Ghostly Manor Thrill Center in Sandusky, Ohio is a Unique Attraction

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, located in Sandusky, Ohio near the Cedar Point Amusement Park, is a facility that encompasses four attractions in one - a haunted house-type attraction, and XD 3-D theater, a roller skating facility, and a large horror-oriented gift shop.

Built to capitalize on the success of nearby Cedar Point, this attraction is generally not for the faint of heart and is generally avoided by families with small children. However, it is indeed popular with some teens and with young adults who enjoy spooky attractions.

The main focus of the facility is the Ghostly Manor, best described as akin to the set of a PG-13-rated horror flick. Very realistic and quite frightening for most, the manor employs the use of live actors as well as a variety of special effects and plenty of gore. Described as "non-stop high-startle live action'', the manor is built to assemble an old mansion with plenty of ancient spooks lurking about inside. Continuously updated and employing the latest technology, the Ghostly Manor walk-through tour is recommended for children ages 10 and up, but only those who enjoy being scared to death. Others should opt for browsing through the gift shop or choose to bypass the thrill center altogether. For those who enjoy this kind of attraction, however, it's ranked among the best of its kind in the U.S.

The XD 3-D Theater is basically a virtual roller coaster simulator ride. Guests have the opportunity to choose from a number of 3-D movies and as part of the ride will experience 3-D onscreen action, surround sound, and approximately 100 movements per second and up to 2 G's acceleration, according to the website description of the attraction. Discounted pricing is available for multiple movies. Those with motion sickness or physical disabilities will want to skip this part of the thrill center.

Skateworld is an onsite roller skating rink that is open to the public. Guests can skate for a small fee during open skate times and can rent skates, roller blades, and scooters for an additional fee. Skateworld is also available for party rentals, including birthday parties, and for group functions of various sorts. Scheduled hours of operation may vary and a family skate night is available one evening per week. Arcade games are also available in the Skateworld facility.

Ghostly Gifts is Ghostly Manner Thrill Center's expansive gift shop. Resembling a Halloween shop, this is a truly unique gift store. Open year round with varying hours, this shop sells a huge variety of horror-related paraphernalia, from funny novelties and souvenirs to frightening themed items and large scary statues. They also peddle horror-themed apparel include t-shirts and hats.

Though the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is open year round, hours vary greatly from just weekends during November through April to every day during the peak tourist months of May through early September. Expanded hours are available around Halloween. Separate admission fees are charged for each part of the attraction.