The wait is almost over. Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS® begins this Friday, Sept. 18, at Six Flags Great Adventure, unleashing four new haunted mazes, returning fan favorites, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and world-class thrill rides after dark.
The Northeast’s premier theme park destination is preparing to transform after dark with one of its most ambitious Fright Fest lineups yet, bringing blockbuster horror franchises, original Great Adventure nightmares and decades of Halloween tradition together for select nights through Nov. 1.
Four new haunted mazes lead the charge this year, including JASON: Blood Reign and Final Destination: Death’s Playground, inspired by two blockbuster horror franchises, plus two all-new original Great Adventure nightmares, Twisted Holidays and Deadwood Cabin. They join returning licensed experiences The Conjuring Universe™ and Army of the Dead®, additional original haunted mazes, sinister scare zones and a packed live entertainment lineup.
This Friday, the nightmare begins.
Beginning Sept. 18, guests can experience hours of Halloween entertainment across the park, from haunted mazes and scare zones to the return of Dead Man’s Party and nighttime rides on Great Adventure’s world-class roller coasters.
“Fright Fest is one of the events our guests wait for all year, and this Friday we are turning the fear all the way up,” said Mike Fehnel, Park President of Six Flags Great Adventure. “With four new haunted mazes, major horror franchises, the return of Dead Man’s Party and an entire park that transforms after dark, this is a Fright Fest built to deliver big scares and even bigger thrills.”
Guests wishing to experience haunted mazes must have valid park admission, a Season Pass or membership, plus a Haunted Attractions Pass. Options include a one-night Haunted Attractions Pass, an All Season Haunted Attractions Pass for eligible season passholders and members, and a Haunted Attractions Express Pass offering priority maze access.
THE ENTIRE PARK BECOMES PART OF THE NIGHTMARE
At Fright Fest, fear doesn’t stop at the maze exit.
Scare zones transform entire sections of Great Adventure into open-air nightmares. Carnevil unleashes maniacal clowns across The Boardwalk; zombies lurk within Exile Canyon; restless souls take over Plaza De La Muerte; the undead surround Bloody Fountain; and pirates and sea creatures roam Curse of Blackbeard’s Bounty.
Scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences are included with park admission, giving guests hours of Halloween entertainment beyond the haunted mazes.
Fright Fest is not recommended for children under 13.
DEAD MAN’S PARTY RISES AGAIN
After a one-year hiatus, one of Great Adventure’s most celebrated Fright Fest traditions is rising from the grave.
Dead Man’s Party returns in 2026, bringing Dr. Fright and his undead friends back to the stage for the high-energy production that became a fall tradition for generations of Great Adventure guests.
Blending the energy of a rock concert with theatrical choreography and Halloween spectacle, Dead Man’s Party has spent decades helping define Fright Fest entertainment at Great Adventure. Now, after a year away, Dr. Fright and his undead crew are ready to rock the afterlife once again.
The entertainment doesn’t stop there. The nightly Awakening signals the start of the park’s transformation, Blade Drummers gets fired up with demonic bladesmiths, and Unleashed combines live-action entertainment with cirque-style feats, dance and acrobatics.
Together, the shows add another full layer of entertainment between haunted mazes, scare zones and nighttime rides.
FRIGHTFULLY GOOD FOOD AND DRINKS
At Fright Fest, even the menu gets a sinister makeover.
Great Adventure’s Halloween food and beverage lineup extends the experience beyond the mazes with limited-time specialty food, cocktails and nonalcoholic creations served throughout the park.
Among the most eye-catching offerings are specialty blood bag cocktails, including Transfusion, made with vodka, cranberry juice, grenadine and lemonade; Alien Blood, featuring vanilla vodka, candied-orange syrup and sweet and sour; and Zombie Juice, an undead-inspired combination of vodka, Granny Smith apple syrup and lemonade.
Guests looking for all the Halloween presentation without the spirits can sink their teeth into specialty mocktails including Vampire’s Kiss, combining lemonade, cherry and vanilla; the Purple People Eater, a mix of desert pear, cranberry and lemonade; and Pixie Potion, a colorful combination of blue raspberry, green apple and lemonade.
Limited-time Halloween food and sweet treats round out the menu, giving guests even more to discover between haunted mazes, scare zones, shows and nighttime rides.
MAKE FRIGHT FEST PART OF A FULL SEASON OF THRILLS
For guests who want to experience Fright Fest and return throughout the seasons ahead, a 2027 Season Pass or eligible membership stretches the value well beyond Halloween.
Eligible products can be used during the remainder of 2026, giving guests access to Great Adventure’s fall events and more opportunities to visit participating Six Flags parks across the region.
At nearby Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, that includes Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS® and the all-new Blair Witch: No Signal. Step into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and venture deep into the mysteries of the Black Hills Forest. In near-total darkness, you’ll navigate environments inspired by the world of the franchise, including winding trails, abandoned camps, eerie ritual sites, and the infamous Rustin Parr House as the forest itself seems to close in. Reality unravels within — experience Blair Witch: No Signal.
When Halloween ends, the value continues.
Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Great Adventure for the 2026 holiday season, giving passholders and eligible members another reason to return before the year is over.
Then comes 2027 and Bakunawa.
Great Adventure’s record-breaking new spinning launch coaster will rise 382 feet above The Boardwalk and reach speeds of 100 mph when it debuts next year, adding another major experience to a full 2027 season.
Eligible passes also include free parking and regional access to participating Six Flags parks, turning one purchase into opportunities for multiple visits, multiple seasons and multiple destinations.
Fright Fest this fall. Holiday in the Park this winter. Bakunawa in 2027. One pass unlocks a lot more than one visit.
For event dates, operating hours, tickets, Haunted Attractions Passes and 2027 Season Pass information, visit the Six Flags Great Adventure website.
