Alton Towers is one of the UK’s most popular theme parks, has a rich themed background story that ties into the park’s history and its attractions. The central theme revolves around the legend of the Towers themselves, a story filled with mystery, curses, and the supernatural. The story of Alton Towers is rooted in the...
Haunt
Storytelling is the heartbeat of any haunted attraction, and Knott’s Scary Farm is a perfect example of how a well-crafted narrative can elevate an experience from simply startling, to deeply immersive. Take the “Origins: The Curse of Calico” haunted house, for instance. This attraction isn’t just about jump scares and creepy visuals; it’s steeped in...
I remember back when Knott’s Scary Farm broke the mold of haunted attractions with “Trapped” and then scaling back to “Skeleton Key” rooms. These add on experiences gave victims… err… I mean guests something they hadn’t had before… interactivity and often, choice. Knott’s has always set the gold standard for Halloween haunts and as we...
“ if you can create something that gets my jaded heart pumping, consider it a success.” Last Halloween I had the pleasure of visiting Universal Studios Japan for the Halloween Horror Nights event. I have been to many HHN events in the US and I have to say that they do not compare in almost...