Goblyn's Glen at Oak Meadow Park

"Just the right amount of Spook for young kids"

As as we entered Oak Meadow Park and headed towards Goblyn's Glen at dusk, I could feel my heart starting to race.  The dim lighting and large shadowy trees of the park provide the setting for a haunted house experience. Goblyn's Glen is so so unique because it feels homespun, yet the quality of the set design and the costuming of the various characters was excellent!  I can't believe this event is put on 100% by volunteers.  The music and lighting were just enough to set the kind of festive sinister atmosphere you might expect to see at a Disneyland Halloween.  The lines were kinda long because they only allow a few people into Goblyn's Glen at a time.  The wait was worth it because the lonesome walk through Gobyn's Glen made it that much more creepy and allowed us to interact intimately with the eerie folk of Goblyn's Glen.  The set design and lighting was well done and convincing.  The costumes and make-up of the various characters was superb.  I can only imagine how scared my eight year old would have been if the actors did not behave as kindly as they did.  If your child is particularly sensitive to anything sinister, you might want to avoid Goblyn's Glen, but for most young kids, the experience was lots of fun.  After a visit to the Glen, hop on the Billy Jones Railroad or the Carousel to soak in more festive cheer.

Disclosure:  My tickets to Goblyn's Glen were complimentary, but my opinions are entirely my own.