Ocean Park Halloween Teams Up with Jackson Wang for Haunted Houses
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Ocean Park officially opened its Halloween Haunted Fest media preview on Thursday (September 24), showcasing four haunted houses headlined by a collaboration with Mandopop star Jackson Wang. The event, themed "Midnight Crypt Party," also features a tie-in with the classic Hong Kong horror film series "Troublesome Night." During the preview, a safety incident occurred when a wooden plank prop flew loose in the Voodoo Boo attraction, nearly striking a reporter. Park staff attributed the malfunction to an actor applying excessive force and pledged to reinforce the props. Chairman Andrew Pong Kin-yee expressed confidence in this year's event, noting an uptick in ticket sales.
Key Points
- The 2026 Halloween Haunted Fest runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from October 9 through month-end, plus the Chung Yeung Festival holiday on October 19
- Four themed haunted houses include collaboration with Jackson Wang on "Under the Castle" and with classic horror film "Troublesome Night: The Coffin Baby"
- A wooden plank prop flew loose during the Voodoo Boo media preview, nearly hitting a reporter; staff promised safety reinforcement
- Basic combo tickets for three haunted houses cost HK$238 on off-peak days and HK$280 on peak days; Jackson Wang-themed package is HK$280
- Chairman Pong reported ticket sales up 10 percent from last year since August, with visitors from Japan, Singapore, and India doubling compared to 2025
Why It Matters
The incident underscores the delicate balance between delivering high-intensity scares and maintaining visitor safety at one of Hong Kong's flagship seasonal events. With ticket sales trending upward and strong international visitor growth, Ocean Park will need to demonstrate that it has addressed safety gaps to protect its reputation and ensure the long-term success of the Halloween Haunted Fest.
The incident underscores the delicate balance between delivering high-intensity scares and maintaining visitor safety at one of Hong Kong's flagship seasonal events. With ticket sales trending upward and strong international visitor growth, Ocean Park will need to demonstrate that it has addressed safety gaps to protect its reputation and ensure the long-term success of the Halloween Haunted Fest.