Frequently asked questions

A walkthrough haunted house is a guided path through a series of immersive, Halloween-themed scenes designed to confront you with your deepest fears and phobias. At Scared by the Sound, you’ll journey through 12,000 square feet of horrifying detail — from crypts and morgues to tunnels and cellars — partially under open-air pavilions and partially along the Long Island Sound waterfront. Open rain or shine, it’s a unique and atmospheric haunt unlike anything else in New York.

There is no minimum age, but we don’t recommend the haunt for anyone under 12. Younger children are welcome to come through with an adult — a parent knows their own kid better than we do. Be warned that it is dark, loud and intense from the first room to the last. If you want the fun without the fear, the Hardly Haunted Matinee on October 24th and 25th is the same attraction with the lights up and the monsters toned down.

The haunted attraction itself lasts approximately 25–30 minutes, depending on your pace and how often you scream. Timed ticketing helps reduce overall wait times, but lines may still be longer on peak nights (Fridays and Saturdays near Halloween). For the shortest wait times, we recommend visiting earlier in the season. A Speed Pass is available in limited quantities for expedited entry.

Guests with General Admission tickets are grouped into minimum parties of 4 and may be paired with others. Speed Pass ticket holders may enter in groups of 1–7 people, provided each guest holds a valid Speed Pass.

For an additional fee, Speed Pass holders gain access to a dedicated queue that significantly reduces wait times. Speed Pass groups can enter together (1–7 guests), and are not required to be combined with other parties. Note: Speed Passes are limited and may sell out.

Yes — parking is available in the main lot of Playland Amusement Park. A fee of $10 per car is set and collected by Westchester County.

Guest drop offs can be made at the fountain plaza.

Rye Playland and county does not pay any part of collected parking fees to Scared by the Sound or affiliates.

Some limited food options are available on most nights with select food trucks providing light fare that may include tacos and donuts.

Notify any staff member and you will be escorted out through a designated emergency exit. Once you exit, re-entry is not permitted and no refunds will be issued. You may wait outside to reunite with your group.

No. Scared by the Sound is a no-contact haunt. Actors will not touch you, and guests are expected to follow the same rule. Any intentional touching, aggressive behavior, or disruption may result in removal from the event without refund.

No photography or video recording is allowed inside the attraction. This includes cameras, phones, flashlights, and glow sticks. However, free photo ops with our monsters are sometimes available in the queue area — keep your camera ready there!

Each ticket is valid for one entry only. You are welcome to purchase another ticket (subject to availability) for a second run, but same-night reentry is not guaranteed.

Scared by the Sound is partially accessible for guests using small, self-propelled wheelchairs. However, please note that some sections are outdoors on uneven gravel. Motorized or oversized mobility devices may not be able to safely navigate the attraction.

The show goes on — Scared by the Sound is open rain or shine. Portions of the haunt are covered, but plan accordingly.

Yes! We’re always looking for energetic, Halloween-loving individuals to join our cast and crew. If you think you have what it takes to scare the Sound out of people, reach out to: carolinaSBTS@gmail.com