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    Queen Mary's Dark Harbor 2016 Pictures and Video

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    Last week we headed out to the opening night of the always amazing Queen Mary's Dark Harbor and of course it doesn't ever disappoint. 
    This year we actually didn't delete all of our maze walk-throughs so we've got video of most of the mazes for you and of course some amazing pictures of the event and the Slider show. 
    Written by Gregg Condon
    Pictures and Video by Scott Linder and Gregg Condon

    Welcome to Dark Harbor 2016 
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    You don't say? 
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    A panoramic view of the event, click to enlarge (that's what she said) 
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    Because we have SO many videos and pictures to share from this always amazing event, we're doing things a bit differently this year. We've separated the mazes out into slideshows to make it easier to load the update and still see all of the amazing pictures. 
    Our first maze of the event was the always amazing Soulmate which had some major changes for 2016 
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    Story time: 
    We are slowly but surely upgrading our audio/video equipment and Soulmate was the first time we used our new microphone
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    As you can see below, we had some really amazing interaction with the actors in this maze.
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    Problem is, with a microphone, you have to remember to actually turn it on. Which through the full 9 minute walk-through of the maze didn't happen. So while the visuals in the maze are amazing, there is no audio. 

    We're thinking of eventually doing a "commentary" of the maze, and we may do that if you all would like to see it. 
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    In lieu of the video, enjoy these amazing pics of the maze. 
    Next up was B340 which also had some awesome changes for 2016 and really fills out the 3 amazing mazes on the ship. 
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    Some amazing pictures of B340
    Be sure to check out our full walk-through of this amazing maze (yes, with audio). 
    The always amazing Lullaby 
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    The Neverland Swings are back this year and we were actually able to get a POV this time. 
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    This year the all new Intrepid is in the dome, while we were initially a bit confused by the maze, our 2nd go through later in the night actually made a bit more sense as the maze goes through the building of the Queen Mary by the Iron Master. 
    One of the best things about Queen Mary's Dark Harbor is taking a break to check out the amazing slider show. 
    Every year Circus is one of our very favorite "mazes" not just at Dark Harbor but at any event. And it's actually a maze. As you'll see in our video we totally got lost a few times. 
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    Our last maze of the event was the always amazing Deadrise which is in a new location this year, which means some changes to the maze. 

    The talent in this maze has been together for SO many years, and it shows. They work so well together and simply love what they do. This is one of those mazes we do a few times every visit because it's just so different each time. 

    Be sure to spend some time hanging out at the exit of the maze, these guys are always entertaining and love scaring people. 
    Overall this is another amazing year for Dark Harbor, the talent at this event is simply second to none, they've got so much freedom to develop their characters and just all seem to love what they do. 

    The sideshow has also changed locations this year and as you can see they've added a much bigger show area. 
    To say that we recommend Dark Harbor would be an extreme understatement. An amazing night of fun and scares is in store should you choose to take in this event. We HIGHLY recommend getting the Front of the Line pass as the maze as they only let a few people in at a time. You can upgrade at the event, but we highly recommend getting it before you go as you'll save a few bucks. 

    Thanks again to Queen Mary for having us out and for continuing to put on an amazing event each and every year. For more information on Dark Harbor 2016 be sure to check out the full event information here
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    Fun at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2016

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    Today we're taking our first look at the amazing EPCOT Food and Wine Festival for the 2016 season. As you'll see there is SO much good food and drink to take in this year that we can't even fit it into one update. So guess we'll have to do it again soon. =) 
    Written by Renée Girard
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    We're going to be eating and drinking our way around the world today at Epcot!
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    Signs at the entrance of Epcot with some food favorites
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    There are several shops and kiosks around Epcot to do some shopping for food and wine festival merchandise
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    You can get your own Food and Wine festival medal for $200 to wear proudly around Epcot
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    The Chew will be back filming at Epcot once again this year
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    Oooh, selfie stick at a Disney park
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    First stop of the day is Farm Fresh for some loaded mac and cheese.
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    We got the always popular pork slider in Hawaii but someone ate it before I could take a photo
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    They are making great use of The Odyssey building again for one of our favorite stops, craft beer!
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    We'll take one of everything, please!
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    We're skipping desserts and champagne for now, but it looks like they have one of the priciest drinks at the festival.
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    Islands of The Caribbean is a new booth for 2016.
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    The wine and cheese sampler is delicious! Highly recommend getting this.
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    We will definitely be stopping back at the chocolate studio later!
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    The peanut butter and whites chocolate mousse with the festival Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent at The Chew Collective
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    Loaded Greek nachos and spanakopita from Greece. Yum!
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    The pretzel bread is an awesome addition to the cheddar cheese soup this year!
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    The coffee stands have some seasonal offerings and specialty drinks for the festival too
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    $1 coffee at Disney? Yes!
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    The warm chocolate pudding from Ireland is always amazing!
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    We love the cheese bread from Brazil!
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    Another new item this year is the spicy hummus fries from Morocco. So good!
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    Disappointed that a beer flight wasn't offered at Hops & Barley but we still enjoyed the Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale
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    Pumpkin fans rejoice, you can get pumpkin spice funnel cake at Epcot!
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    Escaping the rain showers and taking a break at the Chase Lounge.
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    The Brewer's Collection offers an unadvertised beer flight, hooray!
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    RIP Mexico margarita stand.
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    Please be responsible at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival . Don't drink and climb.
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    The Festival Center at the old Wonders of Life building at Epcot
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    At the Festival Center, you can attend seminars, do some shopping, and sample wine and chocolate
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    Handmade chocolate displays at the Festival Center: Ratatouille, Star Wars, A Bug's Life and Expedition Everest
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    A look at a few of the booths we have yet to sample ... but we'll be back. =) 
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    And some more... it's pretty much impossible to try everything in one day at Epcot!

    Editors Note: Challenge Accepted!!! 

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    After eating and drinking around the world, it's time to go soarin' around the world.
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    The bakery in The Land at Epcot always has some really cool treats!
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    We stopped by the Inside Out meet and greet to say hi to Joy and Sadness
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    Traveling around the world again for a few more things. Cooper's Brewery ale from Australia is yummy!
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    Beef brisket and Sam Adams grapefruit IPA from Hops and Barley
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    Los Lobos performing for Eat to the Beat
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    Finishing the night with some delicious Belgian waffles!
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    Attempting to wait for Frozen in hopes that the wait time is less than posted (75 min). Hey look, Sven is proud of his medal!
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    Frozen Ever After was only a 25 min wait. I have to admit, we really love this ride! Here's a rare sight, an empty queue.
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    Goodnight from Epcot! Had a great time eating and drinking around the world at the Food and Wine Festival!
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    Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure brings the scares

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    We’ve been incredibly impressed this year with all the changes and additions Great Adventure has made to their annual Fright Fest event. This up charge attraction seems to just keep getting better with age. 
    For guests that have previously experienced fright fest numerous improvements await them this year. 

    We've also got some EXCLUSIVE pics of Justice League Battle for Metropolis as well as a look at Rage of the Gargoyles. 

    Written by Chris Connolly 
    Perennially, The Dead Man’s Party: Graveyard Rock has been the official start to the Fright Fest festivities.  This year numerous improvements have been made to the event including a noticeable addition of production value with more dancers, ghouls, lasers  and pyrotechnics on stage. The largest improvement though,  has been the complete relocation of the event into the former Batman Stunt Show Theater. This gives the event formal seating and improved sight lines for all guests. It also allows the party to go on throughout the entire length of Fright Fest. We saw dancers still rocking on stage at 10:00pm as we rode up the lift of hill of Nitro.
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    Another new entertainment addition this year is Slash, an illusionist that mixes gore and dark humor. Think “traditional magic show” meets “horror movie”. The show is located in the Adventure Theater and is performed multiple times each evening.  Its another great new use of Six Flags using their existing venues to add new entertainment. 

    Guests entering the Dark Carnival area of Fright Fest will also be entertained by two new shows. The Donniker Bros. Worlds of Mirth which is an entertaining dark clowns meets carnival barker humor  and Bilkum, Burnham & Laughs Side Show Spectacular which needs to be seen to be believed. 
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    The other noticeable change to the non uncharge events is The Awakening (a parade of ghosts and ghouls that starts the events as become more of an informal walking of the scare actors to  each of their mazes.  You can refer to our coverage last year of the event to see how the awakening was much more of a formal parade.  The diminishing of this event might seem like a negative on paper, but it allows the scare actors to surprise guests in more organic nature; and they are all doing an amazing job of that this year. Scare actors seem to be hidden in nearly every public area. 
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    Mazes and scare zones
    Big Top Forgotten Carnival  - This remains one of my favorite mazes where it appears that they may have added additional set pieces. The make up of the actors, the use of 3D glasses and the heavy use of black lighting and back light paint really make this a must see attraction
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    The Manor- The manor is one of Great Adventures oldest attractions and like its sister maze Total Darkness is probably in need of retirement soon. These mazes do serve one singular purpose and that is allowing the mazes to open 3:00pm since this and the dark carnival are the only indoor mazes.  While we enjoy both of these mazes we have noticed no changes or “plussing” to them in recent years.
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    Voodoo Island- Voodoo Island Seemed really amped up this year with changes to make the maze seem more claustrophobic and added spots for the scare actors to really surprise you. This was easily the most improved maze this year.  
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    Waste Land-  Waste Land remains another maze that has change little over the years. This year we were fortunate enough to have some of the most amazing scare actors which made a maze we typically aren’t impressed by, a must do.
    Blood Shed - Best outdoor theming. Great scare actors. interesting layout. Since this is a relatively new maze we won’t give away too many spoilers. But this is not to be missed.
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    Cell Block 6- If we had to give you just one reason to visit Fright Fest this year, it is the new maze Cell Block 6.  Six Flags has truly outdone themselves with this prison themed maze. This maze is easily on the level of anything Universal has ever done. The scare actors are top notch, the theming is amazing, the layout is unprecedented. Do not miss this.
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    Of course if all of these things seem a little too scary for you or the younger members of your party, there are numerous events during the day with no frights including a great Trick or Treat Trail, Dance Parties and Character Meet and Greets.  There are also safe areas throughout the park if being scared isn’t your cup of tea. 

    All in all, we felt Great Adventure took an already amazing event and kicked it up many notches in nearly all aspects of the event.  If you can only visit one haunt in the north east this year, this is that event. 
    We've also got a few surprises ... first, we got an exclusive look at Justice League. It's not much more than dirt right now but thank you to the park for allowing us to get these awesome pics. 
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    Next up, we've got some great pictures of Rage of the Gargoyle's VR 
    Lastly we thought we'd share some park photos since we don't have as many updates from this great park as we'd like. 
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    Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2016 at Magic Kingdom

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    Today we're having some family friendly Halloween fun at the amazing Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. 

    Join Gerald and Becky as they have some Not So Scary Halloween fun!! 
    Written by Renée Girard
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    Heading into Magic Kingdom for tonight's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
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    It's really not so scary! New entrance for party guests at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 
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    Trick or treat! It's Becky and Gerald from Finding Dory.
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    Be sure to pick up the exclusive Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom card
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    Judy and Nick in the parade at WDW's Magic Kingdom
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    Vampire Mickey popcorn buckets!
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    Look for the Treats! sign, where you can collect candy
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    The t-shirts that are available at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
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    Lots of Halloween treats too, if you want something a little more than candy.
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    More Halloween cupcakes at Starbucks on Main Street
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    The guys from Monsters Inc are having a dance party in Tomorrowland
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    Becky joined in on the fun too
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    The crowds and heat are pretty intense tonight. Becky and Gerald are taking a break on the People Mover
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    Becky and Gerald go to space!
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    Stitch's Great Escape is being used as a trick or treat trail. Probably better than the actual attraction!
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    Happy HalloWishes! Definitely one of the best fireworks displays that Disney does.
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    Gerald and Becky are grateful for seats and air conditioning at Monsters Inc Laugh Floor.
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    Our final ride of the night is Haunted Mansion, a must do at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the cast members go all out for their roles!
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    Had a blast at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! One of the best events that Disney has to offer.
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    Opening night at California's Great America Halloween Haunt

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    Last week we were invited to opening night of Halloween Haunt at California’s Great America.  This event is one of the biggest Halloween event’s in the Bay area and once again the park did a fantastic job.
    Written by Stephen Harrington 
    There are 8 houses with 5 different “Skeleton Key” rooms, which sound very similar with what Knott’s is doing, and possibly the Cedar Fair chain. Really the fact is that each Skeleton Key room is it’s own little mini-haunt.  I will not be giving any spoilers away for the “Skeleton Key” rooms other than to say it is worth it to upgrade to Frightlane plus and include the rooms.  
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    Skeleton Keys!!

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    The “Skeleton Key” rooms were very strong in their showings. The other nice thing about opening night is the crowds were thin. The next few weekends are probably going to be the best times to visit if you are worried about crowds.  
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    Join us ... we have cookies

    Once we start getting into October and closer to Halloween, the crowd levels will increase.  Another nice thing about coming during haunt is the rides are open and tonight was pretty much walk on for the coasters and very minimal wait for the major attractions. 
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    However, hopefully it was opening night hiccups, there was a noticeable lack of talent in the houses. We will be back before the end of the run to see the differences compared to opening night.  Also a majority of the houses are repeat and some of them, hate to say it need to be retired.  

    Rumor has it, if possible, stay for the evenings closing ceremony for possible spoilers and hints for next season.  We unfortunately couldn’t stay last night to hear for ourselves. 
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    CGA's Haunt is RD Friendly

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    House reviews, no spoilers- 
    • Dia De Los Muertos Same as the last few years, actors and theming were spot on.
    • Roadkill Roadhouse This house has been around in some form since the beginning year of halloween haunt, nothing new, nothing real stand out
    • Madame Marie’s Massacre Manor Good House, once again pretty much the same as the past few years .
    • Cornstalkers They somewhat shortened the length, which was a good thing because before you were walking past a bunch of nothing.  And built more more sets to add to the detail.  one of the longer lines and a very solid house with great actors.  
    • Toy Factory That song is still very catchy, this house has also been around since the beginning of California’s Great America Haunt and every year still remains one of the best houses of the event.  Very strong showing, Actors are into their roles and they own it.  Once again one of the best houses of the event.  
    • Zombie High One of our experiences with very few actors present.  It may have just been timing on our part, but when we went thru this house suffered from lack of talent.  Detail and atmosphere are set up wonderfully and lack of scares just sort of falls flat.
    • Wax Museum Chamber of Horrors Once again we experienced the same thing here as we did in Zombie High.  Detail and ambience were great with just lack of talent.  Overall still a strong house.
    • inSanitarium I believe this house was new last year.  there is a scarezone just outside this house which sets up the area up perfectly.  Very good, strong, solid house.
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    New for this year was also FearVR.  Samsung Gear VR is taking over the amusement world.  It is a 4D $10 upcharge attraction.  It is also very unique.  If you decide to give it a shot, look around with the Gear on, there is so much to look at. If you missed our review of FearVR and thoughts on it's sudden closure be sure to check it out here
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    Skeleton Key Rooms-  California’s Great America has 5 Skeleton Key rooms which are their own separate entities.  There is “Bone Crusher,” “Dominated,” “Vanity,” “Hoarder House,” and “Sorority Slaughter.”  While short, the theming was amazing, and the actors owned their roles.  Definitely worth the price to upgrade to fastlane plus.
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    Halloween Patriot coming in 2017

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    There also also four shows during the run.  Last night we were only able to catch “Blood Drums” so on our next visit we’ll be sure to catch the other shows.  

    Once again if you get a chance to come out to California’s Great America Halloween Haunt you won’t be disappointed. There were some opening night hiccups, as to be expected, but we will be back later in the run to see the differences and changes.  

    ​Thank’s again to California’s Great America for having us out and we’ll see you in the fog!
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    Fear VR Review and Commentary regarding it's sudden closure 

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    We are now almost to the 3rd year of this website being in existence (wow) and this is now the 3rd time we've had to write an article about issues at a Halloween event or something being removed from an event because it "offended" somebody. In 2014 it was the Auctioneer at the Purge at HHN Hollywood, last year it was scare actor abuse (that sadly still goes on). 

    This year a group of "concerned citizens" has gotten FearVR removed from Knott's Scary Farm, Halloween Haunt at California's Great America and Canada's Wonderland. We definitely have some thoughts on the closure that we're going to share below. 

    But first, we want the hard work of those who created this experience to be highlighted, because they deserve it and luckily Stephen was able to check out the experience at California's Great America and Matt and Rose were able to experience Fear VR at Knott's Scary Farm. 
    California's Great America Fear VR Review by Stephen Harrington 
    Knott's Scary Farm Fear VR Review by Rose Costello
    ​Commentary by Gregg Condon
    Review of Fear VR at California's Great America
    So now word on the street is that FearVR has been closed at both Knott’s Scary Farm and California’s Great America.  It’s a real shame because it was a very well done and unique attraction. We weren't going to give spoilers so people who wanted to experience would go in with a fresh viewing, but what's the point now. Spoilers below.
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    As you enter the pre show which gives a back story of the Mental Asylum.  Long story short, one of the patient’s get’s possessed and is on the loose.  After the pre-show, groups of 8 were led into the “medical ward.”  That is where the real fun begins.  You sit in a “wheelchair”, place the GearVR on, followed by earphones, your wrists are strapped to the wheelchair and then the fun begins.  
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    Logan, able to separate "real" from "fake". A tribute to his awesome parents.

    You are given a panic button if the experience get’s too intense, but during my visit no one had to use it, including my son, and everyone was enjoying the experience.  You are a patient in the mental institute and chaos has started.  You are watching a “nurse” give you a shot in your arm and there is an actual little bump on your forearm.  

    You then “wheeled” into the next room where it’s "safe". As your chair moves forward, slowly about a foot or so you can look around and see things during the course of the attraction.  

    The attraction ends with a typical jump scare, with you on an elevator, and the possessed patient does a final “scare.”  The End.  

    The staff at FearVR owned their roles. Just amazing in the pre-show and when the experience was over. The anticipation leading into the experience was making everyone nervous because it was new, and not a single person knew what to expect.  It made the attraction that much better.  

    The attraction itself was fun and unique. From the start of the pre-show to the conclusion was around 10 minutes and was definitely worth the $10 price. It was nice looking around, with always something to look at.  

    For example, if you looked in front there was a door with nothing going on, turn your head to the left, a hallway filled with zombies coming toward you.  It also appeared that they filmed actors and implemented it onto the GearVR, not CG characters.  

    The video quality was much better than on the VR coasters.  Plus, like a lot of haunts where you can catch up to the group in front of you and start the “conga line." that's not the case here as it’s an individual experience where you have no one to grab onto. You are completely on your own.  

    At CGA it’s sad because now that area is going to be nothing more then an empty space for the remainder of Halloween Haunt.  FearVR was housed in the building across from the kids bumper cars, the old shooting gallery in the Kidzone area of the park.  

    ​Thank you Cedar fair for at least trying something new, hopefully they can find a decent replacement, or at least for next season try a different theme.  There are plenty of options to choose from.  
    Review of Fear VR at Knott's Berry Farm
    ​I was one of the lucky ones who experienced Fear VR at Knott's Scary Farm over opening weekend. Fear VR is an experience and not a maze. There is an up charge of $10. Much to myself and my husband Matthew Nelson's surprise they had openings for the entire night. I don't know why we didn't look for the kiosk reservations on actual opening night but I was sure glad we did on our second visit. After finding out the extra charge was $10 each I gladly paid for us both with a reservation time of 9pm. (It was 8:40pm by the time we had paid and gotten our receipt, tickets and special wristband.)

    We went over to the tables and chairs to wait. Thankfully we only had to wait about 10 minutes before checking in. (You go over to the person holding the Fright Lane sign for Dead Of Winter and they let you into a second line that leads you to Fear VR.)

    From there we waited a few minutes while the rest of our group who had 9pm reservation times check in. We were then led into another room (remember the first room of Trapped from the last year it was held?) There were couches, chairs, a huge flat screen tv, and signs saying "MeadowBrook Medical Institute". Of course I knew a little bit about Fear VR and of course my mind was already wondering just what would take place.

    A nurse enters the room telling us it will be just a little while until they are ready for us and to please watch a safety spiel. She turns on the tv and we all watch explaining how to put on and also adjust the oculus glasses focusing them as well as headphones. We would have a panic button just in case it was too intense and we needed to press it. We are told a patient named Katie has escaped possessed by a demonic force or entity. (Think any kind of movie or tv show on possession.) The nurse returns and says we weren't supposed to see that. They are ready for us.
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    We follow her into a hallway where each wheelchair is curtained off much like an E.R. I was hesitant about being strapped down at first. Just the fact that I wouldn't be able to move my arms freely. I sat down in a chair and put on the headphones first before the oculus glasses. I used the focus wheel on the top of the glasses to make sure everything was nice and clear. Unfortunately I had to focus twice since for some strange reason when I had my glasses in focus they came out of focus. But no big deal. I grabbed the panic button but held it by the base not near the top just in case I would "accidentally hit it". Once everyone was ready they strapped us in.

    The experience starts with you being wheeled in and are asked how you feel. You look/ follow a light as a nurse checks your reflexes/eyes. Everything didn't feel CGI but was more real and super clear. If you look straight ahead I think that bed/cubicle was Katie's but i wasn't sure.  Next she administers a shot. Yes you do feel an actual pinch. Also if you look to the right there what appears to be a dead person covered up with a sheet on a gourney. But much to my surprise he comes to life but he is a zombie not human. As you are then pushed which feels as if your wheelchair is actually moving is when you're told it isn't safe that Katie has escaped. I looked to my left and saw doctors but they were like zombies.

    You are pushed to the elevators as your nurse is injured. She pushes you inside the elevator all alone and I knew then that I would come across Katie. Sure enough and she gets closer and closer until she's directly in your face. The experience ends and you are unstrapped. I removed my oculus glasses and headphones. Told to gather in the middle of the room single file. And then to run. As I ran down the hallway to the exit you encountered Katie not once but twice as she tries to get you before you can escape.

    In my opinion everyone in our group including myself and my husband really enjoyed and had only positive things to say. Fear VR was definitely worth the extra cost. I am very upset at hearing that Knott's removed Fear VR from Scary Farm for the remainder of the run. It was brilliant and the employees who took the time to create and make this amazing experience from start to finish deserves credit. The employees I hope are placed somewhere so they can actually work. I am so afraid that Knott's now won't try anything like this in the future which saddens me. This experience shook me. Yes afterwards my heart was racing and I was shaking. It took me awhile to actually calm down.
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    To say we're disappointed in this is an extreme understatement. Personally I'm not a huge fan of VR but that's just me, but I would never try to take that experience away from somebody. 

    I'll admit, when we posted the original story from Mercury News I was a bit upset. Then when we saw the article that came out a short time later from the LA Times I was livid. In this article we learned that the person who was one of the spearheads of this "protest" never even experienced the attraction and instead supposedly waited outside of the attraction to bug people who were leaving and used their words to get this taken down. 

    Look, we're not insensitive. We all have people in our lives who have had issues with mental health. Many of us have as well. But we're able to separate the very real issues of Mental Health in this world with a fantasy (make believe) scenario in a theme park Halloween event which involved telekinetic abilities. 

    And then of course it came out that Rick and Kay Warren (google them if you don't know who they are, they're a "treat") were also behind this, and that set off the Angry emotion something terrible. 

    Look, from a purely business standpoint we of course understand where Cedar Fair is coming from. But the people who are upset about FearVR were NEVER going to experience it. They are using the parks for their own personal agenda against everything that the event stands for. Just look at the comments on Kay Warren's Facebook post about this.

    It's filled with people who feel that Halloween is evil, is of the devil and they aren't going to rest until the entire event is shut down. And if parks and events continue to cave, that's going to be just what happens. 

    (Of course, we would NEVER suggest you let your opinion be known on her page. ;) )

    There are so many talented people who work on these events, and now their months and months of hard work has gone away. In an instant.

    Not to mention the people who were staffing these attractions for the next month at 3 different parks. People who despite working the event for the love of the event maybe needed the extra pocket money for a school textbook, to pay some bills, buy some clothes for their kids. Are the Warren's and those who got this shut down now going to pay their salaries? 

    Luckily we're already hearing from some friends who work Knott's Scary Farm that those who worked in FearVR will be moved to other roles at the event. Let's hope this also includes the line control people and those who worked the experience at CGA and Canada's Wonderland. 

    There's going to come a time where these talented people are going to say forget it and leave. Everybody who does events like Scary Farm or Haunt does it for the love of the event. If you've never spent any time scaring people at an event I suggest you do it. It's exhilarating to give so many people a great time, and that's exactly what this attraction was about. 

    It's just funny that out of all the things at this event, FearVR is the one that they focused on. A few years ago somebody tried to get the Dia De Los Muertos maze and scare zone shut down because it was "offensive to Hispanics". The park wisely ignored that but it would be interesting if that person had gotten the backing of the Warren's if Cedar Fair would have caved on that too. 

    But where does it end? There are things in EVERY maze or experience at a Halloween event that is bound to offend somebody. Voodoo, Ghosts, Kids killed by the Tooth fairy, Sexual innuendo, Graphic Violence ... so what's going to get shut down next? 

    Sadly we don't have an answer but if the last 3 years of political correctness is any indication when it comes to these events, we haven't seen the last thing removed. 

    Update: September 30, 2016 - While all of the attractions are still closed and any maze/attraction at any Cedar Fair park that has anything to do with mental health has been closed or had the name changed, there is a petition to bring back FearVR with over 4,000 signatures so far. While the likelihood of Cedar Fair bringing back the attraction is very small let's hope this petition lets them know that as fans of these types of events, we're not going to let people dictate how we spend our time and money and censor events like this. 
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