Originally Posted By oc_dean As I would like us to pull together as much info on the haunt so we can all plan our trips.... I found this useful info: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3onloa" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/3onloa</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean If we can get a rundown on the mazes that would be great! The ones that are a "carry over" from the year (or years) before .. and the new ones for this year.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I have a photo of the 2008 Haunt Map/Guide <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/6068144_xP49M" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga...44_xP49M</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean Thank you Darkbeer! You're the greatest!! I discovered a more precise link to your map with the layout of the mazes: <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/6068144_xP49M#380553643_tQzk9-X3-LB" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga...k9-X3-LB</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean Just a little clarification if you don't mind: <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/6068144_xP49M#380555757_ajKya" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga...57_ajKya</a> I thought the "Pre Scare" dinner was at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. I saw two signs there. With the one to the right saying it's at Citrus Cafe.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer There are MULTIPLE locations of the Pre Scare Dinners.... In the park, the VIP one is the Auntie Pasta location near Ghostrider. They also use the Picnic areas on the east side of Beach Blvd (near Independence Hall) as a major location for the Dinner. And then there is the Hotel dinner (that comes with Haunted Hotel Package), basically the same menu as the VIP offer (and also includes early entry), and it is usually held at the Citrus Cafe, next door to Amber Waves. They sometimes use the back end of the Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant for Pre-Scare, but not normally.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>They sometimes use the back end of the Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant for Pre-Scare, but not normally.<< That explains one time I went to the Haunt .. and I saw people lining up to get inside - through the rear. Like you just said. Well .. as this "pre scare" is a buffet, does that mean ... that some off-site kitchen is just producing massive hordes of these "buffet" items to be spread out to these various locations you mention? I'm so glad you are offering all this info .... as I'm trying to plan out my trip. I will get the "Haunted Dreams" package with the two 'pre scare' dinner tickets. One other person is coming with me. But what I want to do .. is have (third person) my Mom join in .. and just eat off the regular menu. Now .. if Mrs. Knott's is only used as a POSSIBLE spill-over location ... how do I plan on dinner for 3 .. with 2 with the planned buffet .. but the third person just dropping in to join in for dinner, and as I mentioned, eat off the regular menu? Or can they do the buffet ala cart? I was planning on the historical Mrs. Knott's for the three of us. More fun! (Not the hotel location).
Originally Posted By oc_dean And just for the sake of trying to combine two topics into one (for others planning on the Haunt) ... let me re-paste this here: For those curious: <a href="http://www.knottshotel.com/hau...ndex.htm" target="_blank">http://www.knottshotel.com/hau...ndex.htm</a> All packages based on two people.... "Bare Bones" includes * Hotel stay * park admission "Haunted Dreams" * Hotel stay * park admission * dinner at Mrs. Knott's... * Breakfast * souvenir t-shirts "Gruesome" All the same as "Haunted Dreams" plus 15 minutes early entrance into Haunt ** VIP Haunt Privileges for two ** VIP privileges: front of the line access to select Mazes ^^^^^ If you are trying to economize, it does not seem worth it to pay some $200 or more .. just for front of the line privileges. Sept 26 & 27 Bare Bones - Starting at $169 Haunted Dreams - Starting at $239 Gruesome - Starting at $459 Sept 28 & Oct 1, 5, and 8 Bare Bones - Starting at $159 Haunted Dreams - Starting at $209 Gruesome - Starting at $429 Oct 2 & 9 Bare Bones - Starting at $169 Haunted Dreams - Starting at $229 Gruesome - Starting at $429 Oct 3, 4, 10, and 11 Bare Bones - Starting at $179 Haunted Dreams - Starting at $249 Gruesome - Starting at $459 Oct 12, 15, and 16 Bare Bones - Starting at $169 Haunted Dreams - Starting at $209 Gruesome - Starting at $429 Oct 17 & 18 Bare Bones - Starting at $179 Haunted Dreams - Starting at $279 Gruesome - Starting at $459
Originally Posted By oc_dean Well that above link didn't work. Here it is again: <a href="http://www.knottshotel.com/haunt/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.knottshotel.com/hau...ndex.htm</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean Haunt Package Inclusions: Bare Bones 1 night accommodation in a standard room 2 tickets to Halloween Haunt Hotel Parking Haunted Dreams 1 night accommodation in a standard room 2 tickets to Halloween Haunt Pre-scare dinner buffet for two Breakfast Buffet for two Haunt souvenir T-Shirt for two Souvenir Haunt '08 Key Card for two Approx. 15 minutes early entrance into Haunt Hotel parking Gruesome 1 night accommodation in a standard room 2 tickets to Halloween Haunt Pre-scare dinner buffet for two Breakfast Buffet for two Haunt souvenir T-shirt for two Souvenir Haunt '08 Key Card for two Approx. 15 minutes early entrance into Haunt ** VIP Haunt Privileges for two ** VIP privileges: front of the line access to select Mazes
Originally Posted By oc_dean What I think is really great about these packages ... is for groups who are so tired after all that walking around .. and boom .. it's closing time at 1am or LATER! And who is really awake to drive home at 2 or 3am? Particularly if you are 1 hour away from home. Or more! The Knott's Hotel is RIGHT on property .. just as close as the Grand Californian is to Disneyland. For a decent/nice hotel .. the 2 tickets for the Haunt, 2 for dinner, 2 for breakfast the next day ...... It's a great idea, and a great package! And I hit all the mazes I want, commando style .. and when the place closes .. I'm 10 minutes (if that) from crashing into bed! LOL
Originally Posted By oc_dean Anyhow .. I just booked my trip for the 15th. I think the perfect time. Middle of the week. Crowds won't be as bad since it's not on a weekend, or close to the 31st. And for $196! For everything included .. I think that's pretty good. Incidentally .. the next week: The 22nd, rates up another 30 bucks. So .. for the privilege of going one week closer to Halloween .. you pay 30 dollars more. LOL
Originally Posted By oc_dean With the packages getting more expensive with each week getting closer to Halloween .. here's a good question: In this day and age .. when Halloween is more celebrated now throughout the whole month .. What difference is it really from one week or the next? Particularly with so much going on in Southern California .. even now! Still, EVEN several days from the first day of October! Disneyland does more now, than ever before ... Magic Mountain, Universal Studios has expanded their "Halloween" festivities. Everywhere you drive .. in retail ... decorations up everywhere. It's like Christmas. From the third week of Sept ... even up to November 1st (for this year). For 5-6 weeks .. Halloween is a time that is one giant holiday enjoyed all month (and more) long. People can get just as much into the mood on October 1st .. as October 31st. And with crowds ever getting worse with 17 million people here in SoCal ......... It makes so much more sense to get into some of these fun Halloween festivities early! And you don't have to feel like - "Oh, Halloween is like 3 weeks away." It does not feel that way anymore. There's too much going on now .. Even people's homes get all decorated .. as much as they do for Christmas. So book your Halloween festivities now for early or mid October. You're not missing anything by not going on the actual Halloween day/eve. Save Halloween for trick or treating in your neighborhood!
