Edge of Hell and The Beast Haunt Season Shortened to 13 Nights
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Kansas City's iconic haunted attractions, Edge of Hell and The Beast, have announced a new and shorter schedule for their 52nd season, running only 13 nights in October.
Starting October 2 and continuing through the 31st, the attractions will operate on select nights, with the addition of Thursday openings. This shift, which brings the haunt season to an earlier close, follows a trend of creeping start dates earlier in the fall.
"Maybe 13 isn't unlucky after all. We're packing 52 years of fear into 13 October nights, cooler temperatures, darker nights and that unmistakable feeling that Halloween is getting closer," said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, spokesperson for Edge of Hell and The Beast and widely known as the Queen of Haunts.
The decision to shorten the season was driven by rising September temperatures. Historically, haunt season in Kansas City began as early as August, but as August heat became unbearable, the start date shifted to September. Now, with temperatures continuing to climb, the attractions are moving their entire season to October.
"52 seasons, good night almighty, that's a lot of scares," Arnett-Bequeaith added. "We have people who first came through Edge of Hell as kids and are now bringing their grandkids. That's the whole kit and caboodle right there, generations of Kansas Citians growing up with us. A lot has changed since we first opened the doors, and we've changed right along with it. Today's thrill-seekers want bigger, bolder, and crazier, so after 52 years, we're still stirring the cauldron and finding new ways to make Kansas City scream."
Edge of Hell Haunted Attraction, which opened in 1975, marks its 52nd season and holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating haunted attraction in the United States. Beast Haunted Attraction, which followed in 1991, has become one of the country's most nationally acclaimed haunted attractions. Together, the two attractions have helped establish Kansas City's Historic West Bottoms as a destination for serious haunt fans and Halloween enthusiasts from around the country.
"We play monsters and wear masks to scare you, but we never act like bullies who mask their own fear by bullying others," Arnett-Bequeaith stated, emphasizing the attractions' commitment to respectful entertainment.
Tickets for the 52nd season of Edge of Hell and The Beast are available online now at kcbeast.com and edgeofhell.com.