Wednesday, August 1, 2012

(Haunted) Haunted Attraction: Griffith Park Ghost Train


GHOULA only posts info about "Haunted Attractions" (as in attractions with a haunted/scary theme) when they occupy an actual local haunted location. Unfortunately, these attractions never capitalize on their built-in super-natural folklore. For more info on local Haunted Attractions, please visit our friends at CreepyLA.com.

Note: This event is not hosted by GHOULA. This is just a local (ghost related) event that exists independently that GHOULA wants its members to know about. As such, guides, volunteers, docents and/or staff at this event may not wish to discuss this landmark's haunted history.

Where: Griffith Park (The Live Steamers)
5202 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles(map)

Event Dates: OCTOBER ONLY (check their website for exact dates)


Admission:
  Donation-based. (see comment below)

(For more info about this local attraction...)

GHOST(S):
The ghosts said to haunt this cursed city park are numerous. From men on horseback to women dressed in white. It is said that these are the oldest ghost stories in Los Angeles with sighting dating back to the 1800's. And even today, it is said that there are so many sightings still, that the ranger's office has a special form just for ghostly encounters.

(Haunted) Haunted Attraction: Magic Mountain Fright Fest


GHOULA only posts info about "Haunted Attractions" (as in attractions with a haunted/scary theme) when they occupy an actual local haunted location. Unfortunately, these attractions never capitalize on their built-in super-natural folklore. For more info on local Haunted Attractions, please visit our friends at CreepyLA.com.

Note: This event is not hosted by GHOULA. This is just a local (ghost related) event that exists independently that GHOULA wants its members to know about. As such, guides, volunteers, docents and/or staff at this event may not wish to discuss this landmark's haunted history.

Where: Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia,(map)

Event Dates: OCTOBER ONLY (check website for exact dates)


Admission:
(check website for prices and deals)

(For more info about this local attraction...)

GHOST(S):
Like most amusement parks (especially the ones with a high death count), Magic Mountain has its share of ghosts, including a "woman in white," a "man in grey." Also, the restless spirits of Native Americans as well as children have been see throughout the park.

(Haunted) Haunted Attraction: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride


GHOULA only posts info about "Haunted Attractions" (as in attractions with a haunted/scary theme) when they occupy an actual local haunted location. Unfortunately, these attractions never capitalize on their built-in super-natural folklore. For more info on local Haunted Attractions, please visit our friends at CreepyLA.com.

Note: This event is not hosted by GHOULA. This is just a local (ghost related) event that exists independently that GHOULA wants its members to know about. As such, guides, volunteers, docents and/or staff at this event may not wish to discuss this landmark's haunted history.

Where: Griffith Park (The Old Zoo)
4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles(map)

Event Dates: OCTOBER ONLY (check website for exact dates)

Admission:
(check website for prices and deals)

(For more info about this local attraction...)

GHOST(S):
The ghosts said to haunt this cursed city park are numerous. From men on horseback to women dressed in white. It is said that these are the oldest ghost stories in Los Angeles with sighting dating back to the 1800's. And even today, it is said that there are so many sightings still, that the ranger's office has a special form just for ghostly encounters.

(Haunted) Haunted Attraction: Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights


GHOULA only posts info about "Haunted Attractions" (as in attractions with a haunted/scary theme) when they occupy an actual local haunted location. Unfortunately, these attractions never capitalize on their built-in super-natural folklore. However, Universal has wisely capitalized on the La Llorona legend for their event. Although "she" has never been seen on their property, sightings of here have been witnessed throughout Greater Los Angeles. For more info on local Haunted Attractions, please visit our friends at CreepyLA.com.

Note: This event is not hosted by GHOULA. This is just a local (ghost related) event that exists independently that GHOULA wants its members to know about. As such, guides, volunteers, docents and/or staff at this event may not wish to discuss this landmark's haunted history.

Where: Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City (map)

Event Dates: OCTOBER ONLY (check website for exact dates)

Admission:
(check website for prices and deals)

(For more info about this local attraction...)

GHOST(S): Although there are many actual ghosts that have been seen on the lot of this historic studio, the most famous of their "phantoms" is that of the spirit of the actor, Lon Chaney, who is said to haunt Studio 23, where the filmed the original "Phantom of the Opera."