Cedar Point Halloweekends 2011 Review

Cedar Point Halloweekends: Sandusky, OH

Indoor Haunts

GA Boecklings Eerie Estate

This award winning haunt only gets better every year with the addition of some new rooms, more creepy characters and more screams. As a matter of fact, we think that the Eerie Estate has more screams per square foot of haunt than any other haunted attraction in the tri-state! Just try keeping your cool in here. The rooms are meticulously decorated in late 1800’s decor, dimly lit and very quiet until BAM! The actors literally make you want to run through the rooms! But don’t run, you’ll miss the best that they saved for last…

Rating: 11 – FRIGHTMASTER

Happy Jack’s Toy Factory

Ever wonder why there are no toys left in the entire city of Sandusky, OH? They have all turned into evil little predators and now reside in Happy Jack’s Toy Factory! Seriously, the demented-looking Barbie’s alone would fill a warehouse. Nicely spaced scares, good creativity (loved the GI Joe room!) and other unexpected surprises throughout give this haunt excellent fun value while keeping it high on the scare meter. Not your mother’s Toys-R-Us for sure!!!!

Rating: 10.5 – FRIGHTMASTER

Club Blood

This is a dance club you may want to have second thoughts about going to after dark. The interior is a mix of loud dance music, strobe lights, creepy vampires and barrel mazes that keep you confused and yet terrified at the same time. The haunt is one of the shorter haunts but does manage to stay in theme throughout, maximizing the vampire cult idea. I did feel it needed something more out of the ordinary to give it a little variety but it was a good solid haunt and a lot of fun to go through.

Rating: 8.5 – Very Good

Outdoor Haunts

Blood on the Bayou

This was an excellent new outdoor haunt that meandered along a very dark trail flanked by very realistic creepy-looking river cabins. The creativity and design was through the roof on this haunt and the actors didn’t disappoint either. The voodoo witch doctor was incredible – dancing around and whispering in your ear. It sent chills down my spine! This definitely has potential and, with a bit more length and maybe a surprise at the end, could be a Frightmaster award winner! We were very impressed with this haunt and would like to see even more of it next year!

Rating: 10 – Excellent

Maniacal Mechanical Screamworks

This was last years’ Fright Zone but with an added twist. The addition of “Myst” looking back-to-the-future like space ships and chilling characters in flying coats, it was a big favorite this year. The fog makes it spooky but the actors and props make it terrifying! It’s 360 degree scares and no where to hide as you make your way through this outdoor walk that is a combination of futuristic thrills and old-fashioned in-your-face screams. An absolute must-see at Cedar Point Halloweekends!

Rating: 10.5 – FRIGHTMASTER

CarnEvil

You may think that if you’ve seen one clown, you’ve seen them all. Definitely NOT TRUE! Carnevil has some of the scariest clowns and freakiest patrons we’ve seen ANYWHERE!!!!
Don’t even try to walk through this outdoor haunt alone. The scares come from all directions and, with some of the best make-up and costumes seen anywhere in the country – this outdoor haunt rises way above all other circus/clown themed haunts in our opinion. Very realistic! If you’re not afraid of clowns beforehand – you will be afterwards!!!!

Rating: 10 – Excellent

Overall rating: 10.5 – FRIGHTMASTER

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