[HHN 22 Speculation]

All 8 hordes don't necessarily have to be roaming about the park simultaneously. I'm sure there could be a rotation set up, and it would probably be relatively easy to increase or decrease the amount of scareactors in the streets depending on guest flow.

I'm with you on the website sentiment though. Wasn't "reflections of fear" the year the website had that kind of 3D effect where you travelled through it clicking on things? If so, that was probably the best HHN site ever put together. However, I did like the way carnival of carnage was rolled out.

[HHN 22 Speculation]

That sounds pretty awesome

[HHN 22 Speculation]

I hope central park is decorated traditionally with jack-o-lanterns again, it's always nice to see classic Halloween themes represented. I'd like to see a house set up like, well, a house that you're going trick or treating to. Facade could be in a soundstage with the front yard and porch similar to what's been done in the past. Maybe you even get candy at the end!

[HHN 22 Speculation]

I like the roaming hordes idea. It would be neat if there were ambush scenarios. Like you're just walking along and the lights go down, maybe an audio queue/music change, fog kicks up and you're swarmed by scaracters. Could be random, could be areas marked on the map as hazardous but not necessarily a zone.

[HHN 22 Speculation]

it seems we're past the attitude era when it comes to HHN. didn't go last year, but the theme seemed like it wasn't much more than a subtitle and lady luck didn't stand out to me as an icon. and with the emphasis on HHN XX being the end of a cycle exposing Fear as the mastermind behind the previous years' events, it may be a while before we see the return of any of the old icons (if ever) as hosts. It's a shame because a few of them were really strong characters. I just hope that at the very least we see the triumphant return of jack.

but I don't think creative is asleep at the wheel or anything like that, I'm sure they have a bunch of ideas and plans in the works for the future (even if it's on the individual level) that they're keeping under their hat. and even though I didn't care for lady luck, I did like what I was able to watch online of h.r. bloodengutz as a character. sounds like most of the houses were well done too, so at least that hasn't changed.

Anyway, theme or no theme, I'm already excited for this year's event based on the announced houses. I really think its going to be a good time.

[HHN 22 Speculation]

We usually eat at Louie's during HHN...for theme park pizza, it doesn't get much better.

Yeah, I like Louie's also. Not a bad deal either.

[HHN 22 Speculation]

I'm with you black mask. I still mourn the loss of Hitchcock and kong, and now jaws . . . monsters cafe is something I always look forward to spending time at, this isn't the first time it's been at risk and I really hope that with the 100 year anniversary of universal horror next year that it survives

[HHN 22 Speculation]

Kind of off topic, but an above comment about the international food festival reminded me of something . . . I used to work at universal once upon a time and I've been in the kitchens of most of the restaurants. now, it's been several years since I was there, but all I have to say is that I will never eat at IFF again. Mel's was iffy, but the rest seemed fine and I remember Lombards being the cleanest. I dont remember anything offputting at IOA . . . well, discovery center first housed psycho scarepy and they used cow manure for effect in the house and it lingered slightly in the air there for months after so I could never bring myself to eat at burger digs again.

[HHN 22 Tickets, Prices and Dates]

I'm planning on getting a frequent fear pass when I can, which is what I've usually gone with the last several years I've attended. I doubt I would take full advantage of rush of fear. Frequent fear plus gives you more options for a reasonable markup ($3 per Friday added), but then again Fridays are always more crowded. I'm not sure that I'll add express since I know I'd eventually see every house a few times each by just always getting there early and skipping houses with long waits. However, you never know how if attendance will be really high on all nights even in this economy. It's not a bad deal at all to add express to frequent fear when you look at the individual night prices. Definitely gives you peace of mind and a more relaxed evening. Thing is that parking isn't included with frequent fear, so factor in another $15 per night you go. Might be better off saving that express money for parking. I'm impatient though and 20 - 30 minutes is about as long as I care to wait on queue . . . probably come down to what my budget dictates.

To anyone who hasn't been to HHN before that can only go to one night of the event, do yourself a favor and buy express if you can afford it. Especially if you're going on a Friday or Saturday. Double especially if you're going later in the month. Not getting to see all the houses because of long lines would be a real drag, even more so if you've travelled a long way.

[HHN 22 Speculation]

If its an IP, what has come out relatively recently that features a Victorian house? The woman in black? Dark shadows?

[HHN 22 Speculation]

I enjoy the IP houses as well as the originals, I like stepping into the movie sometimes. Carnival of carnage was one of my favorite years. I also enjoyed the saw house in '09. But I get the concern over Orlando's event going under control of Hollywood, hope nobody tries to fix what ain't broken.

[HHN 22 Speculation]

An American Werewolf in London house would have been awesome!