ohiomom28 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 My son is begging me to take him tomorrow night. He is 7 and I told him how scary it is supposed to be. Is it really that bad even if we were just walking around and didn't go into the attractions? We have a pass so it doesn't really matter if we left soon after getting there. Just looking for some insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchers Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 It's not that bad, at least I don't think it is. If he is ok at the front gates he should be fine walking around the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I have a 7 and an 8 year old and have taken them before (not into the haunts but for the rides). Just make sure you hold his hand. they have a lot of fog machines which make it VERY foggy. And it's always crowded. It would be very easy for a child to get lost. I've even gotten separated from other adults before.... But it IS a lot of fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Yeah, just walking around admiring the scenery or just riding rides is completely fine. It even gives the kiddies a chance to partake in laughing at the unfortunates having the crap scared out of them/chased across the park/tortured with a chainsaw inches from their legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I think if you don't plan on taking him into the haunts you will easily be fine...there are some displays along the sides, and some of them do have lots of red paint/blood dripping, but you should be able to see them before he does and avoid them. My 3 year old Nephew loved walking around in the fog & looking at the "monsters"...and unlike what is being hyped MOST of the mosters do have a heart and do not try & scare the little ones. I will say that you should be prepared for some employees and a few guests to make you feel like a failed parent by even bringing your kid in though. We had 3 different employees stop us and pretty much beg us to reconsider...and even some rude comments from a couple of strangers. I know I should take it good that they care, but their delivery was rather insulting. (When we explained that we were not taking them into any haunts they usually lightened up a bit.) We know our kids and we would NEVER take them into a haunt at an early age but we also knew that they would (and did) enjoy looking at the fog around the park...even the roaming monsters put a smile on my Nephew's face. (Cue Addams Family theme song!) As long as you know your son's limitations and don't force him to do anything you know he wouldn't enjoy I say go and feel secure that you are not a bad parent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragerunner Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I guess its what your son has seen in the past. If he has watch scary movies, etc... then it may not bother him much. Personally, I have a six year old son and I would not take him to Halloween Haunts. Between the fog, characters, lighting, and 'blood paint' he would have nightmares for days to come. That just my two cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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