RE: BGW's Social Media
I was scrolling around their Facebook page and I found a few notable comments, some of them have nothing wrong with them at all, just worth noting, while others take a different tone.
As per request from Zach, I shall
link away to where you shall find these comments, so click away right here!
First one is from Rhonda Smith Burgan, " I have never been to a Hallow scream that I have not enjoyed myself.. They do an Excellent Job with decorating the park.. playing Halloween Music etc..
its not just for kids.. its for everyone that WANTS to have a good time .. there are ALWAYS going to be those discontented people no matter WHAT is planned at the park.. I think the Majority have a great time!"
The bold part I thought was a disservice to the event marketing. The event is not supposed to be for kids, why say it is for everyone?
Next we have Holly Davis, "We were there last weekend, and I must say....I'm a little shocked at the fact that
Busch Gardens has turned more into a " Party/outside nightclub" than the Haunted amusement park we have been visiting for the last 12-13 years.
There a bars that sell mixed drinks and beer on tap, as well as the aluminum bottle beer, which they have more different kinds of also, and shots in different spots! There is loud dancing music, and
I seen a lot of younger kids, that I'm pretty sure were not old enough to drink with alcohol. NO...I don't think they purchased it, however, there is nothing stopping people from buying it for them. The haunted houses were not as good, the props were, but there aren't very many people working in them, and with out people in them....they aren't very scary! I've been a platinum pass holder for more than 10 years...but I think it's time to call it quits. Very disappointed!"
Firstly, I don't think the park has turned into a "party/outside nightclub" they just added something that appealed to that specific audience; whether it be a good decision or not is debatable but there is sure plenty more Halloween attractions based on scares.
It is a park born and raised by a beer manufacturer, what do you expect? Alcohol will always be extremely prevalent in the park especially around Halloween as it seems to be customary.
Kids get other people to buy them alcohol all the time from many other places, sadly it will happen, but I have seen situations at the park where they get caught and get arrested.
Thought I'd include Shea Warner's, "Sorry, but Demon Street was dumb. Worst thing you guys have done for HoS ever."
A voice for those who don't like it, though I don't agree with that statement, it is worth knowing that not everyone agrees and that is the way life will always be.
Who can skip Alva Nidia, "Went sunday, big improvement from last year, decorations in France are really good,
ppl in my group thought demon dj should play todays hits versus head banging weird music. The vampire hotel outside dinner area is the best idea yet. Overall, awesome decorations, houses we're good, I would add a bit more actors walking around and
lose the skanky nurses. Ireland used to be a fun spot... bring back monster stomp and it'll be perfect again."
Because we all love todays hits versus "head banging weird music."
They aren't skanky, just naughty
and for those who enjoy classic rock, jello shooters, and naughty nurses it is a fun spot.
This one is by Tara Lane, "I was there Sunday and thought the whole park was just awesome. Costumes were great. "Spookies" in the streets were fun and well-decked out. Houses were very creative - especially Deadline - very well done and unique. Only thing I thought was questionable were the
suggestive vulgar jokes in Fiends. Not necessary, not funny, and made me cringe with kids in the audience. Otherwise, it was such an entertaining show - not sure why they felt the need to sex it up."
Fiends by it's very nature is a show that uses sex because it sells. Yes they overdid it this year and it just made the show awkward but still you should go into there knowing they have naughty nurses and have had sexual innuendos previous years.
Another one by Holly Davis, "I hated the family friendly, although I do miss Jack. I like that they make it more adult friendly and not kid.
I DO remember the club BG with z104, and thought that was decent, but I don't think causing more drunk driving incidents and teens possible fighting or worse yet getting behind the wheel of a car. I'm not a party pooper by any means, by I am a concerned parent and grand parent. Thankfully my kids are grown and my GK's don't live here, but I pray no one will have to live with that heartache from what they thought was a night of worry less fun."
The park has done the club thing previously apparently, so nothing new. Things come and go. I highly doubt that that park is causing more drunk driving or fighting teenagers?
Holly Davis has the most interesting comments by far, "And for the record.....yea...
it was FUN...not from a SCARE point, but its somewhere that parents with teens should be careful letting them hang out at!" also "This is not just " one of those people who like to complain comments," so think what you will, and, yes, I know they have sold tap beer that long...
but not at this capacity. And as for the high presence of security....LOL"
Hmm, I think there are worse places for teens to hang out than HoS. Most the people I've seen cause problems is in the 20 - 24 category (no offense meant to that age group, just an observation).
The park hasn't really added too much more beer on tap, then again I refer to my last comment, born and raised by alcohol.
Wow, laughing at the high presence of security, I actually think that there is a fairly decent amount of security for what they have to work with. Just to note there is approximately 2 -3 security officers per house plus an actual police officer, not to include the one officer per hamlet area.
Once again, I just saw these I thought I'd mention them, with a bit of commentary. Something to think about and look at.
