COMMON
QUESTIONS...
When
are you open, how much does it cost and how do I get there?
See
the “ Find Us
” Link for directions. The cost, always $5.00 every year,
no matter what. We are only open 4 days a year, so plan
accordingly! We're non-profit, therefore our staff is
working for free, and we can't take up too much of their
personal time, no matter how much fun it might be!
Is
it scary?
Splatmandu's
"Field of Screams"is.. well, I could insert
some sort of corny saying here, but the fact of the matter
is...Yes. You will scream and yes, you will run. Prepare
yourself. Get those tennis shoes on.
But
is it really scary?
Pay
attention people! Read above. Each person is scared by
something, and we embody “something.” We boast that this
is the best haunt in Michigan for $5.00. We touch on all
the senses, and since we are only running for 4 nights
a year, we need to make the most of the scare time we
have. Check out our “ Stats”
link and see for yourself. Also, as stated on the main
page of our website, there are things happening in these
woods that we have no part in, and yes, it can actually
be quite terrifying.
Will
any creatures touch me?
In
past years I would have said we have a "no touch" policy
- you don't touch us, we don't touch you. Given the fact
that there is activity in these woods that we aren't sure
of, all we can promise is that our STAFF won't touch you.
We can no longer guarantee that you won't be touched.
Can
I bring my kids?
We
STRONGLY don't recommend it. This year more than previous
years especially. This event is set up to scare the adults.
Children will not be turned away, but be prepared for
sleepless nights with your kids in your bed. Our staff
is instructed to hit the kids even harder than the adults.
As always, fear is relative, so they might be able to
handle it, but the parent is the ultimate decision-maker.
Also, from my own personal experience in these woods,
depending on what is watching out there, it might even
be too much for adults, so children should stay away.
We cannot guarantee what they will witness.
Is
there a discount for small children?
No.
We do not recommend Splatmandu's "Field of Screams"
for very young children. If you choose to bring them,
they will pay the same price as everyone else. Children
who are too young or too scared to enter may wait for
their party at the send-off booth, but we don't recommend
it. If your children are too scared, maybe that's a sign
that this is not the event for them. Get a sitter, and
come back out!
Do
you offer group discounts?
No.
We only run for 4 nights a year, and it's all on a first
come, first serve basis. Our group sizes are never larger
than 8 per group, so plan accordingly. We want the same
quality show for each group, and this is the best way
to accommodate. Also, should there be an emergency situation
where we need to clear the woods, it is easier to lead
a group of 8 out than say, 15 at a time. We might lose
one or two.
Are
you handicap accessible?
Sort
of. We have had patrons in electric wheelchairs visit
us, but the trail is not built to accommodate. The journey
will be shortened for those in wheelchairs, and might
lose some of the ambiance. In order to maintain our high
safety standards, we do not recommend taking crutches
and other such devices out in the forest. This is a 24
acre hike through the woods remember. Use your own best
judgment. And as mentioned above, if there is an emergency
situation, our staff must be able to get you out quickly.
Can
anyone come to Splatmandu's "Field of Screams"?
Splatmandu's
"Field of Screams" is not recommended for patrons
with heart conditions, epileptics, expectant mothers,
asthmatics, children under 14 (unless accompanied by an
adult), or those with poor bladder control. Some scenes
are graphic in nature and depict torture and death. Some
people may find this haunt very disturbing and offensive.
However, should any accidents happen, we do have a paramedic
on staff.
How
long can I expect to wait?
Wait
times vary. To ensure a quality scare for each group,
we wait five minutes between group release times, so you
will never run into another group. And as stated above,
group sizes never exceed 8, so check out the line, and
do the math. We will have food and beverage available
in the line, so hang in there and give us a try! We promise
you won't be disappointed.
How
long should I leave my children before picking them up?
Please
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN unattended! This trail is a
walk through the woods, not a place to spend the evening.
Once you have finished the walk, you are directed back
out to the parking area, so if you are too chicken to
go through with the kids, wait for them in the car so
they know where to find you with no worries.
Is
it the same as last year?
Never.
The trail changes each year, (and sometimes each night)
so if you go through more than once, you'll be bound to
see a different show each time. And as it has been mentioned
many times above, we cannot be sure WHAT you will
see while in these woods, so even people in the same group
might have different experiences.
Is
it better than last year?
Of
course! Each person we surveyed last year said so. Also,
with the change in the season, we expect a truly haunting
experience for each guest.
What
charity does this benefit?
All
our proceeds benefit the Women's Domestic Assault Shelter
of Three Rivers. Our property is also a Paintball Field,
and The DAS is our charity of choice. Each year we are
able to provide the women and children currently at the
shelter with the items they need to make their quality
of life better at this juncture. We won't quit giving
as long as there are wonderful people like yourselves
to help us out.
Are
you open Halloween?
Not
for the 2008 season at least. We are changing our event
to late summer as that is when we have seen the most paranormal
activity in these woods. If we are successful, we will
continue running this event during the summer months...
that is, if we can continue to get our actors to come
back after spending these 4 nights out there. We really
have no idea how bad it is going to get out there.
If
you have questions we didn't answer, e-mail our "Scare
Coordinator" at jen@splatmandu.com
and we will respond as soon as we can. If we keep
getting the same question over and over, we'll add it
to this list.
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