2 days Ago By Isabela Boechat
TAKE a look at the major Halloween event in Europe's biggest theme park with an intertwining rollercoaster, treasure hunt and magical performances. Emerald Park is bringing back its popular spooky event this year. The spooktacular fun family treasure hunt, 'Tricky Trail', is set to open on Saturday, October 12.
The ultimate Halloween treasure hunt is for kids , but the entire family can enjoy a "frightfully fun day out" with spooky storytelling, eccentric experiments, magical performances and more. Those eager to attend this spooktacular adventure will be provided with a map upon arrival, leading to a trick or treat at the end, as well as some spooky fun and games suitable for all ages. Among some of the attractions, there is the Ghoulish Graveyard, where attendants are advised to collect their first clue and keep watch for some friendly ghouls.
They also can be prepared for some of Mad Professor Oswald's eccentric experiments at the Wizards Potion Room before stepping inside the Freaky Forest of wicked witches, hats, and Halloween characters. A 'Barn of the Beast' has been added to the theme park's lineup, where visitors can meet Winston the Werewolf before stopping by Helga's House. Attendees can finish up the Emerald Park Tricky Trail by visiting the Saloon, the Castle Doom, and the Pirate Ship before collecting the ultimate trick or treat bag.
Entries to 'Tricky Trail' are included with all Emerald Park entry tickets on October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 31. Those present can enjoy all the attractions and explore the Emerald Park Zoo before heading off to experience the spooktacular 'Tricky Trail.' And guests can also avail themselves of an early bird rate of up to 20 percent off when they book tickets before midnight, the night before the visit.
Emerald Park is located 20 minutes outside of Dublin and is the perfect day out for all the family as it offers something for all ages. Younger adventurers can enjoy the 'Junior Zone' with Crazy Bus, Balloon Chase, and Lady Bird Loop, among other attractions. Older kids and adults looking for their next adrenaline rush can immerse themselves in a host of exhilarating activities.
They can Ride the Cú Chúlainn Coaster or take a splash on Ireland's only flume attraction, Viking Voyage. And be sure to check out Emerald Park's first immersive land, Tír na nÓg which includes Europe's longest intertwining family and thrill rollercoasters . Meanwhile, take a look at the scary attraction voted Ireland’s best Halloween experience and Europe’s best scream park - with prices from €24.
The Nightmare Realm returns on October 4 at Dublin's City Market. The Nightmare Realm is back this Halloween with Village of Fear XV, promising to deliver an even more thrilling experience than ever before. Karl O’Connor, the owner of The Nightmare Realm, says the experience will push visitors' limits of fun, fear, and thrills.
He said: “We want guests to experience the event at a level they are comfortable with, whether it’s deep diving into storylines, crossovers and side quests, or just enjoying the show for what it is - immersive theatrics. “We aim to bring each guest through a world-class experience, which has been compared to ‘open world gaming’ and Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.” The Nightmare Realm, sponsored by Club Orange, invites guests to step into its immersive world with a brand-new event: Village of Fear XV.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year's event runs from October 4 to November 1 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The new show features five exciting mazes, secret rooms, an expanded Museum of Horrors, a food court , and a larger HalloweenTown. Visitors will explore mazes like ‘House of Little Red’, ‘Possession 1692’, ‘The Meat Market’ ‘Slappys Birthday BASH’ and ‘The Last Gas Station on The Left’.
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