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    Haunt 2016

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    Aren't those normally parked at the KI Theater? Or do they park them there before haunt starts normally?

    they are probably just putting them there until the of season starts to advertise it. 

    Haunt 2016

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    Great to hear that 2016 haunt information will be released soon! I've been waiting forever!! I'm planning a trip with my family and some friends October 1st weekend. We are driving up from Chicago to come, I'm very excited as I haven't been to Kings Island for a few years and have never been to haunt at the park. The major halloween event by us is Fright Fest at Great America. They honestly don't do a very good job during fright fest, which is why I'm excited to get to go to a Cedar Fair park this year!! I have a few questions about the event, my friends and family would be very grateful for any added knowledge.

    1) The ages of both my friends are 13. One of them is very scared of haunted houses and related atmospheres, do you think taking him here would be a step up from Fright Fest, let's say? This is just in regards to walking around the park, he has already made a firm decision to not go in the haunted attractions.

    2) How scary is haunt, really? I've never seen it be compared to anything other than Dent Schoolhouse, and I've never been to that haunt being from Chicagoland.

    3) I have an 11 year old sister that would like to try some of the houses. She is very mature for her age, so scariness is not an issue. However, do you think the content is appropriate for her in all the houses? If not, than which ones? I've heard the event is advertised as being "PG13," but I've also read that Slaughterhouse could be considered R.

    4) Do you think Saturday, October 1st will be crowded? How long do you think the lines will be for haunted houses and rides? We plan to arrive at 11 am and stay as late as possible.

    5) Which haunted houses are the scariest? I'm super excited to try them all!! From what I've heard, tombstone, cornstalkers, and wolfpack are the least scariest with slaughterhouse, cavern of terror, and urgent scare being the most. Am I correct? 

    6) We are going to invest in both Fright Lane and Fast Lane since we only have one night to do it all. How is skeleton key? Do you think 13 year olds will enjoy it or be disgusted/frightened if they are mature and have been through the typical "haunted house?" Is skeleton key marketed at that demographic, or is it more for adults? Is Fast Lane cheaper during haunt than operating season because only 20 rides are open?

    7) Was the "no boo" necklace still available, as of last year? My sister is taking a friend and she is MORTIFIED of the actors and will not go to the park unless she can get one. 

    8) Is dining in a haunted house a thing here, or is that only at Halloweekends? 

    Looking forward to what you all have to say, thanks again and sorry for the huge post!!

    WELCOME! I have been going to haunt for 5 years now and i hope from my perspective i can help you some i hope! 

    1and2: Really it all depends on the person and how they react to things. The decor they put up i seriously doubt would scare them. the scariest thing they have is a couple of animatronics. there arent as many scare actors walking around as there used to be in years past. But the ones that are out do try and scare you. usually they walk up behind you and make a growling noise by your ear or something similar. If you get a no boo necklace you dont have to worry about that. 

    3: Slaughterhouse would probably be inappropriate for her. Also Sorority house might be too on a sexual factor since it is based on college girls.

    4: Generally all saturdays during haunt are very busy i would reccommend getting the fright lane pass for the mazes if you want to try and do them all. 

    5: Again this is from MY experience in them so someone else could think otherwise. Tombstone, urgent scare wolf pack and carnevil are the least scary of them all. they are usually understaffed and just have been rundown. wolf pack os dark and someone might get me if i cant see other than that they are the ones that least did anything for me. the most scary from last year was Black out, slaughterhouse and cavern of terror. Black out is very minimal but its pitch dark and you cant see a thing so you get scared very easier in there. Slaughterhouse always has awesome workers in there and they always get me and the effects in the maze are horrific alone. cavern of terror has some cool effects that works and can scare you and has gotten me a time or two. 

    6:I havent done skeleton key so i cant really answer this one from what ive heard they make you do things or you get extra special scares in the rooms. I dont know if its appropriate for kids or not. i dont believe Fast Lane is cheaper during haunt because most of the rides that are open during haunt are most of the rides you can use Fast Lane with.

    7:I dont know if they will be available this year but they were last year and i heard they worked i saw a lot of scare actors trying to give kids high fives and wave high to the ones wearing the necklace. 

    8:they used to have something like that in the Cavern of Terror maze but they dont anymore. I believe the only thing they have now is fright feast. A buffet type dinner. 

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    Haunt 2016

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    e48bd2cb4d071d22dbe7b7142a89dc56.jpg It's back

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    Or is it...

     

    I think it's sadly staying guys. Kings Island posted a picture on Twitter earlier this evening of the buildings with the name still on the building. I don't think they would advertise that like they did if they were just going to change the name.

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    Haunt 2016

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    Do you guys think they will start putting up more teasers once this last week of full operations is over. I noticed they finally answered someone back on Twitter that info for Haunt would be up close to Labor day.

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    Haunt 2016

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    A new maze hm? I'm guessing Tombstone is outta here, and maybe putting a new outdoor maze through the back of Planet Snoopy where it's closed off during Haunt? Maybe through the picnic grove route?

    Doubt it'll be through Picnic Grove, they have big events in there the few weekends they are closed to the public.  I could see something happening in Soak City though.

     

    Isn't that where they house the  kid halloween events? Could they make it both work in the same area?

    Haunt 2016

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    I was fortunate enough to talk to Don Helbig yesterday. I asked if I could quote him. "Contrary to the rumors on KIC, Urgent Scare will be returning." The building hasn't been cleared out as was rumored here.

    He also said there will be a new haunt and that at least one is leaving.

    Edit: he mentioned that, like last year with that awesome haunted house facade they added to the gates, they are going to be focusing on things to set the mood even if you don't enter any houses. As one who is less interested in the actual haunts, and more in the theming, this sounds wonderful! I'm so excited for this year's Haunt!

    That's awesome thank you so much for talking to him and putting this up! It's nice to know at least a little something about Haunt :) Anyone have any guesses or suggestions on what the new maze is and where it's gonna be located? I think we all pretty much agree that tombstone is getting cut this year.

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    Haunt 2016

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    Has anyone else noticed that they haven't really said anything about Haunt this year when they normally have teasers out by now? I feel like they aren't going to have anything new this year and we are just gonna loose a maze due to Mystic Timbers construction. Does anyone think they will have a new maze next year to go along with the new coaster?

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    Haunt 2016

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    They did have Fright Feast last Haunt. I don't know for sure how much it was full price (probably $13.99 or $14.99) but it was a $5 upcharge if you had dining. Also came with a single front-of-the-line pass, which was a great perk!

    Thank you!

    Haunt 2016

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    I love haunt! I think Tombstone wont be back this year from the construction going on where it usually is and I think its about time for that maze to retire anyways. Tombstone or Urgent Scare needs to be revamped or needs to be kicked out and a new maze put in its place. I personally loved Black Out last year. I know a lot of people didnt have a good opinion of it in the very first weekends of haunt because they were still working out the kinks but I thought it was very creative and different from everything else. I wish the park would also do a little better with themes around the park. Kiddie land has always been awesome but everything else is kind of random and thrown together. I miss outdoor mazes too like Psycho Path. That was such a good trail i wish they could bring something back like that. I cant wait for 2016 haunt to start! Already planning my trips!

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    Haunt 2015

    in Kings Island

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    I had a question hopefully I can get answered! On the 23rd its a Friday the 5k will be going on at Kings Island. I was wondering if anyone knows if Haunt is usually busy that Friday night since it has all the people from the event

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    5k run attendance for haunt busy?

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    Hi! I was just wondering if anyone from previous years could tell me if the park gets really busy for Haunt on the Friday when the 5k run is? I was planning on trying to get off work to go on a Friday since it's usually less crowded but since that's the only weekend I can go is it still worth going on Friday or is it no different than Saturday? Thanks!

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    Knott's Scary Farm 2015 live stream season passholder announcement!

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    Knott's scary farm is doing their live stream again this year for the reveal for what is coming for their 2015 season! It's at 8 pm ( I'm guessing their time.) They already announced that one of their new mazes is called dead of winter and it's a high contrast maze where an evil snow queen and her monster are taking over. They announced most of their returning mazes already on their face book page: forevermore, black magic, Tooth Fairy, voodoo, gunslingers grave with a new ending and Pinocchio unstrung And trick or treat. Special ons is coming back too and it's new and better. Hope you tune in to watch!

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    Haunt 2015

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    I've noticed when I go to the Haunt website and when I scroll down really fast on the mobile Version once I click on the rides and attractions button you can see for a split second a list that starts with black out. Just wondered if anyone noticed anything similar or different on the desktop version of the website.

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