Dallas’ Thrillvania once again ranked as a ‘Top U.S. Haunt Attraction’ by America’s Best Haunts

by PegNews wire

DALLAS — America’s Best Haunts, an authority on premier haunted houses across the country, announces its second annual list of the top 11 thrill parks and fright fests for the 2008 Halloween season. After reviewing and visiting hundreds of attractions over the past year, only 11 will bear the seal of “America’s Best.”

“Haunted houses have long been a Halloween tradition, evolving from simple tents and street fairs to the much more sophisticated attractions we have today that can cost an upwards of $500,000 to create,” said Steve Kopelman of America’s Best Haunts. “From small towns to major theme parks, our jury of experts has found the best attractions that meet consumers’ growing expectations for gorier, scarier and more lifelike thrills.”

As in years past, this list will once again include DFW's Thrillvania. Thrillvania features eight different haunted attractions, a midway with fun and games, food and beverages and a haunted store. Founded nearly 20 years ago, the renowned park is located on 50 acres of haunted property approximately 30 miles east of Dallas, and attracts more than 25,000 visitors each Halloween season.

Others in the list included Screamworld in Houston, Twisted Big Top in Arizona and The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland.

Source: America's Best Haunts