Background

The DC Cemetery caters to a wide age range from young to old. We have numerous effects and startles that are humorous and down right cool, and others that cause people to wet their shorts and leave screaming. If you have a child that startles easily, we suggest you bring them on our "kid friendly days", where we minimize all volumes, turn off or slow the speed of some of the fast acting props, and keep all the lights on (and we give out candy). Check the dates and times for these kid friendly days below.

The DC Cemetery offers a wide array of custom designed and hand built props and effects that range from simple lighting to over-life-sized robotic/animatronic creatures. Each year we add new and more life/death like props and effects to heighten the scare factor as well as spend countless hours preparing shows that have never been seen or imagined.

Please note that some props, lighting and effects may not be suitable for people suffering from heart problems, epilepsy, asthma, and or weak bladders, we try our best to provide a safe atmos-fear that will offer you a great scare and a memorable Halloween that will last a lifetime!


Operation Times
Please note, these dates and times may vary depending on weather prior, current, and post these dates.

THE DC CEMETERY WILL NOT BE OPEN IN 2010 - WE'RE TAKING A MUCH NEEDED 1 YEAR BREAK.

October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dates in RED are when we are open, below are the exact times.

November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * Child friendly days (child friendly operation from 4pm until 6pm, please note that parents should gauge if the haunt is still too scary for little ones)

Day	Date	Child Friendly	Open Hours
Wednesday	October 28th	NONE	CLOSED FOR 2010
Thursday	October 29th	NONE	CLOSED FOR 2010
Friday	October 30th	NONE	CLOSED FOR 2010
Saturday	October 31st	NONE	CLOSED FOR 2010
Sunday	November 1st	NONE	CLOSED FOR 2010

We will do our best to keep this calendar accurate, but please be understanding of our efforts and the amount of time and energy it takes to setup this scale of a production. Also keep in mind that you are not being charged nor do we get paid for any portion of this event, so if we're not open when you arrive, please be patient as the show will start shortly (or the next day if you arrived after hours).

The Cemetery will operate during light rain, but will close during heavy rains (except on halloween, we'll be open no matter what).

Please email us if you have any questions or concerns.

Cost

Suggested $2-5 per person donation - Prior to 2006, the DC Cemetery ran at absolutely no charge, but due to the yearly costs of setup and operation, we far exceed our budget before construction even begins. This being the case, we are asking for Tips or Donations to show your appreciation and help us keep the DC Cemetery alive. Your donations will enable us to take the time and acquire the man power to erect the DC Cemetery year after year.

If you're looking to aid in the cause, but would like something tangible in return, we offer a wide selection of DC products including the same mechanisms we use in our haunt, previous year haunt DVD's, and a series of prop builders handbooks to create your own concoctions. Most products will also be available at the haunt (look for someone in a DC Design Studio shirt).

Our handbooks give detailed building instructions for the greater majority of our props and effects that you'll see in our haunt as well as a ton of other tips to aid you haunt your own home or in the creation of your own props and animations.

If you would like more information and/or ordering info, here's a link to our online store.

We are also always looking for sponsors and or advertising locations, so if your company is interested in joining and or spreading the word of this community event, please contact us and we will do our best to make sure your donations are well compensated.

No smoking, drinking or eating is permitted inside or near the Cemetery. Please do not run inside or around the haunt, and please be courteous and do not touch the props, sets and scenic elements.

No photography or videography is permitted (even your cell phone cameras) inside the morgue area during haunt operation. Please be understanding that your flash and video lights ruin the haunts effects for everyone in your group, as well as cause line traffic and slow throughput. Photography and videography inside the walk thru portion of the haunt will only be permitted at certain dedicated times with prior approval an is subject to last second change/cancellation. Please contact Brent Ross @ brent@dcprops.com if you wish to video or take pictures inside the DC Mortuary or in other areas within the haunt. Pictures from outside the gates and from the street are welcomed, but please be courteous of videographers as they are working for DC and interruptions, & flash photography ruin low light shots.

ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!