Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you arrive
Arrival & Entry Process
LOCATION
800 Chettic Ave, Copiague, NY, 11726
PARKING
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Free parking available on site
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Additional street parking on Chettic Avenue
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Arrive 15 minutes before your time slot
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Your entry time is when you get in line to enter the haunt
ARRIVAL TIME
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Intense scares and dark environments (nighttime tickets)
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Loud sounds, strobe lighting, haze, and tight spaces
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No touching from actors
RULES & SAFETY
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Do not touch the actors, props, or set pieces.
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No smoking or vaping inside the building.
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No photography or video inside the attraction (except for queue area and gift shop)
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No intoxicated guests.
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No running.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GO THROUGH THE ATTRACTION?
Most guests spend approximately 20 - 30 minutes inside the attraction, depending on crowd levels and how quickly your group moves through the experience.
IS DARKNESS RISING SCARY?
Yes. Our nighttime show is designed to be an intense, immersive haunted attraction featuring professional actors, detailed sets, special effects, darkness, loud noises, and frightening situations.
WHAT AGES IS DARKNESS RISING RECOMMENDED FOR?
We generally recommend ages 12 and up for our nighttime show and ages 6 and up for our Before Dark family experience. Parents know their children best and should use their own discretion when deciding if the attraction is appropriate.
DO THE ACTORS TOUCH YOU?
No. Our actors will never intentionally touch guests and guests may not touch the actors, props, or sets.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M TOO SCARED TO CONTINUE?
If you need assistance while inside the attraction, notify the nearest actor or staff member and we will help escort you to an exit.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes, tickets are available on-site, however we strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to guarantee admission, reduce wait times and save money.
DO THE ATTRACTIONS CHANGE EVERY YEAR?
Yes. Darkness Rising introduces new themes, characters, environments, and storylines each season. Rather than repeating the same attraction year after year, major portions of the experience are redesigned and rebuilt to give returning guests something new to discover every Halloween.
DO THE ATTRACTIONS CHANGE EVERY YEAR?
Yes. Darkness Rising introduces new themes, characters, environments, and storylines each season. Rather than repeating the same attraction year after year, major portions of the experience are redesigned and rebuilt to give returning guests something new to discover every Halloween.
IS THE ATTRACTION INDOORS?
Yes. Darkness Rising is a fully indoor haunted attraction, allowing us to operate rain or shine.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended. You'll be walking through dark environments, uneven surfaces, and immersive set pieces.
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEOS INSIDE?
Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the attraction but are allowed inside the queue area and gift shop.
IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?
Yes. Free parking is available on-site for all guests as well as street parking on Chettic Avenue when our lot fills up.
IS THE ATTRACTION WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Please contact us before your visit so we can discuss accessibility accommodations and determine the best way to acommodate your needs.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
All ticket sales are final. If an event is cancelled by Darkness Rising, ticket holders will be contacted regarding available options.
WHAT IS THE BEST HAUNTED HOUSE ON LONG ISLAND?
Darkness Rising has been creating immersive Halloween experiences since 2006. With all-new themes built from the ground up each season, detailed sets, live actors, and hundreds of reviews, many guests consider Darkness Rising one of Long Island's premier haunted attractions.
WHAT MAKES DARKNESS RISING DIFFERENT FROM OTHER HAUNTED HOUSES?
Darkness Rising combines immersive storytelling, detailed environments, live actors, queue line entertainment, and special events to create a complete Halloween experience. Every season is designed to transport guests into a new world from the moment they arrive.