Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panic Point’s bag policy?

Panic Point allows clear bags up to 6 inches by 10 inches, as well as essential medical items (such as an inhaler or allergy medication) in a small bag or pouch.

• Prohibited Items: No other types of bags are allowed. This includes purses, backpacks, drawstring bags, and fanny packs. All items are subject to search.
• Need a Clear Bag? Clear bags are available for purchase at Panic Point if you forget yours.
• Secure Your Valuables: Enter with as few personal items as possible. Secure your valuables in a pocket, preferably one with a zipper.
• The “Jump Scare” Warning: If you are holding your phone and you get a good jump scare, it might end up 20 feet away. Phones, wallets, and keys are lost every night—and we will not pause operations to find lost items.

Can I join friends at Panic Point if their ticket time slot is sold out?

Yes, you can enter Panic Point with your group of friends even if their time slot is sold out.

• How to Purchase: Simply purchase a ticket for any other available time slot on the same night.
• At the Gate: Present your ticket at the Box Office, and you will be allowed to enter with your friends.
• Example: If you purchase a ticket for the final arrival time of 10:00 PM, but you show up with your friends at 6:30 PM, you will be allowed to enter with them.

Does Panic Point offer refunds or ticket exchanges?

Panic Point does not offer refunds, but tickets may be exchanged for a different night or a different time. The deadline to make an exchange is 2 hours before we open on the night the ticket is for.

To exchange your ticket(s):

1. Open your confirmation email.
2. Click “Manage Tickets”.
3. Click “Transfer Tickets”.
4. Select the date (which will be the date of your ticket if you are simply changing your arrival time).
5. Select the arrival time.

• Exchange Fees and Upgrades: Ticket transfers for the same price are free and do not carry any additional fees. If you upgrade to a Fast Pass or a higher-priced night, you will pay the price difference, plus tax.

Does Panic Point open when it rains?

Yes. At Panic Point, our default position is always “OPEN”. We work year-round to prepare the grounds for wet weather. We usually operate in a light rain, but heavy rain and/or lightning can cause us to pause or cease operations.

• Live Updates: Our weather page is updated hourly on show days if weather is a factor.
• Weather Closures: If we are forced to close due to weather, all ticket holders will receive an email with instructions on how to transfer to another night, or receive a credit for a future show.
• Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds if we close due to weather.

Can I buy a ticket for one single attraction at Panic Point?

No. Single attraction tickets are not available at Panic Point.

• All-Inclusive Admission: You cannot buy a ticket for just the Hayride or just the Haunted Forest. All tickets, whether General Admission or Fast Pass, allow you to experience all 5 main attractions, one time each.
• How It Works: You wear a wristband that is marked as you enter each attraction.

Is the Carny Crypt or Carnival Games included in the admission price?

No. The Carny Crypt and Carnival Games both require an additional purchase.

• Carnival Games: $5 for one try. $10 for three tries. Winning your chosen game earns you a Panic Point T-Shirt. Purchase your carnival games tickets at the table in front of the games.
• Carny Crypt: A 10-minute show inside an old Carny Trailer. Tickets are $7. You can purchase these tickets online when buying your Panic Point tickets, or at the door of the Carny Crypt.

Can I do the attractions at Panic Point in any order?

Yes, you can experience the attractions at Panic Point in the order you choose.

• Separate Lines: Just like an amusement park, our five main attractions (Haunted Forest, Howling Hayride, Stalkers Farm, Killers in the Corn, and Dark Trail) each have a separate line.
• Pro Tip: Get in the shortest line! Line lengths vary throughout the night with the natural ebb and flow of the crowds.
• Plan Ahead: Use the map below to locate the attractions and make your plan.

Does Panic Point require a waiver to enter?

Yes. All guests must review and accept our digital “Waiver and Release Agreement” to enter Panic Point.

• Online Ticket Purchases: When you buy your tickets online, you will check a box during checkout to agree to the waiver.
• Before Entering: Our Code of Conduct is posted on a sign located between the parking lot and the Box Office. This sign includes a QR code that links directly to our digital waiver.

What do I do if I lose my wristband (ticket)?

Panic Point does not replace lost wristbands or tickets. Please treat them like cash. If you lose them, you will have to re-purchase new ones to continue your night.

• Main Attraction Wristbands: Put your wristband on securely as soon as you receive it at the Box Office. It contains 5 boxes our staff uses to mark your entry into the Haunted Forest, Dark Trail, Killers in the Corn, Stalkers Farm, and Howling Hayride.
• Carny Crypt and Carnival Games: These are business-card-sized paper tickets. Keep them safely secured in a pocket until you are ready to present them at the game pavilion or the Crypt.

Does Panic Point sell tickets at the door?

No. All tickets to Panic Point must be purchased online.

• In Transit or On-Site: If you are already on your way to Panic Point or standing in our parking lot, you must purchase your tickets on your mobile device before entering the Box Office line.

Does Panic Point accept cash, debit, and credit cards?

Yes. Panic Point accepts cash and all major credit and debit cards (including American Express) anywhere you need to make an on-site purchase, including the concession stands, the Tix and Merch Booth, Carnival Games, and the Carny Crypt.

Where is Panic Point?

Panic Point is located at 2808 Cedar Creek Rd, Youngsville, NC 27596, just a short drive north of Wake Forest and Raleigh.

When is Panic Point open?

Panic Point is open September 19 through November 1 for the 2026 fall season.

• Season Dates: September 19 – November 1, 2026.
• Operating Hours: Our open days and hours vary by week. Please check our calendar page for detailed dates and times.

Does Panic Point offer discount codes, special offers, or other promotions?

Yes, Panic Point offers several discounts and promotions throughout the season.

• Instant Promo Code: Use the code thestalkers at checkout for 10% off your online ticket purchase.
• More Ways to Save: Visit our Discount Page to learn about service sector discounts, group rates, social media specials, fundraising, and more.

Does Panic Point have an age limit?

Yes. Due to the sometimes intense nature of the experience, Panic Point enforces a strict age limit for the attractions.

• Under 9 Years Old: Not permitted inside the attractions. Children under 9 are allowed in the Midway only if accompanied by a parent, ensuring they can easily exit to the parking lot if they become too frightened.
• Ages 9 to 13: Permitted inside the attractions, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Ages 14 and Older: Permitted to enter the attractions without adult supervision.

How large can a group be going through Panic Point attractions?

The maximum group size is 28 for the hayride and 12 for the walking trails.

• The Howling Hayride: Our trailers hold up to 28 souls. Tell the line attendant if you have a large group, and they will make sure you all get on the same trailer.
• The Four Walking Trails: The maximum group size is 12 people. Keep in mind that the bigger the group, the less personal the individual experience might be.

What does Panic Point do to avoid over-crowding inside the attractions?

While no system is perfect for avoiding the accordion effect, Panic Point has a strict strategy to make your experience as personal as possible.

• Sellouts: We cap our nightly ticket sales and regularly sell out to avoid overcrowding the park.
• Pacing and Spacing: We encourage everyone to use a normal walking pace and maintain about 50 feet between groups.
• The Conga Line Effect: Groups that travel abnormally fast or abnormally slow will bump into other groups. That’s a “scare killer,” and not in a good way.
• Group Strategy: Put your two bravest people in the front and the back. They can set the pace, push, pull, and herd the stragglers.

Does Panic Point charge for parking?

No. Park as much as you want for free.

Can I drop my kids off at Panic Point?

Yes, but please stay nearby to ensure they have a safe ride home if the weather changes.

• Pick-Up Area: We have a pick-up waiting area located at the far end of the lower parking lot.
• Weather Warning: If Panic Point suspends operations or closes due to weather, we are not responsible for sheltering patrons who do not have a vehicle on site. Please watch the weather and make sure a vehicle is readily available to anyone who has been dropped off.
• Waiting On-Site: We do not charge admission to enter the main Midway area. You are welcome to wait by one of our fire pits and people watch. Please do not bring your own chair; we have places to sit in the venue.
• Waiting Off-Site: The town of Youngsville is very close. The Yacht Club has outdoor seating in a courtyard area, and Diamond Pizza is also open late.

Can I enter Panic Point without a ticket?

Yes, parents and chaperones are allowed in the Panic Point Midway without purchasing a ticket.

• Free Midway Access: You can hang out by one of our fires, grab a bite to eat, and participate in all the Midway Mirth.
• Attractions Require Tickets: Please note that while the Midway is free to enter, accessing The Haunted Forest, Dark Trail, Killers in the Corn, Stalkers Farm, or Howling Hayride requires a valid ticket.

What if I get too scared at Panic Point and want to stop half-way through?

If you are too scared or feel like you are having a panic attack, here is what you need to do:

• Step Aside: Step off to the side of the path.
• Alert Staff: Have a member of your group find a monster or member of the security staff, and someone will escort you out of the attraction.
• The Walk of Shame: We have a few maintenance trails that will allow you to make the walk of shame while encountering as little ridicule as possible.

What are the rules at Panic Point?

The monsters will not touch you. The first rule for everyone is: “NO INTENTIONAL CONTACT”.

• Security: We have over 100 security cameras, a Security Team, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies on site to haul you off if you get out of line.
• Substances: We do not allow patrons to enter the attractions who are clearly intoxicated. No drugs or alcohol are allowed on site.
• Disorderly Conduct: Disorderly conduct such as foul language and threats of violence will not be tolerated.
• Zero Tolerance: If you violate our code of conduct (posted on a sign before you get to the Box Office), you will be removed and sent home with no refund.
• No Intentional Contact: You will not be grabbed, dragged, hit, cut, gouged, marred, gored, impaled, or otherwise contacted intentionally by anyone in the attractions.  And, please, for your own safety, do not attempt to make contact or do harm to our beloved haunters.  That is some seriously bad mojo.

Can I wear a costume to Panic Point?

No masks or face makeup are allowed.

• Halloween Exception: You can wear a costume ONLY on Halloween, and it needs to be fun/silly because we can’t have anyone confusing you with one of our monsters.
• Proper Footwear: Wear close-toed, sturdy shoes that you wouldn’t mind getting a little dirty. You will walk over a mile across the four walking attractions.

Does Panic Point have any health or safety warnings?

Yes. Due to the intense nature of our haunted attractions, please review the following health and safety warnings before entering:

• Strobe Lights: We have lights all over the park that blink at the rate of strobe lights. Some faster, some slower. If you are prone to seizures due to strobes, enter at your own risk.
• Loud Noises: We deploy loud/disorienting music in a few scenes. You may want to wear some ear protection if you are sensitive to loud noises. It is not a steady high decibel rate, like a concert, but it can be loud.
• Medical Conditions: If you are prone to panic attacks (aka Panic Point attacks) or have a condition that could put you in distress from the intensity of a haunted attraction (including, but not limited to, a heart condition, anxiety disorder, pregnancy, or vertigo), please consult with a physician before coming.
• Buddy System: If you do come with one of these conditions, have a buddy with you who knows how to help.

Will the fog machines at Panic Point cause me any problems?

We are proud that Froggy’s Fog is our exclusive provider of “fog juice”. They are trusted by numerous haunted houses and major theme parks around the world.

• Quality and Purity: There are not many government regulations in this area, but Froggy’s makes a substantial investment to test their products for quality and purity.
• Ingredients: All ingredients are pharmaceutical-grade, and consist of ingredients like purified de-ionized water, propylene glycol, and glycerin.
• Respiratory Warning: But if you have respiratory issues, you may want to consult a physician.

Can I get a job at Panic Point?

Yes! We are always looking for new talent. The 2026 application will be posted on our Join Our Haunt Page on or before May 1st. We evaluate and hire people year-round.

What do I do if I purchased my Panic Point ticket and was charged, but did not receive a confirmation email?

Don’t worry, we can easily find your ticket and make sure you get your confirmation.

• Spam Blockers: On rare occasions, our confirmation emails get flagged by a spam blocker.
• Typos: Other times, it is simply a one-character mistake in the email address you entered.
• Text Us: Text us at 919-578-8478 with the name and email address you used to purchase the tickets, and we will get you a new confirmation ASAP.
• Lost Confirmation or Dead Phone: We can also look up your purchase at the Box Office. Just answer a few questions to confirm you are you, and you will receive your wristbands. No ID necessary.

Is it safe to purchase Panic Point tickets on Facebook?

No, we do not recommend purchasing tickets from a third party. We sell tickets exclusively through TicketSignUp.com.