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Enter The Vault of Souls

The Vault of Souls is an experience that was introduced last year by mastermind Scott Swenson in downtown Tampa. It is a haunted house, but yet, it isn’t. It is a surreal experience that could be haunted, entertaining, interactive, or just fun. I would compare it like an evening at the theater. Valet parking, entertainment of varying types, hors d’oeuvre’s, and the experience itself is all rolled into one. I personally would describe it as a combination of a haunted house, escape room, and the theater all in one.

I do not want to go into detail, because your experience may vary depending upon what you know or do not know. I went in blind and that made it much more immersive for myself. the event takes place in an Tampa’s Exchange National Bank
that actually has real vaults in the basement. The basement is where the experience takes place, but not where it begins. There is an introduction, middle, middle part 2, and the ending. Just like a theater performance with two intermissions. It may take you 20 minutes or 90 minutes to thoroughly investigate and explore. Hint: Listen to all of the clues no matter where you hear them.

The vault of Souls is higher in price than other Halloween attractions in the area. The thing is, do not compare it to the local scares, but as an immersive performance and you will see it is quite reasonable priced and well worth every penny.

VAULT OF SOULS  (5 out of 5)

This is based upon the experience as a whole. It is not a jump out and scare you attraction, but it is eerie and surreal. Some people may get scared and need to use the escape word, while others will enjoy communicating with the spirits in the vault. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

For more information or to reserve your experience visit elegantfear.com. Advance reservations are required. Be sure to show up around 30 minutes early to check in and start enjoying the experience. You can also contact them directly if you have any questions. Be sure to include this experience with your yearly haunt rounds.

David “Thrills”
The Thrill Freak

David “Thrills” is an avid enthusiast of thrill parks and entertainment activities in the Tampa Area. Be sure to follow me on twitter @TampaAmazeMe for live tweets, instagram @thrillfreak just or email me at tampathrillme@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. Pictures were taken at a preview event and the property of David “Thrills” and logos and bank picture are the property of the Vault of Souls.