That's a really cool concept! I really like the lockers you made and the metal detectors!   There is a lot of potential with a Big Bear Mountain type ride in The Bat area, because there is so much space, elevation, and trees. Especially if you start up on top of the hill, you can just keep gaining speed on the way down (but then I guess you have to come back up the hill so maybe not).

I'd have to disagree with the thought about budget appearance.  Adventure Port is very well done. Camp Snoopy is well done.  The new part of Soak City spruced up the area. I don't think they skimped in the appearance, the aesthetic is good.  It's just that the areas they did do are small.  

It's also cheaper to keep most of the castle. I'm hoping that Sally Dark Rides will help save this new ride from feeling like another "budget" addition like so many have expressed the last few major projects to have been. What we've seen so far gives me faith, but there are a lot of things that could still go wrong.

Would you consider paying next year if they still have the upcharge? The rollout of the announcement was awful either way. I know there is a near 0% chance they make the mazes free, but these leadership changes might lead to more than we think. If I recall correctly, someone on these forums mentioned that incoming Chair Marylin Spiegel has thoughts about events like Halloween Haunt that might drastically change it during her tenure.

I really hope the day go back to something similar to what the ride used to be, but I understand that the current entryway is more “grander“