This contest is now closed. Congrats to winners Anthony C. and Anne R.!
No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. Whether it’s watching a horror movie in the dark or riding the newest roller coaster, freaking ourselves out is the surest way to feel like a kid again.
With that in mind, we’re excited to offer our latest contest!
Don’t miss this chance to win 2 free tickets (a $70 value) to New York City’s leading haunted house.
Hurry– the contest ends on Tuesday, October 11th!
The prize
Two lucky readers will each receive two general admission tickets to Nightmare: Fairy Tales Haunted House, located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Known as New York’s most horrifying haunted house, Nightmare prides itself on bringing our darkest fears to life. This year’s theme– “Fairy Tales”– doesn’t disappoint.
Creator Timothy Haskell turns classic fables into a gruesome, interactive experience for visitors. When you are handed a blindfold at the entrance, you know you’re in for a wild ride!
How to enter
#1. Leave a comment below telling us which fairy tale or children’s story freaks you out more than any other.
#2. “Like” Downtown Traveler on Facebook and leave a comment on our Facebook page confirming that you’ve entered the contest.
BONUS: Qualify for extra entries each time you tweet about the contest using the hashtag #hauntedtix. Here’s a sample message you can paste into Twitter:
Contest: Win 2 tickets to NYC’s creepiest haunted house @NightmareNYC! http://bit.ly/rt5AcA #hauntedtix
Good luck! Enter now through 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, October 11, 2011.
The fine print
Contest is open to anyone who meets the entry criteria listed above. Please keep in mind that the Nightmare Haunted House is located in New York City and you must visit before November 5, 2011. This attraction is for adults and children over 10 who are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Two winners will be chosen through a random drawing. Each winner is entitled to 2 general admission tickets that can be used any evening before 11/5/11, except 10/20-10/23 & 10/28-10/31. Dates will need to be chosen at least five days in advance.
Contest will remain open until 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, October 11th. Winners will be notified on Wednesday, October 12th. Ticket vouchers will be emailed to the winner (at the email address used when the entrant leaves a comment on this post).
So, what fairy tale scares you the MOST?
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The tickets in this giveaway were provided by Nightmare: Fairy Tales. Visit www.hauntedhousenyc.com for more information on this unique Halloween attraction.
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Headless Horseman still does it for me especially because Washington irving sites can be visited today in Westchester makes it more real
CANDYMAN CANDYMAN CANDYMAN DAMN SAID IT 3 TIMES
I would have to say Little Red Riding Hood. I mean really who eats someone’s grandmother smh.
It is times like these that I am glad I am over 1,000 miles away from this scary event.
I really love to win that ticket!
i loooove the snow white version
Blackcats..I don’t like em since I was a kid. SUPER creepy. I don’t need bad luck.
Hansel & Gretel and Gingerbread houses. CREEPY!! That poor witch…
Little Red Riding Hood Creeps me out since the Wolf actually kills and eats the grandmother before taking her place when Little Red Riding Hood arrives
Anthony Scala
Oddly enough, Cinderella. I think mostly, because I always envision the Roald Dahl version where the step-sisters get their toes chopped off for trying to fit into the glass slippers
The Red Shoes by Andersen. A girl chopped off her feet to get rid of red shoes and the shoes continued to dance…
I think that Hansel & Gretyl is scary. I mean a cannibal witch?? AWESOME!!!!
Rumplestiltskin was always a creepy fairy tale to me. The thought of a little goblin coming to steal away your first born child was always an unsettling thought.
Without a DOUBT, it’s the Headless Horseman! I’ve never visited that area, since I just moved to the east coast this year, but I want to still check it out!!! Just a little nervous haha
I agree the creepy person in the mirror stories are what totally freaks me out. i.e. bloody mary, candyman…etc.
This especially after watching a scary movie, I’m just compelled to say it.
For me, it’s always been Little Red Riding Hood. It’s so dark and twisted.
the one that freaks me out the most is hansel and gretel!
i tweeted as cg689! http://twitter.com/#!/cg689/status/122698102607065089
Hands down HANSEL AND GRETEL!
Congrats Anne! You are one of 2 winners in our ticket giveaway. Check your email for details on redeeming your 2 tickets to Nightmare: NYC. Enjoy!
Snow White freaked me out, those little dwarfs around her
Congrats Anthony! You are one of 2 winners in our ticket giveaway. Check your email for details on redeeming your 2 tickets to Nightmare: NYC. Enjoy!
Hansel and gretal!!!
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Where the Wild Things Are – just the cover of that book used to freak me out!
Little red riding hood was a lot scarier back then. 🙂
Little Red Riding Hood.