Howl-O-Scream 2016

Register or Login to Hide This Ad for Free!
RE: Howl-O-Scream 2015

It must've been like years ago when this last played for Howl-O-Scream, color me intrigued.
 
I would love to see some of the creative minds behind the event giving insight as to what goes into creating a maze with an original storyline. Hopefully we will see some examples of this with the new "Legends of Howl-O-Scream" series.

I also couldn't help but notice that Phil Raybourn was not the one in front of the camera in Bitten, although that house was supposedly his brainchild. Maybe he is too embarrassed to speak about a house which will officially surpass Drachen Fire this year in number of seasons operating. I would not blame him, although it's still a good house to new guests. I am very curious to see how they hype an eight year old house. Same goes for Catacombs.

What I don't want to see is what Tampa did last year with some of their videos. They literally had people speaking in front of a camera about terrible experiences that they had in each respective house all while sitting in that allegedly deadly house. If Williamsburg is taking a cue from them, please learn from their mistakes. This could be one of the best marketing decisions in Howl-O-Scream history.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Merboy
So I noticed that Starfright is only playing on Saturdays, which sucks because I typically avoid HoS on Saturdays like the plague.

Also, forgive me if this has been reported already, but the HoS site has been updated with the new Terror-Torie, "Sideshow Square"

SIDESHOW SQUARE - NEW SCARE ZONE
Your jaw will drop on your way to the big top. What was once only in your imagination is now a frightening reality full of haunts, curiosities and plenty of scare to make you shriek. So step right up to the new Sideshow Square™ terror-tory™ at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg’s
Howl-O-Scream®.

AS THE TERROR-STORY GOES ...
The circus is in town. Do you dare to step right up? Consider that question carefully, because curiosity could spell doom. A gruesome scene lies ahead, and the journey there is full of fright.
Sideshow Square is crawling with creepy circus wannabes who elicit screams loud enough to muffle the horrifying groans coming from the three-ring nightmare nearby. Weird windup dolls, menacing mannequins and crazed clowns are only a few of the terrifying oddities that occupy these scary spaces.
These repulsive rejects may not be in the big show, but that only tempts them more to fill you with complete horror.
A ruthless ringmaster, in a spine-tingling gravelly voice, urges guests to “Come one, come all.” The truly brave may be tempted, but they’d be wise to follow his directive with caution. Those in search of fun will find only stun for all ages. Perhaps the best alternative is to run…for your lives!
Click to expand...

It doesn't look like the site is 100% updated though. Starfright isn't listed and there's still a reference to the pirate bar.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Merboy, SWStevo, MAZ and 1 other person
CastleOSullivan said:
angelicurrr said:
I'm SO into this escape room possibility. I've done them all around here (RVA). It would def have to be separately ticketed. Has anyone gone lately and seen work being done in that building in Rhinefield?
Click to expand...

Here is a photo of the work.

[tweet=https://twitter.com/CastleOSullivan/status/769971919399641088]

Thomas said:
The only change I saw was with the first half of the maze. The mirrors and corn at the end seemed to be the same.
Click to expand...

There are some strange things going on with that maze. It seems like all of the new buildings are being "cheated out" (staging term) toward the train track. In other words, some building might be flipped from last year. I'm glad to hear that we still have hope for the mirrors coming back. Although Circo Sinistro might have a mirror maze, it's very different and highly effective in Cornered. I even thought the mirrors were effective when I first saw them in the daylight.
Click to expand...
Updated pics from Busch Dominion:
[instagram=https://instagram.com/p/BJ33kXOjPjO/]
 
  • Like
Reactions: Merboy, SWStevo, Mushroom and 1 other person
Wheres the tv commercials for howl o scream? A little late arent they?and will we ever see the dummys taking over facebook again?
 
potvin1990 said:
Wheres the tv commercials for howl o scream? A little late arent they?and will we ever see the dummys taking over facebook again?
Click to expand...

They typically don't run until after Labor Day.
 
News on the Escape Rooms and Starfright Orchestra on the website:

Busch Gardens said:
AN ALL-NEW WILLIAMSBURG ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE

The clock is ticking, and there’s only one way out. Do you and your friends have what it takes to solve the clues and save the day before it’s too late? Will you master No Escape and claim victory with your friends or will you be defeated?
Experience all of the fun and adventure of an “escape room” experience, with a unique Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® twist. In this physical adventure game, you and five others are locked in a room and must use clues to solve puzzles and try to escape before time runs out. This is a scary event, so beware; other things might be lurking in the way of solving the puzzle.
Choose between two No Escape adventures:

Experience Busch Gardens® Williamsburg's first escape room: No Escape, Case of Mr. Karver

CASE OF MR. KARVER

Mr. Karver’s dolls want to play. The puppet master has created new works of art for his evil encore, and it’s up to you to stop his evil machinations from becoming reality. Searching for clues, you will try to uncover the location of his secret workshop and, if found, attempt to stop him from making any more of his monstrous dolls.

Experience Busch Gardens® Williamsburg's first escape room: No Escape, Case of Jack the Ripper

CASE OF JACK THE RIPPER

Jack is back and he puts the cape in No Escape. You have heard the tales, now join the yard as you investigate the grisly murders of Jack the Ripper. Guests will be part of the experience as they attempt to solve the riddles before it is too late to catch happy Jack red-handed.
After successfully mastering No Escape, you will receive a complimentary photo to brag to your friends. Don’t worry, if you aren’t successful, you will still receive a complimentary photo of your experience.
Click to expand...

Prices for both rooms are $30 (I believe that is per person, but not completely sure) before 4 PM and $40 after 4 PM. There is a 16 year old age limit.

Busch Gardens said:
STARFRIGHT ORCHESTRA

The Starfright Orchestra™ is back together, and has resurrected its popular music for
Howl-O-Scream®. Guests at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg may recognize the ghostly musicians on the stage of Italy’s il Teatro Di San Marco this fall.

The 12-piece swing band, featuring male and female lead singers, returns to Busch Gardens after an eight-year hiatus. The show will feature a familiar song list with popular spooky hits like, “I Put a Spell on You,” and “Monster Mash.”

Many members of the original band are returning, making for a nostalgic reunion tour. The shows will run five times every Saturday during Howl-O-Scream.
Click to expand...

Very interesting to see them emphasize the fact that the band will be returning members.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Haberdasher1973, Merboy, CastleOSullivan and 5 others
Both additions are really fantastic, I love the themes they chose for the escape rooms and im glad. Teatro Did San Marco will not lay dormant this year and will feature something really cool.
 
  • Like
Reactions: SWStevo
Matthew said:
News on the Escape Rooms and Starfright Orchestra on the website:

Busch Gardens said:
AN ALL-NEW WILLIAMSBURG ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE

The clock is ticking, and there’s only one way out. Do you and your friends have what it takes to solve the clues and save the day before it’s too late? Will you master No Escape and claim victory with your friends or will you be defeated?
Experience all of the fun and adventure of an “escape room” experience, with a unique Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® twist. In this physical adventure game, you and five others are locked in a room and must use clues to solve puzzles and try to escape before time runs out. This is a scary event, so beware; other things might be lurking in the way of solving the puzzle.
Choose between two No Escape adventures:

Experience Busch Gardens® Williamsburg's first escape room: No Escape, Case of Mr. Karver

CASE OF MR. KARVER

Mr. Karver’s dolls want to play. The puppet master has created new works of art for his evil encore, and it’s up to you to stop his evil machinations from becoming reality. Searching for clues, you will try to uncover the location of his secret workshop and, if found, attempt to stop him from making any more of his monstrous dolls.

Experience Busch Gardens® Williamsburg's first escape room: No Escape, Case of Jack the Ripper

CASE OF JACK THE RIPPER

Jack is back and he puts the cape in No Escape. You have heard the tales, now join the yard as you investigate the grisly murders of Jack the Ripper. Guests will be part of the experience as they attempt to solve the riddles before it is too late to catch happy Jack red-handed.
After successfully mastering No Escape, you will receive a complimentary photo to brag to your friends. Don’t worry, if you aren’t successful, you will still receive a complimentary photo of your experience.
Click to expand...

Prices for both rooms are $30 (I believe that is per person, but not completely sure) before 4 PM and $40 after 4 PM. There is a 16 year old age limit.

Busch Gardens said:
STARFRIGHT ORCHESTRA

The Starfright Orchestra™ is back together, and has resurrected its popular music for
Howl-O-Scream®. Guests at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg may recognize the ghostly musicians on the stage of Italy’s il Teatro Di San Marco this fall.

The 12-piece swing band, featuring male and female lead singers, returns to Busch Gardens after an eight-year hiatus. The show will feature a familiar song list with popular spooky hits like, “I Put a Spell on You,” and “Monster Mash.”

Many members of the original band are returning, making for a nostalgic reunion tour. The shows will run five times every Saturday during Howl-O-Scream.
Click to expand...

Very interesting to see them emphasize the fact that the band will be returning members.
Click to expand...
Yay can't wait!!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: SWStevo
Not to disparage what I'm sure will be talented singers, but I was hoping that Starfight would just be an instrumental show. I do find it funny that they're leaning so heavily on the returning musicians. Here's hoping we'll see a return of live music after a certain someone's alleged tantrums over musicians.
 
  • Like
Reactions: deacfan31, Eric, SWStevo and 2 others
Pretzel Kaiser said:
Not to disparage what I'm sure will be talented singers, but I was hoping that Starfight would just be an instrumental show. I do find it funny that they're leaning so heavily on the returning musicians. Here's hoping we'll see a return of live music after a certain someone's alleged tantrums over musicians.
Click to expand...

You are aware the original show had singers, right?
 
  • Like
Reactions: deacfan31 and SWStevo
General park admission and parking are not included with No Escape. Members must present their active pass at the time of purchase to receive discount. Must be 16 years or older to participate in No Escape. Waivers must be completed and signed before participating in No Escape. Valid picture I.D. required. Players under the age of 18 require a parent or legal guardian to sign the required waivers. All park rules, regulations and ride requirements apply. No Escape reservations are subject to availability. Only six players allowed for each half-hour session and time block. Unless you book the entire room, you may be paired with other players during your session.

I was reading the fine print, I wonder what the waivers are for? And what is the special Busch Gardens HOS twist their adding?

I also wonder what the pass member price will be.

Just noticed the HOS map is up. Sinistro is getting it's own gift shop.

The pirates are still in Italy.
 
  • Like
Reactions: CastleOSullivan and SWStevo
You must log in or register to reply here.
Consider Donating to Hide This Ad