The Nutcracker Experience
A Holiday Dream Brought to Life Inside the Delaporte Mansion
December 18 – January 2026 • A new open-world holiday adventure from Escape My Room
You’re invited to the Delaporte family Christmas party—but something has gone terribly wrong. The mansion sits silent, the family has vanished, and Clara lies trapped in a deep dream with her cherished Nutcracker shattered across the foyer.
Her dream has spilled into the house, transforming each room into a magical, mysterious world. Follow Clara’s dream journal, uncover clues, and piece together the Nutcracker before she wakes.
This isn’t a traditional escape room—it’s a free-roaming, story-driven experience where you explore at your own pace, solve puzzles when you choose, and wander through the Delaporte mansion however curiosity leads you.
What to Expect
- Entry to the Delaporte family Christmas party… and an unexpected fall into Clara’s dreamworld.
- A unique open-world escape experience: wander the mansion alongside other adventurers at your own pace.
- 10 immersive spaces to explore, including the foyer, playroom, attic, dining room, Clara’s bedroom, and more.
- Clara’s dream journal: your illustrated guidebook filled with drawings, clues, maps, and missing words to uncover.
- A finale moment & photo opportunity in the courtyard before you exit.
- Perfect for families, friends, and couples — recommended for ages 8+.
- Limited tickets — advance purchase strongly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Nutcracker an escape room?
The Nutcracker is a new experience from Escape My Room. It’s different from an escape room because you do not have a time limit, and you can wander around freely at your own pace. There are 10 unique spaces to explore throughout the manor. We estimated most groups will stay about an hour.
Are there puzzles?
Yes, The Nutcracker has 10 unique spaces to explore and each space has a puzzle. You can complete all of them or only some of them before you decide to leave.
How much does The Nutcracker cost?
The Nutcracker experience costs $37 per guest and $7 per journal. At least one journal is needed per group up to 5 guests, but more can be purchased when you arrive. The journal is yours to write in and take home. For example,
- 5 guests would cost $37 * 5 + $7 (for one journal) or $192 + tax.
- 7 guests would cost $37 * 5 + $14 (for two journals) or $273 + tax.
How long does The Nutcracker last?
The experience lasts as long as you’d like to stay, but we expect most guests to stay over an hour based on how many spaces you’d like to explore and how many puzzles you’d like to solve.
Here’s a sample breakdown of a typical group:
- 0:00 Arrive on the front porch
- 0:05 Enter the home, begin introduction
- 0:15 Finish introduction, begin exploring the space and solving puzzles
- 1:15 Finish exploring spaces and solving puzzles, begin finale
- 1:25 Finish the finale and take photos
Is The Nutcracker a private experience?
No, The Nutcracker is not a fully private experience. It’s a large home with multiple rooms which you can visit at your own pace. There will likely be other groups inside at the same time. If you’d like to book a large group or rent out the entire space, please write to us at booking@escapemyroom.com.
Is The Nutcracker appropriate for kids? What ages do you recommend?
Yes, The Nutcracker is great for kids, but we require at least one adult per 4 children under the age of 16. Ages 16 and up can come without an adult. We recommend kids be at least 8 years old. Younger kids are allowed, but they may have trouble solving the puzzles. Our experience is not stroller friendly, but slings for younger children are allowed. Anyone not being carried must have a ticket.
Is food and drink allowed?
No, food and drinks are not allowed. Guests are allowed to bring in water bottles which have a cap that can be closed.
Can I leave and come back?
No, you cannot leave and come back. Once you decide to leave and complete the finale, you cannot re-enter the experience. You can leave to use the restroom as often as you’d like.
Am I locked inside?
No, you are not locked inside of any physical spaces, and you can leave anytime you’d like.
Do you have group rates?
Yes, group rates start at 15 guests or more. Contact us at booking@escapemyroom.com to book a large group.
Is the experience scary?
No, The Nutcracker is not meant to be scary, but there may be some dim lit spaces or surprising effects.
Can I bring more guests than what I booked in advance?
Try to book more tickets in advance for the same timeslot. If none are available, please give us a call at 504-475-7580. If you have more than 5 guests in your group, an additional journal is required ($7).
What size group do you recommend?
We recommend group sizes of between 2 and 5 people. If you have more than 5 people, you can book multiple groups to arrive at the same time as long as there are tickets available.
Is The Nutcracker accessible?
We have a fully accessible ground floor, but this only includes 3 of the 10 spaces available. There is a large staircase which you need to walk up in order to reach the second floor and the additional spaces. If you have a disability, please write to info@escapemyroom.com in advance so we can make proper accommodations.
Is photography allowed?
Yes, photography for personal use is allowed without a flash in all spaces. If filming for professional purposes, please contact info@escapemyroom.com in advance.
Can I revisit The Nutcracker experience?
Yes, you can visit as many times as you’d like.