Updated the slideshow in the last post with all our pics.
Some final thoughts on 2011.
We’ve gotten a little too big for our own good. Had to form a queue line for the first time. This left me out front, and that meant only Kyle was working in the actual haunt. We officially need some help now. Need at least one more ‘scare’ place. I’m hesitant to go mechanical, as mechanics can’t adjust for little kids.
Placed a comment/suggestion book out for the first time. I’ve been wanting to do that for at least 3 years now. Many more people used it than I expected, and we sincerely thank everyone for the feedback.
Of the suggestions: Chainsaw, Freddy, Zombies, and Michael. Frankly, I think people can find enough of that stuff somewhere else. We’ll stick to more original stuff and atmosphere.
Equal parts “scary” and “make it more scary”. Since our goal always is “Have the little kids clinging to their parents but not up all night”, it’s a fine line, but one I think we’re treading fairly well.
This has been my favorite year, personally, even though I got stuck playing gatekeeper. Everything pretty much came out how I wanted, but would still have liked to finish the original plan on Kyle’s costume.
Time to pick it all up, and start begin the annual switch to Christmas mode. What’s in store for that? I’m not sure yet.
It’s also the research time of year for me. We’ve already settled on a theme. Chosen by the kids. “The Recondite.” I’ll leave you to guess the meaning of that for now, but will leave you that the name is a clue…
