.

Ticket price for the Haunted Hawaii Ghost Stories is $10, with two tours available at 7:00 and 8:30 pm.  Each tour is limited to 30 attendees, so you should call to make reservations in advance.  (808)677-0110.  Children under 16 must have adult supervision.

Here is their official 2011 Trailer for The Haunted Plantation:

The Haunted Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu

Nightmares Live

For those not wanting to make a drive, you can attend the Nightmare Live Haunted Attraction at their new location, Dole Cannery (801 Dillingham Blvd). Nightmares Live is a gigantic haunted house maze with professional special effects, lighting, movie props, and authentic costumes. (Same designers used by Universal Studios).  Tickets cost $13 or get a FastPass for $20.  While there are no age restrictions, it is suggested that the experience may be a little too intense for those under 13.

You can purchase tickets beginning at 6:30 pm till 11:30 pm and doors open from 7:00 pm till midnight.  If you have any questions, they ask you to email them at nightmareslive@gmail.com.   Dates of operation are Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14 thru 31st.

 

 WARNING:  Standard warnings apply for all haunted houses; individuals with health problems, heart problems, pregnant, claustrophobic, or history of seizures, should not enter.  These haunted houses all use strobe lights, which can lead to a seizure event.  Also strongly suggested those with breathing problems and asthma should not attend due to the smoke used.

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