Howl-O-Scream 2011
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ScoutN: Hope everything turns out okay.
A few other notes now that I'm legally awake. I don't think these are too spoiler-y, if so then the mods can let me know.
In Dead Line I noticed an actor with this small flash bang device which gave me a shock that I wasn't expecting, good job to them on that. They also a neat alarm that must have been human controlled that was good for some jumps.
Fear Fair did a good job with the room at the end that smelled. It's good to see them put some extra effects in that are unusual. That being said, Bitten still has a ventilation problem.
As much as I had gripes with 13, it still had some of the neatest effects in the park and it did give you a sense of anticipation.
A few other notes now that I'm legally awake. I don't think these are too spoiler-y, if so then the mods can let me know.
In Dead Line I noticed an actor with this small flash bang device which gave me a shock that I wasn't expecting, good job to them on that. They also a neat alarm that must have been human controlled that was good for some jumps.
Fear Fair did a good job with the room at the end that smelled. It's good to see them put some extra effects in that are unusual. That being said, Bitten still has a ventilation problem.
As much as I had gripes with 13, it still had some of the neatest effects in the park and it did give you a sense of anticipation.
Pushthebutton, I thought the height effect was pretty neat too. I was looking up when i entered that part of the room and found myself brace for a split second thinking I was about to stumble!
Going to HoS this Friday for #FrightNight. Very excited to see all the decorations and visit the houses. Hope to see the Lady of the Gardens. Although I can't help but laugh every time I see the monks who follow her, b/c I am reminded of this:
http://youtu.be/YgYEuJ5u1K0
http://youtu.be/YgYEuJ5u1K0
I disagree about the whole park being a scare zone last year, the scare zones were terrible, the only good one was the chainsawsWolfpack017 said:
redsoxfan787 said:
you must not have found the right areas last year, the scare zones are very well done this year I agree, but you know you are entering one this tome around and thus are expecting a scare whereas last year there were random areas (in Germany by the carousel for example) where without warning guys were jumping out scaring the living daylights out of unsuspecting people.
They're great zones this year but I feel like they're too contained.
AlpenWild said:
You're telling me man. I'm going down to Tampa/Orlando next week for their Halloween stuff. Time is moving slooooow.
pandorazboxx said:
You'll have to tell us how their Halloween events are, I'd be interested to hear how things are done down there.
I think MMMU is going this weekend to HHN, I'll go the following weekend. but I plan on following up with a full trip report. I'll also compare the nurses and Fiends.
I can't wait for this weekend, I plan on going Saturday and Sunday to see how the crowds contrast. This week is going so slowly!
I'm still debating buying QQ for the houses. From what i've read, Bitten's line is terribly long, but the house is still weak.
Is getting QQ worth it?
I'm still debating buying QQ for the houses. From what i've read, Bitten's line is terribly long, but the house is still weak.
Is getting QQ worth it?
I would say on Saturdays, always get a QQ if you're willing to spend the money. Fridays and Sundays aren't nearly as bad. One nice thing though, you can buy them on the spot so you can hold off on making the decision until you see how crowded it is. We went this past Saturday around 3:00. It got really crowded by 5, so we picked up 2 QQ's at the HOS shop in Oktoberfest. Actually got a free sweatshirt out of the deal for spending $40 at the shop.
So, I've been thinking about this (and someone correct me if I'm wrong), but Grin and Scare It is the only SZ that doesn't have a path going around it to avoid the zone, yes? (yes, Widow Makers does have one- you just have to cut through the seating area + wooden swings behind the shops). I realize that Festa is technically "off the path" of the rest of the park, so technically one can travel through the park and avoid SZ's.
The only reason I bring this up is because someone (either here or on FB) brought up the fact that the Grin SZ was really short and why they didn't move it farther into Festa. My mind is a little fuzzy on the back end of Festa since I hardly ever venture back there, but isn't there enough space back there for the SZ to take place while leaving the front half "calm" (which seems to be their MO this year).
I dunno. It just seems a bit weird to have all of these bypasses thought out for the rest of the park, but then make Festa's one where you absolutely have no choice. (not complaining by any means, it's just curious)
The only reason I bring this up is because someone (either here or on FB) brought up the fact that the Grin SZ was really short and why they didn't move it farther into Festa. My mind is a little fuzzy on the back end of Festa since I hardly ever venture back there, but isn't there enough space back there for the SZ to take place while leaving the front half "calm" (which seems to be their MO this year).
I dunno. It just seems a bit weird to have all of these bypasses thought out for the rest of the park, but then make Festa's one where you absolutely have no choice. (not complaining by any means, it's just curious)
You can only access Oktoberfest through Italy in order to avoid Stitchin Time on the other Oktoberfest bridge. But yeah, you'd have to take the train in and out of Festa to avoid Grin and Scare It.