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I couldn't tell if you have an indoor/outdoor/or what haunt. What I'm suggesting has not been tried yet, but this is our situation. If nothing else, maybe it'll spark some ideas for you.

We...

Is there any way for you to operate outside of the city limits? There are fewer restrictions if you go rural and I believe it is cheaper.

Thanks for the link. That is really expensive for just one prop.

Either that or they have to get their R&D type expenses out of it. Because of the limited market they probably have to have a huge market. Even XBOX and PS3 drop their prices after they reach a...

Another thought on the re-set:

We tell our actors to improvise within reason. We give them a way to do the scene but allow them to make changes to see what works best.

The point I'm trying...

Jason is character that many people are already contioned to be afraid of, much like the chain-saw scene that everyone knows will be in nearly every haunt - and it still works. As a guide on our...

LOL. I just finshed burying it in an antbed. It looks like a junkyard with all the stuff I've piled around it to keep the animals away from it.

Good point about the staining; I had not considered that. I wanted an alternative to the acid as I was afraid an "uh-oh" might be for keeps. I already have the piece of fence that Tattoo suggested...

Excellent suggestion, Tattoo! Thanks!

The first half of your list is "maybe's", but for my sense of humor you were on a tear with the bottom half. Do you have something better than just "Tickets"?

The Polish coffin lid is priceless!...

2007 was our second year for the Trail of Terror. I started making signs but was too late to use them this season. I'm using very old 2x8 and 2x10's that look pretty rough and using a routing bit...

This deer carcass is not that large,but it is too big for a 5 gallon bucket. I feel like I need to get this cleaned up quickly and I don't have the time to order supplies.

There isn't too much...

Thanks for the replys.

Tattoo, my mom actually suggested the ant beds also. Between the dogs, coyotes, and bobcats, I was afraid I'd lose the skeletons if I tried the ant beds.

Have any of you worked with real animal bones? I had the opportunity to take possession of a deer carcass Wednesday. I've begun cleaning it and wonder if any of you have tried this before and have...

What was the reaction or how is the Bad Santa display accepted?

I am making up the list for our stations for 2008 and a "bad Santa"/"Dark Christmas" was one of my suggestions. There was a horror...

Luan is thinner than plywood and finished on one side for doors and cabinets. It's more like paneling than plywood, IMO.

I think you were right the first time, that the actor is leaning in from the back. Look at the shadows cast by the chains and the shirt. It appears that the prop is lit from above, casting the...

Great thread. This is an issue we are considering. Our background: fund-raiser, guided trail in the woods approximately 5/8 mile, staff of 100 (includes guides, actors, concessions, - everybody),...

Why are haunted houses illegal in your area?

Made through version 1 and loved it, waiting for version 2 to download. Absolutely love the soundtrack behind version 1. I wouldn't mind have a copy of just the audio for different areas.

On to...

We made and will continue to make changes to entertain our customers while they wait. Wait time increased to one hour and thirty minutes from the time our customers bought their tickets until they...

We do a fundraiser Trai of Terror, approximately 5/8 mile gided tour through the woods - this is our second year, staff of approximately 100 nightly.

2006, we were open ten nights: every Fri and...

You may have too big of an operation for our method to be feasible, but here goes:

I create our tickets on my PC, eight per page, and assign a "group letter" for each. This year we had twenty...

I hate what you are dealing with, but maybe you should look at the big picture. You're obviously hurting your competition, so the best weapon is to keep it up. Try not to be discouraged, and let...

With as many attractions as he has listed, the number of actors seems right. He probably meant 20,000 sf.