Disclosure: My family was invited out to see all that Ghostly Manor offers. All attractions were free for review. Regardless, all opinions are my own.
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center ~ Sandusky, Ohio
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center has been featured on The Travel Channel’s “Best Places I’ve Ever Been” series and recognized by FORBES magazine. This indoor venue offers up a plethora of entertainment attractions and is located just 2 miles from the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, Cedar Point.
So what does Ghostly Manor have for your family? A little bit of everything! Try your skills in Wizard’s Journey indoor mini golf, your get some chills in the Ghostly Manor Haunted House. The XD 4D Motion Theater is fun or let your kids bounce to their delight in the bounce house! Seriously, there is so much to do that you could spend the whole day. Best of all, you can pay individually for each activity or choose a money saving package deal.
As soon as we walked in, the kids ran straight to the 4D XD Theater. This ride allows you to pick from five action-packed movie experiences from an under the sea adventure to a trip down a snowy, pine-covered mountainside. Before the movie starts you are given 3D glasses and are belted into an oversized seat. This ride is so fun, you may want to ride a few times.
My middle son has been begging to try an Escape Room so I was really glad to see this new addition to Ghostly Manor. While we weren’t able to “escape” in the one hour time limit (hey, I was the only adult 😉 ), we had a lot of fun trying! Bring the whole family and try out the clues. Since everything can be moved around and searched it’s great for both young and old!
While I ordered lunch, my boys played on the indoor play area. This play area is HUGE and they had a blast. In fact, it was hard to get them to come down and eat. In addition to this area they also have inflatables in the back area where smaller kids can zoom down slides and bounce to their content.
Hungry? Ghostly Manor has you covered. I ordered chicken fingers, fries, a pretzel and boneless wings for us to share. I chose the spicy garlic and they were amazing! Seriously, I’ve been to wing places and this tops most of them. If you like spicy, these are a must try. The menu at Ghostly Manor has a lot of choices and it’s much more than the usual fare, so bring your appetite.
After lunch we played putt-putt on their indoor course. This interactive 3D course, was so fun. It was bright and even had some surprises along the way. Be sure to look around as there is a lot to see.
Another new attraction at Ghostly Manor was the Laser Maze. In this area you can test your skills and agility to see if you can make it to the top 10 leaderboard or race against time while maneuvering your way through hundreds of laser beams. My kiddos loved competing with each other to see who could get the highest score.
Relive your youth and skate around on the arena floor. That’s right, Ghostly Manor has skating too! In fact, they offer roller skates, inline skates and even scooters. You choose what’s most fun!
To end our day, we played some games in the arcade area. From action to claw machines, from skilled games to family fun, there are a lot to choose from.
One area we didn’t dare go into was the Ghostly Manor Haunted House. There was a school group in there that sounded like they were having a blast but I think we may need to wait a few more years for that spooky attraction.|
Ghostly Manor is open most days from noon – 10pm in the summer but hours can vary. Check out their schedule here. Prices can vary per attraction but you’ll save a bundle if you purchase a pass. They currently offer three
Thrill Pass – $25
Ghostly Manor Haunted House, Wizards Journey 3D Mini Golf, XD Motion Theater & Roller SkatingJunior Thrill Pass – $22
Bounce Houses**, Wizards Journey 3D Mini Golf, XD Motion Theater, Play Area** & Roller SkatingJump, Climb & Skate Pass – $11
Bounce Houses**, Play Area** & Roller Skating
Even better, in the fall and winter months (when the kids are in school), every Wednesday from 4 – 8pm is Family Night! Family Fun Night is only $5.00/person and includes the Bounce Houses (12yrs & under/min.34″ tall), Play Area, and Skating with your choice of skates, roller blades, or a scooter. You also get two slices of pizza and a drink! What a crazy good deal!
If you are looking for some summer fun, be sure to check out Ghostly Manor in Sandusky, Ohio!
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