2024 Question and Answer With Royal Haunted House

ArkansasHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Michelle Griffis of Royal Haunted House, to discuss what's new at Royal Haunted House for the 2024 Halloween Season!

What's new at Royal Haunted House for 2024? Do you have any new rides, attractions, or special features that Haunt Seekers should know about?

It's longer this year! More twists and turns. New rooms and exciting machines.

What are you most excited about for the 2024 Halloween Season?

Seeing our returning people every year!

What differentiates Royal Haunted House from other local haunts in Arkansas?

We accommodate for different ages young and old. We will walk through scared kids and the actors talk to them and we call it "no scare". If they ask us to.

How long has Royal Haunted House been in business? Can you tell us a bit more about Royal Haunted House's history?

This is our 5th year! We got started when COVID shut down our community theater so we wondered how we would pay the bills not knowing how long the shut down would last. We were able to wear masks and social distance. And 5 ears later here we are.

What's your favorite experience since opening Royal Haunted House?

Seeing so many people laugh and we get a good laugh too. Meeting people from our community that didn't even know what the Royal Theatre did. It has brought new people from all over Arkansas. And they keep coming back!

How long is a typical haunt experience at Royal Haunted House from start to finish?

10-12minutes

On a scale from 1 to 10, how scary would you say Royal Haunted House is? Why?

12

Does Royal Haunted House's property have any real haunted history? Do you have a spooky encounter you'd like to share?

We are legit haunted. Charles really likes to act out during the build of the haunted house. He thinks it's all about him.

What inspired you to open up a haunted attraction? What's your favorite part of the business?

The people that keep coming back. We have even picked up actors that have enjoyed it so much they volunteer in it now. They all like to ask if something is back that year. They remember!

How has new technology (i.e. animatronics, special props, etc) helped you to enhance Royal Haunted House?

Lighting and air compressors have been ALOT of fun. We have hidden cameras installed by Advanced Alarm Technologies other locals in the community.

Can Royal Haunted House accommodate large groups? How many people can experience Royal Haunted House together as a group?

We like to run groups of 6 in at a time. But would take a special appointment for 25

Does Royal Haunted House offer any special deals, discounts, or coupons?

Only for large groups

Anything else you'd like to let us know about Royal Haunted House?

We are non-profit community theater. We have musicals or plays every month. The haunted house is a fundraiser for our new costume house we are building. The Royal Haunted House is sponsored by ARVEST BANK.