Utah man's 400-hour Halloween display fills half his truck with donations
A Utah resident spent over 400 hours creating an elaborate Halloween display inspired by a childhood fear of a local amusement park ride. The attraction has become a popular community destination and successfully raised significant donations for charity.
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This story highlights the intersection of community engagement, creative hobbyism, and charitable fundraising during seasonal holidays.
A Utah homeowner has transformed his front yard into a Halloween attraction inspired by one of his childhood fears, turning memories of a popular amusement park ride into an elaborate display that is also raising money for charity. Kelly Hertel, who lives in Clinton, has spent more than 400 hours creating his own version of Terroride, a spooky attraction at Lagoon amusement park. According to reporting by FOX 13 News Utah and KSL, 2026, report, the display drew visitors on its opening day and generated enough donations to fill half of Hertel’s truck. The attraction combines themed decorations and carefully arranged scenes designed to tell a story, rather than simply cover the property in Halloween props.
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