Canada’s Wonderland is bringing back its Halloween Haunt this weekend, but with a major change aimed at curbing unruly behavior.
Running on select nights from September 26 to November 1, the popular event promises its signature thrills — haunted mazes, eerie scare zones, live shows, and themed food and drinks. But alongside the scares, the park is introducing a new chaperone policy that could alter how many families and teens attend.
Starting Friday, anyone 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old to enter or remain in the park after 6 p.m. (or earlier, if staff decide to enforce it sooner). Each chaperone must show government-issued photo ID at the gate and can be responsible for no more than 10 younger guests. They must also stay with their group during the visit and be reachable by phone at all times.
The park says the move is in direct response to a rise in “unruly and inappropriate behavior” at amusement parks and entertainment venues across North America. “We are committed to maintaining Canada’s Wonderland as a place where families and friends can come together to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience,” the park said in a statement.
Guests aged 16 and older may also be asked to show valid ID, and those unable to prove their age could be denied entry. On top of the chaperone rule, Wonderland is rolling out tighter bag restrictions to boost safety during Halloween Haunt.
For thrill-seekers ready to face the fog-filled mazes and roaming scare actors, the new rules mean more accountability — but the same promise of spooky fun.