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Gateway's Haunted Playhouse

 
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Average Review
  (163 reviews)
Scare Factor
Very Scary
Appropriate For
Not Recomended for Kids Under 13
Organization Type
Charity / NOT For Profit
Listing Categories
Haunted Houses, Not-So-Scary Haunted Houses (Kid Friendly)
More Info
Snacks & Refreshments, Outdoor Event(s), Indoor Event(s), Covered Wait Area, Touching Not Allowed, Free Parking
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Gateway's Haunted Playhouse, Long Island’s number one rated haunted house, returns for an all-new season of Halloween scares!

As a division of The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County, Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse utilizes the numerous theatrical designers and staff at the Gateway – Long Island’s oldest professional theatre. Dozens of professionally trained actors prepare and rehearse each character that inhabits the haunt, giving it a unique, theatrical quality unrivaled on the island.

These actors inhabit a carefully crafted, three-dimensional environment created and built by the Gateway’s renowned design and production team. Over 100 people are on hand every evening to ensure the smooth operation of each haunt.

Each year, a new theme, path and characters are created, giving patrons a brand new experience as they explore the walkthrough attraction. Learn about this year's theme here: The Gateway Hotel
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From Sunrise Highway Exit 56 Station Road south to South Country Road. Left on South Country Road for 1/2 mile, theater on your left. From Southern State Parkway Exit 44 Sunrise Highway East. Exit 56. Station Road south to South Country Road. Left on South Country Road for 1/2 mile, theater on your left. From Long Island Expressway (I-495) Exit 62 South – Route 97 (Nichols Road) Go 5 miles to Route 27 East (Sunrise Highway) Go 5 miles to Exit 56 South Station Road Go 2 miles to South Country Road. Make a Left on South Country Road – go 1/2 mile, theater on your left.

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  • Fabulous haunt!

    Great set, Fabulous actors, & Scary, scary, scary!👻 The cold rainy drizzle that night made it even more spooky. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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    Posted November 2023

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  • Perfect

    Midweek themed night was perfect Snacks were yummy. Absolutely loved the pumpkin canoli, fried oreos yummy and the nachos n cheese was deerelish! Thanks billy jeans! Fun fun fun and scary. The different rooms and props and smells and actor's were on point. The people in front of us were a tad bit annoying but did not ruin our great time. The length of the walk thru was perfect. We had a blast. Great job!

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    Posted October 2023

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  • Email Verified So worth it!!

    This haunted house exceeded my expectations as the actors and their makeup/costumes were great and there were so many different themed rooms which kept you on your toes. It lasted about 25 minutes so you definitely got your money’s worth. They have a good system in which you don’t have to wait in a line but rather can walk around and grab some food/drinks and hangout until your # is called. Overall it was a great experience and I will recommend it to others!

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    Posted October 2023

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  • Just as described...

    this was one of the best haunts my family and I have done in awhile. The common area with food and drink purchase available before your number is called was much better than the conventional line setup. The haunt itself was well done... the actors were engaged. the sets were detailed and fun. transitions were well thought out...just a great collection of scares. i only wish it was less of a assembly line experience, quite crowded at certain points making it less scary. overall, highly recommend.

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    Posted October 2023

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  • Email Verified Absolutely Brilliant

    My family and I had a great time the hotel was just amazing....one of the best Halloween attractions we have been to. Staff were helpful and friendly its well worth the visit!!!

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    Posted October 2023

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  • Email Verified Good Times !!

    I must say for this to be my first time experience there, me and my family had a good time. My son had a great time for his Birthday. Your staffing did a great job and everyone was very friendly, I thank you guys again for finding my sons phone as well. Good job guys, until we meet again 🎃!!

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    Posted October 2022

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  • So much fun

    Such a great experience. Wait time was not long at all, bathrooms very clean. Staff was incredibly professional. Was scary but not terrifying. The sets were very well done.

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    Posted November 2021

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  • The Best Haunted House on LI!

    This is by far the best Haunted House on Long Island!!! I’ve been to tons of others and was no where as good as this! I loved the unexpected scares and the actors were amazing and did an awesome job at scaring me, very well done!!!

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    Posted October 2019

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    4 out of 5 found this review helpful

  • Email Verified Loved the ambience

    Loved the ambience and the entire team. I was there with my kids and we had a wonderful time. The playhouse was designed so well. They let just enough people on so we did not have the issue of being overcrowded while exploring the scenes. That made the experience even more scary. We made it through all the rooms and was terribly scared. It is our 3rd year in the row and we are sure to come back.

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    Posted June 2019

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    4 out of 4 found this review helpful

  • Fun night!

    What a fun night! The place is super scary too. Cannot wait to go back!

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    Posted March 2019

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  • Email Verified Pretty awesome

    It was pretty awesome and well done. The set design, rooms, and props were impressive. Actors’ makeup and costumes looked realistic. I was impressed by the sound effects. In one room, I thought I was walking on water, but instead it was smoke. Few of the jump scares caught me off guard. Overall, it was great fun. I totally recommend this haunt to all scare lovers out there.

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    Posted November 2018

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  • Awesome experience

    Awesome experience. My husband, son and I had an absolute blast!! The playhouse was unique from other haunts. It was eye catchy with lots of props and animatronics. Nice effects, impressive design on the sets. The showmanship of the staff was well played. Totally worth it.

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    Posted November 2018

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  • The drive there was scarier than the actual house

    I’ve visited a new haunted house every year for the past 10 years and this one didn’t really scare me the way I though, given the ‘really scary’ rating. Out of about 30 rooms that I think I went thru, maybe about 3 where actually unique and scary( one of which resembled an ‘eyes wide shut ‘ mask with the long bird nose, where there was a room full of the same character but they didn’t really move) . The setup is convenient since u can get drinks and food while u wait, which is really helpful if there’s a long wait. Ps I bought my tix online , my card was charged, but I never recvd my confirmation code, then I was made to pay again when I arrived.

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    Posted November 2018

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