Orange County's #1 Semi-Pro Haunted Attraction
Scaring you Since 1995
Tustin Haunt Information
ADMISSION
FREE! Suggested $2 Donation per person.
Ghost Pass(Front of Line) $5 per pass
Buy four Ghost Passes, get one free! 5 passes for $20!
FREE! Suggested $2 Donation per person.
Ghost Pass(Front of Line) $5 per pass
Buy four Ghost Passes, get one free! 5 passes for $20!
ABOUT TUSTIN HAUNT
Our Goal:
The Tustin Haunt was founded as a community event to give residents a safe and fun place to enjoy their Halloween. We strive to continue this goal and improve upon the experience. Since 1995 our haunt has changed every year in order to "keep it fresh" so our patrons never have the same experience from year to year.
A haunted attraction of this caliber is often accompanied by a hefty admission cost, but the Tustin Haunt has been 100% FREE since day one. Our supporting companies help in ways they are capable of, but much of the financial burden is placed upon us. We ask for donations to help offset the cost, and any money that qualifies as a profit, is donated to local charities.
Our main goal is to give back to the community while having fun doing so.
TUSTIN HAUNT CREW:
Ben Penman-
Original Creator of The Tustin Haunt. Ben has a BA in Theatrical Lighting and Sound Design. Experience in scenic design also allows him to give each theme the right visual "feel."
Kevin Mills-
Structural, construction, building master. A CSULB graduate holding a BS in construction engineering management. Kevin builds all of the really BIG stuff and has become an expert in pneumatic props.
Thomas Mills-
Always eager to put effort toward the haunt. Whether it be building or scaring teenage girls, Thomas is a valuable individual to have on the team.
Jen Holloway-
Jen is that voice in your head... the voice of reason. She keeps us thinking realistically and is our safety expert. She is a lady of many trades and helps out in many aspects of the haunt.
Ryan McIntosh-
Ryan started helping in 2006 and has proven to be a valuable asset. Always willing to build, scare, and help any way he can.
Devon Morton-
Devon has been helping the Tustin Haunt for a while now, but really became involved in 2007. He helped design, build, and scare.
DATES & TIMES of OPERATION
Saturday Oct 25 2008: 7pm-10pm
Sunday Oct 26 2008: 6pm-9pm kids night
Friday Oct 31 2008: 7pm-10pm
Saturday Nov 1 2008 7pm-10pm
Behind The Scenes Tour
EMAIL US! for dates and times
Saturday Oct 25 2008: 7pm-10pm
Sunday Oct 26 2008: 6pm-9pm kids night
Friday Oct 31 2008: 7pm-10pm
Saturday Nov 1 2008 7pm-10pm
Behind The Scenes Tour
EMAIL US! for dates and times
DIRECTIONS
5 FWY near the 55FWY in Tustin.
Exit Tustin Ranch Road and Turn LEFT.
Turn Left on Irvine Blvd
Turn Left onto Brittany Woods Dr. (THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND HAS A SMALL SIGN)
3/4 of the way down the street is the Tustin Haunt on the RIGHT. If you don't see it, your in the wrong place.
Google Maps - Tustin Haunt
Tustin Haunt Rules and Disclaimer
Rules:
1)Do not touch anything within the haunt.
2)Do not scare others while in our haunt.
3)Do not run inside the haunt.
4)You may go through the haunt as many times as you like, but if there is a line, you must wait in it.
5)No Lights/Flashlights/Flash Photograpy inside the haunt.
Disregard for any of the aforementioned rules will result in immediate removal from the premises with possible law enforcement involvement in situations that deem necessary.
We strongly urge people with heart conditions, sensitivity to smoke, flashing and bright lights, as well as loud noises not to participate in this event due to the likelihood of extreme discomfort and possible triggering of health problems.
If you have epilepsy, you should not attend this event.
Legal Disclaimer
By participating in this event, you are agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless all individuals associated with the Tustin Haunt.
You agree that participation in this event is of your own free will and by participating, you release Tustin Haunt and associated individuals of any and all liability.
The Tustin Police Department LOVES the Tustin Haunt!
Tustin Haunt History
This particular haunt actually originated in the city of Santa Ana in 1995. Ben, the creator of the haunt, came up with the idea and general layout after seeing another home haunt in his neighborhood. Ben improved upon their basic design by adding neat special effects, and a few surprises of his own. The first year started with a strobe light, and black plastic sheeting, but for the next several years, the "Haunted Hallway" attracted trick-or-treaters from several cities away.
Every year the Haunted Hallway increased in complexity, size, and scariness... until Ben moved to a location without the great space for the haunt. And so, the "Haunted Hallway" slumbered.
In 2001, an attempt to awaken the hallway was made at the "Tiller Trick-or-Treat" on Tustin High School's Campus. And though the "ToTs"(trick-or-Treaters) enjoyed the haunt immensly, the attempt was a disappointment to Ben and his crew who knew that they could have done much better had they been given more time. Again, the haunt slumbered.
In, 2003, the Haunt was revitalized with a fresh design concept and an awesome production crew, who started preparing for the Haunt especially early and had a wealth of spooky ideas to put to use. This was the year that the "Tustin Haunt" came to be known as it is today - due to the fact that the haunting took place in the city of Tustin. The haunt design was the brain child of the Ben, Jen, & Kevin. They took the haunt to the next level of fright with some new tricks and a layout that made good use of a 22'x42' plot of land. A graveyard, glow zone, hanging, and light tunnel were all part of the technical aspects of 2003's Tustin Haunt. The haunt was officially revived!
2004 proved to be an exciting Halloween! Something completely new that Ben, Jen, and Kevin were testing was the idea of a theme to the haunt. We decided to make the haunted house look like a haunted house. The Facade of an old shack, a long hallway, TV room, Dining Room and many haunters made the haunt nice and scary. Please check out 2004's page for more on the aftermath of The Chainsaw Massacre .
In 2005 the Tustin Haunt continued with a themed haunt. Not quite as much of a story line as the previous year, but this allowed the haunt to be VERY scary. 2005's theme was Dungeon of Death. Featured portions were: an actual execution, an electric chair, a corpse burning at the stake, and an elaborate entrance through a swamp with a bridge. What fun was had in 2005!
2006's haunt theme was the Curse of the Pirate. And what excellent timing on the Tustin Haunt's part. Pirates of the Caribbean 2 had just come out and the pirate craze was in full swing. This was the first year that the haunt was open for 2 nights, both new ideas proved to be wildly successful. Portions of the haunt included a Tavern, Wharf, Moored Pirate Ship, Cursed Jungle, and Treasure Cave with Spiders and of course - TREASURE! Check out Photos at the Tustin Haunt photobucket account: TUSTIN HAUNT
2007 was amazing! The Carnival of Dreams brought nightmares to all who managed to survive the entire experience. An 18' tall clown face welcomed guests when they entered the the Pre-Show area. As the Pre-Show progressed, the the giant clown face turned evil and the condemned carnival opened its gates for a final romp through a Glow Funhouse, a Clown Campground, a rotating tunnel, sideshow alley and then through the Big Top where YOU were the main course *cough* ...attraction.
Over the 3 nights of operation, the Tustin Haunt had almost 2,800 people go through - as verified by a ticket count. For all the hard work, the haunt received just under $800 in donations, which would sound like a large amount except when you take into account the $2,500 that was invested into it for 2007.
Some of the effects and technology used were invisible UV paint, fluorescent paint, pneumatic electronically controlled props, 4300 watts of audio power, 5450 watts of incandescent light fixtures, 3200 watts of fog machines, a DMX 512 controller utilizing a single universe of DMX control, an 800 watt DMX Strobe light, two 250 watt UV fixtures, six UV fluorescent tubes, over 1000' of cable, lots of wood, paint, screws, staples, plastic, sweat and a crew of 12 dedicated individuals.
The Red Hill Mining Town of the late 1800's rises from history in 2008. The Red Hill Mining Town is a piece of Tustin History that has been long forgotten due to the dark events that transpired as a result of the Red Hill Mine. The 2008 Tustin Haunt will focus around these events. The Tustin Haunt plans on recreating the old Red Hill Mining Town along with a graveyard, Red Hill Quicksilver Mine, and numerous props and effects that will delight and scare our guests. As always, it will be a visually stunning experience. Also, it is FREE! though we do suggest a donation of $2 per person.
This particular haunt actually originated in the city of Santa Ana in 1995. Ben, the creator of the haunt, came up with the idea and general layout after seeing another home haunt in his neighborhood. Ben improved upon their basic design by adding neat special effects, and a few surprises of his own. The first year started with a strobe light, and black plastic sheeting, but for the next several years, the "Haunted Hallway" attracted trick-or-treaters from several cities away.
Every year the Haunted Hallway increased in complexity, size, and scariness... until Ben moved to a location without the great space for the haunt. And so, the "Haunted Hallway" slumbered.
In 2001, an attempt to awaken the hallway was made at the "Tiller Trick-or-Treat" on Tustin High School's Campus. And though the "ToTs"(trick-or-Treaters) enjoyed the haunt immensly, the attempt was a disappointment to Ben and his crew who knew that they could have done much better had they been given more time. Again, the haunt slumbered.
In, 2003, the Haunt was revitalized with a fresh design concept and an awesome production crew, who started preparing for the Haunt especially early and had a wealth of spooky ideas to put to use. This was the year that the "Tustin Haunt" came to be known as it is today - due to the fact that the haunting took place in the city of Tustin. The haunt design was the brain child of the Ben, Jen, & Kevin. They took the haunt to the next level of fright with some new tricks and a layout that made good use of a 22'x42' plot of land. A graveyard, glow zone, hanging, and light tunnel were all part of the technical aspects of 2003's Tustin Haunt. The haunt was officially revived!
2004 proved to be an exciting Halloween! Something completely new that Ben, Jen, and Kevin were testing was the idea of a theme to the haunt. We decided to make the haunted house look like a haunted house. The Facade of an old shack, a long hallway, TV room, Dining Room and many haunters made the haunt nice and scary. Please check out 2004's page for more on the aftermath of The Chainsaw Massacre .
In 2005 the Tustin Haunt continued with a themed haunt. Not quite as much of a story line as the previous year, but this allowed the haunt to be VERY scary. 2005's theme was Dungeon of Death. Featured portions were: an actual execution, an electric chair, a corpse burning at the stake, and an elaborate entrance through a swamp with a bridge. What fun was had in 2005!
2006's haunt theme was the Curse of the Pirate. And what excellent timing on the Tustin Haunt's part. Pirates of the Caribbean 2 had just come out and the pirate craze was in full swing. This was the first year that the haunt was open for 2 nights, both new ideas proved to be wildly successful. Portions of the haunt included a Tavern, Wharf, Moored Pirate Ship, Cursed Jungle, and Treasure Cave with Spiders and of course - TREASURE! Check out Photos at the Tustin Haunt photobucket account: TUSTIN HAUNT
2007 was amazing! The Carnival of Dreams brought nightmares to all who managed to survive the entire experience. An 18' tall clown face welcomed guests when they entered the the Pre-Show area. As the Pre-Show progressed, the the giant clown face turned evil and the condemned carnival opened its gates for a final romp through a Glow Funhouse, a Clown Campground, a rotating tunnel, sideshow alley and then through the Big Top where YOU were the main course *cough* ...attraction.
Over the 3 nights of operation, the Tustin Haunt had almost 2,800 people go through - as verified by a ticket count. For all the hard work, the haunt received just under $800 in donations, which would sound like a large amount except when you take into account the $2,500 that was invested into it for 2007.
Some of the effects and technology used were invisible UV paint, fluorescent paint, pneumatic electronically controlled props, 4300 watts of audio power, 5450 watts of incandescent light fixtures, 3200 watts of fog machines, a DMX 512 controller utilizing a single universe of DMX control, an 800 watt DMX Strobe light, two 250 watt UV fixtures, six UV fluorescent tubes, over 1000' of cable, lots of wood, paint, screws, staples, plastic, sweat and a crew of 12 dedicated individuals.
The Red Hill Mining Town of the late 1800's rises from history in 2008. The Red Hill Mining Town is a piece of Tustin History that has been long forgotten due to the dark events that transpired as a result of the Red Hill Mine. The 2008 Tustin Haunt will focus around these events. The Tustin Haunt plans on recreating the old Red Hill Mining Town along with a graveyard, Red Hill Quicksilver Mine, and numerous props and effects that will delight and scare our guests. As always, it will be a visually stunning experience. Also, it is FREE! though we do suggest a donation of $2 per person.