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Dungeon of the Damned

Omaha, NE · Seasonal
SeasonalHaunted HouseCategory Uncertain

Dungeon of the Damned is a seasonal haunted attraction in Omaha, NE. Directory listing: 4.8★ from 1,449 ratings. Phone: (402) 547-1407. Official website: dungeonofthedamned.com.

Homepage snapshot of Dungeon of the Damned
Address1209 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102
Rating4.8★ aggregate · 1,449 ratings (directory ingest)

About

Dungeon of the Damned is listed as a seasonal in Omaha, NE. Details are limited in the current dataset; check the official website when available.

What to expect (from guest feedback)

Based on 500 reviews we analyzed (Google listing total 1,449); highlighting last-season themes (380 recent / 120 older). Source mix: google 500. Synthesized from reviews — not republished Google or other platform text.

Recent-season takeaway

From the last haunt season through now (380 of 500 analyzed reviews), last-season praise still clusters around return tradition / recommend and worth the ticket. Recent friction themes lean toward price / value complaints. Counts are theme mentions we classified — not republished guest wording.

Overall pattern

Across the full sample, guests most often celebrate return tradition / recommend, worth the ticket, scare quality & intensity. The most common complaint clusters are price / value complaints. Use the tips below for planning; scoreboard bars remain secondary sort signals.

People loved

Return tradition / recommend often · 59 mentions recent 43 / older 16

Repeat visits and strong recommend language are common — many treat it as a yearly Atlanta-area ritual.

  • Best-in-area reputation (47) — Best-haunt / favorite-haunt framing is common among high-rating guests.
  • Yearly return habit (12) — Many locals describe an every-year return habit.

sources: google:59

Worth the ticket often · 50 mentions recent 37 / older 13

A solid share of reviewers say the night feels worth the ticket when both houses and midway are factored in.

  • Speed / VIP pass upsell (13) — Speed or VIP-style passes are frequently mentioned as the way around long general lines — and as a costly add-on.

sources: google:50

Scare quality & intensity often · 50 mentions recent 32 / older 18

Many guests describe the scares as intense and effective, not just mild decoration.

  • Jump-scare style (39) — Jump-scare style is a specific craft debate — loved when timed well, criticized when overused.
  • Named creature tropes (clowns, zombies, etc.) (7) — Classic creature tropes (clowns, zombies, and similar) get specific shout-outs inside the houses.

sources: google:50

Actors & performances often · 49 mentions recent 33 / older 16

Guests frequently praise energetic scare actors who stay in character and sell the scenes.

  • Makeup, costumes & creature design (10) — Creature makeup and costumes are a frequent specific praise point.
  • Named creature tropes (clowns, zombies, etc.) (7) — Classic creature tropes (clowns, zombies, and similar) get specific shout-outs inside the houses.

sources: google:49

Sets, props & effects sometimes · 22 mentions recent 16 / older 6

Production detail — sets, props, and animatronics — comes up as a standout reason people return.

  • Makeup, costumes & creature design (10) — Creature makeup and costumes are a frequent specific praise point.

sources: google:22

Immersion & atmosphere occasionally · 6 mentions recent 3 / older 3

Atmosphere and immersion are recurring praise points — guests feel dropped into a crafted world.

sources: google:6

Family / kids fit (positive) occasionally · 5 mentions recent 5 / older 0

Some families report an enjoyable night together, though intensity varies by age and house.

  • Kids & age fit (32) — Age fit for kids is debated — some families enjoy it; others say leave younger kids home.

sources: google:5

Common complaints

Price / value complaints rarely · 3 mentions recent 1 / older 2

Some guests feel ticket or add-on pricing outpaces what they got, especially after long waits.

  • Speed / VIP pass upsell (13) — Speed or VIP-style passes are frequently mentioned as the way around long general lines — and as a costly add-on.

sources: google:3

Specific things guests keep mentioning
  • Best-in-area reputation (47 · often) — Best-haunt / favorite-haunt framing is common among high-rating guests.
  • Jump-scare style (39 · sometimes) — Jump-scare style is a specific craft debate — loved when timed well, criticized when overused.
  • Kids & age fit (32 · sometimes) — Age fit for kids is debated — some families enjoy it; others say leave younger kids home.
  • Speed / VIP pass upsell (13 · occasionally) — Speed or VIP-style passes are frequently mentioned as the way around long general lines — and as a costly add-on.
  • Yearly return habit (12 · occasionally) — Many locals describe an every-year return habit.
  • Makeup, costumes & creature design (10 · occasionally) — Creature makeup and costumes are a frequent specific praise point.
  • Named creature tropes (clowns, zombies, etc.) (7 · occasionally) — Classic creature tropes (clowns, zombies, and similar) get specific shout-outs inside the houses.
  • Touch / no-touch expectations (5 · occasionally) — Touch expectations matter to some guests; official posture is no deliberate actor touch.

Tips from guest patterns

Actionable planning notes supported by multiple mentions. Confidence is mention-volume only — not a guarantee.

  • Check the minimum age and your kids' scare tolerance — family fit feedback splits by age. medium confidence · 21 supporting mentions
  • Budget for an optional speed/VIP pass if you hate lines — many say it changes the night; others resent the upsell. emerging confidence · 12 supporting mentions
  • Expect a no-deliberate-touch actor policy; still set group expectations if anyone is contact-sensitive. emerging confidence · 5 supporting mentions
Scoreboard (sortable signals)

HH-derived aspect scores for compare & sort. Subjective bars are 1–5; family/return show yes-rate %. Higher wait score = shorter wait.

Worth it
4.4
Scare intensity
4.7
Scare quality
4.5
Kids / family fit
100%
Wait length
2.6
Line movement
1.0
Sets & effects
4.3
Actors
4.7
Experience length
4.0
Immersion / atmosphere
4.1
Would return / recommend
95%

Tags

Haunted House, Category Uncertain

Notes

warnings: tourist_attraction_weak_haunt_signal; ambiguous_tourist_or_landmark_weak_haunt_signal

Related

Sources

  • Serper Google Maps (serper:placeId:ChIJr_PrZxePk4cRWEZle734qA0) · 2026-09-06
  • HH What-to-expect clusters + tips · 500 reviews analyzed · as of 2026-09-11 (synthesized; no platform review text republished)
  • Directory last verified: 2026-09-06

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