Cedar Point has just dropped the details for HalloWeekends 2025, and this year is shaping up to be one of the most unique (and possibly controversial) seasons yet. Thanks to the recent Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger, we’re seeing some major shifts — from brand-new experiences to changes in what’s included with your ticket.
The Conjuring Comes to Cedar Point: “Beyond Fear”
For the first time ever, Cedar Point is bringing an IP-based “Screamium” experience to the park — and it’s a big one. The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is a brand-new, premium haunted experience inspired by the hit horror film series.
This isn’t your standard walk-through maze. Beyond Fear promises a 20-minute immersive experience with interactive puzzles, making it sound more like a haunted escape room than just a maze. Cedar Point specifically calls out that this is NOT your standard haunted house. Tickets for Beyond Fear start at $15 per person and will vary by night. Considering Cedar Point’s past focus on original themes, this is a huge step into the world of big-name horror, made possible by the Six Flags merger. Tickets are also limited, so be sure to buy in advance if you’re interested!
Indoor Mazes Now Come with a Price Tag
Here’s the change everyone’s going to be talking about: for the first time, indoor haunted houses at HalloWeekends will cost extra for both season pass holders and single-day guests.
In previous years, indoor mazes, scare zones, shows, and all other Halloweekends attractions were included with admission. But starting in 2025, the cost for indoor haunts will start at $10 per person and can surge up to $30 on peak nights like Saturdays.
It seems like Cedar Point could be trying to reduce crowds on Saturdays, since these are notoriously busy, with the Single Day access (non-season pass) with the haunted attraction pass at $100!
What’s also interesting is that we’re now seeing Six Flags-style sponsorships popping up at Halloweekends — think Snickers, Skittles, and M&M’s branding on haunted houses and scare zones. If the goal was to bring in extra revenue, adding big-name sponsors should already give the event a boost. So why introduce sponsors and add an extra cost for guests at the same time? Charging extra for The Conjuring makes sense as a premium experience, but tacking on fees for the regular haunted houses feels like overkill.
Scare zones and shows will remain free and included with admission, but this is a clear shift toward Six Flags-style pricing models. If Cedar Point is charging extra, I’m hoping for a noticeable upgrade from last year’s haunted houses — new themes, better sets, and scarier scares. Charging more for the same mazes as last year won’t go over well with fans.
With the extra charge for Haunted Houses, I also expect the already packed Scare Zones to be even busier this year.
Skip-the-Line Passes Are (Surprisingly) Cheaper
Here’s one piece of good news: the Haunted House Fast Lane pass is actually cheaper this year. Prices start at $29 and go up to $49 on Saturdays. I feel like last year started at $50 on slower nights, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
This pass includes access to The Conjuring: Beyond Fear plus one express entry for each haunted house. If you’re planning to hit multiple indoor haunts on a busy night, this could be a solid value — especially compared to waiting in those monster-sized lines or paying for the Conjuring and the Haunted Attraction pass separately.
Daytime Fun for the Little Ghouls
Not everything is changing. Cedar Point is still bringing back its family-friendly daytime Halloween activities, which include trick-or-treating, themed shows, and a kids’ costume contest.
These activities remain free with admission (aside from a few upcharge options like face painting) and are perfect for families who want a festive Halloween without the jump scares.
Final Thoughts
Halloweekends 2025 is clearly going to feel different. Between the first-ever IP house, new upcharges for indoor haunts, and a shift toward Six Flags-style pricing, this year might be a turning point for Cedar Point’s Halloween season.
I’ll be there to experience The Conjuring: Beyond Fear and the updated haunts firsthand — and you can bet I’ll share my honest thoughts here and on our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@kerneycation) afterward. If the park delivers bigger, scarier, and more immersive attractions, the extra cost might just be worth it. But if we’re paying more for the same old mazes… well, that could be one of Mr. Midnight’s nightmares Cedar Point doesn’t want to conjure.