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    HHN 2017 Speculation

    in Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2017

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    On 8/21/2017 at 7:54 PM, bendelthegreat said:

    HHN does have some major issues; the biggest one being crowds. The mazes feel cramped with people, and the crowd control inside the mazes draw me out of it and almost distract more than they should. Crowds also make it hard to explore scarezones, and also make the Terror Tram annoying. But I guess crowds ruin most things (Disneyland used to be tolerable before you had to shove your way through the different lands).

    I've noticed they tend to send groups of 20 people or so at a time and space out inbetween the groups, however the main issue I see is the people in the front of the group move really slow because they're scared to move forward and that ends up holding the whole group back and eventually clogging up the maze and creating the Congo line. I guess the only way to remedy this would be to send smaller groups and space them out more, but wait times would get way longer. They could always sell less tickets but it's a money making business so they're going to cram as many people into the pro as they can.

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    HHN Hollywood 2017 Audition + Discussion

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    30 minutes ago, Kurseddragon said:

     

    Out of curiosity, did you ask for that spot over scarezone? Or just had the feeling you'd get placed there?

    I asked for scarezone 1 chainsaw, but this year there are far less chainsaws and quite a few less in zone 1 so I figured I wouldn't get the spot and veterans would, but I was hopeful I did well enough with the chainsaw last year that they'd want to give me one again.

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    HHN 2017 Speculation

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    5 minutes ago, HHNManics said:

    So you are saying that they should announce the two Remaining Mazes because tommorow is Orientation and everyone Scare Actor will know the Mazes?

    I don't know if they will announce them, but tomorrow (if orientation is the same as it's always been) every scareactor will know all the mazes and zones and someone will inevitably leak it.

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    HHN 2017 Speculation

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    11 minutes ago, bendelthegreat said:

    Did you end up with the role?

    I don't believe I did because I had a friend who was also called back and said they reached out to him and offered him the role. I also let them know I preferred a different type of role if it came down to it. After I learn about what role I received tomorrow I can come back and say more.

    HHN 2017 Speculation

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    10 hours ago, JonaMar said:

    Can Confirm about the NDA at movie screenings. My most recent viewings were for 'Life' and 'Kong:Skull Island' and I had to sign an NDA for both and leave my phone in my car. So I'm incredulous at the idea that you didn't have to sign one. 

    I've stayed silent about this for a couple weeks, but I'll say it now since we have almost everything announced and orientation is tomorrow for scareactors so everything will inevitably be released one way or another.

     

    I was one of 8 people called back for a special character role for HHN this year and before the callback they told us that we aren't going to have to sign any NDAs or anything, but if we can't keep the secret we should walk out know (everyone stayed).

     

    After they told us what the maze was and the characters and had us do a little work infront of them. It's a maze that hasn't been announced yet and my lips have been sealed, but watching people speculate and knowing what it is has been killing me.

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    HHN 2017 Speculation

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    6 minutes ago, JonaMar said:

    Not going to lie, I kinda want to be in tunnel this year, I worked it as a lead last year and it was hell on earth for everyone involved, but they get a really awesome, secluded breakroom

    Scarezone 1's breakroom at the MCB is the best hands down in my opinion. Has showers and lockers and a makeup room with outlets and everything as wel as couches and tvs.

    HHN 2017 Speculation

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    30 minutes ago, dykealiscious said:

    Why would this year be different, given it's a tuesday....

    Ohhhh, we need a secret handshake then! What maze will you be in, or are you allowed to say that?

    I don't know yet but I have my fingers crossed for a chainsaw position. I got bumped up to one last year so I'm hoping I impressed enough to get one again.

     

    9 hours ago, JonaMar said:

    This definitely needs a new thread. But I'll answer this one here. I've never used a chainsaw (this is my first year working the event as a scareactor) but I know a lot about the rules and regs of the event. Chainsawers get paid more because hazard pay is a thing. This leads me to believe that yes, they do get extra training TO SOME EXTENT. but I cannot confirm that. You also have to consider that pool is a thing and people that get pulled to use chainsaws might not get training as they're on used on the days they need to be used. The rule is always "never intentionally touch a guest under ANY circumstances" we're not even supposed to catch a guest or assists them if they're in the middle of fainting and hitting the floor. 

    I did have a chainsaw last year so I can add on. Chainsaws don't get paid more actually, same rate as normal scareactors. You go through a 2-4 hour training session where they explain all of the workings of the saw and how to properly and safely use it then you run some training simulations as though your surrounded by guests so they make sure you can use it properly and safely. They are extremely strict with their saws because if one person were to mess up or injure a guest the park officials could freak out and say no more chainsaws ever (like how we lost the enterance carnival barker cause somewas offended or whatever happened). Select pool performers do go through thr same saw training as saw performers and as more pool is added during the run they will hold more saw training sessions. Also not every saw is on brigade. I wasn't last year but I was asked to join brigade for one night, the most fun I've ever had and the most difficult thing I've ever done for horror nights.

     

    the one other thing about the saws that people don't generally realize, is that even though they aren't too heavy (10-15 pounds), it is incredible how much it hurts your hands and wrists carrying a vibrating weight for 6 hours straight. most of the performers have to entirely tape their hands and wrists each night. I know I was massaging my hands everyday and everytime I wasn't working to relax my muscles, but as long as you take care of yourself there's no long term injury and it's a very VERY fun time.

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    HHN 2017 Speculation

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    3 hours ago, dykealiscious said:

     

    obviously found it later, but jumped on regular sales for Halloween night. Low traffic (compared to other nights historically) and does anyone know if anything "magical happens" on the holiday itself? Celebrity spottings? Anything interesting?

    As a scareactor, I find Halloween to be the best night because that's when every guest who is there are the people who really wanted to go on Halloween and get scared on that specific day. It seems like it's more of a special thing for the majority of the Halloween crowd then with other crowds (this isn't always the case or a hard rule, I just noticed the vibe of the crowd has always been very different on Halloween night. Significantly less drunken fools and immature guests poking at the scare actors) I always have more fun and am much more willing (being in a scarezone with more freedom) to go the extra mile and put on more of a show when I notice a guest is really enjoying the event. I always try to give each night everything I've got until I'm almost limping to the car at the end of the night, but when you have good encouraging and enthusiastic guests, it gives you more energy and pushes you harder. 

    HHN Hollywood 2017 Audition + Discussion

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    15 hours ago, kingundisputed_ said:

    every year. i've been physically assaulted, sexually assaulted, harassed, etc. it's a really tough job. 

    Same for me. People are unbelievable I diots at this event sometimes. Just watch out for yourself, know where the nearest maze host is and if you're in a scarezone do team scares so you always have a second scareactor as a witness or help if you need it. 

    HHN Hollywood 2017 Audition + Discussion

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    1 hour ago, KissARat said:

    There's really not a "final date for employment", as long as you don't get the "You have not been casted" email you are still under consideration and can be called in at anytime to work HHN. People tend to drop out if they have a "boring role" or if they don't like pool.

    This is my 2nd year,  ( if I get casted ) but if there's any veterans that think I'm wrong please correct me

    Only my 3rd year if I get cast so not a veteran either, but you've got it right. I haven't heard anything either and I know quite a few people I expect to return that haven't heard either. I expect another large batch to go out either tomorrow or next week. I'm not giving up hope until August/after current employees are cast because they get cast last.

    HHN Hollywood 2017 Audition + Discussion

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    1 hour ago, bggrenville813 said:

    I feel like they will probably start to go out a little earlier than that, just because there is a pretty big gap between first day and third day of auditions this year though right? In the past years haven't the three audition days been right in a row?

    I think so too. The sheet they handed out at auditions says 1-2 weeks but also says paperwork begins July 12th. That must be wrong because I doubt they'd cast anyone before the auditions are over and I haven't heard anything about emails on scareactor Facebook groups yet. They probably spent this last week reviewing the first 2 auditions so it'll go faster. I agree.

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