Howl-O-Scream 2019

[phurst]

Quick thoughts from tonight.

We arrived a little after 7, to a strange mix of HoS music in some areas, regular park music in others, and no fog at all. There were chainsaw wielding actors and the wind-up doll from Sideshow Square in Axe Alley, but no Vikings. As the evening continued though, things seemed to smooth out and get on track. I thought for a preview night, it was a pretty good time. As always, I hope (and expect) some more decorations will get put up, but overall, it was definitely not bad. We managed to hit all the houses, and were, for the most part, pleasantly surprised. Staffing levels in the houses and scare zones were pretty good, and got a hand full of nice startles for the night.

The standout for me was Killarney. It certainly looks like they put a bunch of effort in decorating the area, and I thought it looked terrific. I did notice the hanging pumpkins weren't on tonight, which would have definitely added to the atmosphere. Presumably they will be on in the future.

Jack, looking something less than terrifying dancing to "Summer of '69" ?

Full moon over the Rhine.

 

[BGWScream]

Was the hack pack (roaming horde) out?
Did anybody see the Jack is Back show?

 

[Dylon]

Was the hack pack (roaming horde) out?
Did anybody see the Jack is Back show?

We saw them in front of Tempesto teaming up with the sideshow scare actors..which btw were doing a fantastic job!

 

[DRIFT]

If anybody is going tomorrow for HOS,could you get a list of songs they use ?

 

[Youhow2]

If anybody is going tomorrow for HOS,could you get a list of songs they use ?

I'll try my best.

 

[Mwe BGW]

Did they have the decorations up in italy?

 

[Nicole]

Yes, there was HOS stuff at the theater and in the garden.

 

[BGWScream]

Was their ever an explanation as to why Monster Stomp was delayed?

 

[Zachary]

Was their ever an explanation as to why Monster Stomp was delayed?

It's all about $$$ as far as I know.

 

[Youhow2]

It's all about $$$ as far as I know.

Yeah. Kind of poor show opening your halloween event without your headlining show. I was looking forward to it.

 

[BGWnut]

I think Jack is back is the headliner this year but as I understand it was just that the park needed more time to transition the stage and set up from what it was during summer nights

 

[DRIFT]

ok how is it this year compared to last since last year was not good at all?

 

[William545]

ok how is it this year compared to last since last year was not good at all...

Last year was not good at all compared to this year?

 

[DRIFT]

as a question

 

[Jahrules]

Scare actors prepping. As seen from the train:


*Edit* this post formerly contained photos, but some people had concerns with the photo being posted here. Despite being taken from a public place, out of respect, I took down the photos.

 

[phurst]

ok how is it this year compared to last since last year was not good at all?

Hard to say after just seeing preview night, since it is, in essence a dress rehearsal. I'd say a lot is the same as last year, but where there are differences, they are generally for the better.

 

[Jahrules]

Seems howl-o-scream has brought out some high rollers.



License plate is lav1sh1 imagine that.

 

[GrandpaD]

Seems howl-o-scream has brought out some high rollers.

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License plate is lav1sh1 imagine that.

Must be because it's owned by Lavish Limousines, Virginia Beach. And maybe the renters plan on drinking... No DUI

 

[Thomas]

Scare actors prepping. As seen from the train:

Stretching is an important exercise before work.

 

[Youhow2]

In Line for frostbite...