Popular Haunted Attraction Prepares for 48th Season of Scares

Have you heard? It's Spooky Season!

When Does Spooky Season Begin?

Seriously it's a thing. Many Halloween enthusiasts believe that it's perfectly acceptable to start celebrating the spooky holiday after July 4th. According to the experts, it's since July 4th is the last commercialized holiday until Halloween.

Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion Prepares for 48th Haunting Season

One of the most popular haunts during Hudson Valley Spooky Season is Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion in Wappingers Falls, New York.

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The Dutchess County attraction is preparing for its 48th scaring season, can you believe it!?

This year Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion is bringing the haunted Seville Theater to life. According to McCurdy, the story goes that "The old Seville theater has been closed for over 75 years. After its murderous past, the theater has been abandoned."

And of course, they give a little taste of the spooky background writing:

Some say it’s Haunted by the spirit of a malicious and possessed ventriloquist dummy. “Sammy “the puppet has resurfaced recently. Sightings of him in the Old theater, along with disappearances of urban explorers, have led to new rumors.

The special effects team is hard at work already crafting what looks to be the star of the show, Sammy:

Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion, Facebook

I'm creeped out already.

It looks like Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion will start up the 2024 scare season on September 28th. We'll keep you updated with all the latest haunted attraction updates until then.

Are you looking For a Real New York State Haunt?

If the make-believe Haunted Mansion options aren't scary enough for you, you're in luck.

New York State is home to some of the most haunted locations in America. I can think of 2 off the top of my head: The Shanley Hotel in Napanoch and obviously, Sleepy Hollow.

Take a look at some of the more popular Haunts below:

Your Ghost Guide to The 50 Most Haunted Places in New York State

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20 Haunted Bars Across New York State

Did you know that New York State is known for it's haunted bars and restaurants? Here's 20 haunted bars across New York you should make a visit too. Thanks to ChatGPT for this list:

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10 Most Haunted States In America- Where Does New York Rank?

We decided to ask ChatGPT to help us solve this one. We asked it to determine the most haunted states in America, and why those states stand out.

Determining the most haunted states in America can be subjective and depends on various factors, including the number of reported ghostly encounters, the density of historical sites, and the prevalence of well-known haunted locations."

With that data, here's several states that are often considered to be among the most haunted in America, based on their historical significance and numerous reported paranormal experiences. See where New York ranked on this list:

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