I've only attended haunt twice this year. I did none of the mazes (Wife doesn't like scary). I couldn't convince friends with kids or family members with kids to go because of the "Haunt" aspect of the park. I've beaten this horse, but the park should pivot to a classier, fall decorated (spooky), family friendly atmosphere.
During the daytime the haunt props sit out in the open and instead of looking scary it looks tacky if anything. They can put up decor that can be easily tweaked between the fall / winter seasons. Much like what is done with Abandoned in Rivertown. With RGB lights, trees that are already hung with lights can be changed to fall colors at night, (orange, purple, etc..) then come Winterfest have their colors changed again. Making changeover much simpler. The fog machines should be removed from midways and can be left to designated coasters to add to the "spooky" feel which also enhances ride experience. Keep the gore and roamers in the haunt mazes and continue to upcharge on those.
I've said this before. Haunt is the only time of year Kings Island contradicts itself with being a “Family Park.” And I’m routinely told, “Families spend the most money.”
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