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Whacky Shack

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To Ride with SC*

30"

To Ride Alone

42"

Additional Restrictions

WARNING: Attraction utilizes strobe lights and specialty ride lights.

*Supervising Companion

Meets all attraction height and safety criteria, understands safety instructions, and can assist a child in complying with safety instructions.

A classic, award-winning dark ride!

Hello Earthlings! A visit to Waldameer is never complete without a journey through Whacky Shack! It's full of spooky scenes, optical illusions, and fun gags!

Ride Experience

Classic haunted house ride where cars travel along an electrified track through a two-story building featuring optical illusions, haunted scenery, flashing lights, and unexpected changes in direction.

Height & Size Requirement

Must be 30" or taller to ride. 30-42" tall must be seated next to a Supervising Companion.

Physical Requirement

Must be able to sit upright. Must have a minimum of one natural leg extending to the knee or one full prosthetic leg. Combined rider weight may not exceed 400 pounds per car. Not recommended for guests who are pregnant or have heart, back, or neck conditions, or recent surgery.

Accessibility

Accessible through marked gate on black fence in front of the ride.

Did you know?

A one-of-a-kind ride.

At one time there were many Whacky Shack attractions at various parks, but Waldameer's is the last remaining one in operation.