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A Harrowing Escape

Escape Room in Orlando, Florida

Address: 1502 N Semoran Blvd #160, Orlando, FL 32807

Price Range:  $$

About this business

A Harrowing Escape in Orlando, Florida offers an immersive collection of themed escape rooms that cater to various difficulty levels and preferences, with popular scenarios including "The Woods," "Toxicity," and "A Frigid Flight." The facility stands out for its customizable experience, allowing participants to choose their preferred level of assistance and scare factors, while the friendly staff delivers hints through creative riddle formats to maintain the mystery. The venue adds a unique touch with its resident cat that greets visitors in the lobby, creating a welcoming atmosphere that complements the challenging yet entertaining puzzle-solving adventures.

Hours Open

Monday12-11PM
Tuesday12-11PM
Wednesday12-11PM
Thursday12-11PM
Friday12PM-12AM
Saturday11AM-12AM
Sunday11AM-12AM

What People Are Saying

Difficulty LevelMany reviews mention varying difficulty levels, with some finding the rooms very challenging while others found them manageable. Several reviewers mention escaping with time to spare while others needed clues. One review even mentioned a lock that malfunctioned.

ThemesThe reviews mention several themes including "The Woods", "Toxicity", "A Frigid Flight", and a Dr. Lycan themed room.

PuzzlesThe reviews describe a variety of puzzle types, including logic-based puzzles, search-oriented puzzles involving finding and placing items, and riddles.

Scare FactorSeveral reviews mention scary or horror elements, such as "scary sounds", "jumpscares", being "blindfolded and chained", and "killer" interactions. However, other reviews mention that these elements could be customized or removed.

Mystery/DetectiveYes, many of the reviews refer to mysteries that need to be solved in order to escape the rooms. For example, "Dr. Lycan mystery",.

Kid-friendlyReviews indicate the escape room is family-friendly, with mentions of families enjoying the experience and a friendly cat in the lobby.

PartySeveral reviews mention birthday parties, including one where the escape room staff created a custom puzzle for a birthday.

Large GroupsReviews suggest the escape room is suitable for large groups; some groups of 6-7 people are mentioned having a positive experience.

PriceReviews suggest that prices are generally considered affordable or a good value for the experience. Some used Groupons.

Not Noted

Prison BreakOne review mentions a room where participants are "handcuffed", suggesting a prison break element. However, this is not a consistent theme across all reviews.

HeistNo mention of heist themes is found in the provided reviews.

ZombieThere is no mention of a zombie theme in the provided reviews.

TombNo Egyptian theme is mentioned in the provided reviews.

DiscountsOne review mentions a 50% discount during the holidays, and another mentions a veteran's discount. However, there's no consistent mention of group discounts.

ParkingThe reviews do not mention parking availability.

Additional Information

Crowd

Family-friendly

Parking

On-site parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking

Children

Good for kids
Family discount
Discounts for kids

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Restroom
Gender-neutral restroom

Highlights

Active military discounts

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Service options

Onsite services

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