Just like our listeners, we love Halloween here at WMPH.  We've been out in the field doing research for you this year!  We're going to bring you the best haunted attractions for the year!

We're going to be visiting all the best attractions this year, and we'll bring you the reports as our staff visited each one.

Field of Screams is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Halloween.  For those adventurous souls, it's also open Halloween Night.

Field of Screams is located just off Route 30 (the Mountville exit).  Prices start as $12 for the hayride, and $23 for all attractions.  Parking is free, easy, and plentiful.

Field of Screams boasts two haunted houses.  Both of they are terrifying.  These haunted houses are serious business.  They are jam-packed with terrifying actors, effects, and surprises.

The Den of Darkness is a haunted hotel whose guests are just dying to meet you.  Be careful, it's much easier to check in than to check out.

It's family owned and operated, and features a cast of over 45 actors.

The Bates Motel is a simply amazing haunt.  It houses some of the best and scariest scenes that we've ever seen.  It's national ranking is well deserved.

The motel contains lots of actors and some amazing animatronics.  From the butcher to the catacombs, it's a terrifying experience.

Additionally, the Haunted Hayride is a spectacular fright-fest.  It features many different scenes, and it takes over 25 minutes to experience the whole trip.  The Haunted Hayride has many elaborate scenes, including the amazing dragon castle.

The Bates Motel is one of the best haunts that we're ever seen.  It's also one of the closest in terms of distance.  For reference, it's about 30 minutes from Wilmington.

Parking is free, plentiful, and convenient.  Prices start at $12 for the Bates Motel, $15 for the Haunted Hayride, or $30 for all three attractions.

The first stop at Jason's Woods is the Macabre Museum.  The museum is an interesting collection of horror memorabilia, such as the original Freddy Kreuger glove and a restore 1890's horse-drawn hearse.

The main attractions are the Horrifying Hayride and the Barn of Terror.  The hayride is a lengthy and well-choreographed hayride consisting of several scenes.  The finale is exceptional.

The Barn of Terror is a multi-level haunted house, full of actors and terrifying effects.  It's very well done, and well worth the trip.  It features residents such as Dr. Shock and Sick Santa.  It's a very scary haunted house, and isn't recommended for small children.

Additionally, Jason's Woods has four other themed attractions:  Pirate's Revenge, the Psycho Circus, Pitch Black, and the Mystery Maze.  Pirate's Revenge and Pitch Black are both brand-new for the 2007 season.

Jason's Woods is located near the intersection of routes 741 + 324.  I warn you, print the directions on their website before getting in the car.

Prices start as $12 for the hayride, $10 for the Barn of Terror, and $25 for all attractions.  Parking is free, easy, and plentiful.

Our next stop on the Haunted House Roundup was Frightland, located in Middletown Delaware.

Frightland is located on Route 13, south of Wilmington and north of Smyrna.  It's really quite huge, and offers eight different attractions.

The main attractions are the Barn of Horror, Idalia Manor, and the Haunted Hayride.  Additionally, Frightland offers several other attractions, such as The Attic, The Escape, the Town of Redemption, the Forgotten Asylum, and the Haunted Woods.

The Barn of Horror and Idalia Manor are strong haunted attractions, and are well done. We particularly liked the surprise ending. Additionally, the Haunted Hayride has a number of very good scenes, and has a generous running time.

We were impressed with the Town of Redemption. This western-themed horror attraction is one of the best ideas we've seen.  It's a lot of fun, and it's pretty scary as well.

Frightland is family-friendly, as it offers several different attractions for families with young children.  Additionally, the various haunts are more toned-down that some of the other haunted attractions in the area. They aren't as outright terrifying, and would be well-suited to families who are bringing their children along for the fun.

Prices start at $20 for admission to the limited attractions and $25 for access to everything.  Parking is plentiful, but not free. Parking costs $2, with the proceeds going to charity.

Additionally, be careful what you bring with you.  Backpacks are not permitted.  Security at the gate is very tight.

The largest and most featured attraction is 13 Floors, which includes a unique elevator thrill.  13 Floors is much larger than the other haunted houses, and in our opinion, was the best of the seven.

The Dungeon of Darkness is the "classic" haunted house at Scare World.  It features a dark maze and a haunted graveyard.

Cellblock D is a haunted, fog-filled maze, set in a modern-day prison.

The Tomb of King Tut is an Egyptian-themed haunt that features mummies and the horrors of ancient crypts.

The Mansion takes you through a gloomy manor, where the pictures watch your every move, and danger waits just around the corner.

The Toxic Freakshow is a classic 3D circus nightmare.  It features a spinning 3D tunnel sure to make you lose your balance.

The Butcher Shop is a bloody tour through the workings of a murderous slaughterhouse.

Finally, 13 Floors... 13 Floors is the largest of the attractions, and offers an amazing transition in the middle of the attraction.  It features several different paths, and offers a longer and more detailed excursion than any of the other houses.

Scare World is located near the Delaware-Pennsylvania state line, at the Tri-State Mall.  It's easily accessible from I-95 (at the Naaman's Rd exit).

Prices start as $18 for any single attraction, $25 for any five attractions, or $30 for all attractions.  Note:  Only the $30 option allows access to 13 Floors.

Security is very tight, and is very serious about preventing anyone from bringing in any lighters due to the nature of the attractions.  Expect an inspection at the gate.

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