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No confirmation it’s happening yet.

Or keep the building and have it indoors with (easier to maintain) theming.

That gives me hope. Just seems odd they’ve been talking about WF but sitting on this detail, but agree. Maybe they just want to “soft tease” (that sounds dirty) WF right now and not even highlight new things (especially since with the exception of the parade, nothing is new) looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

Still no word on parade. Beginning to think floats were sent with the expectation that it would happen, but budget has been cut to not do it. I would think by now if it was happening it would be hyped since it could be a major “brand new this year” addition.

I hope that’s a joke, because snoopy starlight spectacular sure was.

So then what exactly is the identity of Planet Snoopy? Left over, stripped down nick universe? I’d much prefer a well developed “corporate” theme than whatever we have is.

Ugh. Sound like we are stuck with tacky Planet Snoopynick universe if they are repainting. Why won’t they invest in a camp snoopy conversion that would tie into river town, align with their corporate branding and provide an overall better experience.

Like I said, that looks like it needs a full refurb on the set. Why the two other arches with nothing in them. I thought there used to be lanterns? Just looks incomplete like a lot of haunt this year.

No. Along the path to rivertown. Better spot in my opinion. Set looks rough though.

Agree. Weak offering. If I did t have a pass, no way I would pay to go. So much more they could’ve done (with no real extra staff or expense) to make it a stronger offering this year. If staffing was an issue, eiujdve been a great year to add effects or theming to rides to turn them into haunt attractions themselves. Weak “scare zones “. Couldn’t speak to the indoor mazes, cutting so many of them seem to make the waits for what was left rediculous. Seeing Tricks and Treats a few weeks ago seemed weaker this year as well. Wish they had just done that one event as strong as last year instead of spreading their budget across two weak events.

From the “accidental” backwards printing to the “unintended” backwards image in the Orion art, there’s seem to be quite a few “mistakes” either pointing to a change, or trollling fans.

I wish it would get a complete makeover to be used for Winterfest. Put a peanuts show there to better tie into Planet Snoopy. Not fully enclosed, but something better than just the fabric shade. Also take out some seating rows toward the back and make flat terraces with table seating. It’s rarely full with the bleachers. Might be a nice way to provide a better place than bandstand to do longer shows, but still have the option of eating while watching.

It wasn’t used this year. Why put it up??

Great. Glad that’s happening this year.

Thanks for the enlightening info. Sorry I was happy to report something good. I don’t see where’s it’s been discussed at all.

. I just checked with a pass on blue racer. Definitely Christmas parade floats. Might explain some of the haunt entertainment cuts. Gotta cover that extra expense.

Really bad show. All you could come up were black trash bags to cover these? Ever since they started doing these I’ve loved the effect…hated the infrastructure. Don’t know they couldn’t do a big urn or something to hide the whole set up. Looks really bad during day.

Good

Has no one called out the fact that the Winterfest parade floats are now parked in the storage tent? Christmas parade anyone????

Tastings are only for Tricks or Treats on Sat and Sunday just FYI and only until 10 on sat and 8 on Sun. Plan accordingly if heading out tonight.

The map has hit social media and the GP has noticed the cutbacks in quantity without a cutback in cost. The danger in winning that silly “best of the best” USA today thing is that just maybe people who see that, expect the best of the best when they come.

Right??? All these people asking for more franchised and liscensed brand names is like someone saying “let’s have a fancy dinner out tonight at that great place called Applebee’s!” I’d love to see unique offerings OR create original theme appropriate concepts and have an operating partner like Thurdedome brands(Bakersfield, eagle, maple wood) staff, train and run them if KI doesn’t want to take full operational ownership. That’s the model that Disney does with PATINA restaurant group (they run a lot of the in-park restaurants that Disney designs and develops the theming for)

Why???? More chain food and liscensed branding??

It’s been a great year if you ask my kid!

They’ve really been into “skid inspired” construction this year haven’t they LOL.