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Heartstoppers Haunted House Returns for Annual Scare

Sep 18, 2024 09:57AM ● By By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

“We can’t wait to open again this year and scare all of our local friends again this year,” said Joel Watson, producer of Heartstoppers Haunt. Image by Harry from Pixabay

 

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Ready for a really good scare?

Not only are there excellent haunts at the Heartstoppers Haunted House in Rancho Cordova but it is also the ideal venue for such an attraction, given that that the Mineshaft property itself is rumored to be haunted.

Not only are there two major haunts within the main building, upstairs and in the creepy caves and basement, but there are two immense outdoor haunts in the former mini golf course and property adjacent to Folsom Boulevard to complete the experience with spooks in every corner. Tickets are online only and start at $35 at www.heartstoppershaunt.com.

Heartstoppers’ production team has been running professional quality haunted houses for 17 years. In 2016 and 2017, they joined forces with Callson Manor to create DireWorld in Roseville. Given the redevelopment @TheGrounds, the haunt needed to find a new home. Heartstoppers, now affiliated with a 501c3 nonprofit called Theatre Education 4 Theater Nerds, Inc., was welcomed back to Rancho Cordova with open arms in 2018 and was offered a home at the Mineshaft. They have deepened their relationship with the Cordova Community Council and will receive community and marketing support from the Council. Shared profits will then go to support various community programs in Rancho Cordova run by the two organizations.

“We can’t wait to open again this year and scare all of our local friends again this year,” said Joel Watson, producer of Heartstoppers Haunt. “Our long-term plan is to not only run the Heartstoppers Haunted House in October but expand to open seasonally for workshops and eventually some other holidays for specialty themed events at The Mineshaft.”

Tickets include all attractions, plus two Scarezones to hang out in and soak up the Halloween vibes. A waiting area indoors (so inclement weather won’t be a problem) where themed refreshments and souvenirs will be available to help guests prepare for the winddown from their Heartstoppers experience. Its four attractions all centered around a single storyline, really helping to bring you into their world, including:

Deadlands

Old West meets The Walking Dead outdoors under the moonlight.

The Ward

Project Crossbreed; the abandoned hospital on the hill. In the building, upstairs.

BlightWoods

A possessed forest on the outskirts of Deadlands, controlled by three witches. In the golf course.

Misery Mine

The now collapsed silver mine underneath the town of Deadlands. In the basement.

Redemption! Stage Show

An included stage show runs every hour that explains the story and history of Deadlands and the surrounding area.

Tickets are $35. For those who don’t have the guts to wait in line and enjoy the anticipation, Fancy Pants tickets for $55 enters them into the Fast-Q. Six-packs of tickets for group rate or return visits are $32 each when six are purchased. Larger group rates are available.

The Parkour and Performing Arts Center is bringing a one-of-a-kind experience, CIRQUE VAU DE VILLAIN to the Ghost Town at Heartstoppers! The PPAC will be selling tickets to a thrilling 45-minute Circus Variety & Freak Show, that will amaze and entertain the young and old. Included with the ticket is the Spin-to-Win experience. Three spins of the wheel to win prizes, including the grand prize of a Mystery Trip or an overnight stay at a Haunted Motel in Nevada.

There will be vendors with unique horror-themed jewelry to one-of-a-kind artwork, gifts and tchotchkes throughout the property each night. Food trucks will also be on site for tasty treats and meals and specialty mocktails area available inside the haunt, featuring non-alcoholic libations like Cyrus Cider or the Witches Brew.

“Our volunteers are the heart of our organization,” explained Joel Watson, producer of Heartstoppers Haunted House. “We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to learn an artistic craft while help us bring our vision to life for a premier haunted house experience that benefits the community.”

The Cordova Community Council Foundation is very involved in supporting Heartstoppers Haunted House in many ways. From helping recruit community volunteers to running the parking, helping secure the venue and marketing support, they are a valuable partner. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rancho Cordova community activities presented by the Cordova Community Council.

Heartstoppers Haunted House will open for the public on Sept. 27, then Fridays and Saturdays each weekend in October. Additional dates around Halloween through Saturday, Nov. 2. Halloween week will include Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Due to the reservation system, all tickets are sold online only. Parking gates will open at 7 p.m. View the full schedule at https://heartstoppershaunt.com/information/dates-hours-calendar.