So what exactly can Universal do? Keep HHN limited to its current version and hope price increases alone will deter the need to increase capacity? Follow the Not-So-Scary route of limiting visitors to 1-night with expensive single night tickets?
I'm just saying they should slowly bump other stuff to ensure they can handle it when there are already ongoing issues of staffing things. Go from 0-5 instead of cranking it to 10. Things are getting better, but I'm just cautious about adding all willy-nilly.
Regarding entertainment, actors love being on stage no matter the time, obviously evident by the energy of some of Universal's shows (HHN and daytime shows). So staffing a show filled with actors wouldn't be too difficult for the 2-3 month grind of HHN. TM attendants at Universal's shows are also some of the greatest, so I can't imagine that will be difficult to staff either.
This is sorta dismissive - as it's not theoretical, but a reality. Admittedly, I can't tell you the percentage breakdown of where the staffing issues lie - but there is one. This isn't a new fact as we've talked about this for several years now, especially in regards to bringing in the 11th house.
Yeah that comment made me curious because I know my friend said all the main characters at Howl O Scream main show are the same from last year and I know from Christmas stuff SW does they seem to get the same people every year. So what is different about HHN that these other special events don't have? Is it just the additional nights? I am not sure how many nights Howl O Scream and SW Christmas runs vs HHN.
I don't want to sit here and say it's this one reason - but a big one is scareactors getting cast and not realizing the grind.
For example, if you get cast in a house - you're in a repetitive role for 12 hours out of your night (that includes getting ready and closing time). Some people love it. For others, they don't. It's not for everyone. You need a real passion for haunting.
There are absolutely veterans who thrive in that situation, which is why you see familiar faces - but a lot of newer people don't realize the physicality and toll certain roles can take. Throw in the fact that Universal looks for body requirements, especially for the IP houses - it adds a tougher wrinkle to casting and replacing.
But the grind can apply to other non-acting roles.
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