We hope you had a fun Halloween! Did you get some nice treats? If not, we have one for you right here. James and I recently did a Halloween tour of three different Danish parks. The first one on the list was Tivoli Gardens in the country’s capital Copenhagen. What kind of atmosphere can you expect during these spooky times?
Continue reading “Halloween at Tivoli Gardens – 2022”Horrorland: “Dignity is something we try to give to terror”
Halloween is just around the corner, and parks are preparing for the new season. The Spanish scream park Horrorland, awarded “Best Scream Park Event in Europe” by ScareCon Scare Awards, is hosting auditions to find new people to incarnate into the monsters that will inhabit their haunted houses.
This week, we visited the park to check the auditions for their fourth season and chat with directors David and Cristina about the pandemic, their creative process, the scare attractions industry and more!
Continue reading “Horrorland: “Dignity is something we try to give to terror””Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces Fright Fest Line-up for 2022!
Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 29th season of Fright Fest is back with 23 terrifying nights of monsters, ghouls, and creepy characters ready to strike fear in any one who crosses their path. The bone-chilling lineup of attractions features a daunting new haunted house, two new spine-tingling scare zones, an ominous new show, and a new haunted happy hour. Six Flags Magic Mountain leaves no tombstone unturned to deliver what guests want most—an all-out terrifying experience, on select nights September 10 through October 31.
Continue reading “Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces Fright Fest Line-up for 2022!”Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights 2021 Review
Halloween Horror Nights has returned to Universal Studios Hollywood and they have returned with a clear goal in mind – to scare the living daylights out of us! But how is this event holding up after last year’s absence? With many old mazes and a few new, explore the frights with us as we delve into this year’s haunt!
Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights 2021 Review”NEW AT HOWL-O-SCREAM 2021 – BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA
Superstitions aside, this Friday the 13th will be a very lucky day for fans of fear in Tampa Bay. As Howl-O-Scream, Tampa’s largest haunt event, prepares to open on September 10 for 28 select nights through October 31, Busch Gardens is unleashing a limited-time offer to secure event tickets for up to 75% off savings for only one day.
Continue reading “NEW AT HOWL-O-SCREAM 2021 – BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA”Six Flags Magic Mountain – Fright Fest 2021 Details!
Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 28th season of Fright Fest is back with 24 terrifying nights of monsters, ghouls, and crazed characters ready to strike fear in any one who crosses their path. The bone-chilling lineup of haunted attractions features two new spine-tingling scare zones, a dark and twisted photo experience, two new mind-numbing shows, and added days. Six Flags Magic Mountain leaves no tombstone unturned to deliver what guests want most…an all-out terrifying experience.
Continue reading “Six Flags Magic Mountain – Fright Fest 2021 Details!”Spanish Theme Park History – Part 8: Siam Park, Ferrari Land, Horrorland & Puy du Fou
Today, with the eighth article, our Spanish Theme Park History series comes to an end. During five months we’ve dived into the history of thirteen Spanish amusement and theme parks, some of which no longer exist, and some others are still operating and receiving guests nowadays. We’ve traveled in time through 168 years in theme park history, starting in 1853, to our days in 2021. In this last article of the series, we’ll focus on four different theme parks: Siam Park, Ferrari Land, Horrorland, and Puy du Fou. It has been a pleasure to travel in the Spanish Theme Park History with all of you!
Continue reading “Spanish Theme Park History – Part 8: Siam Park, Ferrari Land, Horrorland & Puy du Fou”Chessington Howl’oween – The South UKs best scare event?
The South of the UK is known for having a series of amazing scare events, from Shocktober Fest, Fright Nights and Screamland to Howloween and Brick or Treat we really are spoilt for choice in the South. 2020 was different though…so of the few events that ran, was Chessingtons the best?
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Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience Review – Los Angeles
Welcome to Hawkins! Hawkins’ new mall to be exact, which laid the scene for the brand new Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience located in Los Angeles! With all of the restrictions of 2020, I was eager to see what this completely covid friendly drive through experience would be like. So buckle up and try not to run over Eleven as we delve into the Upside Down.
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Halloween Throwback: Terrorific Night at Disneyland Paris
With most of the parks closed in Europe and all Halloween events cancelled, we might have one of the saddest Theme Park Halloween season ever. But that didn’t stop us from digging into our archives and see what we experienced in the past. This year, we’re looking back at a rare Halloween event that took place at the Walt Disney Studios in Disneyland Paris: Terrorific Nights. Continue reading “Halloween Throwback: Terrorific Night at Disneyland Paris”
What’s Next? – European Theme Park News – Week ending October 11th
Here’s a recap of the latest news at theme parks around Europe! Dino’s, Halloween and a brand new ride you want in your local theme park! Continue reading “What’s Next? – European Theme Park News – Week ending October 11th”
Special Events News – United States Theme Parks – Week Ending September 13, 2020
We got quite some news this week from parks around the US, including seasonal events, food festivals, and combinations of both! Continue reading “Special Events News – United States Theme Parks – Week Ending September 13, 2020”
Safe, Spooky FUN comes to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for Brick or Treat 2020
Weekends this October, families will experience the spooky, kooky fun of one of the only kid-friendly Halloween events in Central Florida! At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s Brick or Treat, guests will enjoy safe, neighborhood-style trick-or-treating with plenty of candy, seasonal shows and exclusive LEGO® characters in the ultimate kids Halloween celebration—and, it’s all included in general admission. Continue reading “Safe, Spooky FUN comes to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for Brick or Treat 2020”
Disneyland Paris – The Final Day of Halloween – November 2019
Sven: Last Sunday we did our final Halloween park this season: Disneyland Paris. No spooky mazes but lots of entertainment by Disney. The big star this year was Ursula, who sang beautifully to all the unfortunate souls. Next to that, we had a look at what’s new in the Studios including Spider-Man construction! Are you brave enough to read? Continue reading “Disneyland Paris – The Final Day of Halloween – November 2019”
Horrorland Scream Park Update – November 10, 2018
Alex: Halloween was already a few days ago, but that doesn’t stop us to visit some horror fun! We made a final visit to Horrorland, the new scream park in Spain and we were greatly surprised by its evolution.
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Review: Horrorland Scream Park!
Alex: Halloween is an exciting time for theme parks and guests alike. This American tradition is already spreading out at every corner of the world, and Spain is getting their first scream park this year. Horrorland opened its doors this week and we were invited to their pre-opening event!
Official Reveal of Horrorland
Alex: The new scream park in Spain is coming along nicely! Thanks to pa-community.com we were invited to their press event to discover brand new things about the most interesting event this Halloween in Southern Europe.