I visited the massive Spirit Halloween flagship store that people travel to every year. Here's what it's like inside.

My obsession with all things spooky is relatively new, but it's strong. I watch Halloween movies all year round, and my Chucky and Pennywise T-shirts are regular fashion choices for me — not seasonal ones.

So to kick off October, I drove two hours from where I live in northern New Jersey to Spirit Halloween's flagship store in Egg Harbor Township — a southern area of the state located less than 10 miles from Atlantic City.

While that might seem like a long drive, it's short compared to the lengths other Halloween fans have gone.

I scrolled through a Spirit Halloween fan group on Facebook before visiting and saw posts from people planning to visit from as far away as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — a six-hour drive.

The store is bigger than your average Spirit Halloween and opens earlier in the year than pop-up shops — usually in late July.

The flagship also sells some online-only merchandise while supplies last, and a big celebration is held on opening day each year. Customers who attend — and often line up overnight to do so — get gift bags full of free merchandise, play Halloween-themed games, and receive coupons to shop.

There are also corporate offices attached to the store, and Spirit Halloween's headquarters are located down the street.

The weather was gloomy with a chill in the air, which made black-and-orange flags that were strung above the parking lot flutter in the wind.

The banners led me straight to the store's entrance, which was decorated with costume posters, Spirit Halloween's logo, and a giant inflatable pumpkin on the roof.

Spirit Halloween is known for setting up shop in the locations of shuttered businesses, from old Kmarts to former Modell's Sporting Goods.

Even the upcoming "Spirit Halloween" movie is set in an abandoned Toys R Us store.

So it was fitting to see that Spirit Halloween's flagship store is housed in what was once a Circuit City.

Of course, I had to stop for a picture with Jack.

There were animatronic displays to the left, and costumes to the right. Beyond that, I couldn't see past countless Halloween decorations.

I've never noticed shopping baskets at other Spirit Halloween stores, but customers seemed to appreciate them at the flagship.

Unfortunately, T-shirts at the flagship location were also pretty picked over. There were plenty of designs available — with most priced around $20 — but many sizes were sold out.

I first came across a circus-themed section, and couldn't believe how many options there were.

I found makeup kits, accessories, props, and numerous different clown costumes, most of which cost between $40 and $60 each.

Some of the animatronics matched the sections they were in. A 6-foot-tall decoration called Monty, for example, was displayed in between circus costumes.

Designed like a classic monkey musical toy, the $299.99 decoration has glowing eyes and plays giant cymbals.

These sections were a little more sparse, with decorations clearly sold out and clothes flipped through by shoppers.

There were animal suits in one section, plastic masks in another, and an entire wall of single-colored outfits and accessories that were perfect for sporting events or school spirit weeks.

The setup makes it easy to find exactly what you're looking for without having to check every item in the store.

There was a Disney section, for example, with princess costumes and jewelry for adults that I'd never seen.

"Hocus Pocus" costumes are always popular for Halloween, so it makes sense that they would have their own display in the middle of the adult costume section.

Some of the decorations were traditional, featuring pumpkins, flickering lights, and broomsticks.

But others were inspired by cult-favorite franchises, including Disney's Haunted Mansion and cult-favorite movies like "Beetlejuice."

Most of the signs cost between $13 and $37 each, while the plush toys were priced at around $30 for one.

This section is also where I found vampire teeth, colored hairspray, and prosthetics.

From classic witch hats to off-brand Mickey Mouse ears, Spirit Halloween had just about every type of head accessory you could imagine.

I'd never seen so many Halloween masks in my life. There were vintage-looking designs made from plastic for $13, full-face vinyl ones for $25, and fur-covered animal masks that moved, which cost around $60 each.

Towards the back, there were outdoor decorations that ranged from giant skeletons to plastic zombie babies.

Some other fun items included moving doorknockers and pumpkin-shaped lights.

My favorite was designed to look like a mad scientist's laboratory.

When you walked through it, video screens showed creepy characters, hanging decorations lit up, and the floor shook beneath your feet.

There were just as many costumes for children as there were for adults.

Whereas some costume retailers prioritize the former, it felt like there was something for everyone at Spirit Halloween's flagship.

In this area, you could find family pajama sets, horror-movie throw pillows, spooky welcome mats, and blankets.

The sign above the merchandise read "That Halloween Life," which made me think this area was geared towards shoppers like myself who use Halloween items all year round.

Of course, there were plenty of Halloween mugs on the shelves, from ones shaped like Ghostface from "Scream" to others featuring Gremlin prints.

But there were also lots of cute ones with characters like Stitch and Marty McFly. Most of the mugs cost $9.99 each.

The Pennywise costume would have come home with me if I had a dog.

The store was as huge as I imagined it would be, with dozens of aisles to browse.

So at that point, I entered the merchandise-lined queue, with a $10 Halloween necklace set and a $10 "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" mug in hand to purchase.

I spent about an hour in the store and loved looking through everything it had to offer. I found just about every costume I could imagine, and collectible items that any horror fanatic would love.

I also really appreciated the store's displays, from festive costumes hung on the walls, to interactive walk-throughs and animatronics.

At regular Spirit Halloween stores, in my experience, many of the animatronics stop working within the first week or two of being open. But at the flagship store, each one came to life with the press of a button.

The same goes for merchandise. While costumes and collectible items sell out quickly at my local stores, the flagship location had plenty of stock.

That said, two hours is a long drive, and I'm not sure I'd make it a priority every year. But if you're a Halloween fan and can visit at least once, I'd argue it's worth the trip.