Halloween Horror Nights 34 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors

[johnathanm]

Corporate is the most accurate descriptor I've seen thrown around.

The atmosphere shift crossing the bridge to the park entrance from City Walk used to be palpable.

Agreed on this (though I caveat with I’ve only been going since 23). I think just having the front gate music at a substantial volume, which was certainly the case at 29 but has lessened since, impacts the perception of walking into the event more than I appreciated until recently.

Also, I haven’t been able to place what felt so off about last year for me specifically, but corporate is a pretty good word to describe it generally.

 

[HHNSK]

Also, I haven’t been able to place what felt so off about last year for me specifically, but corporate is a pretty good word to describe it generally.

Last year felt like a gauntlet of houses (albeit quite good) separated by pavement, crowds, and very little theming. It didn’t have the vibe of an event or festival IMO. It’s all very subjective but I think the deterioration of scarezones over the last ten years, certainly post covid plays a role. As does crowds. If you’re not a fan of Nightmare Fuel the lack of a second show or lagoon show is a tough pill to swallow. I also miss Monster Cafe - I enjoy the community aspect of HHN and taken the above into account the closing was a real downer. Finally, someone mentioned earlier the effect of nostalgia and I suspect 10 years from now someone will be begging for the good old days of HHN 33 ….. I’m hoping with Mike being back we get a little taste of pre covid HHN and I would be happy with that.

 

[Midnight Detective]

Last year felt like a gauntlet of houses (albeit quite good) separated by pavement, crowds, and very little theming. It didn’t have the vibe of an event or festival IMO. It’s all very subjective but I think the deterioration of scarezones over the last ten years, certainly post covid plays a role. As does crowds. If you’re not a fan of Nightmare Fuel the lack of a second show or lagoon show is a tough pill to swallow. I also miss Monster Cafe - I enjoy the community aspect of HHN and taken the above into account the closing was a real downer. Finally, someone mentioned earlier the effect of nostalgia and I suspect 10 years from now someone will be begging for the good old days of HHN 33 ….. I’m hoping with Mike being back we get a little taste of pre covid HHN and I would be happy with that.

Agree with everything but I truly think 33s legacy will always be it was weird/off