18-05-2025
13th World opened Palmer fright park for 'Halfway to Halloween'
PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) – It's only May, but we're already halfway to Halloween. 13th World Fright Park made its second appearance in Palmer, bringing a chilling experience for all who dared to enter.
'I just loved it last time I came, and I really wanted to come back, especially since it's not Halloween time. Like, see what it's like. Not around Halloween,' said Layla Lempke of Wales.
It was a chance for Halloween enthusiasts to preview the spooky surprises to come in October for one day only. One of the attractions is this maze filled with thick fog. It's a surreal sight as you navigate your way through these twisting passages.
There is even a ride simulator that lets people feel firsthand what it's like to be buried alive. And their biggest attraction a haunted trail that takes you through a town called Moonlight Mayhem. 22News took a trip down the trail where 10 different buildings were set up each with their own terrifying theme. Some of the eerie settings were an abandoned motel and a Sisters of Salem convent.
'We just love it. We put the product together, People come out, they enjoy themselves, and that's when we get rewarded, when we actually see people enjoying what we put together,' said co-owner of 13th World Fright Park, Zeke Fortier.
And a cast of monsters were found lurking around every corner. Including a new face, Mayor John King, named after the first settler of Palmer. We spoke to one of the actors who helps to bring the scares to life. 'It's a great time. It's it's fun. You know, I love doing it. I've always loved doing it,' said scarer Brian Soucy.
And the 13th World Fright Park is sure to bring even more terror and excitement come Halloween. The park expects to open again in September for the 2025 Halloween season.
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