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Wow, the tour sounds perfect for you. It's so not my sort of thing - to the point where I'm not going to watch the videos, as I think they'll scare the living daylights out of me! It does sound like there's a lot packed into it and it's good value for money though.
Like I said it's not for everyone but enjoying it so much! I think I made the right choice with the tour that even though expensive you see a lot and so many other things included.
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Wow! This tour sure sounds scary!! Glad you are enjoying it!!
It is scary and a first for me as my first ever haunted house visits in my life. Enjoying it so much!
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What a great tour so far. Looking at the videos, the houses look extremely scary.
It's a great and enjoyable tour and loving it so far! The videos do a good job and give an idea what the houses were like but being there in person is still better. They are scary and some better and more scarier than others.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Great reviews so far, and yes, it seems like the RIP tour is the way to go.
Thanks. Enjoying every bit of it and glad I opted to do the tour as you get to see and do so much. Much more than doing it on your own and waiting in long lines. Some houses can have two hour waits. Some of the lines I saw during the night may have been in this time frame.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
For those folks who enjoy horror and being scared this sounds perfect. I though do NOT like to be scared and if I never saw another horror movie, I wouldn't be disappointed. Thanks for reviewing this experience as I'm sure some will be very interested.
Dave,
I am all caught up on your TR. Your stay at universal and your pictures have convinced me to stay at Universal when I next get to visit Harry Potter. You are braver than I am. I watched the 1st video and know I would be too scared to go in any more haunted houses!
For those folks who enjoy horror and being scared this sounds perfect. I though do NOT like to be scared and if I never saw another horror movie, I wouldn't be disappointed. Thanks for reviewing this experience as I'm sure some will be very interested.
You're so right as it's a matter of enjoying this sort of thing and whether or not you like being scared. It doesn't bother me on this level and having a great time. There's still more to come with the tour so beware!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
The RIP certainly sounds like the way to go to beat the lines! I liked the theming if the Dead Waters House!
I think so too as so much is packed in and get to experience most things during Halloween Horror Nights while allowing plenty of time for breaks. Dead Waters was one of the better houses.
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Dave,
I am all caught up on your TR. Your stay at universal and your pictures have convinced me to stay at Universal when I next get to visit Harry Potter. You are braver than I am. I watched the 1st video and know I would be too scared to go in any more haunted houses!
Glad I can help with a future Universal stay as being on property is quite convenient. It's just a matter of how much you want to spend at one of these resorts. The deluxe resorts can be expensive but not quite in WDW territory and there are deals to be found. I found the boat transportation to be a big perk of staying there as so convenient. Can use this at 4/5 of the resorts. Not Cabana Bay as only bus service.
The houses can be quite scary and some better and scarier than others. The theming is great in these and for the whole event. I just think it's not real and nothing to worry about.....except, when things jump out at you unexpectedly!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Thursday, October 5th (Part V) We proceeded to our fourth house of the evening, which was a short walk. It’s “American Horror Story Vol. 2” and based on the TV series. It’s located not too far from the park entrance and across from the Shrek attraction.
Here’s the description of this house: “Experience three horrifying stories in one disturbing house as a deranged cast of characters seek not only your life, but your soul.” This was one of the more popular houses as there was quite a long wait in the standby line.
Here’s the video for “American Horror Story Vol. 2” for your enjoyment, if you dare!
I enjoyed this house very much with a large scare factor. The theming was very good and there is so much going on. Once our group reconvened outside the consensus among all of us was that this was a big hit. Jarrarie, said this is one of his favorite houses.
Over one block was our next house, which was adjacent to the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket coaster. This was “The Shining” and was one I was looking forward to as I have seen this movie many times. This house had another very big line as I expected.
Here’s the description: “The visually intense psychological thriller is now the most terrifying haunted experience imaginable.” Although, I felt this house was very good, I thought it could have been a bit better. It may have been due to that I’m so familiar with the movie and knew what to expect. I still enjoyed it.
Here’s the video for “The Shining” house. I’m sure many of you will be quite familiar of the theming, characters and action inside.
When I arrived outside most of those in our group enjoyed this house but felt something was missing. I felt they could have done more with the maze of shrubs and make it more realistic. Other than that, it was quite good.
After my group, had assembled outside, we returned to Café La Bamba for a break and some snacks. I had a beer and indulged mostly with some of the desserts.
These were all quite good as I was quite hungry and had some of each! The cupcakes on the left were particularly good! The macaroons were good as well! But, I've had better in Paris! They are certainly to die for there! That's for you Cheryl!
After our break at Café La Bamba we left to visit our first Scare Zone of the night. This was close by and quite a good one. It’s “Trick ‘r Treat.” Here’s the description: “Break the rules. Pay the price. That’s the murderous moral of the five twisted stories in Trick ‘r Treat, a darkly hilarious tribute to Halloween.” I enjoyed this zone and there was a lot going on and quite colorful as you’ll see below.
Love the lighting and theming!
Perhaps, he’s awaiting my arrival?
I think his shirt is in dire need of a trip to the dry cleaners!
Who is this, do I know you, as you look familiar?
This was a good scare zone and one I enjoyed so much as done so well with great characters, theming and lighting. Once we finished this scare zone there were more characters just past it near The Simpson’s attraction.
Being near The Simpson’s ride, I wonder if he’s related to Krusty?
We walked past The Simpson’s attraction to haunted house number 6 for the night. This one was near the Men in Black attraction. This is “The Horrors of BlumHouse.” Here’s the description: “From the minds behind ‘Insidious,’ ‘The Purge’ and ’Sinister’ comes the Horrors of BlumHouse.”
This house was ok, but didn’t do a lot for me. The theming wasn’t that great and neither were the characters. It could have been so much better as they had three movies as the premise for this house. I don’t think anyone in our group was that crazy about it as well!
NEXT: Uh, Oh What Just Happened?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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More scary houses! What are these buildings the rest of the year? I assume they're not in ride buildings, since the parks are open as usual during the day. Are the haunted houses assembled just for Halloween season? Or are the buildings there all year but we just don't know it?
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It does sound like there's a lot packed into it and it's good value for money though. 
I think I made the right choice with the tour that even though expensive you see a lot and so many other things included. 
Glad you are enjoying it!! 
Some of the lines I saw during the night may have been in this time frame.
Alaskan Mom aka Bonnie
It doesn't bother me on this level and having a great time. 
This was one of the more popular houses as there was quite a long wait in the standby line.
Jarrarie, said this is one of his favorite houses.
This house had another very big line as I expected. 
The cupcakes on the left were particularly good! 
The theming wasn’t that great and neither were the characters. It could have been so much better as they had three movies as the premise for this house. 
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