Pre-Convention Bus Tour

Pre-Convention Haunted House Bus Tours

Pre-Show Haunt Tour

BUS TOUR: $175* | BUY NOW!

SELF-DRIVING TOUR: $135* | BUY NOW!

*Early bird pricing. Prices increase by $15 after midnight on May 29, 2026

ITINERARY:

  • 1:30 pm | Depart Embassy Suites Rosement
  • 1:55 pm | Arrive at Disturbia Haunted House
  • 3:25 pm | Depart Disturbia Haunted House
  • 3:55 pm | Arrive at HellsGate Haunted House
  • 6:55 pm | Depart HellsGate Haunted House
  • 7:40 pm | Arrive at 5 Points Haunted House
  • 9:45 pm | Depart 5 Points Haunted House
  • 10:25 pm | Arrive back at the Embassy Suites Rosemont

Thursday’s exclusive haunt tour offers a rare, behind-the-scenes opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most innovative minds in the haunted attraction industry at 3 different haunts. Talk to the Baraniak & Seneker families and the team behind Disturbia Haunted House, producers of two of Chicago’s premier attractions and the masterminds behind their highly acclaimed, story-driven escape experiences. Then spend time with HellsGate’s own John LaFlamboy and key members of Zombie Army Productions, widely regarded as one of the most creative forces in the business. Finally, after a day of BTS fun, the tour will end with a full live show at Five Points Haunted House, one of Chicago’s up-and-coming attractions.

We will start our tour going beyond the screams with an immersive lights-on walkthrough of Disturbia Haunted House with , including access to areas rarely seen by the public such as their infamous basement spaces where atmosphere, detail, and psychological tension are pushed to the limit. This is a unique opportunity to study the craftsmanship up close, from scenic design and lighting to pacing and guest flow, while gaining real-world insight directly from the creators themselves.

Next enjoy a light dinner and behind-the-scenes tour of HellsGate Haunted House‘s Lost Souls Cemetery and Moorestone Manor; see how HellsGate’s lore is evident in every square inch of its design, creep through the hidden passages, ride the infamous slides and discover some of HellsGate’s ghastly scare secrets, all while picking the brain of the man who created them. Please note that not every room/scene may be open, as HellsGate will be in the middle of its build season for 2026.

This is your chance to engage with the visionaries shaping the haunt industry, ask questions, and walk away with practical knowledge you can apply to your own attraction.

The evening concludes at 5 Points Haunted House, one of Chicago’s newest rising stars. Here, you’ll experience this unique attraction as it was meant to be seen: Live, fully operational, with giant animatronics, and packed with actors. Step into the century old barn and descend through two floors of terror. Featuring new for 2026 scenes, a variety of themes, and a focus on the psychological aspects of what makes a good scare.

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