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Please note: this review is for the 2011 season rather than the current season.
by spookshow_babe (Newbie Review Crew Member) after attending on Friday, October 21, 2011 at about 3:30 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 24, 2011
It's hard to write a review when you are left speechless! Where do I try to begin...
I remember many years ago, when Splatter Haus was considered one of the best and scariest haunted houses in the area, and at that time, it was very true- however, over the years they have lost that title and I truly feel that The Wisconsin Feargrounds has taken it! I remember going to this haunt years ago when it was just The Darkness and later when it became Morgan Manner. Even it's first year it was very impressive, with detailed sets, props and great make up/actors. As years went on you could see the passion they had for giving haunted house enthusiasts a whole new fun and yet scary experience. It has been wonderful watching this haunted house grow over the years and become the masterpiece in real horror and fun that it is now! It deserves being voted #1 two years in a row, as one of the greatest haunted attractions in the Midwest. You can tell they put a ton of effort and thought into there attraction and it will leave you speechless!
Please note: this review is for the 2011 season rather than the current season.
by btweezy414 after attending on Monday, October 24, 2011 at about 2 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 24, 2011
On Saturday night myself and 4 friends had the chance to visit what I call Wisconsin’s would must see haunted attraction of the year. We arrived around 7:10pm to find an already busy site. They had a great grasp on crowd control from the moment you get in line to buy tickets. They had a designated line for those who purchased their tickets ahead of time online (Which by the way was a great deal with the early special only costing $20 for all 3 houses) and another line with a worker in the front that when you reached her she would then separate you into one of 3 ticket booth window lines. Once we paid, we received a very neat collector’s coin which would be used for getting you into line, and also a wristband for those who are doing all 3 haunts. The line took us about 1 hour to make it thru, but there was plenty from the actors who made sure you visit everyone in line, to TV with different events happening leading up to the haunt.
We started with Morgan Manor, which I would describe as a whole as the much more detail oriented (in regards to the sets) house. Each room, you stepped in gave you the complete feeling that you where actually in this setting for that moment. I think the house could have used a few more actors and surprises to scare the guest, but it was still enjoyable and had our group on the edge of their toes.
Next up was Morgana’s Torment, which is very much a touchy feely house. By that I mean be prepared to walk thru lots of spaces that challenge you to find your way thru the dark, while being squeezed by different objects. We had a group ahead of us that even joined our group as they got lost in the plastic pipe maze in the beginning. This house will push you to the limit, and don’t take your guard down for too long, as this house is not actor free.
Finally we have the Unstable the haunted barn, which is a very well done countryside massacre. The farmers and other creatures are not very happy to in the barn, and they want you to join in on the misery. As you push thru the animal parts and other farm related objects, the surprises, keep you guessing from all angles.
Best part of the haunt: In the barn when the actors heard someone say the name of a lady in are group named Cassie, they seemed to almost pass it on, so that when we continued to other parts of the barn, the farmers all knew her name and kept asking “Where’s Cassie?”.
Finding the event was very easy if you follow the instructions via their website or use a GPS. They also have it mentioned on the Waukesha Expo Center sign.
The event cost $30 the night of or $20 for those who purchased tickets online under the early bird special. This is a great deal considering it is for 3 houses and last around 45 minutes to an hour.
Overall, even if you only have time for one haunt this year, make it the Wisconsin Fear Grounds, you won’t be disappointed.
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by lazysmurf97 (Newbie Review Crew Member) after attending on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at about 4 p.m.
Submitted: Sunday, October 23, 2011
I went to the Wisconsin Fear Grounds with 5 friends on a Saturday night. We were excited for a scary and good time and we were not disappointed! Everyone was really friendly and went out of their way to help us. Unfortunately, due to time constraints in our group, we were only able to visit 1 haunted house, Morgan's Manor. I would recommend going to all 3 to get the full experience. We got the fast passes, which were amazing. I highly recommend getting them. We basically had no wait time once we got our wrist bands. They gave us an awesome coin to enter the haunt, which we all wanted to keep but couldn't. Once we entered the haunt, time seemed to fly. We were not disappointed with the sets or the actors.
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by CC2 (Newbie Review Crew Member) after attending on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at about 4 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
I have attended this event in the past and continue to be impressed with the production.
I will detail some specifics of the haunt in the effects section, but I want to be careful not to foreshadow too much of what you will experience at the Fear Grounds.
The Fear Grounds is one of the more highly decorated attractions in the State, and rightfully so.
I attend a lot of Halloween productions around the nation and the Fear Grounds presents on a high level.
Follow signage to the Expo Center to your destination.
Actors will visit you along your way as you wait.
There is a snack trailer at the Fear Grounds, as well.
Expect long wait times. This is a popular attraction.
They make efforts to attend to the guests and interact in attempts to scare and startle.
Dialogue is witty and we were impressed with the make up and characterizations of the performers.
The presentations were quite polished.
Morgana's Torment presents an extensive series of mazes to confuse and disorient the guests. This makes for a distinctive, different and challenging Halloween experience.
Unstable is probably the most interactive with the actors and their dialogue is amusing. The theme of this haunt is redneck, hillbilly country life and you will pass through numerous sets where you will get to experience their chores, first hand.
Be sure to allow ample time for your visit.
Crowds are moved through a series of corrals before being led into the attractions in small groups.
Law enforcement is present on site, as well.
If I were forced to pick a highlight, I would say the entire passage through Morgan Manor.
I appreciate detail and the entire route through the Manor provided much to attend to, which just increased the startle values for me since there is so much to notice.
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by Kstar after attending on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at about 5:30 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2011
My friends and I went out to this one again, and although it was CRAZY BUSY, we had a BLAST!! These guys have not dissapointed us in the past, and yet again we were amazed with how they keep coming up with new ways to scare us!! All three of the houses were fantasticly desgined, phenominal detail, and the actors are non stop!!
Morgan Manor: An old decrepid manor with incredible detail, and actors who are EVERYWHERE!! Everytime you left one actor, there was another one creeping right up to you. They all have different ways to scare us. Completly original!! Each of the rooms are decorated in a fantastic and creepy way, to where you actually feel as though you are in an old manor. Loved every twist and turn!!
Morgan's Torment: This is a steller one to go through!! It's so dark, and they have you turned around six different ways, when you think you have it figured out and are almost out, you are trapped and turned around yet again!! Not to menation all of their actors just don't quit!!!! The guy climbing the walls was just pure insanity, I have not screamed like that since I was a kid.
Unstable: From the moment you entered the barn, till the time you left, it smelled like a barn of rotting death. The rooms in there matched the smell. All different kinds of hillbillies there to jump out at you, snaral, scream at you the whole way!! The incredable detail that has gone in to this one is so amazing, and the actors know how to use each and every little area to maximize they way they scare you.
Just pure AMAZING!!!!
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by scardiepants after attending on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at about 4 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2011
WOW! I went to this haunt 2 years ago and was impressed back then, but it seems as if the whole place had morphed into one giant living entity ready to scare the daylights out of you.
I loved this place the first time I went, it was super scary. This year was 1,000 times better! I was freaked out the moment I walked into the waiting area. The first haunted house was very creepy to me. The actors kept saying the oddest things to us. Near the end we couldn't walk fast enough to get out. The second house was uber-scary, super dark and twisted. The lead person in our group couldn't figure out which way to go, and you could tell the actors really enjoyed scaring us. The third house was set up like a barn, lots of animals and all of the actors were like hillbillies, which is completely different than the first 2 houses they have.
All said and done, these haunted houses are completely worth the money. Our group had so much fun, I would maybe consider coming back before Halloween is over with a different group of my friends.
What a great experience!!!
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by ghostfan after attending on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at about 4:30 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I attended these haunted houses last year and had a great time so I was excited to bring a group of friends to check it out this year. We were definitely glad we went! They kicked it up a notch this year with the three haunted houses. Each one seems longer, and they were entertaining the whole way through. Some of the monsters were funny and some were scary.
As a Halloween enthusiast, I highly recommend attending the Wisconsin Feargrounds. The scares kept coming, and it is worth the $30.00!
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by lilone2 after attending on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at about 3:30 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 10, 2011
One of the scariest haunted houses I have ever been to. I was there on the night they opened, as more of a dare from friends. The actors in the houses seemed to be brushing off their skills since it was opening night, but that didn't stop me from being really scared. The actors did a great job making me cover my face into my friends shoulder. The best acting was in the first haunted house, but that didn't stop the other two from working really hard. The fact that there are three houses for the price of one is sweet, and I had a $5 coupon from an applebees which made it even better! All three of the houses were totally different, each giving a totally different scare. The first one was very classic haunted house, where you feel like you go through a house with all of the classic moments, although very classic in feel there are some really cool effects, and the theme was very cool and stayed through. The second house was more scares on your senses which was my favorite! The third house was all acting and gross out scares, made me regret my dinner a bit, but it was cool to see never the less! People should see this, it is a good night of entertainment, laughs, and screams. These people are really good and what they do, and work really hard for it.
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by DarkWolf1088 (Newbie Review Crew Member) after attending on Friday, October 7, 2011 at about 5 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 10, 2011
Welcome to Wisconsin Feargrounds were all your nightmares come true. From ghoulish beasts, to crazy hillbillies, this haunt has it all. Wisconsin Feargrounds has consistently remained one of America's and Wisconsin's top haunted attractions. I now can see why.
This was actually my first year at this haunt and I was excited from the get-go. Although this haunt may appear over the top a lot of time and energy went into throwing you into a very twisted and dark world. I was incredibly impressed by the scenes, props, and special effects. Even if you "don't get scared" this is a haunt just to check out for incredible attention to detail, fun obstacles, traps, and passageways.
What is also amazing are this haunt's prices. When some single haunts are charging 15 to 20 dollars for entry, Wisconsin Feargrounds has 3 (yes three) haunted houses available for only 30 dollars. That is surprising in and of itself without even being inside the houses yet. Being able to walk through a different world, while being scared by professionals...that is what I call a deal.
Now on to the nitty gritty. How were the haunted houses? Well let's break them down.
Morgan Manor
This is your "classic" haunt. Morgan Manor leads you through a once proud mansion that has now been corrupted by evil. Morgan Manor uses some of the classic haunted house tricks and scares. All the actors were top notch and stayed in character throughout. This house was fun and the scenes were absolutely amazing, detailed, and realistic. If this is the only house you do it will still be a fun night.
Morgana's Torment
I'll be honest I did not know what this house was. This house is full of obstacles. From pitch black corridors, to walls that squeeze you tight, to disorienting lighting effects, I never knew where I was. I only knew I had to keep going forward. The actors use this confusing labyrinth to their advantage and made some great scares. Just the mere fact of being "lost" and constantly turned around is enough to frighten some people. Morgana's Torment is quite simply a really twisted version of a fun house.
Unstable
I don't know what was scarier in this haunt. The crazed hillbilly farm hands running around or some of the aromas that I smelled inside of Unstable. Again the attention to detail by this haunt operator is shown quite well. There is no question that you are in a stable from sight AND smell. This winding and twisting haunt provides for some really good scares especially as, you alone, try to figure out what is just an empty stable and what is the actual path through the barn. This haunt was fun, and the actors really put there all into forming a world right out of a horror film. A word of advice...hold you nose at Unstable's hillbilly restroom and, oh yes, give Bezel my regards.
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by owlie after attending on Friday, October 7, 2011 at about 4:30 p.m.
Submitted: Saturday, October 8, 2011
WOW! Every year this haunted house gets better. All three have been improved from last year and the level of detail still amazes me.
I totally agree with Haunted Attraction Magazine, this is the #1 "Must See" haunted house in America, you MUST go there!
Don't bring your kids under 10, this haunt is way too scary!
Gets better every year, must see!
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by ntothep after attending on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at about 3:30 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 7, 2011
This year's haunts are even more detailed than last year. I love that they don't sit back and rest on being a great haunt, they add more and change things up. This year's is the best I've ever seen! With three haunts it's at least a hour of thrills and I personally loved Torment the best. The detail in the other two haunts and scares is ridiculous but the surprises don't stop in Torment. Just crazy cool! They earned every bit of that number one ranking. Loved it!!!
Great haunt, great scares. Something different in each haunt but all three for the price is a great value and well worth the run out to the Waukesha Expo Grounds. Great haunt!!!
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by Robinson90 after attending on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at about 2 p.m.
Submitted: Thursday, October 6, 2011
This haunted house never fails to amaze me, we go every year and they get me every single time! I suggest this place to everyone I know, you won't be disappointed. If you aren't screaming you're laughing, it was such a great time
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by wodill after attending on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at about 4 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 3, 2011
Had a great time. while waiting in line, we were randonly chosen and given a free Pizza Hut pizza to eat while in line !!! How great is that!!! We also meet the owner of the haunt while in line, and talked to him and a little about their operation. The lines moved very fast. The haunt has great detail as always and awesome actors! ... thats why we keep going back.
well worth checking out!
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