Howl-O-Scream 2013: Rumors Have a Way of Spreading
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I'll be there tomorrow! I honestly never attempt to go on Saturdays anymore unless I get invited
I found this posted on Theme Park Review, and thought I should share it.:
"Ripper Row: The Story
Tendrils of fog curl lazily around those who walk the dark streets and cling to tattered bits of black parasols, forlorn reminders that the denizens of this forsaken place are in mourning. The wailing keens of those who’ve lost someone dear punctuate the air of a city shrouded in darkness and despair. Shadows lurk everywhere. Everyone is a stranger and no one can be trusted. The yellowed newspapers plastered on sides of buildings shout the dire news in bold headlines: patrons of the Ten Bells Pub are disappearing. Whispers permeate every shadow-filled corner and foreboding alleyway, rumors of a dark figure stalking the streets plucking unsuspecting souls who fall victim to his nefarious whims.
Bobbies rush in and out of Scotland Yard, their brows furrowed with anxiety and their eyes averted from the citizens they are helpless to protect. Their efforts to warn away potential victims has all been in vain as more and more people seem to flood the streets each day. The locals are starting to call it the Autumn of Terror and no one knows when the horrors will stop and England will be safe once more. How do you save people from a villain with no known identity? For weeks he has been taunting the police by mailing them grisly notes detailing his murderous crimes, all signed with the same shudder-inducing name: Jack the Ripper. One thing is clear, this is his city now and the suffering is far from over for those who visit Ripper Row…
The horrors of Ripper Row and three equally-frightening experiences await those brave enough to become the main characters in Howl-O-Scream’s thematic Terror-tories where spirits and fiends walk amongst the living. France, Italy, Germany and England will be transformed into an over-the-top experience that transports guests to another time and place full of startles and frights.
There’s plenty to see and explore during Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream. The mad doctor returns in Fiends at Ireland’s Abbey Stone Theatre®, along with Dig It Up! in Il Teatro di San Marco and the coolest night club this side of the afterlife, Night Beats™, in Das Festhaus®. Cut Throat Cove™ joins the line-up of haunted houses that offer frightening surprises at every turn. Busch Gardens’ selection of spooky shops offers up a scary array of gifts to help guests relive the thrills of Howl-O-Scream long after the terror-filled adventure has ended, including new store Captain Barghbie’s Booty™.Visit the Open CASKet™ bar, Demon Drinks Inoculation Station or Pirate Baarrrgh™ for drinks that will makes guests’ blood run cold."
None of this is really new, but it is interesting.
"Ripper Row: The Story
Tendrils of fog curl lazily around those who walk the dark streets and cling to tattered bits of black parasols, forlorn reminders that the denizens of this forsaken place are in mourning. The wailing keens of those who’ve lost someone dear punctuate the air of a city shrouded in darkness and despair. Shadows lurk everywhere. Everyone is a stranger and no one can be trusted. The yellowed newspapers plastered on sides of buildings shout the dire news in bold headlines: patrons of the Ten Bells Pub are disappearing. Whispers permeate every shadow-filled corner and foreboding alleyway, rumors of a dark figure stalking the streets plucking unsuspecting souls who fall victim to his nefarious whims.
Bobbies rush in and out of Scotland Yard, their brows furrowed with anxiety and their eyes averted from the citizens they are helpless to protect. Their efforts to warn away potential victims has all been in vain as more and more people seem to flood the streets each day. The locals are starting to call it the Autumn of Terror and no one knows when the horrors will stop and England will be safe once more. How do you save people from a villain with no known identity? For weeks he has been taunting the police by mailing them grisly notes detailing his murderous crimes, all signed with the same shudder-inducing name: Jack the Ripper. One thing is clear, this is his city now and the suffering is far from over for those who visit Ripper Row…
The horrors of Ripper Row and three equally-frightening experiences await those brave enough to become the main characters in Howl-O-Scream’s thematic Terror-tories where spirits and fiends walk amongst the living. France, Italy, Germany and England will be transformed into an over-the-top experience that transports guests to another time and place full of startles and frights.
There’s plenty to see and explore during Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream. The mad doctor returns in Fiends at Ireland’s Abbey Stone Theatre®, along with Dig It Up! in Il Teatro di San Marco and the coolest night club this side of the afterlife, Night Beats™, in Das Festhaus®. Cut Throat Cove™ joins the line-up of haunted houses that offer frightening surprises at every turn. Busch Gardens’ selection of spooky shops offers up a scary array of gifts to help guests relive the thrills of Howl-O-Scream long after the terror-filled adventure has ended, including new store Captain Barghbie’s Booty™.Visit the Open CASKet™ bar, Demon Drinks Inoculation Station or Pirate Baarrrgh™ for drinks that will makes guests’ blood run cold."
None of this is really new, but it is interesting.
As far as scare actors go, don't expect much. The bungee scares are in place, maybe a few sprinkled out, but I think going into the event expecting no real scare actors will probably be best.
Nic said:
I will have a great time regardless. The event is fun, and always will be.
TPF said:
How do you know things need to be improved if the event hasn't started yet? But I get what your saying. We all know a nd love scares on pathways but this year, they just don't seem to be here this year, in fact it seems that the park is hoping the immersive horrifying thematic changes mixed with a few skits is enough to make you feel scared.
Nic, all I am saying is there is nothing saying there will be scare actors on the pathways so don't expect them.
Why are no pathway scares automatically assumed the worst? For all we know it could be the best.
This thread is dead. Done. Getting negative again. Check out the meetups tomorrow for some positivity. Look for HOS stuff from actual visitors later tomorrow after the OFFICIAL HOS thread opens. See you there!! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jHPOzQzk9Qo
Always look on the bright side of life!!
I m going to have a great time too, even if its just people watching. I believe the more people try to downgrade it than that's what you are expecting. I believe it all depends on each of us you can enjoy it or not, I'm gonna enjoy it.
Each time you go it may be different from opening weekend until the final weekend. I hope there are lots of scares this weekend, if not its still gonna be a great time, it's extra stuff besides riding coasters. Yes HOS is a big event but what if they didn't have it wouldn't you still go to enjoy the place we are all fans of and love,enjoy the park, it's variety of foods and unique little shops.
So all I'm saying is I'm gonna have fun and if HOS isn't fun I still have coasters shows, and people watching to do, and another memory to add about BGW.
Each time you go it may be different from opening weekend until the final weekend. I hope there are lots of scares this weekend, if not its still gonna be a great time, it's extra stuff besides riding coasters. Yes HOS is a big event but what if they didn't have it wouldn't you still go to enjoy the place we are all fans of and love,enjoy the park, it's variety of foods and unique little shops.
So all I'm saying is I'm gonna have fun and if HOS isn't fun I still have coasters shows, and people watching to do, and another memory to add about BGW.