Bearadise Halloween Attraction: Florida DIY haunt grows to 5,000 sq ft; adds Salem witch-trial history

A modest seasonal display has grown into one of the more elaborate Halloween attractions in an Orange Park neighbourhood, bringing together homemade decorations, theatrical effects and a touch of American history. According to News4JAX and the Fleming Island-Orange Park Times, the attraction, known as Bearadise, is the creation of local homeowner Matt McCary, who has spent seven years turning his Halloween hobby into a free experience for families.

What began in 2019 with a few hay bales and a pumpkin has evolved into an immersive outdoor display covering nearly 5,000 square feet. The attraction now features a graveyard, handmade tombstones, towering skeletons, overhead cobwebs and hundreds of feet of lighting.

Hidden speakers, sound effects and fog machines add to the atmosphere, giving visitors the feeling of walking through a carefully staged Halloween scene.The experience is designed as a walk-through rather than a display to be viewed from the pavement.