Looking forward too but Staying optimistic about this year. I've had a rocky year since 2024 began, but going through some major changes. Going the first night is off the table, but if all goes well, I can visit at least one night in October
All I want is an actual frightening experience. All these extra gimmicks, celebrity endorsements, lantern doo dats, and dynamic story driven theatrics is all cool, I’m not dogging it, but I want to actually attend a haunt for once that fulfills the fear requirement. I’ve felt that over the years, haunts have become shells of their former selves. With softer families demanding that scare actors tone down their scare tactics in favor of more family friendly experiences, mazes becoming more about the aesthetics and effects over true horror snd terror, and theme park security being forced to have their hands tied when handling drunk and violent patrons that attack actors because management is afraid of backlash and losing returning customers. I get family friendly experiences bring in more revenue, hence why Disney year after year blows every theme park out of the water with their holiday specific events, but scary farm and horror nights were always meant to be in their own league. The adult event of the season. Though I still love to attend these haunts, it does pain me to see every year management choosing flare and theatrics over practical and effective haunts. Let the scare actors slide and scare, and for gawd sakes bring back the chainsaws.
I think the issues you point out also have to do with sheer number of people that attend these events now and guest flow/control. The smaller, independent haunts often offer a more intimate experience and scares, but don't need to push tens of thousands of people through every night. There's still nothing like walking though Ghost Town in the fog though!
Spooky things are happening this season at the hotel 👻 Come join us at our Haunted Acres Patio for ghoulish appetizers and drink that are just to die for🎃 Haunting All Scary Farm nights from 4pm to 9pm and must be 21 years old or older to enter! * MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ID* Special Event, subject to parking charge.
I think that time frame has been in place since before the pandemic. The mazes usually last 3-4 years. A few have been around longer, but there are usually 2-2 new ones each year.
Which maze are you most excited about this year at Scary Farm?
Went in 1999 never experienced anything like it a must go for any Halloween lover
I've gone (multiple times) every year since elementary school! Agreed. It's a must and an integral part of the season!
Looking forward too but Staying optimistic about this year. I've had a rocky year since 2024 began, but going through some major changes. Going the first night is off the table, but if all goes well, I can visit at least one night in October
Hope you make it out this year and that you are doing well!
Was told Elvira is signing out of character and it's $80 a signature with only merchandise from legacy store what she'll sign.
That is correct. Info can be found here:
www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm/shows/elvira-experience
All I want is an actual frightening experience. All these extra gimmicks, celebrity endorsements, lantern doo dats, and dynamic story driven theatrics is all cool, I’m not dogging it, but I want to actually attend a haunt for once that fulfills the fear requirement. I’ve felt that over the years, haunts have become shells of their former selves. With softer families demanding that scare actors tone down their scare tactics in favor of more family friendly experiences, mazes becoming more about the aesthetics and effects over true horror snd terror, and theme park security being forced to have their hands tied when handling drunk and violent patrons that attack actors because management is afraid of backlash and losing returning customers.
I get family friendly experiences bring in more revenue, hence why Disney year after year blows every theme park out of the water with their holiday specific events, but scary farm and horror nights were always meant to be in their own league. The adult event of the season. Though I still love to attend these haunts, it does pain me to see every year management choosing flare and theatrics over practical and effective haunts. Let the scare actors slide and scare, and for gawd sakes bring back the chainsaws.
I think the issues you point out also have to do with sheer number of people that attend these events now and guest flow/control. The smaller, independent haunts often offer a more intimate experience and scares, but don't need to push tens of thousands of people through every night. There's still nothing like walking though Ghost Town in the fog though!
The boogeyman one sounds very interesting.
The backstory was interesting to hear. Looking forward to experiencing it in person this weekend!
Do you think Haunted Lounge will come back this year?
I see why not
@DrOz-pe5fh It was announced during the event that there will be a Haunted patio setup in the hotel courtyard.
Spooky things are happening this season at the hotel 👻 Come join us at our Haunted Acres Patio for ghoulish appetizers and drink that are just to die for🎃 Haunting All Scary Farm nights from 4pm to 9pm and must be 21 years old or older to enter!
* MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ID*
Special Event, subject to parking charge.
YESSS MY QUEEN IS BACK!!!!!!
Yes! Looking forward to opening night.
They keep houses wayyy too long 3-4 years average. It's no longer a true pandemic let's get at least half of the lineup new every year.
I think that time frame has been in place since before the pandemic. The mazes usually last 3-4 years. A few have been around longer, but there are usually 2-2 new ones each year.
Booooo!!! Done with KSF!!!! always a disappointment
Really? We always enjoy Scary Farm... last year I went 13 times with my pass! LOL
They do these every year
The Nightmares Revealed event started in 2023.