Saturdays. Best Day to Visit a Haunt?
Yes and no.
Hello Awaken Fans,
Saturdays and Haunted Houses. They go together like Jason Voorhees and heavy breathing. But, are Saturdays the best time for haunted house fans to visit? That often depends on what you want to experience.
Pros
Great Atmosphere - Saturdays are rockin’ for haunts! The atmosphere definitely gets turned up a few notches. The people are out and it creates a great vibe. This means more anticipation and fun than an early season Thursday where there’s just less going on. So, Saturdays are special.
More Actors - More actors usually mean more scares. Haunts will bring out as many actors as possible for a Saturday. Plus actors (who are usually working long hours for this part-time gig) are more available on the weekend. So more people are going to be jumping out at you from who knows where and their should be more attention to line entertainment also, as you’ve got to try to keep the guests on their toes.
More Entertainment - Because Saturday nights at a haunt are usually the busiest, there’s usually more going on. At Awaken before Covid, we’d have magic performers, horror authors, snakes and other exotic animals, freak performers, musicians and more, mostly on Saturday nights. We assume these performers and personalities will return in 2021.
Cons
Less Time Between Groups - Things get sped up a little usually on busier nights. Actors have less time for improvising or spending excessive time with a group, because the next group is on its way. If you want a slower production and a little more time to look around, off nights are better.
Nobody likes waiting in line.
Longer Waits - More people, more waiting. At Awaken, we don’t “conga line” groups through the haunt on top of each and almost never combine groups. We believe that this leads to a better experience for our guests once inside the haunt. Here’s a post on our philosophy and an apology to some guests who had a longer than usual wait.
Rowdier Guests - The rowdier part of the general public sometimes shows up more as the season goes forward. Someone who’s had a few too many is rarely a good time for anyone, but they are what they are. At Awaken, anyone causing trouble will be removed, but that’s never fun.
Bottom Line
Saturday nights at a haunt can be a really awesome experience. There’s usually an energy in the air, more performances and other fun stuff going on. But, can be longer waits and the usual issues when you’ve got a crowd of people hanging out. Are Saturday’s worth it? It depends on what you’re looking for.
Just Five Open Days Left!
Yep, the season’s moving fast! So, don’t miss your chance to get your scare on this year. Here are our remaining dates:
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23rd-24th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29th-31st
Finally, rumor has it that a certain Mr. Krampus will be visiting us again this December for a one night only event. Stay tuned for more information.
The Latest:
A Big Thank You to Fetters the Clown!
Fetters the Clown appeared last Saturday @ Awaken and scared a lot of guests! Apparently, not everyone loves clowns. Thank you Fetters for visiting Awaken, and we look forward to having you return.
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Horror Movie Happenings
The Empty Man, Oct. 23rd
Teens start disappearing from a small Midwestern town (maybe like Leslie, Michigan), and some locals believe it’s the work of the local legend, The Empty Man. A retired cop starts his own investigation and learns some things that maybe he shouldn’t. Read more.
The Craft: Legacy, Oct. 28th
A sequel to the 1996 horror movie “The Craft”. A group of high school students form a coven of witches. Then they get all witchy and stuff. Read more.
The Tales of Strango the Clown, Oct. 30th
We just love the name. A high powered businessman (have you ever met a low powered businessman?) who loses it all. He quickly spirals into a murdery, scary clown. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Read more.
Come Play, Oct. 30th
The parents of a lonely boy will be forced to fight for him and themselves when a mysterious, malevolent creature attempts to enter their world. As if parents don’t have enough to worry about with their kids’ use of smartphones and tablets. Read more.
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