Field of Screams PA 2020 Review
It is 2020 and it is official... The haunting season has already begun for some attractions. With everything going on these days, this haunt season is not going to be exactly like any that we have seen in the past. Our annual visit to the one and only Field of Screams in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was a Covid success. They have taken all the correct measures and safety precautions necessary to keep all of their visitors safe. You need to purchase tickets online and select your time slot. This is a great preventative measure from having hot spots throughout the night where everyone comes in at once. Masks are required as well while at the attraction unless you are eating or drinking.
All of us in the HRC were looking forward to our visit at FOS and they did not disappoint. We started our evening by going through the Frightmare Asylum before heading to the Den of Darkness, Nocturnal Wasteland, and finally the Haunted Hayride. The shows were modified to take precautions and to prevent cross contamination in the scenes. By doing this there are also some changes to the route the guests take in each of the different attractions. This kept us on our toes a bit because we were not certain where we would end up after each scene. This created new spots for actors to be hidden in until the right moment to reveal themselves. This would usually get at least one person in our group, if not more than one, to jump in surprise. Couple that with some personnel changes and the teams worked tirelessly to ensure that the changes went unnoticed from an excitement standpoint.
The highlight of the evening was the Nocturnal Wasteland. A number of changes and a few upgrades were made in the attraction. From almost the very start, we noticed changes in the path as we went through the attraction. In one section of the path you actually cross over part of the route the hayride takes. Having the scene cross over with the hayride allows changes to do double duty. With the changes to the route, Nocturnal Wasteland practically felt like a whole new attraction. There seemed to be more nooks and places for the actors to hide. Nocturnal Wasteland got each of us good more than once. There may have even been some running in place at times with how good they got one of us. The most notable upgrade is something that is subtle, but increases the customer experience and safety. Travelers don’t need to worry about watching their step as much while navigating through the path with the addition of cement walkways and steps in certain spots. It may not seem like an addition that makes it scarier but when eyes are looking at the scenes instead of looking for uneven terrain, it helps the experience.
It wouldn’t be an HRC review if food wasn’t mentioned. Stop and take a break to grab a bite with multiple food truck options available. Rich had a mac & cheese with pulled pork and some fries, which he thought was delicious. The most pleasant part about it was they did not skimp on the pulled pork. Pizza, snacks, burgers, corn dogs, and refreshments are just some of the options available. With the variety of food trucks and vendors that they have, everyone will be able to find something that they will enjoy.
Remember, if you’re planning to visit Field of Screams, you will need to buy your tickets online ahead of time and select your time slot. Don’t wait until the day of to try to get tickets, as they sell out quickly. For those with younger members in the family, enjoy the day with FOS at their family friendly Corn Cob Acres park as well. Go check it all out and support your scares!
