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We've been talking a little bit about our memories of Halloween theme park events gone by, and it occurred to me that I'd like to hear more from people whose memories of events gone by are better than mine. So, if you've got memories of your first Halloween event, I'd love to hear them! Or perhaps you can share your earliest memories of attending a theme park event, if that's more manageable.
I remember moments more than I remember events, but my first event was at Knott's Scary Farm back in 2006, a little before my 15th birthday. I went with my best friend at the time and while I remember being absolutely terrified (more about the idea of the event than the event itself), the lasting memory is drinking so many energy drinks that I literally could not fall asleep by the time I got home after 2 a.m.
The next year went a bit better. I didn't go to Knott's Scary Farm, but I did attend Halloween Horror Nights for the first time. I was covering the event for a blog that has long since been purged from the Internet and it was only my second time attending anything as a credentialed member of the media. I remember a lot more about this event. I remember the smell of the forest in the Friday the 13th maze and I definitely remember the pungent smells found in every room in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre maze. But perhaps best of all, I remember riding the Terror Tram for the first time.
As a kid who grew up loving the movies, and especially classic horror, being able to walk by the Bates Motel for the first time is a memory I'll never forget. I also remember this video/audio loop, which I believe was used again and again over the next several years. I'll have to dig around to see if I have any photos (no smartphone back then!) but until then... I'd love to hear some of your memories!
I remember moments more than I remember events, but my first event was at Knott's Scary Farm back in 2006, a little before my 15th birthday. I went with my best friend at the time and while I remember being absolutely terrified (more about the idea of the event than the event itself), the lasting memory is drinking so many energy drinks that I literally could not fall asleep by the time I got home after 2 a.m.
The next year went a bit better. I didn't go to Knott's Scary Farm, but I did attend Halloween Horror Nights for the first time. I was covering the event for a blog that has long since been purged from the Internet and it was only my second time attending anything as a credentialed member of the media. I remember a lot more about this event. I remember the smell of the forest in the Friday the 13th maze and I definitely remember the pungent smells found in every room in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre maze. But perhaps best of all, I remember riding the Terror Tram for the first time.
As a kid who grew up loving the movies, and especially classic horror, being able to walk by the Bates Motel for the first time is a memory I'll never forget. I also remember this video/audio loop, which I believe was used again and again over the next several years. I'll have to dig around to see if I have any photos (no smartphone back then!) but until then... I'd love to hear some of your memories!