Just got back from days at the park. Exhausted but here's my quick thoughts on everything from someone who's never been to ScareFest before.
TOTT: First time was disapointing as we caught up with group in front who had a family with small children at the back so the actors were toning the scares down loads and at one point an actor was down on his knees giving the kids high fives. Fortunately when we did it again later in the day it was LOADS better and one of the best Scare Attractions I've done.
Boiler House: Was told it was crap and it was. Photo failed to make people jump and it just wasn't scary.
Best bit was being back inside the Black Hole tent. Looking up when at the bottom of the stairs is AMAZING and makes you realise how massive the tent is. They need to get rid of Boiler House but what I've heard about what Alton are planning for next year makes me sad.
Carnival of Screams: Really enjoyed this maze. Wasn't scary but it was great fun and we were laughing most the way round. Was so different from the other mazes I've done and I love how the actors use the illusions to play around with you. Loved the shrinking corridor and them trying to get people to push through that tiny door, and in the mirror maze when they lead you the wrong way. All it missed was a finale to make people run out. Was certainly the better of the two Black Hole mazes though.
Zombies Scarezone: Was rather impressed. Was expecting the worst after Thorpes attrocious one last year but the themeing was good and some of the actors were quite good. It's certainly a good addition.
People only seem dissapointed with it as they assume it's going to be scary and like a maze when in reality it's just another way of getting to X-Sector with some actors walking round. I think it was more intense for us though as we know a couple of the actors quite well so they went mental and knew they could do stuff to us that they can't to other guests. Got a funny video to upload of what went on.
Scare Rooms: Didn't know what to expect with these. The special check in was AMAZING and the actors were really good. The corridor looked fantastic and the theming around the room was nice. I was just expecting quick scares but it plays out more like a show. The characters all have good back stories and link with other characters and they come bursting in and act out roles while throwing in a few jump scares. Really have no idea how one got in the bathroom as we checked for hidden ways in and out the room and the door didn't open.
The finale at the end was fantastic and our room was the last to get it and we kept hearing loads of screams from the other rooms as they came closer and closer. Was great fun although we didn't get much sleep as we had to get up early to have breakfast and check out the next day.
Will do a write up soon of what happens in the scare room with all the times and events and post pictures and a video of it all.
Overall I was impressed with Scarefest. I know I have nothing to compare it to but I really enjoyed myself and everyone else seemed to be getting in the spirit of Halloween as well with quite a few people dressed up around the park.
