New Orleans, LA

The Nutcracker Experience

A Holiday Dream Brought to Life Inside the Delaporte Mansion

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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. 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.

Audience Role

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.

Ages: All ages

Content Advisories

Dimly lit spaces
No sexual content
Use of special effects

Interaction Advisories

No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

Event is not wheelchair accessible
Contact us for accessibility needs
Extended standing
Not wheelchair accessible
Stairs
Upstairs area not wheelchair accessible
Walking

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About Escape My Room

Escape My Room has won numerous national and international awards since opening in May 2016 and is known for immersive sets, puzzles and storylines. Last year it was ranked the 48th best escape room company worldwide by the Top Escape Rooms Project. Currently, Escape My Room offers 5 in person escape room games, as well as online alternatives to two of their most popular games, a point and click version of their Mardi Gras Study, and an avatar-led version of their Jazz Parlor played via Zoom. Two additional in-person experiences are in the works, with a planned opening date of Summer 2022.