Zeppelinfreak Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Tonight is shown as sold out. Jeez, thank god I didn't go. I figured it would be pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasAlvey Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I was there tonight it actually wasn't bad at all. Terror Tram had a big line early because once everyone heard it was closing at nine they ran over there first. Even then it was only 30 mins, the longest wait I was in all night was about 45 mins for La Llorona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I was there tonight it actually wasn't bad at all. Terror Tram had a big line early because once everyone heard it was closing at nine they ran over there first. Even then it was only 30 mins, the longest wait I was in all night was about 45 mins for La Llorona. That's not that bad. I went opening night and it was a lot worse. I think I waited about 50 mins for the Thing and 45 for La Llorona but I did all the other mazes earlier so they had no wait. Except House of 1000 Corpses and Wolfman which I did both right before closing which were both pretty much walk-ons. I think I'll go on a Thursday sometime later this month so the lines won't be bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMountainMan Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm debating on whether or not to get a front of the line pass on Halloween night, does anybody have any experience with the crowds on that night from previous years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 ^ Halloween is on a Tuesday right? Can't imagine it'd be too bad. I did Knott's on a Halloween that fell on a weekday a few years back and it was lineless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibbler Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 ^ 31st is a Monday this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yeah I would guess Halloween would be pretty empty since it's a Monday, it usually is empty on Halloween when it's not a weekday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 So, what have the crowds been like this year compared to last? Last year they were insane on FFP nights, but this year I only have been on opening night so far so does anybody know how the crowds compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It's still been sold out or very close to it every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 ^Thanks, that's insane how popular it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's not surprising at all. It has no close by competition (Haunt is competition, but in the greater LA region, there is nothing but smaller independent haunts or HHN to chose from) and Haunt has probably gotten old for many people. I hope HHN is able to stay fresh and keep the momentum going. Â Personally, I was kind of bored of HHN this year...great looking sets, still too much obnoxious water and not enough in-your-face scaring (too much of the "press foot pedal to trigger audio/lighting, pop out, repeat"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 ^Really? You were bored? Well, honestly I thought this year was a lot better than last and liked some of the design changes in the houses especially La Llorona and Welcome to My Nightmare. But I still agree to much water and trigger scares. That's what Haunt does better is having the Scareactors hide around corners in the pitch black which is more unexpected than a clearly seen door on a wall. La Llorona had a few of the trigger scares but most weren't as obvious as previous years. I also thought that Welcome to My Nightmare was cool about having the Scareactors close to you and not rely so heavily on those trigger type scares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasAlvey Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I agree, HHN really wasn't as exciting as it has been. They still put on an amazing event as usual but to me it just felt ok compared to past years. One thing that kind've bothered me was the increase of shaker cans. They're not scary, they work here and there but when you give one to pretty much every actor like they did on the Terror Tram and House of Horrors that gets boring and repetitive real fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I agree, HHN really wasn't as exciting as it has been. They still put on an amazing event as usual but to me it just felt ok compared to past years. One thing that kind've bothered me was the increase of shaker cans. They're not scary, they work here and there but when you give one to pretty much every actor like they did on the Terror Tram and House of Horrors that gets boring and repetitive real fast. QFT I agree, Scare Tactics is one thing Universal needs to really reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 The shaker can thing seems to be in sharp contrast to the scare tactics used at HHN Orlando. I wonder why they are relying on that so much? Looking at the videos of the houses online, they have the atmosphere and amazing sets so you would think they wouldn't need to rely on cheep noise scares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I don't get scared so I'm not too picky about scare techniques. I went through Hostel twice by myself at the beginning of my second night there, I'm not that scared. I'm just a member of the general public, and I enjoyed the event throroughly. I would have preferred an unlimited Front of Line option, but the VIP thing was pretty cool - I wish Orlando had something as good. Â Rat Lady in the VIP lounge was off the wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I was bored because looking at pretty sets gets old after awhile. I very much enjoy the art of the scare, having been involved with Haunt, HHN, and now Dark Harbor over the last 8 years, and sadly I think HHN really lacks creativity in that department. It's either a startle scare w/ a cue or a gross out effect (which are admittedly cool, but there's just too many of them...). Or chainsaws (which there are also too many of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 ^I don't get scared at the events so I love walking through the sets and enjoying the environment. But I still wish the scares would be less predictable to add to the feeling and environment of the maze. Â Oh and don't even get me started about how I hate the chainsaws. Its amazing that Knott's has like 2 and Universal has about 50. They don't scare people from what I have seen and the are too noisy to even sneak up on people. Another thing I wish they would do is put some effort into the Scarezones. Looking at Singapore's made ours like like some Home Haunt's. Freaks was a huge step up when it debuted as well as Welcome to Hell, but there hasn't been one as memorable as those two in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Never been to HNN but I need to go. Judging by your TRs and reviews, it seems like a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Never been to HNN but I need to go. Judging by your TRs and reviews, it seems like a good time! You should try to make it. This weekend's your last chance at this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I believe I will be going to Horror Nights tomorrow night. Does anybody think it will be crowded? I've been to Knott's many times on Halloween Night and it is always empty, except when it was on Friday or Saturday. But I've never been to Horror Nights on Halloween, so does anybody have a guess on the crowds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 ^ This would be the first time since HHN's return that Halloween fell on a Monday, so it's anyone's guess...but it's a good bet it won't be busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 What are the annual pass/carls jr coupon prices? People are cheap. Halloween isn't typically crowded, but if the price is low it will be very hard to predict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasAlvey Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Monday's a 25 dollar discount night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Let the speculation for next year begin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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