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The Scream Experiment

123 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 · San Antonio, TX

Why you should go…

The Scream Experiment is a year round haunted attraction from Phillips Entertainment on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. Guests walk through the fictional Restful Sleep Hotel for about 20 minutes of live actor scares and themed sets without virtual reality. It opened near the Alamo in 2026.

  • #haunted house
  • #horror
  • #immersive
  • #thrill
  • #downtown

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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