The Edson Incident Reviews
Bay City, MI 48706
- Winner - 2024 Haunt of the Year
- Nominee - 2023 Haunt of the Year
- ...and 4 more awards
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| Scare Factor | Moderately Scary |
| Appropriate For | 10 and up |
| Admission Cost | $20 - September Tickets $20 - October 3rd & 4th $25 - October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Nov 1 $10 - October 26 (low scare event) $15 - October 26 (full scare event) |
| Media | 16 pics , 5 videos , 6 awards |
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Disorienting, amazing actors and great atmosphere. One of the best haunted houses I have been to. And they have great effects and lights. It's one of those haunted houses that take a while to go through which was the best part. Really worth the money definitely would recommend.
October 2025
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Super neat to get to tour a haunted ship. Well organized. Went on one of the busiest nights and the closeness to other groups took out a little scare but still fun. Come prepared to climb ladder stairs, navigate in the dark and take big steps into doorways
October 2025
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I just wished they have a little bit more time between groups, we were having to wait for the people infront to walk with no opportunities to pass them before we could walk, by the end there were even people right behind us. We still loved it so much will definitely come again
October 2025
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My sister and I brought our father here for his birthday, it was incredible we all had a very good time! Can't recommend enough!
October 2025
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Fantastic and unique experience! From the staff/volunteers to the actual ship and decorations and props..This place was incredible! Our party was a bunch of first timers, and were beyond impressed. The scares were great, and the props were so realistic. We loved every minute of this experience. We will definitely be back for more horror and fun!
October 2025
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This was my first time experiencing the Edson Incident. The actors were fantastic. We had such a great experience
October 2025
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It was a rush
October 2025
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The use of lights and the ship’s unique layout really elevated the experience!
October 2025
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Had a lot of fun. We were with a group on the haunted house tour with 93.1 and Blue Lakes Charters in Clio Mi
October 2025
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Definitely worth the money. Good scares. Good for the family too
October 2025
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Great set-up, actors enjoying what they do really helps!
October 2025
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
This haunted ship was so much more than the typical scare house. It was unique and all the rooms were thrilling making your way through the ship.
October 2025
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Very cool haunted house. A must see!
October 2025
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Good scare factor, very creative work with the ship and Halloween tie in.
October 2025
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Great!
September 2025
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We’ve taken the kids for the past 4 years; go early in the season to avoid the wait in line. Skip the corn maze and the haunted houses; this place is a true experience.
September 2025
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A fun and unique experience! The staff was very friendly and the introduction to the boat was thorough and funny. Many scares!
September 2025
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This was a true scare! The actors, set up and design made for a great haunted ship
Will be in our yearly haunt stops!
September 2025
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You won’t find anything like this anywhere else. Turning an actual real life haunted worship into a haunted attraction is top tier. 20/10 recommend. Scared the sh** outta me!
September 2025
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Was a good experience.
September 2025
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The price was well worth it, the scares were good, the ship was super cool and our group attended the black out event and it was awesome.
September 2025
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Went for the blackout event, was so much fun! Barely being able to see and having the actors jump out and scare us made for a super scary time! Laughed and screamed the entire time. All the actors and staff were super cool too. Would recommend!
September 2025
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Best haunted house I have been too in a long time. The fact that it's on a ship makes it even better!
November 2024
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It was awesome, I've never seen a haunt like this!
November 2024
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I went with a group of friends and we loved every second of it! Will definitely go again. This is a new tradition of ours now, can’t wait to go again next year!!
October 2024
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Would be scarier if they could actually touch you. Would not recommend for people who can not do stairs or ladders. Otherwise recommend to everyone else. People that run it are very helpful and polite, they appreciate their customers or as they say victims.
October 2024
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Oh my god the ship was so awesome!! We had a great time. We had some laughs and some scares. Kudos to all of the actors for stepping up their game!! Will definitely be making this a new tradition. Thank you all for such a great time!!
October 2024
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I have been going to this haunted attraction every year since they opened, in 2017! I absolutely love this haunted house and look forward to it every year! This year was one of the best! Thanks for such a great time!!
October 2024
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This was my and my twin’s first haunted house, and we LOVED it!!! We went with family and had a great experience. They separated us slightly and knew how to target the whole group! I highly recommend going to the Edson!
October 2024
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We go every year and it never disappoints! Not only do they have great jump scares but the venue itself is unique and creepy! Everyone has to go atleast once!!
October 2024
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Took 4 13-year olds through this past weekend - they loved it. Just the right amount of scary and fun. Thanks so much!
October 2024
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This was a lot of fun. Not the scariest but I don't think that was the intention. Very well put together. Will definitely go back
October 2024
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Amazing actors, sets, and props. Lots of good scares. The atmosphere of bring in an old Navy destroyer really adds to the suspense. Staff was friendly and engaging. It was our 2nd year going and will definitely be coming back.
October 2024
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Amazing actors, sets, and props. Lots of good scares. The atmosphere of bring in an old Navy destroyer really adds to the suspense. Staff was friendly and engaging. It was our 2nd year going and will definitely be coming back.
October 2024
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Good family fun with older kids.
October 2024
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This was my first time experiencing the Edson Incident and it was great! Kept me on my toes throughout! Good work!
October 2024
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The event was very well organized by people who seemed to genuinely enjoying pulling it off. Looking at the shop for the destroyer was also a treat.
The scare actors we're very scary and interactive. The experience was immersive, even with a 3d glasses portion.
10/10 would recommend and go again!
September 2024
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Usually I do not scare easily but this year, you got me!!! over 4times!!!!! love this attraction , we will be back next year!!
September 2024
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The boat was a different type of scary compared to a haunted house. Definitely never knew where they were coming from.
September 2024
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This is the best haunted attraction I have been to. My husband and I go with my sister in law and her husband to different haunted attractions and this one was all of our favorite!! Although it is busy and has a bit of a wait time, the way they have it set up so you can wait in your car and not have to stand out in the cold is a huge bonus. There is so much effort and decoration put into every single area of the ship. They do so well on targeting people's fears. There were themes and areas that I've never seen before and it was amazing. Such a phenomenal job and we will absolutely be coming back in the years to come. It was a fantastic time.
November 2023
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I went with my friend tonight and we both had a good time with a lot of scares and a lot of laughs. Prior to yesterday I had never even heard of this attraction, but I can say now that I'm really glad we went there and had the experience. We took turns going first through sections, and going first or second has it's own flavor of scary. Some of the lasers have such a disorienting effect in the dark, it really adds to the experience. I feel like they had the level of lighting mastered. It's super cool descending into the ship as it feels like you're going deeper into this inescapable Hell. You've got to let go and buy into the whole lore of the attraction and you will have a lot more fun. All in all we really enjoyed ourselves and will for sure be going again next year.
November 2023
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Had a great time. Very well organized, clean and scary. The actors did a phenomenal job, we enjoyed every minute.
October 2023
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I love this Haunt. Super fun. The boat adds to the scares in a fantastic way. It’s close and even though I’ve come four years in a row it’s still worth it to me and my group!
Big shout out to 5-2-Oh! Shrimp tacos are the perfect thing to wait in line with
October 2023
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Took our family of 6 last night, first time for all of us. Ages range from 10-42, and it was a great time! Everyone had fun, the workers and volunteers were very helpful and such a great group to interact with! If you can go, and would like a great experience, I would highly recommend!
October 2023
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Had a great time. All the actors did a great job!
October 2023
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Me my wife my dad and 2 sons went and it was very fun and worth every penny. 👍 Great job to team and staff👍
October 2023
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Just getting to be on the ship was a very cool experience. It was very affordable, fun/scary for all ages. Lots of jump scares, the actors/actresses did a great job! I would definitely go again!!!
October 2023
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From the walk across the swaying bridge over the water to the ship…to climbing up steep stairways and adventuring through a battle ship until the walk out…sooo many jump scares to freak you out! Every year this is by far my favorite haunted attraction! Such a unique venue that everyone needs to experience!!
October 2023
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Great first scare for pre-teen and enjoyable for adults as well.
October 2023
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Knowing the history of the ship, which increased the scare factor, it was a great experience. Made you use all your senses to get thru it. The theme was awesome, the Actors were good, did their scare part, and then also after their portion directed you to the next area. It was a great Anniversary present for my wife.
October 2023
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We’ve gone twice now and each time has been a blast. Kids between 8-10 might cry
October 2023
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Fun time
October 2023
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This was a great attraction. The event was organized well, the entertainers were great, and the Edson venue was first-rate. Thanks for a great time!
October 2023
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The ship is Amazing to explore and the whole feel of it is creepy right from the start. Lots of screams can be heard before you go aboard. Lots of fun and scares for everyone.
October 2023
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Awesome haunted event.
Highly recommend
October 2023
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | 5PM - 9PM |
My first time visiting the Edson! It was fun and a bit scary! The sets were great! Worth a visit if you haven’t been! Want to go back and learn the history of the ship and learn more about it!
October 2023
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| Event Length | 31-45 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
It was so cool going thru the ship I would go again not too scary but just enough.....
October 2023
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My family and I did the Edson incident about 6 years ago and it was fun. However, I was not expecting to be as terrified and shocked (in a great way) as I was this year! My friend and I attended the 2023 Incident and we were scared out of our minds! We had such a great time and it was so worth the fee! It's close and it's unique in that it is a part of American history! I highly recommend it!
October 2023
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I ended up going through the Incident alone, and it was one of the most exhilarating things I have ever done! I highly recommend this haunted attraction. I had never been on the ship before experiencing the Incident, and I think that made it even scarier and more fun and immersive for me. Some spots were so dark, I did not know which way to go, and there were many narrow stairways almost like ladders. It was so much fun though, everyone was very nice, and I will definitely be returning!
October 2023
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| Event Length | 31-45 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Unsure |
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This was the best haunted experience I have been to! Definitely got a lot of jumps and screams out of our group. Excellent price. The virtual check in was a definite plus!
October 2023
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The adventure takes place on a U.S. warship that takes guests in from the bridge to the depths of the ship. The narrow passages and companionways add to the claustrophobia and scary points in the adventure (no spoilers here). As with all older warships these passages, hatches, and stairwells, etc., can be difficult to navigate for taller or larger visitors. The adventure was great, everything my wife and I wanted from a haunted attraction. By the end, my wife was frazzled. Well done! The management and haunted crew were supper nice. My wife accidentally dropped something and they went out of their way to return it. Please visit this attraction and enjoy it. We also visited this ship several years ago, and during the daytime, as a floating museum, there's a lot to see and learn from. Please do this as well and give proper respect to the ship.
October 2023
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Super fun went with my friends
October 2023
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We visited during the summer and had to come back for the Edson Incident! Was fun going thru in the dark not knowing where the next turn was going to be!
I’ve worked a haunted ship before as a tour guide and this one was fun being self guided.
October 2023
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Had a great time and the rainstorm added to the experience. Having had toured the ship during regular hours helped.
October 2023
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The staff here is amazing, the actors are terrifying. One of the best places we’ve been to in a long time! Definitely worth the time and drive!!
October 2023
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Amazing!!!! By far my favorite one I can’t wait to come back for a tour. The actors were the best part. Well played
October 2023
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It was a great experience. Not only do you get the experience of the haunted house but you also get the experience of the ship tour in one. Just watch your step and don’t trip. The scare actors were really good and made the experience 10 times better. The workers selling tickets and giving the run down are very polite and genuinely enjoy their job so it makes it the experience way more enjoyable.
September 2023
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This haunt is so cool. Ran by the historic preservation society that owns the boat, they totally do the goofy Scooby-Doo style cartoony-makeup-and-ghosts-haunt to a T. It is family-friendly and leans into the fact that this boat is the destination of many field trips across Michigan's schools.
The Edson is a real ship that saw wartime action in Vietnam, commissioned in 1958 and retired in 1988. That fact alone makes this a "legit" haunted boat without the decorations, and the biggest strong suit of this haunt is the boat itself. The haunt takes you on a one-way path through the ship, starting on the top deck/bridge and eventually going through the engine rooms and up a hatch on the stern. It is not easy to navigate physically with very narrow passages becoming even more narrow with the haunt decorations added in. The scares are mostly jump scares, and the actors dress the part in naval uniforms as it seems they may be volunteers or work with the museum that owns the boat.
All-in-all this is a decent haunt, at a good price point with the profits going to a good cause, and if it wasn't so far away from my group's home base, we'd go up every season since it's so unique.
Pros:
- Real, war-used Vietnam era ship
- The actors/volunteers are good and kind to younger kids
- Super cool getting to the parking lot and seeing it lit up and hearing the horn blow every 90 seconds.
- There's a light history presentation before the haunt, not nearly what you would get visiting the regular museum, but enough to get something "more" from your haunt experience.
Cons:
- Line can get ridiculously long. They only allow a certain amount of people to stand in the line and they do a first-come, first-served digital queue. This could very easily be alleviated by doing what haunts like Eloise do and have them sell a set number of tickets per half hour time slot, but this issue is ultimately minor.
- It's really tight inside so groups can back up if one group moves slowly due to accessibility issues. This happened to our group and kind of ruined the experience because the lady in front of us would not let us pass her group, causing 4 groups to all exit together.
- If you like adult/gory/intense horror, this haunt is not that. I did not factor this con into my score.
August 2023
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| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
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The Edson is always on my Spooky To Do List!
The people who put on the event, and all the people who volunteer, are all so passionate about saving the Edson and making it the top Scare Location in the State!
The costumes, decor, and ambience are perfect for this old ship! And of course, the Edson has lots of spookiness without any help- the creaking and groaning of metal, and the resident ghosts may even make an appearance... if you are brave enough!
November 2022
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The timing of the scares was great! As well as the underlying feel of the ship, which put me on edge before I was even aboard! They were very creative with their scares, and when I asked around, not many had the same story twice!
November 2022
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Greatest haunted house I’ve been in in years and how awesome is it to be on a battleship
November 2022
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This is one of the best experiences I’ve had with haunted houses. The ship is amazing, the people are incredible, and they put together a spooky ambiance that’s appropriate for pre-teens through 80 yr olds, and I saw all of those this last weekend. Seriously… just go next year! It’s great fun. ❤️💀👻
November 2022
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We drove 1 1/2 hours to get here. We all had a great time. Very unusual first because it was on a huge war ship. Then the creepiness factor, scary scenes and awesome scary characters just kept adding to the Edson Experience. If you have to drive far spring for the Express entery.
October 2022
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Me and my girlfriend went here on the first weekend of October and it was our first time experiencing this haunt. I didn't go in expecting to be blown away but I left genuinely impressed. People go on about how St Charles or Jackson or Holly has the best haunts in MI, but I didn't feel as immersed as I was here. You don't see too many haunts on a warship so it was refreshing to experience something new. Overall this is in my top 5 haunts in MI and it's definitely worth the small price compared to other more expensive haunts.
October 2022
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Me and my girlfriend went here on the first weekend of October and it was our first time experiencing this haunt. I didn't go in expecting to be blown away but I left genuinely impressed. People go on about how St Charles or Jackson or Holly has the best haunts in MI, but I didn't feel as immersed as I was here. You don't see too many haunts on a warship so it was refreshing to experience something new. Overall this is in my top 5 haunts in MI and it's definitely worth the small price compared to other more expensive haunts.
October 2022
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We've enjoyed this scare for 4 years and each time is a fun, new experience! The Edson is a beautiful piece of history that generates a unique energy and eerie excitement in the air. You approach the massively incredible ship - ominously backlit by moonlight - and climb aboard, taking in her grandeur and rich history. Passing mounted machine guns, you inhale one last breath of the crisp, fall, night air and cross the threshold. Fog and dim lights engulf you and your anticipation rises. With heightened senses, you twist and turn continuing deeper into the belly of the beast, climbing down ladder after ladder into the unknown abyss. Ofen being unable to decipher actors from props, you're on high alert as your eyes scan who or what's lurking in the darkness. The environment creates perfect opportunities to elicit frightful screams and fun jump scares. But don't let your guard down with such distractions... you never know who's following you or what will pounce from the shadows and strike again! Each room offers a new opportunity to look inside the mad scientists lair, at the zombie infirmary, or captains quarters of death. From strobe lights, death metal, chainsaws, and crazy chaos to claustrophobic, silent darkness .. your heart and mind race. The layered scares and adrenaline rush push your senses to the limit. It's the perfect recipe for fear and fun. Kudos to the two families who continually reinvent the scares and keep us coming back for more. We'll see you again next year!
October 2022
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I really enjoyed it. it is such a unique location, amazing to walk through plus a lot of effort was put into the atmosphere. the lighting sets everything off just right. I
It is such an awesome ship, really worth supporting as well.
October 2022
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Time Visited | 5PM - 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
Many levels of climbing disorient you quickly and soon your passing many dark blind corners. Actors are all working hard and the scenes are detailed.
October 2022
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Wow, how cool to go to a haunt on a destroyer! The characters did a great job scaring us! Very well done and a lot of work put into this! Being on the destroyer and feeling the coolness of the night added to the affect.
October 2022
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October 2022
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Fun time! We had a great time! Loved that it was on a ship! Be sure you are physically able to go up and down the ladders to maneuver between decks. Well worth your time to explore this unique haunted house.
September 2022
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Had an awesome experience going through the Edson Incident with my friends. Would highly recommend this event.
September 2022
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Had a great time going through this haunted battleship, didn’t know what to expect, excellent atmosphere and lots of great jump scares.
September 2022
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The best haunted experience ever! Very well done 👻
September 2022
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The owners were very nice and the scares were great! will for sure go back!!
September 2022
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This was the first haunted ship that I have been on. It was such a unique experience! Going deeper and deeper into this giant war ship definitely added to the creepy factor, plus it is supposedly haunted for real. You can do tours of it during the day as well, if you're a history buff. Would definitely go back again! Make sure you wear good shoes though, because there are lots of small ladders you have to climb up/down.
October 2020
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This was the first haunted ship that I have been on. It was such a unique experience! Going deeper and deeper into this giant war ship definitely added to the creepy factor, plus it is supposedly haunted for real. You can do tours of it during the day as well, if you're a history buff. Would definitely go back again! Make sure you wear good shoes though, because there are lots of small ladders you have to climb up/down.
October 2020
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I've been to many haunted houses, hayrides, etc, over the years, but never one on a navy ship! Very cool effects, lots of jumpscares, cool and gory scenery. Well worth the price!
October 2020
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I enjoyed my time aboard the USS Edson. This was my first time on a real warship, and the 2nd haunted house I've been to in my life. The actors did a good job and were rather friendly. More of the actors wearing scary masks/makeup (including scary cloth masks) would have been nice, though weirdly, I felt more unnerved when I was isolated in the ship rather than when an actor appeared behind me. The small flashlight provided was rather useful, though the fog effects could have been turned down a bit. I did get a bit confused in a bigger room were there was heavy fog and lights on the ceiling. At times, shadows appeared to be solid objects.
Definitely worth the price of admission, though I wish I could have been there for 2019 season. The upgrades to the admission booth and waiting pavilion are most welcome.
October 2020
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Best haunted house I've been to! Duper fun and lots of scares.
September 2020
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An outstanding haunt with great scares and loads of fun. Went with my cousins and we had a blast. It was my first visit into any type of battle ship for that matter. Each cabin inside concealed many bone-chilling moments. I jumped more than once. Actors performance was excellent. It was not too expensive either. Recommended!!
January 2020
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Wow !!! Fantabulous!!! It is entirely different from other haunted attractions, one of the best indeed. Everything is very well set up. It is really spooky and haunting.The actors are doing a great job. I will be coming back next year too.
November 2019
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I and my family had a wonderful time at the Edson. The haunted house had creepy and realistic sets with great props and scares. Climbing the decks involved some physical activity. Hence your fitness matters. Couple of scares actually had my heart in my mouth. My hubby was also startled by couple of scenes. Actors were fantastic. I will come again.
November 2019
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By far my favorite. It was definitely scary. The lightning throughout the ship was perfect. Looking forward to going back.
November 2019
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A unique haunted attraction, aboard the mighty USS Edson. Spaces were narrow in the corridors, and the pitch darkness made it even more scary. Lines were long, but moved fairly quickly. Love it, will definitely be back next year.
November 2019
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Heard a lot about Edson from my friends. So it was a non-brainer when my GF proposed the idea to visit. The wait time in the lines were not too long. The scares are well planned and executed. Lots of varieties as well. You just can't anticipate the terror coming your way. Workers were kind too. I will certainly visit next year.
October 2019
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I've never been inside a ship hence was full of surprise. The actors can make us jump, they're really scary. Everything is well set up and prepared. It was really packed and I had to wait long. But the wait was worth it. I'm sure everyone will enjoy the ship and the show. I would strongly recommend this place to others. Five stars!
October 2019
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This is a great haunted house! A very unique setting and scary even if you aren’t in the front of your group!
October 2019
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Wow, the ship was great and scary. The whole set up is real unlike other haunted attractions and that itself adds to the excitement. It was really crowded and we waited almost for an hour. But it was worth all the waiting. Generous and helpful staff members. It is worth the price and be early if you are visiting, it gets really jam-packed.
October 2019
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A truly memorable experience!! Excellent work by the management to turn a battleship into a horror palace. The attention to detail was awesome. Each of the five decks housed some of the best terror moments I had ever witnessed. A+++
October 2019
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What a wonderful attraction!!! The makeup and costumes were so detailed it was hard to tell what was real and what wasn’t! The lights and decor hid hiding horrors excellently so. Also what is better than being able to check out a naval destroyer in the process? Even if there wasn’t a jump scare, the way the actors just stand and stare is enough to get your heart racing—the anticipation surrounding open windows and corners will add to the horror!
October 2019
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The best haunt I’ve been to.
October 2019
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My wife and I saw it was voted number 7th scariest in Michigan and we went cause it was close to us, but after going to it, it was awesome! Great haunted ship and I would recommend it to anyone! Scary as HELL! And the fact that it was on Paranormal Activity show for being really haunted makes it even better! Going through a real navel ship was a perfect set up and made it even more realistic! Very satisfied!
October 2019
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Will be adding that to our list of favorite haunts. We laughed, we screamed, we jumped, we got our exercise for sure up and down the ladders. Lol they did a good job. Thank you to all that put it together, I know first hand what it takes to put these on.????
October 2019
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for something a little different this Halloween I highly recommend this haunt! The twists and turns of the edson will surely leave you spooked and stressed (but in a good way!) Truely authentic and well done I will definitely be going again next year. (:
October 2019
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Great to see the boat and fun inside. Nothing too scary. Maybe a bit expensive. $10 might be more appropriate for the experience.
October 2019
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Our fire dept loved your ship!!! Second year going for us thanks for the amazing time!
September 2019
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I screamed the whole time! Was very creepy being on a ship alone. Definetly Recommend!!!
September 2019
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I've been to many haunted attractions around the states but believe me, the Edson is something very different from all the contemporaries, one of the best! Almost all other haunted attractions present us with a house or a related setup and it's almost predictable. The 'Edson' is different, the ship is really exciting and to go inside a ship itself is a surprising and confusing thing, the organizers have very well utilized the fact.
September 2019
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A perfect place to have some fun during Halloween. The ship will be a totally different experience. Lots of fun and scare throughout. Great artwork and artists, professional staff members, the 'Edson' is worth visiting. The price is reasonable.
September 2019
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What a pleasure to have a haunt in an historic Navy Destroyer. This alone is worth the very reasonable ticket price. Had a great time, definitely worth the hour drive to get to the ship!
September 2019
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 31-45 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
My husband made me go because I don't get scared easy when it comes to haunted houses. It was a great time for him to watch me jump. Great price.
September 2019
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Awesome haunted house! All while getting to explore a piece of American Naval history! Highly recommended! If you’re thinking about which haunted house to do in Mid-Michigan, choose this one!!!
September 2019
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Went with my family and had a wonderful time! They all do a good job!
September 2019
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Great scary fun. I screamed a lot. The set up was amazing to say the least. Climbing up the ship’s stairs took some effort. The inside area had many hidden scares and props. Most scares took me by surprise. Actors did a great job in scaring people. I could hear screams from the area ahead of us. The costumes and makeup was spot-on. Entry fee was reasonable for the experience it offered. Recommend this place.
October 2018
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The Edson is awesome! I’ve been going to haunted houses and such for 10 years hitting most of them north of Detroit and the Edson is one of the best! It isn’t your normal walk into this building and follow a path through some fake plywood and tarps. This is the real deal! Real ship, real setting, and for the most part realistic scare. I will deffinetly be going back!
October 2018
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| Event Length | 11-20 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
You would have seen this in series like the twilight saga and ghost asylum and got terrified from it. Well, come here and you face it for real. The best way to spend a Halloween evening and this ship will never leave your memory. The escape room inside the ship was pretty cool. The puzzles were challenging and hard to find. The zombies looked practically real. The set up was designed so well and thanks to the creative team. It was very well organized and no flaws at all. Recommend this haunt for all and will visit again.
October 2018
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It was my first experience in a haunted ship and it was scary awesome. The back-story tells you what to expect inside the ship. But the scares I saw exceeded all my expectations. The scare actors knew exactly how to scare the crap out of you. Excellent props and effects as well. Overall, it was lots of fun.I highly recommend checking out Edison Incident. Make sure that you are fit enough to climb the stairs.
October 2018
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My girlfriend had been begging me to go to a haunted house because I have never been to one. So I agreed and chose this. After the long wait in my opinion was some of the scariest shi1 I've seen ever. Though it was scary I didn't know how much it was scaring her until we came to walk up some stairs and she fell to the ground in tears saying she was having a panick attack, I held her and we weren't able to make it through the rest of the haunted ship. I laughed a bit on walking out as her goal was to make me scared, for the fact that this haunted house is that scary and that we were able to get contact to leave and not suffer through it I think is pretty great, I'd suggest this to anyone :)
October 2018
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
This is surely one of the most unique experiences I had on a Halloween day. My friend’s suggestion and we followed suit. The theme was around a ship and the location was great. It was cool and misty with the water around. It was exhilarating to think what is it from inside. Climbing down the ship you realize how haunted the ship is. It was mesmerizing and felt chill. The ambience was great. The set director has done a great job. The scenes are still fresh in the memory and thank you crew for creating something so unique. It was spooky and coming back to experience it again.
October 2018
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A unique haunt in that it was set up on a war ship. The storyline sets the tone and sows the seeds of terror in your mind. The rooms and corridors are designed with a creepy feel to it. I could not anticipate the scares and few times, I jumped. The scare staff were professional and they stayed in character. Overall, it was lots of fun. Everyone who loves haunted attractions need to do this. But one must be able to climb the stairs up and down.
October 2018
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Great job by the management to put this all together. It had plenty of scares and some physical activity. I and BF had a wonderful time at the Edison Incident. It was my first time in a ship. Felt like being in Titanic. The set design was creepy at best with lots of props and actors in scary costumes. On few occasions, I screamed my lungs out and was holding onto his hands all the time. Everyone was professional. Ticket rates were reasonable I thought. I will come again next year.
October 2018
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An amazing setup that you feel like in a haunted titanic. It is very much different from the regular haunts. Kudos to the team who set up such a thing for us. It was fun and exhilarating. Quite a mixed feeling. The ship was designed well. It looked authentic and surreal. It was quite cool. An escape room challenge inside a ship. Puzzles were tricky and along that you need to face the zombies. Shooting them was another challenge. It was funny and scary, we had a great time. Highly recommend this.
September 2018
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
It was my first experience in a haunted ship and it was scary awesome. The back-story tells you what to expect inside the ship. But the scares I saw exceeded all my expectations. The scare actors knew exactly how to scare the crap out of you. Excellent props and effects as well. Overall, it was lots of fun.I highly recommend checking out Edison Incident. Make sure that you are fit enough to climb the stairs.
September 2018
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Great attraction! Scary! Awesome jumps, super creepy ship. You literally are down in the engine rooms, the sleeping quarters, bridge, galley...and everywhere there is something or someone to scare you. Not your typical haunt. Can't wait for 2018 !
April 2018
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Great place! 5 levels of terror in a haunted ship! Best haunted attraction I've ever been to! You never know what's terrifying effects are hidden in each turn and stairway! Definitely get your money's worth.
November 2017
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This is my 2nd visit to the haunted ship. They have changed numerous portions of the attraction and I didn’t felt it’s the same I visited last year. New theme and fresh elements added fun. And the $15 price is worth the experience.
November 2017
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
The ship has a story and when you visit, you’ll find it pretty scary and super fun. There was lots of screaming and I even saw a lady running.. lol.. I would recommend it to people visiting the bay city. Yes.. I am planning to come with my kids next time.
November 2017
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The Manistee Ghost Ship crew says A +. Great haunt!
November 2017
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I attend the Edson Incident every year. So much hard work and dedication go into making this one of the best-haunted attractions in all of Michigan and it is actually family friendly for families with teens. Make sure to check it out, not only is it a haunted attraction, the ship is haunted year round, who knows you might run into an actual ghost.
October 2017
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
This is very creepy and scary! I actually screamed alot, and I NEVER scream. The boat at night is scary enough, but to add the suspense of never knowing when the next scare is coming! And the real spiders add just the right touch! Yikes! Make sure you are physically able to climb up and down some steep stairs to all the different levels though!
October 2017
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
I am not one who scares essay and let me say this haunted ship got me a lot! The ship it's self is creepy to begin with, add in the all the scare factors and it makes for one of the best I've been too! I did see they also have an option to do a light scare for kids so it's great for all ages. 100% recommend!
October 2017
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
I am not one who scares essay and let me say this haunted ship got me a lot! The ship it's self is creepy to begin with, add in the all the scare factors and it makes for one of the best I've been too! I did see they also have an option to do a light scare for kids so it's great for all ages. 100% recommend!
October 2017
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| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Was more of a laugh than anything hide spots predictable no indications of entrance once on the ship. Good enough to take a 2 year old to to scare them. Makeup and effects not great but it was interesting being on the ship theme predictable wished it was more than zombie theme
October 2017
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1 out of 7 people found this review helpful
This is a great haunted house! Very different from others out there. It's on a ship which is cool anyway, but you have to go up and down to the different levels. Very erie and the people are awesome.
September 2017
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
It's just so different from any haunted house out there, you get the ship scared out of you on an actual US Destroyer. It totally worth going!
August 2017
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
This boat is awesome! They do such a good job and the people are so awesome that run it! But beware of the real spirits that could come your way. (; Deffienelty worth it!
August 2017
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