This attraction needs a rating system to inform parents/guardians of the apparent intensity of the experience. My two sons (9 and 6) and my two nephews (12 and 9) were with grandma and a couple of the moms in the toy store area while the rest of us broke away into a different shopping group. While walking past this establishment my mother and the grandkids were met on the sidewalk outside of the store encouraging them to come in and try out this new type of experience. My mother (Grandmother to all of the boys) specifically asked if it was acceptable for kids of this age and the girl said "Oh yeah! They'll be fine. They'll love it!" What they didn't tell her was that the kids could make a choice of what experience they wanted AFTER they were taken into the store away from her because only people who pay can go in behind the curtain. Without any available parental supervision, council, or guidance, this group of boys chose to fight zombies.
Did they have fun? Nope. My six year old will probably have nightmares for months after this. Tonight, after a short walk down a dark path between the swimming pool and the lodge we're staying at, I've never seen him so gripped with fear. That's a first. He's a very brave kid for his age. Now it seems that the kids only want to talk about being safe from zombies for the rest of our vacation.
Parents/guardians and street observers who don't pay to go in can watch on a video screen outside. Look at the screenshots I'm posting. Does it look like he/they were being entertained or terrorized?
Our family is pretty upset that the staff didn't disclose the intensity of the experience and allowed kids of this age to pick their own adventure.
Be sure you know what's going on before you let your kids go in to "have fun" on this ride/attraction.