Official 2019 HHN-29 Thread

[crostorfer]

Is anyone else trying to watch all the IP movies/tv before they go? Anyone find any new favorites?

I'm really enjoying the classic monster movies.

Killer Klowns is on YouTube for free, (legally uploaded to the YouTube movie channel). It’s not a “good movie”, it’s a great B movie.

 

[Erica_Haley]

The tribute store opened for annual passholder preview today. Attractions Magazine has more photos.

And a little tribute to Michael Aiello

 

[Raeven]

Saw this today:



I know I saw something awhile back about there maybe being something themed at Cabana Bay for HHN, looks like we’ll know what it is tomorrow.

 

[RAPstar]

I'm so worried the later dates are gonna be more crowded cause of the hurricane

 

[macraven]

By later dates do you mean the last week of HHN?

HHN opens 9/6 and opening night last year had crowds
Stanger Things house was very much anticipated....

 

[tony67]

I go every September and last year was crazy busy from day 1
This year Stranger Things may not be as big a deal (IMO), but between Ghost Busters and Rob Zombie (that scare zone looks like it is going to be amazing) I suspect it will be the same this year.

If you can go on a Wednesday then it might not be crazy.

Also as a side note - I recommend not going the first week or so - the SAs really have not perfected things yet and a lot of the props usually are not out. By the second or third week you see more props and more interactions between the SAs

 

[ozliz]

I am going to HHN next week - first time and very excited! I saw on the website some restrictions about what we’re allowed to take into the houses. It says no food, drinks or bottles. Do they search your bags again before you enter the houses? Will there be a problem if there’s a water bottle in my bag? I’m one of those people that never goes anywhere without water.

 

[Robo56]

As long as your water bottle is capped and in your backpack you should be ok. You just cannot walk into houses with any kind of open drink in your hand.

Any spilled liquid in the house would be a liability to scare actors and guests.

So heads up to everyone who has spent the money for a specialty cocktail or beer. The glass has to be empty by the time you get to the door of the haunted house or you have to dump it in the trash before you go in.

In the past they have had special cocktails that are sold in flashing light HHN plastic cups. Those you can hold onto to refill. You just have to have the contents drank before you go into the house.

You will love the quality of the haunted houses.

Welcome to your first HHN. Have a great time.

 

[RAPstar]

I am going to HHN next week - first time and very excited! I saw on the website some restrictions about what we’re allowed to take into the houses. It says no food, drinks or bottles. Do they search your bags again before you enter the houses? Will there be a problem if there’s a water bottle in my bag? I’m one of those people that never goes anywhere without water.

I don't recall them checking bags, so you should be fine. It's more about preventing spills than anything so as long as it stays in your bag in the house I'm pretty sure you'll be ok.

 

[xultimatefanx]

Some of the HHN food/drinks from the team member preview:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1169466453101297670

https://twitter.com/x/status/1169427954646077442

https://twitter.com/x/status/1169409314748030978

https://twitter.com/x/status/1169684609451352064

 

[macraven]

Thanks for posting that!

 

[imprint]

I am going to HHN next week - first time and very excited! I saw on the website some restrictions about what we’re allowed to take into the houses. It says no food, drinks or bottles. Do they search your bags again before you enter the houses? Will there be a problem if there’s a water bottle in my bag? I’m one of those people that never goes anywhere without water.

If I have a Freestyle cup in hand before entering a house, I make sure it is empty well before getting to the facade. Then I carry it in upside down so they know it's empty. Never been questioned about it. Then I refill it when I pass another Freestyle stand and again make sure it's empty before entering the next house. If you have a capped drink or food in a bag, then you should be fine too. I've never seen a bag checked when going into a house, but of course if a person is seen pulling out drink or food from a bag in the house, they would probably pull that person out of the house. Not saying you would, though, but when in doubt you could always ask a TM just to be sure.

 

[ldmilton]

Tours are a tipped position
I tip 20% on public tours
More on the private tours

I know some people tip 15% to 20% per person

Since private tours are in the name of the person that books and pays for that tour,
You can have all give you their tip money and you give it to the tour guide or ask all in the group to tip when they leave the tour

I have had tours where peeps do not stay until 2:00 am when the tour is over

Thank you!

 

[macraven]

It’s here...

Opening night for HHN

Yaaaaaa

 

[blizeH]

Hey guys, do you think it’ll be busier tonight (opening night) or tomorrow (Saturday) - thanks

 

[osufeth24]

Should be going tonight

Not sure when I'll be goin now

 

[crostorfer]

Should be going tonight

Not sure when I'll be goin now

Something derail your plans?

 

[osufeth24]

Something derail your plans?

Ya, was supposed to have a friend come down on Wednesday (I live local, he lives FL panhandle), we were doing a whole weekend of stuff (Disney and universal). He had to cancel last minute as his work denied his leave.

 

[macraven]

Hey guys, do you think it’ll be busier tonight (opening night) or tomorrow (Saturday) - thanks

Opening night last year had crowds

Stranger Things really brought the crowds in

With the weather being fine and the house line ups, assume Friday will have crowds like last year opening night

 

[blizeH]

Opening night last year had crowds

Stranger Things really brought the crowds in

With the weather being fine and the house line ups, assume Friday will have crowds like last year opening night

Thank you! Have just bought tickets for tomorrow evening Looking forward to reading the reviews so we know which mazes to do too!