Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt Returns with New ‘Friday the 13th’-Themed Maze
Kings Island's Halloween Haunt has opened for the season, featuring a new haunted maze called "JASON: Blood Reign" inspired by the "Friday the 13th" movie franchise, among other attractions.
Dayton, OH, September 25, 2026 —
Kings Island has officially opened its annual Halloween Haunt event for the season, offering guests a variety of seasonal attractions and entertainment. This year’s event includes the debut of a new haunted maze titled “JASON: Blood Reign.”
The “JASON: Blood Reign” maze draws its inspiration from the well-known “Friday the 13th” film series, bringing elements and themes from the horror franchise to life for visitors. Attendees can expect to navigate through a themed environment designed to evoke the suspense and scares associated with the popular movie franchise.
In addition to the new maze, the Halloween Haunt event features a range of other attractions. Specific details regarding these additional attractions, such as the number of other mazes, scare zones, or shows, were not provided in the initial announcement. Kings Island typically offers multiple haunted houses, live entertainment, and themed areas designed to provide a Halloween-themed experience.
The park’s Halloween Haunt is a seasonal offering that transforms the amusement park into a destination for fright enthusiasts. The event usually includes elaborate set designs, costumed performers, and themed programming tailored to the Halloween season.
The opening marks the commencement of the park’s dedicated Halloween programming, which runs for a limited engagement each year. Further information on specific operating dates, times, and the full list of attractions available during the Halloween Haunt is typically available through the park’s official channels.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Jones, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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