I can't go Friday but I'm thinking about heading up Sunday. What's the crowds gonna be like this weekend?
Halloween Haunt 2014
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Friday will have more than the a serge Friday because they have a lot of discounted tickets and the zombie thing going on. Saturday will be a bit busier but not that crazy because it's opening weekend. Sunday Halloween Haunt is closed so I'm sure attendance will drop that day.
The prices for the new Haunt VIP Meal are now live!
Dinner is $35 and begins at 5:00 in the Caprice Room above Starbucks. Check-in is at 4:45 at Stroller Rental. There is no VIP Meal on Friday.
Go here and click "Buy Now" for more information.
The prices have not changed from last year's smaller dinner event, and the whole thing still does seem rather pricey, especially when compared to BGW's dining experiences which hover just below the $25 mark. Of course, it's a whole lot of food here and a totally unique experience. If this ends up being as good as it sounds, hopefully it will be worth it!
Dinner is $35 and begins at 5:00 in the Caprice Room above Starbucks. Check-in is at 4:45 at Stroller Rental. There is no VIP Meal on Friday.
Go here and click "Buy Now" for more information.
The prices have not changed from last year's smaller dinner event, and the whole thing still does seem rather pricey, especially when compared to BGW's dining experiences which hover just below the $25 mark. Of course, it's a whole lot of food here and a totally unique experience. If this ends up being as good as it sounds, hopefully it will be worth it!
I think this is great and all but the problem is the time the meal takes place. With Igor's and Blood Banquet it's obvious to where it is and the price is over ten dollars cheaper. The fact that it's before Haunt and you have to reserve a spot really kills it. When I go to a themepark to eat it should be quick, no reservation, and a good deal. On the bright side it does sound like a good addition to Haunt's lineup!
This thing is supposed to be much fancier than what BGW offers. Each dish is custom made for you and the park is going to contact you before hand to ask about allergies or anything asking those lines. The chef himself is going to talk about the dish.
Price comparison between an Igor buffet, and made to order gourmet dishes, is irrational.
Oh, I absolutely agree. A three-course personally-catered, cooked-to-order meal with a creative menu trumps a buffet with an "interactive pasta station" any day. There's no question that this is meant to be a "fine dining" type of experience, which I think is absolutely wonderful for the park and what we can expect in the future.
So is anyone going this weekend? I probably won't make it until the third weekend. Looking forward to people's reviews and pictures. Seeing the park in full on Haunt mode will be awesome. The props look great, but they lose their luster in the daylight, obviously.
PFN staff will be creeping around in the shadows bringing you all live, skeleton key-enabled coverage via KDFans Twitter!
If anyone is interested in the Haunt Fast Pass with the Skeleton Key room access, check out the "NewsPlusNotes" site (Scroll Down to the September, 22 blog entry). You can see a picture of the actual Skeleton Key they gave out with the fast pass at Kings Island. A couple more photos of the Skeleton Key with the Fast Pass is on the Kings Island thread at "Theme Park Review" (might have to scroll back 2-3 pages (go to page 1122 to see photo trip report). One the photos shows a few close-ups of the key. The center of the key glows in the dark.
I assume Kings Dominion's will be the same; just that the center of the key will have Kings Dominion instead of KI.
I assume Kings Dominion's will be the same; just that the center of the key will have Kings Dominion instead of KI.
I can't go Friday but I still want to go on a Saturday when lines are horrible and use Skelton Key.
Considering tickets are $20, you might find value in one Friday.
At last that's what I'll keep telling myself to justify the price since I can't go Saturday.
At last that's what I'll keep telling myself to justify the price since I can't go Saturday.
The last time I went to KD on one of their discounted ticket days, the place was a madhouse. I could be completely off-base, but I am anticipating crowds Friday.
Connor said:
Usually, the first 2 weekends of Haunt are not horribly crowded on Saturdays. This is because the State Fair of Virginia is running starting this Friday the 26th through Sunday October 5th. The fair is happening just 1/2 mile east of KD at the Meadow event park on Route 30 (the road that runs in front of the Kings Dominion).
I've never purchased a Haunt Fast Pass... Is it the same as a regular Fast Pass except that it works for mazes?mwhinva said:
It doesn't work with the rides but it does work with houses. Also, Skeleton Key allows you to go into a secret room for certain houses..RUSSGREG29 said: