AMERICA’S FAVORITE HAUNTED HOUSE OPENS FOR THE SEASON!

NETHERWORLD Haunted House Launches 2020 Haunt Season with COVID -19 Safety Procedures in Effect

WHEN :

Oct. 2 -4
Every Wednesday – Sunday through Nov. 1
Nov. 6-7 and 13 -14

7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays in October
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sundays & all November Dates

WHERE:

1313 Netherworld Way , Stone Mountain, G A 30087

TICKETS:

Capacity will be very limited this season. To purchase in advance CLICK HERE . All tickets
are date and time specific and include entry into both HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES and CYBORG
SHOCK.

Reserved Time General Admission: $35. Reserved Time SpeedPass Admission: $55

ATLANTA : Haunt fans , the time has finally arrived – NETHERWORLD has returned for its third year in Stone Mountain and 24th year on the haunt scene, and now has its very own street name, 1313 Netherworld Way! After the success of sneak peek weekend on Sept. 25 and 26 , this season’s two attractions , HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES and CYBORG SHOCK , are ready to provide the mix of terrifying moments and exhilarating fun guests expect every year from this over the top Halloween event . Visitors will dive into two distinctly different scary experiences swarming with unique creatures, sets, and special effects, then explore new outdoor areas like The Festival of Monsters.

“Our entire crew has been working tirelessly to make this season’s haunts as thrilling and impressive as possible, and we are excited to finally announce our full calendar for the 2020 season,” said Billy Messina, NETHERWORLD Haunted House co-creator . “Along with delivering an incredible experience for our guests, we are dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for both our staff and guests alike . With a full slate of carefully planned COVID -19 policies and procedures in effect , such as limiting capacity and timing entry to allow for social distancing, this year is sure to be just as safe as it is spooky.”

Known for intense special effects, state of the art makeup and incredibly elaborate sets, NETHERWORLD has built and maintained a loyal following over the last 24 years , and this season the haunt has already been ranked as one of “10 of the Scariest Haunted Houses in America” by O, The Oprah Magazine.

Despite COVID -19 related changes, guests can expect this year to be as thrilling and entertaining as ever.

COVID -19 Policies: NETHERWORLD will be enacting a myriad of new safety measures , among the most obvious will be:

• Masks required for all staff and guests

• Greatly reduced capacity and timed/dated tickets to allow for social distancing

• Contactless temperature screenings for all staff and guests

• Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures along with a multitude of available hand sanitizer/washing stations

For full details on all COVID -19 policies , please CLICK HERE

2020 Ticketing:

Given the greatly reduced number of available tickets for the 2020 haunt season , guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online and well in advance as timeslots will sell out. In addition, all tickets will grant access to both HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES and CYBORG SHOCK , and guests will be directed from one haunt directly into the other to maintain single direction flow and allow for better social distancing. ?

Timed entry tickets allow guests access to the queue lines during a designated 30 -minute timeslot. Up to one half hour before the designated time slot begins, guests can wait in a socially distanced pre-queue area. Guests should not arrive earlier, if they do, it is suggested that they wait in their vehicle until 30 minutes before the time designated on their tickets . Additionally, Speed Passes, which are also timed, are available and offer guests a convenience above and beyond that of a regular timed ticket, allowing entry at a greatly expedited pace. At the conclusion of both haunts, all guests will have access to the newly expanded Midway area.

For more details on ticketing or to purchase, please CLICK HERE

Continue for more information about this year’s two new haunts …

HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES:
Based on classic harvest and horror themes, HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES’ story begins over one hundred years ago when the survivors of a brutal family feud sought vengeance against another mountain clan. Utilizing evil powers stolen from monsters beneath the earth, they were transformed into savage bat -like creatures and slaughtered their enemies on Halloween night! This Halloween, the subterranean monsters have resurfaced once more , disguised as distorted costumed revelers bent on bringing destruction to the cursed town of Whyshburg! Guests can expect eerie shadow creatures, legions of grinning jack -o’ – lanterns, the Lair of the Ancient Alchemist, the Chamber of the Elder Thing and the Temple of the Bat God. Prepare for more vintage Halloween horror than one ’s melted mind can handle!

CYBORG SHOCK:
Can guests survive the Robot Rampage? A strange metallic obelisk of unknown origin stored in a secret facility known as the BOX has blasted out an electromagnetic pulse and seized control of the entire base . Now the robotics and cloning sections have begun creating nightmarish Cyborgs, half metal and half flesh, animated by a strange energy emanating from the artifact. This army of hybrid horrors is making its way to the surface armed with the most advanced weaponry imaginable, bent on total domination! Can guests halt this menace before they escape to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world?

About NETHERWORLD Haunted House:

NETHERWORLD, Atlanta’s most popular self -guided, dark attraction, is one of the most highly acclaimed Haunted Houses in the world. Known for its over -the -top special effects, unique make-up, elaborate costuming, skilled stunt actors , and unusual themes, NETHERWORLD has established itself as an Atlanta Halloween tradition. Since the attraction first opened 24 years ago, NETHERWORLD has been voted the top haunt in the nation by publications such as Hauntworld Magazine, The Atlanta Journal- Constitution, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, Dread Central, Fangoria, and USA Today and has been recognized both locally and nationally by media including CNN, O, The Oprah Magazine, Thrillist, Travel+Leisure, “The Today Show, “The Early Show, ” “The Travel Channel ,” and Wall Street Journal . Every season, this innovative
horror experience continues to draw in generations of thrill-seekers eager to see what new nightmares have been unleashed!

Media Contacts: Abby Watkins + Taylor Thompson | 360 Media, Inc. | 404.577.8686 or info@360media.net

Tickets for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 2nd-4th are now on sale! Reserved Time & Date Tickets Only. Buy Online Now to Experience BOTH Halloween Nightmares & Cyborg Shock! Get Yours at bit.ly/NETHERWORLDtix

Hope to see you this weekend, and don’t forget to bring your (protective) mask. We’ll be wearing ours too!

Tickets for this Friday & Saturday are On Sale! Reserved Time & Date Tickets Only. Buy Online Now For Just $20.20 to Experience BOTH Halloween Nightmares & Cyborg Shock! Get Yours at bit.ly/NETHERWORLDtix

Hope to see you this weekend, and don’t forget to bring your (protective) mask. We’ll be wearing ours too!

For the health and safety of both our guests and staff , we have made some important changes to the way we will operate this season. Please read on to learn more about the protocols and procedures that we have implemented.

Things to Know Before You Visit:

• In order to effectively reduce capacity and allow for proper social distancing, all tickets are now time and date reserved.
• Each timed ticket allows visitors to enter within a specific 30-minute timeslot.  The half hour entry window begins at the time listed on your ticket.  Each ticket is only valid for the date and time listed  Please arrive on time.
• Only groups that arrive together (personal bubbles) will be allowed to enter the attractions together.  If you plan to enjoy our attractions with members of  your household or others in your personal bubble, please be sure that each person in your group purchases a ticket with the same date and timeslot.
• Non-costumed ushers will be present (including in the attractions) to help ensure that proper social distancing is maintained.
• In order to facilitate a one-way experience that reinforces proper social distancing, all tickets now include entry into both of our attractions.  Once you exit the main haunt, HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES, you will proceed directly into the queue of our second haunt, CYBORG SHOCK.
• Tickets in any given timeslot will be greatly limited.  In order to both help maintain proper social distancing and to avoid the disappointment of discovering that your desired timeslot is perhaps sold out, please purchase your tickets online and in advance of your arrival.
• Walk-Ups are not recommended, but those doing so will be directed to large QR Codes which will allow for faster and easier online purchases.
• Protective  face masks/coverings  are required to be worn by all guests at all times on property.  The only exception is when eating or drinking in outside areas, but if doing so, guests must practice social distancing.  Guests  are asked to bring their own face masks, but if needed, low cost disposable masks and reusable souvenir masks are available for purchase.  Please follow your doctor’s advice for any medical conditions that may prevent proper use of face masks/coverings.
• All guests must consent to a contactless temperature scan prior to entering the attractions. If any member of a group has a fever (temperature of 100.4° or higher) or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, that person, and all members of their group will not be permitted entry.
• Hand-sanitizing and hand-washing stations are located throughout the property. Guests are encouraged to utilize hand sanitizer before entering the attractions and often while on NETHERWORLD property.  There will even be hand sanitizing stations located within the attractions themselves.
• Props that formerly had to be pushed or squeezed through have been removed from the walking path. We ask, as always, that guests do not touch any of the props or sets.
• We have implemented enhanced cleaning regimens.  Contact surfaces of the attractions will be cleaned and sanitized before the opening of each night’s performance and between each timed group session during hours of operation,.  Additionally, staff members will be consistently cleaning and sanitizing public and backstage areas both before the attractions open to the public and during the performance.
• NETHERWORLD has adopted extensive backstage safety procedures including mandatory staff temperature checks, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing, mandatory protective mask use, handshake-free greetings, social distancing requirements, increased airflow, the use of HEPA filters and more.
• In order to better ensure proper social distancing, limit touchpoints and create a barrier between staff and guests, our expansive Gift Shop will be closed this season. A limited number of NETHERWORLD souvenir items will be available from a kiosk located in one of our expanded outdoor areas. Please bring a credit or debit card for onsite purchases.
• We have altered the way that our costumed characters will engage with guests and to further limit interactions, there will be fewer of them. When interacting with characters however, guests must wear protective face coverings correctly at all times.  Characters will be wearing appropriate safety equipment (in addition to any make-up or costume mask elements).  A multitude of new effects, sets, and animations have been added to the attractions to entertain guests in a safe manner.

For your safety and the safety of others, we ask that guests please be mindful of current CDC guidelines and public health recommendations.

• Symptoms of COVID-19 include but are not limited to: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever or chills, vomiting or diarrhea, and new loss of taste or smell. If you or a member of your party are feeling unwell, please visit us another time.
• Wash your hands often, using soap and water, for a minimum of 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
• Promote social distancing by remaining at least six feet away from others who are not part of your party.
• If you must cough or sneeze, please use respiratory etiquette and do so into your elbow, not into your hand or into the air.
• Government health organizations currently recommend that persons ages 65 and older, persons who reside in senior care facilities or long-term care facilities, or persons with underlying medical conditions stay home or maintain distance from others.

If you would like more information on COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for up-to-date information.  (link: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/)

NETHERWORLD has received guidance and is under the advisement of the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments. (link:  www.gnrhealth.com/covid-19-info/)

If you suspect that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, they offer free testing by appointment at multiple locations.  Appointments are available Monday – Saturday.  Schedule your appointment at www.gnrhealth.com/covid-19-info/

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