Today we have a little treat! A guest post from the lovely Katelyn Darrow! I’m a big fan of haunted houses, and Katelyn has some wonderful tips on preparing for these wonderful attractions.
It was interesting to see my favorite horror movies come to life!
It’s the season of screams and scares! Halloween is fast approaching, and one of the best ways to get into the spirit of the spooky holiday is to visit a haunted house attraction. I recently went to (and survived) Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, and it was a terrifying experience! This year’s Halloween Horror Nights offered 8 different haunted houses, in addition to outrageous live shows and horrifying street experiences. Although it’s difficult to prepare for a scary ordeal like a haunted house or spooky attraction, there are a few things you can do to make the most of your experience. Whether you’re planning a trip to Orlando, Florida for the award-winning Halloween Horror Nights, or visiting a local haunted house, use my tips below to get ready!
Wear Sneakers
Be sure to dress comfortably, especially when it comes to footwear. When you’re fending off zombies, vampires, cannibals, and more, you will NOT want to be tripping in your stiletto heels and mini-skirt. Haunted attractions oftentimes have tight spaces or uneven terrain, so dressing in active-wear will keep you from slipping.
Stay Hydrated
Going through a scary attraction can be exhausting! Keep sipping water throughout, because running from bloodthirsty vampires and being chased by evil clowns will have your adrenaline pumping.
Posing with the “Support the Purge” bus. The sets were extremely realistic!
Watch Horror Films
I have a love-hate relationship when it comes to scary movies. Although I’m not very well-versed when it comes to the horror genre, I’ve certainly seen a few unforgettable scary flicks. Watching frightening movies beforehand may give you an idea of what to expect before going into a haunted attraction. Several of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights houses are based on popular scary films, including sci-fi thriller Alien Vs. Predator, John Carpenter’s classic Halloween, and a new movie called Dracula Untold, coming to theaters on October 10th. There were also houses based on frightful TV shows like Dusk Till Dawn and AMC’s hit show The Walking Dead. One of my favorite attractions was an outdoor scare zone based on The Purge, where you felt like you were experiencing the chaotic 12-hour purging period. Watching a few of these films and television shows in advance gave me a little peek at what to expect.
Have Fun
I think the most important part is to enjoy yourself and have a blast. When you’re going to a scary Halloween attraction, bring your bravest friends along and scream at the top of your lungs!
Katelyn Darrow is a teen blogger who enjoys writing about a variety of topics. She thinks Halloween is a fun holiday, although she gets spooked very easily! One of her favorite things to do during the fall season, in the weeks leading up to Halloween, is watch horror films (hiding under a blanket and peeking through her fingers, of course).
This was soo helpful! also, I LOVE Halloween horror nights at universal!
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