Six Flags Great Adventure has unleashed the biggest and scariest Fright Fest in history this fall, and we were invited to check it out. The Northeast’s Largest Halloween party, which is now running weekends and select days through October 31, features more than 25 Halloween-themed shows and attractions. Families can enjoy Thrills By Day with all of their favorite rides and family-friendly entertainment, and experience Fright By Night with terrifying mazes, scare zones, spooktacular shows and thrilling rides after dark.
This year, Six Flags unveiled two newly-themed haunted mazes, three new shows and a new scare zone so every step is filled with fright. New this season:
Lady of the Lake Cemetery – We found plenty of spooky haunts in this cemetery! Great Adventure’s folklore inspired the newest scare zone, which will surely bring a chill to every guest. Guinevere, a drowned bride cursed by the Jersey Devil, has haunted Jackson’s Great Lake for more than a hundred years. Guests can try to spot her spirit in the flowing, white dress as they walk through the mist and monster-filled graveyard. 
Aftermath – Zombie lovers will get a real thrill at this fear-inducing attraction that was a real treat. A post-apocalyptic world becomes a reality as guests try to survive this twisting haunted maze crawling with barbaric, mutant scavengers. This raw experience of a global catastrophe makes nightmares come true. Extra fee required to participate. 
Wicked Woods – We loved this new attraction! It had just the right amount of spooky and creepy happenings, and we won't spoil the fun for you, but it was worth embarking on the experience. Even our youngest child enjoyed it. In Wicked Woods, fables and folklore from the dark and haunted forests aren’t just for story time anymore. Evil creatures come to life under the creaky and gnarled branches as guests try to escape the night shadows. Extra fee required to participate. 
Unleashed – Guests will be spellbound by this new theatrical production featuring incredible acrobatics, dance, music and feats of magic premiering in Showcase Theatre.
Corvyx – Alternative electronic pop artist Corvyx is taking YouTube by storm through a combination of haunting covers, visually stunning videos and original music. Armed with a wicked style and powerhouse voice, Corvyx will rock Fright Fest during his residency near the new Wicked Brew bar on Friday and Saturday nights.
Ignite – A hypnotizing and dazzling display of fire spinning and illusion will have guests glued to the pavement watching every heart-stopping trick. This performance, located next to the Bumper Cars in Adventure Alley, will really see if guests can take the heat.
In addition to the new frights, classic family favorites return by popular demand. Enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail, The Skeletones, Professor Slithers’ Creepy Critters, and the Spooky Kooky Magic Show. Professor Slithers will share his creepy critters with you in a comical manner and the kids will love seeing the various animals appear before them and disappear, too. After 6 pm when the park takes a very dark turn, guests can expect their Halloween favorites including The Arrival ghoul parade, The Awakening, Dead Man’s Party, Cell Block 6, and Demon District. We also enjoyed the Blood Shed during our visit for a truly creepy experience. As dusk approaches, the zombies release throughout the area and branch out to varying sections of the park. As if their presence alone is not intimidating enough, they thrive on scaring you. Alas, this is why they deem it Fright by Night. Don't be too surprised if one sneaks up on you from behind and startles you. While spooky on so many levels, the zombies' presence in the evening hours certainly brought a unique thrill to Fright Fest. They are always prowling the walkways and don't hesitate when they see an opportunity to thrill with a fright, which is well done on many the occasion. It's hard to walk up any pathway where they are lurking without hearing shrieks or screams in abundance. There are so many options at Fright Fest this year that it's easy to tailor your fright or fun level to your preference. There's plenty of excitement to be had for every age!
In all, 11 monstertainment shows, seven free scares, Halloween-themed shopping and dining experiences plus a world-class thrill ride collection are included with park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. Seven haunted mazes require an additional fee. Fright By Night is not recommended for children under 12 and those who scare easily. For those of you with very young children or who scare easily, the wide variety of daytime events before 6 p.m. are geared towards fun and are not at all spooky. You can't miss the Trick or Treat Trail where your kids can see their favorite Looney Tunes characters dressed up in costumes for Halloween while enjoying some great photo opportunities and receiving treats, too, as they go through the trail. Fright Fest is a fabulously spooky adventure for all.
For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
