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Post by Brandon on Nov 3, 2007 22:26:51 GMT -5
Is anyone familiar with Wildwood’s Zombie World? Granted, the most successful part of that attraction is the stunt in front. (Last year, they added a headless horseman powered by air. Years prior, it was the animatronic Alien.) Do you think any current Distortions props would be successful as an attention-getter at Trimper’s Haunted House? Part of me loves the attraction for what it is, but part of me feels that a few thousand dollars spent in the lobby could in turn gain them many thousands more in revenue.
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Post by gary on Nov 4, 2007 9:32:47 GMT -5
depends on your style of thinking. if it's to be traditional and keep its timeless lure, maybe its best to leave perfection alone. you've got the aging count still yucking up some good puns and the talking gargoyle head is nice. and i can't say i'd be interested in dumping ten G's on some big animated prop that isn't built to withstand the constant use. none of distortion's stuff is meant to be used for long. all that said, rotating something in the lobby every couple years will at least stir up new interest from that 10% of fickle riders who need to be coaxed. if anything, i'd take the count offline for a little while and consider rigging up something like a giant glowing skull that discharges some fog at intervals or oscillates on a simple wiper motor. meantime, the count can get a much-needed rest and a mechanical overhaul for a reappearance in a year or two. then the skull (or whatever) can get incorporated into the ride.
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Post by mttbrilhart on Jul 28, 2009 21:33:38 GMT -5
I was thinking...maybe put some orient crimson curtains in-between the gaps looking into the lobby, and have them tied back with a old golden rope...I think it would complement the cobweb covered chandeliers and add to the ancestral feel...
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Post by HHMacabre on Jul 23, 2010 18:13:50 GMT -5
I can't find the update, but wasn't there one awhile ago saying that the Haunted House was going to purchase a Scare Factory coffin/skeletons to go in the lobby? I was just wondering if they were seriously going to do that!
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Post by nickanap on Jul 23, 2010 18:53:11 GMT -5
I don't wanna see another Distortions prop, but maybe another Sally Barker. Maybe a ghost playing an organ or a Frankenstein. They could rotate them on a schedule like Gary said
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Post by tomshutter on Jul 23, 2010 22:03:53 GMT -5
There are skeleton fountains the bleed blood on sale for 100 dollars. Theses would be nice. Also, there are shaking chandeliers that would be cool replacing the current ones. Now, lighting. -one bright light, regular, in the lobby to light it up. -add colored light to exterior and some parts of lobby. -Turn up count's voice. -I am sure they could find some one to walk around in a costume to draw people in. -NEW PAINT... some things are badly in need of paint. -maybe a strobe some where, if so, a red one on the bat. Red strobes always look good.
I think they could also do more advertising. Maybe a bat and the HH's name on the bill boards next to other stuff. However, the costumed man would be cool.
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Post by tomshutter on Jul 23, 2010 22:06:12 GMT -5
The link to some of the above mentioned stuff is on the new stunt ideas section. I'm online at the hotel in OC and internet takes for ever to load.
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Post by tomshutter on Jul 23, 2010 23:19:00 GMT -5
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Post by HHMacabre on Jul 24, 2010 13:47:25 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of bleeding fountains...I just find them a little gross. But another Sally barker like the Count could be nice. Also, in the area to the left of the entrance doors and guardian, they could definitely use that space for something creepy...
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Post by plokoon111 on Jul 25, 2010 19:35:16 GMT -5
haha I can imagine them moving the count inside the darkride somewhere, and as your car by you can hear him ramble the usual stuff he does now. That would be pretty funny.
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Post by HHMacabre on Jul 25, 2010 19:47:29 GMT -5
Ha ha. "We have a special guest inside awaiting your arrival--his name is Frankenstein!" Yep, I can picture it!
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