themeparkmad Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Halloween Hocus Pocus has now started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Woo! :)Really looking forward to seeing the park all Halloween-ified, and the Black Forest Pass should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorpeParkry Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I will hopefully be visiting Chessington next week, it will be my second Halloween Hocus Pocus which has got me excited. The Black Forest Haunt looks interesting, can anyone clarify what this consists of? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The Black Forest Haunt isn't going to be a maze, it's going to be on the same level as Haunted Hollow- Live, which was more just a bit of fun, and that's what it's designed for.So basically, it's going to be the path from the bottom of Transylvania to Black Buccaneer that's received extra attention for Halloween and will have actors walking around :)But it's unlikely the actors will be "scaring" you :)I'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorpeParkry Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 So basically, it's going to be the path from the bottom of Transylvania to Black Buccaneer that's received extra attention for Halloween and will have actors walking around :)But it's unlikely the actors will be "scaring" you :)I'm looking forward to it.That sounds really good, thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 So basically, it's going to be the path from the bottom of Transylvania to Black Buccaneer that's received extra attention for Halloween and will have actors walking around :)But it's unlikely the actors will be "scaring" you :)I'm looking forward to it.Ah, so that is why there was theming there when I visited last time.I did wonder why, as they don't usually do much what that part of the park. :DAnything in Transylvania will be good, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Has anyone been in Hocus Pocus Hall Bewitched before? If so, what is the experience like, scary like FN mazes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorpeParkry Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Has anyone been in Hocus Pocus Hall Bewitched before? If so, what is the experience like, scary like FN mazes?When I went last year it wasn't scary at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I still jumped when I was at the end of the line as an actor touched my back.Talk about me screaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Yeah I wouldn't expect anything like the Fright Nights maze's to be honest.I'm still hoping to try Hocus Pocus Hall: Bewitched when I go on Monday Should be good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie W Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just got back from Chessington, after a very pleasant evening there.I got there at 4:45, and had a quick ride on the vampire, followed by walking on to the bubbleworks. (Yeah, I know )After this, we went straight to the rattlesnake and rode on it twice, followed by a quick visit to the sea-life centre.Once we got out of this, it was now dark and the atmosphere electric. The park was looking excellent, with pumpkins, cobwebs, and some great lighting effects. Whilst THORPE PARK tend to stick with a lot of the green lighting, Chessington really went out with red, pinks, blues, greens, strobes and fog effects, making all of the rides look excellent.We then headed back to the Vampire, where we had a ride in the front in the dark. (Bet this is making Keith really jealous!) The ride was brilliantly lit up, and a very enjoyable experiance.After this, there were around 10 minutes left until closing, so back to Rattlesnake to get 4 rides in a row!Overall, a great evening, I really enjoyed it and I thought the park have done excellently on the theming front.Well done Chessington!EDIT- I'm not sure what the Forest Haunt thing is, however I did see several actors walking towards that area wearing Victorian Style Costumes, presumably for this attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Oh brilliant, thanks very much.All this talk about it is making me more and more excited for Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just got back from Chessington, after a very pleasant evening there.I got there at 4:45, and had a quick ride on the vampire, followed by walking on to the bubbleworks. (Yeah, I know )After this, we went straight to the rattlesnake and rode on it twice, followed by a quick visit to the sea-life centre.Once we got out of this, it was now dark and the atmosphere electric. The park was looking excellent, with pumpkins, cobwebs, and some great lighting effects. Whilst THORPE PARK tend to stick with a lot of the green lighting, Chessington really went out with red, pinks, blues, greens, strobes and fog effects, making all of the rides look excellent.We then headed back to the Vampire, where we had a ride in the front in the dark. (Bet this is making Keith really jealous!) The ride was brilliantly lit up, and a very enjoyable experiance.After this, there were around 10 minutes left until closing, so back to Rattlesnake to get 4 rides in a row!Overall, a great evening, I really enjoyed it and I thought the park have done excellently on the theming front.Well done Chessington!EDIT- I'm not sure what the Forest Haunt thing is, however I did see several actors walking towards that area wearing Victorian Style Costumes, presumably for this attraction.I am off to Chessington & Zoo soon, so I am not.Otherwise I would be!I am jealous that you would have low queue times today on my baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie W Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I am jealous that you would have low queue times today on my baby! Haha, after my ride at the front I think we may by fighting over her!It's my baby now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Haha, after my ride at the front I think we may by fighting over her!Dude..give up now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Haha, after my ride at the front I think we may by fighting over her!It's my baby now! You wouldn't even stand a chance, so give up now!I even have a Vampire pillow brought by tpkabz :DIf you wanna discuss this on who will win, Feel free to PM me if you dare! :DEDIT: Thank you TPDan! :(Guess what has just come on my ipod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 As long as no one takes Dragon's Fury from me, I will be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie W Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 You wouldn't even stand a chance, so give up now!I even have a Vampire pillow brought by tpkabz :)If you wanna discuss this on who will win, Feel free to PM me if you dare! Oh dear, I'm not gonna stand a chance, am I?She's all yours! :DEDIT- Where did tpkabz get the pillow, it sounds pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Oh dear, I'm not gonna stand a chance, am I?She's all yours! :DEDIT- Where did tpkabz get the pillow, it sounds pretty awesome!Sorry guys for going off topic...I don't know as it was a birthday present.Got a black pillow with the Vampire logo on the front! :DAnd I am glad you said that Vampire is mine as I have a flickering candle and a Vampire bat brought by my parents believe it or not! (They think I like it a bit too much! )Back on topic to Halloween Hocus Pocus.Looking forward to visiting Chessington & Zoo to ride Vampire in the dark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I'm really looking forward to seeing the changes made around the park, and the lighting you speak of Gandhi sounds brilliant.Also can't wait to do Dragon's Fury in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 You're frankly mistaken Vampire is actually Keith's - he's left his own special mark (stain) on that beast and he well rides it more than everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie W Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Me and keith have allready had a nice arguement over her () via PM's!I lost!I know how much of a fanboy of the Vampire he is, I'll just stick with the original Nemesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Nobody would ever win a battle regarding who owns Vampire. Its Keiths :)Just for your reference "Gandhi", heres a picture of the pillow I got for Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorpeParkry Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Let's try and stay on topic guys. Does anyone have any pictures from this years Halloween event, if so I'm sure we would all love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I went yesterday was a great day. Rides had around 20 min queues all day but at one point Vampire had 60 mins. I will do a trip report tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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