CGA’s HALLOWEEN HAUNT MEDIA DAY (Video Posted!!!)

We went to CGA’s Halloween Haunt last year, which was their first time having one. The event was so great! It was really crowded too. The link to last year’s report is below.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=652948#652948

I was asked to go to CGA’s Media Day for Halloween Haunt this year, but I couldn’t make it on 10/3. We were lucky enough to get a second chance at it on 10/9. A few friends joined us and we all had a great time.

Along with the same mazes from last year, CGA added a new one called Toy Factory. They also added Shocking Sideshow of Freaks, which was a great show and Bang! Primeval Percussion.

You must arrive early for the opening. All of the ghouls gather around to hear their directions to scare everyone. I have a video clip from this. We have a really good picture with the guy on the front of the CGA Haunt website.

http://haunt.cagreatamerica.com/

We’ll start off with reviews of the mazes:

CarnEvil – A must with 3-D glasses. Don’t go through it without them. They do a great job with the scare zone outside as well. I believe it is called the Gauntlet.

Club Blood – It has a couple of stripper poles…need I say more?

Slaughterhouse – I believe there was more gore last year, but this maze is absolutely disgusting. The gutting meat grinder is great, as well as the “store” at the end.

Toy Factory – I’ll start off by saying the song is annoying. The maze is fabulous! They are really creative. I don’t want to spoil it, so I won’t say what happens.

Cornstalkers – This is a very long maze. I like how it runs along the backside, behind Grizzly. There are many scares in here.

Camp Gonna Getcha – Last year, this wasn’t operating regularly. It is a little different because you’re in the log ride, but it is enjoyable. If you don’t want to get wet, don’t ride it.

Werewolf Canyon – Probably my favorite maze next to CarnEvil. The werewolves are great and they added some chainsaws to really make this scary.

The shows:

Ed Alonzo – If you have seen him before, there probably isn’t much of a change. He is hilarious and crewd! Everyone enjoyed him. If you have kids, you might want to see the show before they see it.

Shocking Side Show of Freaks – This is a new show for this year. There is fire and fireworks. What more could you want?

Dave Hill’s Haunted Hypnotics – We didn’t watch this show. It was going on as we were leaving. If you like hypnosis, this is the show for you!

Bang! Primevil Percussion – A welcome change throughout the park. They don’t stay in one place.

This is a MUST for Northern Californians to go to.

Time for the pics!

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject:

Sweet, I'll be going there next weekend! Got a video project to shoot during the day, and a Haunt to check out at night.

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you had a good time! I went last Saturday (8/3) and loved Toy Factory too! But I missed out on the opening ceremonies. Looks cool.

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject:

^Here is a video of the opening ceremonies that I took.

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject:

The photos are great. Glad I saw this because I went last week and looking at your pics I guess I missed a couple of stuff.
Love the Toy Factory it was very creative.
And I agree about Slaughterhouse. It seemed like a couple stuff was missing.
I enjoyed the Haunt a little more this year.

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject:

Great trip report. It seems like CGA has a pretty nice haunt. Since you put up pictures of CGA's freakshow, it now reminds me how much I miss the one we had here at Scarowinds a couple years ago.

Now that CGA has Dole whip, does that mean the rest of the CF parks will start carrying it? I really hope so, that is some of the best stuff ever made.

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject:

I was planning on going on 10-10 but a bunch of things kept me in Stockton. Man I am so bummed I didn't get to go.

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:36 am Post subject:

Hi Rick! Nice Photo TR. I haven't been to CGA in a LONG time. Is it better than it was a couple years ago?

I am going to the Sharks game tomorrow (got a great deal for seats in Section 116 Row 2!), are you going?

-Kevin

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:44 am Post subject:

Thanks guys!

^We're not going to the Sharks game. Have fun there! Your seats sound good.

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:08 am Post subject:

I forgot to give a HUGE thanks to Ryan Davies for taking us around the park for Media Day. It was great hanging out with you. Everyone had a such a good time.

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