First time visit. Last year, experienced Dark Sid...

First time visit. Last year, experienced Dark Side in Wading River. I enjoyed both Haunted Houses, but there are differences. Gateway, like Dark Side had very creative props, rooms and themes. I felt Gateway had more rooms and themes. Was surprised at how many very young people were playing the scary characters which was different from DS. Characters were mostly jumping out with a scream or two in your face or crying, but not much in the way of any other acting per se. Loved the stairwells down into basements, moving floors and bridge. The red eyes room, items to navigate through or hanging from ceiling were a treat. Also the Darkside didn t have the interactive Guest Services Zombie (humorous & eerie, an arcade, shop, picture ops and food outside which are all great ideas and fun. The electronic number signs to know when it s your groups turn is a great idea rather than just waiting in line. Overall, we had a lot of fun! Both are same price. Would be helpful if coupons or Groupon discounted rates were available.