Odds there was any deliberate thematic motive for using the term "witching hour" or do we think they were just picking Halloween terms from a hat
Howl-O-Scream Williamsburg 2021
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Dark Side Of The Gardens will always be on my wish list to come back. What an amazing theme.
I think this is a good reason.
Not to speak negatively; but a lot of places have re-instated their mask mandates for employees. Home Depot, Lowes and many other places across the United States. It's 3 months until Howl-O-Scream, and who knows what things are going to be like. I am praying that BGW, doesn't have to re-introduce it's "time slot reservation" again.
Can someone tell me what crowds are like on Saturday's at Howl-O-Scream? Are they just as congested as KD's HAUNT? How are lines for popular rides like Griffon, Verbolten, Tempesto and others? Is it worth buying the Quick Queue?
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It really depends when you visit. In years past i’ve gone on Fridays and even Saturdays the first two weekends of the event and not waited longer than 30 minutes for any of the attractions or houses but nobody knows for sure what crowds will look like after not having full Howl O Scream in 2020. Fridays should be reasonable throughout the event however crowds become unbearable and difficult to navigate paths are common on Saturdays during the month of October. If you’re only able to visit on Saturdays in October you can typically ride all the major attractions during the day and focus on houses at night as crowds get heavy around 4 PM in anticipation of the Halloween Festivities.
This sounds exciting.
I generally go for the crowds. For an event like this, I'll probably arrive at the park at around 2:00pm or 2:30pm. It sounds fun. Are the mazes good.
I enjoy them, they aren’t overly scary however I go nearly every weekend and I get a jump scare at least once every time i go through the mazes. Even when i’m not actively being scared in the maze I love to pay attention to the intricate details and that helps me enjoy the mazes even more. Arriving around 2-2:30 should be okay but be aware you may have to park across the street in the Scotland/Bavaria Parking Lot on busier days
I do the same too. That's just basic psychology. When you do something the first time, it catches you by surprise. After that, it's up to the scare actors to get creative. But watching other people's reactions is fun too. And yes; I love details too.
Who knows what the park has planned. My guess is that they will attempt to produce a strong Howl-O-Scream for 2021. That's if the current world situation at hand, allows it. I have confidence that Bush Gardens Williamsburg, will. After not having it last season; a lot of people will be thirsty to visit again. That means the park has to start putting things together now. It's common sense that a lot of staff will be needed in order to operate mazes and scare zones. That means the park needs to keep as many employees as they can. A staffing issue would ruin it.
So, rumors and hints.
The curse isn't lifting yet, BGW's website copy editors may be full of hot air, and I've been doing a lot of reading lately. Really curious to see which other house locations return too!
The curse isn't lifting yet, BGW's website copy editors may be full of hot air, and I've been doing a lot of reading lately. Really curious to see which other house locations return too!
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Okay, super excited. This all sounds amazing.
I am a little upsetty spaghetti with whoever called Unearthed a miss though. Scarlett is the most memorable character in recent HoS history, and I thought that house was incredible.
I am a little upsetty spaghetti with whoever called Unearthed a miss though. Scarlett is the most memorable character in recent HoS history, and I thought that house was incredible.
I didn't have a good impression of it because whomever was batching the line at the door was letting everyone through at once, so instead of continuously moving through and being able to absorb the story and scares, I got a good load of the backsides of the people ahead. Scare actors couldn't reset without being highly visible either, so no jump scares.
One of my main issues with these sort of seasonal operations, it seems...
One of my main issues with these sort of seasonal operations, it seems...
Poe served at Fortress Monroe for a short time. There are some scholars that believe the dark gloomy atmosphere there inspired many of his works. I wonder if there is any chance that the park might explore that local connection with the house.
The house was beautiful but every time I was through it there were very few actors in it and it always felt more like a scary museum tour then an actual house where something might get me.
Also part of the minority. Unearthed was my favorite house that Busch has put together from the previous decade. Excited to see this location being used again and am most excited for KILLarney Diner. Such an oddball house for a park like Busch - Very intriguing
This lineup at face value seems very strong for sure, but execution will matter like the article says.
The idea behind KILLarney Diner immediately makes me think that we could see Riverdale-esque 50s diner theming with a Slaughterhouse (KD maze) feel. I’m also very excited to see what other Edgar Allen Poe works are referenced in the new maze… I should probably read up! The only maze I’m “meh” about is the Witch in the Woods one, but I’ll need to see the park’s official announcement before making a judgment. Crossing my fingers for a Demented Dimensions return!
I’m also super intrigued by the new shows, especially the Phantom of the Festhaus one.
The idea behind KILLarney Diner immediately makes me think that we could see Riverdale-esque 50s diner theming with a Slaughterhouse (KD maze) feel. I’m also very excited to see what other Edgar Allen Poe works are referenced in the new maze… I should probably read up! The only maze I’m “meh” about is the Witch in the Woods one, but I’ll need to see the park’s official announcement before making a judgment. Crossing my fingers for a Demented Dimensions return!
I’m also super intrigued by the new shows, especially the Phantom of the Festhaus one.
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BGT had Nevermore a few years back. I bet some inspiration will be drawn from that. It looks like they are being creative which I love. Very excited!