Furious parents have branded a Halloween-themed Willy Wonka event an absolute 'shambles' after paying £35 per ticket for what they described as a devastating disappointment. The Halloween Kids Event in Glasgow, organised by the same company behind February's infamous Willy's Chocolate Experience, has left families fuming once again.
The Great Halloween Letdown
Parents arriving at the Briggait venue in Glasgow expecting a spooktacular experience instead found themselves in what one mother called a 'cash grabbing shambles'. The event, which promised immersive Halloween fun, featured half-empty rooms with minimal decorations and activities that fell dramatically short of expectations.
One devastated mother shared: 'We paid £35 a ticket and it was absolutely disgusting. The event was a shambles - cash grabbing at its finest. My daughter was so excited and ended up completely let down.'
Eerie Echoes of Chocolate Disaster
This isn't the first time organisers House of Illuminati have faced criticism. The company previously made headlines with February's Willy's Chocolate Experience, which became viral for its dismal execution and was widely mocked online as the 'Wonka experience from hell'.
Despite promises to learn from past mistakes, parents say the Halloween event repeated many of the same failures that made the original event infamous.
Organisers Respond to Backlash
In a statement addressing the complaints, organisers acknowledged 'teething problems' but defended their event. They claimed that some negative feedback came from attendees who arrived early, before the experience was fully prepared.
'We are aware of the mixed reviews and are actively working to enhance the experience for all guests,' a spokesperson said, adding that they were addressing concerns raised by visitors.
Parent Outrage Grows
Social media has exploded with anger from families who feel cheated by the experience. Multiple parents have reported their children leaving in tears, while others demanded refunds for what they described as completely misleading advertising.
One parent summarised the general sentiment: 'Save your money and your children's disappointment. This is nothing like what was promised and an absolute disgrace that companies can get away with this.'
The event continues to operate despite the growing backlash, leaving many wondering how such experiences continue to be marketed to unsuspecting families.
