Photo TR: Valleyscare Opening Night

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Hey everyone - I'm just gonna Copy & Paste the TR from Valleyfairzone because writing it took me long enough & I don't really have the energy to re-write it. Also, the usernames are from my site, so if you have no idea who/what I'm talking about (which you probably won't), just ignore it haha.

 

Valleyscare 2009. I had been waiting for months to finally step through the gates & it finally came. Got to the park a half hour early & there was already a line. That just goes to show how awesome the Haunt really is! A lot of people with coaster shirts were there so the GP crowd was probably minimal, but regardless, I met up with Vfhauntfreak, VF7, r78, and later Neers & we were the first 4 people in the park.

 

As soon as we got in the gates we immediately went left to gawk at Hellside. It's definitely eye candy from the outside as well as the inside. We then walked back to Wild Thing to get a afternoon ride on that. Trims were on pretty hard but it was fun nonetheless. It was really cool to see how much stuff they had added to the park. Cornstalks everywhere, little ghouls & goblins on top of everything & scattered through out the walkways. They really do a great job with the theming of the park for the Haunt season. After we hit up Wild Thing, we went to Renegade which was pretty good. Tad bit slow, but still rides like a champ. After Renegade, we did High Roller, Corkscrew, Monster, and then . . . Flying Trapeze. Boarding the ride, we all thought it would be just a normal ride, but it wasn't. About halfway through the cycle, we started getting dropped about 3 feet at a time. We would be swinging around and then all of a sudden it felt like the ride bumped down a level or something. It was honestly the scariest experience I've ever had on a ride. We all thought we were going to die! It was absolutely horrifying, and it's safe to say I won't be riding that again.

 

After that near death experience, we saw Frogwarts Wizarding Academy. It was a decent show, but still, I think they should have switched it out like they did with Dementia/Fangs. After that was over, we walked around a bit more & then it was time for the haunts to begin.

 

The first Haunt by choice of the VFZ members was most definitely the Asylum, and in true VFZ spirit, we were first in. Since we had 5 people & we wanted it to be terrifying as possible, we split the group up into 2's & 3's for most of the haunts. The Asylum was great! Scary as usual, but not much as changed. That's okay though, because it's a classic (yes I'm saying if a haunt as been here for 4 years it's a classic ). You'll be able to read my full haunt reviews in my Fright Tour thread.

 

After the Asylum, we headed over to CarnEvil to get our clown on. The new spinning tunnel cover was pretty cool, but I still think they should add mirrors on either side of the door at the end to magnify the effect. Walked through the maze & it was darker, scarier & also a lot more fun because we know about half the characters - Overall a fun experience. After our trip through the BigTop, we headed over to the classiest house in the park, Chateau Du Damne. Waited about 5 minutes & then it was our turn. HHScreamster did a great job at the front & overall the maze was really great. One thing I wasn't a fan of though, was how they changed up the ending. It was perfect last year & was amazingly creepy, but this year it's not the same. In the end though, it's always a favorite of mine. After going through that, we headed over to the last of the indoor haunts, Mr. Cleaver's Bloodshed. There were a couple new rooms in here, new effects, and a LOT of drop doors. We caught a lot of the actors off guard, but considering that Dress Rehearsal was canceled & it's their first night, I won't complain. A tad bit off compared to last year, but it was still fun. The hand room was awesome! Very very creepy.

 

We walked around & did some of the haunts again, and then it was around 7pm. Fangs showed at 7:15, so we decided to wait for that. Got in front & center, and the show started. Now I won't give away too much about the show, but all I can say is that you DO NOT want to miss it! Personally I believe it's the best show that has ever premiered in the Galaxy. The humor was hilarious, the dancing & singing was spectacular, and the set was something I would've never expected out of Valleyscare. It honestly made my night. 5 stars easily.

 

By the time we got out of Fangs, it was dark which could only mean one thing. Hellside Farm. We walked over to Hellside, hopped in line, and waited around 20 minutes for it. It looked like it had a long line for most of the night (which is a good thing!). Once we got up to the front, I asked if I could go in alone, and being the cool awesome line control lady that she was, she let me go in solo (although she was pretty confused about why I would want to do that haha). Hellside Farm was insane. Best outdoor haunt of the year already. It was dark, it was well lit (not too dark, not too light), and the talent was absolutely shocking. HUGE props to the Hellside cast last night, for the first night, you guys ROCKED it!

 

After seeing the awesomeness that was Hellside, we headed over to go through Blood Creek on our way to Carnage. Tons of colored fog (well not really, the lights just made it look colored), and the actors were really great! Also a shoutout to the slider. He did an awesome job After we got outta there, we headed to Carnage. We had high expectations going into it due to the fact that it's mostly a maze now & not just fog filled tents, but after we got out, we were pretty disappointed. The actors were doing a good job for the most part, it just felt like it was understaffed or something. There were a couple parts that got me every time, but still, it was like they were missing half the staff or something. I'll give it another go on the 17th & do a final review.

 

Overall, Valleyscare this year has improved a TON. All of the haunts have been improved for the most part with new rooms, new scares, or some form of something new. It was an insanely great night & I had an absolute blast! Now, it's time for the pictures. 150+ pictures of the amazingness that is, Valleyscare 2009.

 

 

Ahh, it's good to be back!

 

Hey there Mr. Gargoyle - How's it hangin'?

 

The Skeleton Crew is just chillin' out by the plaza.

 

Not Wheel of Fortune!

 

What is that I see?! Hellside 2009!

 

Mr. Scarecrow says "I'll be glowing orange in T-Minus 7 hours!".

 

Finally

 

That sign has been moved around more than Chipper Lowell at all of the Cedar Fair parks.

 

Home Sweet Home

 

Same ol' same ol'

 

Gettin' his tan on.

 

Fangs > Frogwarts

 

Camo City.

 

Cool, Cool.

 

Here's how this went down.

r78: WOAH! They left the door open.

Whole Group: *Takes Pictures*

 

That's so ghoul! Funny, I know.

 

These guys have been moved around more than . . . yeah you know the rest.

 

Still setting up the MMMMMMMMMS.

 

We loved the new entrance!

 

Still can't get enough of that killer facade.

 

"I just wanna eat it!"

 

Exit at Carnage Isle.

 

Static Dragon Thingy.

 

Skeletons eating grass. Nom nom nom.

 

"If I'm his guardian can I go in?!" No.

 

Cool Beans.

 

Connor

 

Creekin' it up in BCC.

 

Love this shot personally.

 

Here's how this shot went down.

Me: "They're testing fog!"

Whole Group: *Takes pictures*

 

I'm diggin' the detail.

 

Bad Gargoyle, don't eat the Ferris Wheel, eat Corkscrew!

 

GET IT OFF!

 

Now if you would all please take the time to have a moment of silence for the Flume . . .

 

Okay nevermind, more Hellside pics Ohh! Exit goodness.

 

He's just so photogenic. What shall we name him?

 

"If that guy turns out to be real I'm think I'm gonna cry"

 

We're going for 200 next year!

 

CarnEvil in 3D.

 

Carn

Evil

 

Eh, we'd rate it a 4, but still, it's fun

 

Here's how this shot went down.

Me: "Ohh! They took out a game & replaced it with Hi-Test games!"

Whole Group: "Takes pictures"

 

Slowest 4 hours ever.

 

Not sure what this is for. We were kinda hoping it would be for the Overlord, but he wasn't existent as of last night.

 

"Even babies with Chainsaws?!"

 

Gargoyle, meet clock. Clock, meet Gargoyle. Cool.

 

Cygnus.

 

Here's how this shot went down.

Vfhauntfreak: "Hey there's a hole where the fog comes out!"

Whole Group: *Takes pictures*

 

*Almost tear*

 

"I presume you all are 12 & under"

 

Legal Cheese Cloth POV

 

Haha no comment on the left guy.

 

Hey it looks like one of Rudy Coby's mutant babies!

 

Bad Godzilla! Don't strangle him!

 

Sup Mista Mummy.

 

Cool beans. MMMMMMMMS.

 

Here's the Groovy Galaxy Greeter.

 

Hey, I thought he was atop of Renegade's entrance!

 

Bumblebore. Lol.

 

Looks like a fashion disaster!

 

Plant.

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*Part 2*

 

Box of delayed trickiness.

 

Actually picture perfect!

 

$8.19. Worth it?

 

Yummmmmmmmmm.

 

HA! HA! HA! Torture. Cruel stuff.

 

Here's how this picture went down.

Games Employee: "You killed kenny!"

Whole Group: *Lol*

 

And here's how this picture went down.

Whole Group: *On Scrambler*

VF7: "THEY'RE TESTING FOG!"

Whole Group: *Cheers*

 

"I just want to eat it!"

 

Not sure why they have barriers there.

 

Blood Creek from the Bridge.

 

"Sup TPR"

 

For the next 3 pictures, there will be shots of rides & not haunt stuff. Enjoy.

 

Corkscrew.

 

Corkscrew Part Deux.

 

Angle = Slanted Left.

 

[/rideshots] Blood Creek!

 

Here come the inmates!

 

"Tastes like baby"

 

Whatsup Whatsup.

 

Grumpy Goon & Sad Sally.

 

Now THIS is a 5.

 

The Terrifying Triple Threats.

 

"Smells like . . . " LMAO!

 

Sally is sad because she can't find her way into the Asylum.

 

Don't ask why, but I love this carriage.

 

Let's Du This!

 

Artsy shot of the Chateau.

 

Ahh the sun is going down!

 

Cleaverage.

 

Smokestacks.

 

Now it's opening . . .

 

Now it's closing!

 

Set sun! Set!

 

Little Nicky made his appearance.

 

So many wandering characters this year. We love it!

 

"They don't stop coming back!"

"Just like Brett Favre!"

 

Like I said, the set was amazing!

 

This photo has won an award on Flickr already actually!

 

Tad dark, but Hellside's queue.

 

Punkin.

 

Cemetery.

 

Power Tower at Night = Dom.

 

"Ohh look at me, I'm a farmer, I let people go in by themselves. No. This is a bloody pirate maze!"

 

Signage.

 

"Bad Dolly" - *Shoots doll*

LOL! - Loved this lady.

 

Very ghoul.

 

Mr. Skeleton chilling atop the carriage. Or in Chateau's case, Monsieur Skeleton.

 

MMMMMMMMMMMS.

 

He was actually really good!

 

And we end this extremely lengthy photo TR with an amazing photo. Best one of the night in my opinion!

 

 

I hope you all enjoyed reading & if you read the WHOLE THING end to end, you should go buy yourself a cookie & pat yourself on the back. I had a great time, and definitely recommend going! Thanks for reading!

 

~Vffreak07

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Awsome report thanks for that!!!