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53 minutes ago, Tich0las said:
Following up...
I called guest service and they said hand held phone stabilizers are OK. When I asked if they could email me that in writing, they said no and it is 100% up to security.
So, *shrugs* ?
"OH yes absolutely but uh... don't quote me on that."
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43 minutes ago, ampt808 said:
Any idea on how security has handled vape pens in the past couple years? Curious if anyone has had any issues bringing one in to the park. Also, I'm doing Stay and Scream each night, so I am not sure if their is simply a metal detector wand or full-blown walk-through security arch at the holding pens.
This year is a bit unprecedented as they now have full blown metal detectors just to get into Citywalk. No idea if they will again check at the gate or if this will be considered enough. My guess they will check again because... Well i have the worst experiences with HHN security.
Vape pens, as of last I heard, was regulated to designated areas just like any other smoking. There was talk at one point of banning them but they decided on handling them like normal smokers.
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4 minutes ago, RustySomebody said:
What about RIP? Is there something bad about those? because I don't really hear a lot of people talking about them here. I'm doing RIP for the first time this year because I wanted to
guarantee we see all the houses and B&T.
Nothing wrong with them. Just a lot of money. The majority of people don't do them. But yeah you are guaranteed to see all houses and B&T. The walk you right up to the front of the line in front of express. Depending on the tour, they may talk about the houses (Arcane insights). It's very structured. If any time is left at the end you are let loose to do what you want.
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16 hours ago, 407lynx said:
Looooong time Lurker, since 2013. Embarrassing I know but this year I plan on going opening night. I get off work at 530 and can be changed and at Universal by 645 the latest. I plan on skipping TWD or atleast seeing that one last also I will not be seeing any shows will I be able to see the other houses without express???
A few years ago I'd say not a problem. But last year with AP preview party, one bathroom break, and no food breaks I still missed AWIL... Not that that was a bad thing IMO but I was almost running the whole time and pretty much did not see the scarezones at all. Still It just isn't feasible nowadays. There are just too many people who go opening night now and express is unfairly weighted to allow them to walk right past you (they almost never pulse and they straight up just keep letting express in until they aren't there).
If you can make it multiple nights. Do yourself the favor and get ROF. If not, get express. I can't believe I am condoning that but you will be miserable. I know all the ins and outs of making it to houses, sitting on the wait times like a vulture, planning and re-planning each move while in line. It's just not worth it anymore.
2006 I was done with all the houses before 7:30 (prior to that I didn't care.. imagine that!). 2008 -2012 before 9:00, 2013 -2014 made it to the last house by the skin of my teeth. 2015 I failed. 2007 doesn't count I had a group in tow and they didn't have any sense of urgency missed one.
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Here is the site for Dare 2 Escape, one of the projects I've been working on for several months now.
This have been a monumental time spent for me. As always, I grow as as artist in projects such as this.
I built the site, Graphic design, sound design, assisted in conceptualization, produced the videos, acted, and narrated as well. My daughter even acted in the ringmaster trailer with me.
Anyway, it's been a lot of time and fun. A little more left to do as they come online. So, if you enjoy my work (or just like a good, spooky escape game) please check them out.
Also, new episode of Dreaded Dominions out on September 1st.
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14 hours ago, grimangel53 said:
I'm a little afraid of the 6/3 IP/Original split
Good Night, HHNIGHTMARES, good night.
I wouldn't hold my breath. But nice reference there
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2 hours ago, Pandry said:
Jeramy, is that you wearing the product??
Yeah why? It was a great time. crab-walking jumping off porches, running on all fours after people. I was sore the next day though.
I did spray the palms and feet with plastidip so that they wouldn't wear out on concrete. Still wore down a bit but not through
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Welcome to my carnival!
Another HUGE project I've been working on for months.
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19 hours ago, TheUsherette said:
I AM a costumer (not for the parks) and I have a few ideas. The problem with making it lighter etc. is durability especially in an environment where guest wear-and-tear really takes its toll. As others have mentioned, something like what you get in popup Halloween Shops would definitely be a lot easier to wear but won't hold up under the stress of maze conditions.
The Rubberman is probably the scariest visual from Murder House (besides a certain scene with a drill that I try daily not to think about) so I'm very curious to see how he is used.
Probably just be a dummy. That or a full body black unitard. They hold up well and, while a little hot, not bad. Here is a pic of one I made a few years back as the rake. had a metallic white sheen which I sprayed over with a flexible dance costume paint.
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1 minute ago, ThNdIzNiR said:
It appears as though the Hollywood version is getting Murder House, Freak Show, and Hotel to work with. I hope our version has the Asylum from season 2... but... apparently it doesn't. Why would they not have used material from the best season of the show?
Nope we got Murder House, Freak show, and hotel... exactly as was foretold in the sacred texts
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6 hours ago, Tich0las said:
True. Last year I had to toss out cliff bars and energy chees. Security guard was being a real dick about it too.
Might just go go with a small iPhone tripod and use a stabilizer app.
Since my shaming and escort out for buttons a few years back, I've smuggled things in bags attached to my body or in my shoes. Of course they weren't metal though. I won't bother with that nonsense anymore though. Handing out things was nice but not worth the harassment of security.
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37 minutes ago, KyleOh10 said:
That's Strange they would put that in Macy's it's right in the middle of the NY Scarezone area as well as the Entrance to Mummy. The past few years the back rooms were part of Legendary Truth so I'm wondering where they are going to put that VR experience now. All the VR stations were set up inside that building .
It would make more sense for them to put that store somewhere else like La Bamba or even Nazerman's since we haven't seen them use that space for a house in a LONG time I could even see them using part of one of the Soundstages for it as well.that's where the bonus maze was prior. Whatever year that was uh... 23?
Nazerman's would not make sense. it is a bunch of freezers, a ben& Jerry's, and a Star Bucks now. there is maybe a 20 x 20 ft room that is used for storage now.
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Now I agree with a lot of what that review said. It's fair and honest and I don't see any complaints in it that I haven't expressed myself. (OK maybe a little hard on the actual houses)
Heck, look at mine last year:http://www.dreadeddominions.net/jack-is-back-with-a-vengeance/
I tried to be as fair and balanced as I could... but in the end I had to express how miserable I ended up feeling.
So it really does end up with what you are looking for.
This is why I focus on the good time aspect now. Yeah it's expensive. Yeah it's insanely crowded. But, can I have a good time? Can I turn those lemons into lemonade? If I can't then I might as well end my run with HHN. I choose to bite the bullet and buy express this year. I hate it. I despise it. But my love for HHN (or what it has meant in my life anyway) makes me not want to throw the baby out with the bath water. I'll go this year and see if forking over the extra money is a good return on the investment.
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35 minutes ago, criticalanalysis said:
You touched on something interesting, why are they not opening it with the actual first night?
Guessing because it is a tentative test. They want to see if people will buy into it.
Interestingly enough if they can add an up-charge 10th house to the new 9 houses with all the heavy hitting IPs this year, I think it's safe to say we can put these silly "budget" debates to rest. Clearly they have the money to back things up.
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Yeah I heard about the 10th house a month ago. Then I heard extreme about a week ago. Not really what I was expecting, but I'll take it. It's something new.... and that is good. Whether I do it or not.
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every year had it's plus and minus. I really loved 97,98,10,12,13,15,18,19
I dunno what makes or breaks the year honestly. I guess that I Had a good time, was able to see everything, and that the houses were well done. If you asked me 18 was my magic year. But some of the houses bombed pretty bad.
Last year was absolutely miserable for me bc of the insane crowds and the price forcing me to go just once. But the houses were really good. in 5 years I may look back more positively.
2007 was miserable for me too. But some of my favorite houses come out of that year. So it's kind of a two-fold experience. first impressions don't necessarily dictate how I will feel ultimately.
It just boils down to good time for me now. If I'm not enjoying myself what is the bloody point?
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Eh it's better to realize it's just a silly Halloween event. This is my 25th year (missed 14) and I USED to take it so very seriously. But nothing really compares to the monster event HHN is. You can say places with one or two houses, that don't change yearly, are better. But they are completely different animals. It really just depends on what you like. Not even Disney can (or will) produce a similar event. It's unique in it's range, scope, and size.
Yes HHN has changed. Of course it has. If you saw Fright Nights it was a joke compared to the money making machine it is now. I think they are doing a pretty good job of balancing IPs to creative with what they are given and allowed. It is what it is and they do what they can.
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Cool! but $50.00?!? pass
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I've heard it's a Lovecraftian "deep ones" type deal. But that was last year and may be wrong.
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DMW of course. Hearing fish costumes... very Lovecraftian.
Survive or Die sounds like a Purge whitewashing overlay
Vamp 1955... eh could go either way
Banshee's Lair. CP is always a good location.
A chance In Hell - IDK I have no opinion.
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3 minutes ago, ThNdIzNiR said:
Not a big surprise, but good news nonetheless...
Twitter...
Roaming hordes are also returning ! -m
29 minutes ago, TheUsherette said:Wow! Those scarezones sound amazing! I can't pick which one I'm most excited for!
However, is it possible that the revving sun scarezone could be something like the hordes where it's sort of unannounced?
roaming hordes haven't been described. but I'm guessing you can figure out the revving bit. Probably all of it
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in and out of 3d... barf
I can't do a house in full 3D... definitely no glasses for me.
I did spray the palms and feet with plastidip so that they wouldn't wear out on concrete. Still wore down a bit but not through
HHN 26 Planning
in Halloween Horror Nights 26
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No. AP party houses (parade and tent) open first, then the other tent. Then the rest of the houses. It used to be, being and AP holder, got you to see three houses before everyone else and it gave you a head start on the crowd. Now there are so many AP holders it really is kind of pointless. Kind of... Because you do get in early and will probably see a house before opening... probably. Still you end up following the massive AP crowd around and it ends up being more of an impedance than a benefit.