So it’s not meant to be scary then? That’s where my confusion lies. I had thought they were trying to turn it into something scary but if not, I suppose it fits quite well there.
Howl-O-Scream 2019
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Last year at least, I thought it was meant to be more spooky or atmospheric (Which I loved and was the best part of the event last year). I haven't seen it since the first night this year so I don't know what they're trying to achieve this year.
BGW has a weird desire to make attempts at scaryness when the theme they chose is not inherently scary.
Like pirates and vikings.
Like pirates and vikings.
It's not meant to be the scariest place. I think it's meant to be an area where it's still themed but you get a little reprieve.
Last year. I thought Fools court was the creepiest, had the best actors, and the music fit well. Haven't been back this year but I've heard it's taken a huge hit.
Have you ever wanted to spend like half an hour of your life reading about someone's first impressions of Howl-O-Scream 2019? If so, boy do I have the article for you! Honestly, it's probably silly to even call it a first impressions—it's probably more like a rambling manifesto about my positions on the current state of Howl-O-Scream.
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I don't know if it's an at all useful (or even interesting) read, but I had a lot of thoughts and I wanted to try to get them all out there at once.
Howl-O-Scream 2019: First Impressions – BGWFans
Prologue Last week we experimented with reviving a classic form of BGWFans content, the comprehensive, in-depth photo update. This week, I want to give a relatively new-for-BGWFans format a try: An editorial-style first impressions article revolving around a new or updated park offering. In the...
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I don't know if it's an at all useful (or even interesting) read, but I had a lot of thoughts and I wanted to try to get them all out there at once.
So with the lighting thing, since it has happened in more than one park.
Is it possible it is intentional for the first weekend? To perhaps help with the new hires getting into the feel of things?
I could be overestimating the intricacies of their planning.
Is it possible it is intentional for the first weekend? To perhaps help with the new hires getting into the feel of things?
I could be overestimating the intricacies of their planning.
Currently en route to BGW for Howl-O-Scream tonight! Didn’t get to make it out last year for the 20th Anniversary, so I’m excited to see how things have changed since 2017. I’ll definitely post my thoughts afterwards.
HOS is never great the first weekend. I thought it was a known fact among enthusiasts that adjustments are made after the first weekend or two and the scare actors get better once they've had more practice. Why be so eager to review and comment on something knowing that it will be improved in a week or two? Wait until they've had a few weeks under their belt to form your final opinions.
Sure they have never delayed a show from starting until a few weeks in. Yes, maybe they should call it a "preview weekend". However, most of us here should know better than to judge how the whole season will be based just on the first weekend.
Sure they have never delayed a show from starting until a few weeks in. Yes, maybe they should call it a "preview weekend". However, most of us here should know better than to judge how the whole season will be based just on the first weekend.
Are there people who are forming their final opinions from opening weekend...?