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Many of us set up Walk-throughs rather than exterior displays. We do externals, but the heart of our haunt is definitely the walk-through! the "Haunted House" itself. Different groups react in different manners, and each group is a unique experience. Some, not many, are reserved, quiet and cautious. But they still scream. Groups of girls tend to morph into a group hug as they move from room to room. Most are really appreciative of the show, but, over the years, I have had to cut the show short, 2 occasions, and say, "OK, Guys, that's enough," and ask them to leave. Some groups have actually stood outside the house and APPLAUDED after going through!
But two groups that we've had stick in my memory after over a decade.
The first were actually two groups of kids from a School for the Deaf. They came through with a teacher who translated the narrative of our host, Elvis Presley's ghost, into Sign Language. They of course couldn't hear the Soundtrack, but the reactions and the looks on those faces stay with me today. It was awesome.
the second memorable group also came through in two waves. It was a Samoan Mens Rugby Club, and they were all dressed in Drag! Not only that, but they went through the Haunt IN CHARACTER! Imagine a bunch of large (in some cases HUGE) transvestites, all shrieking falsetto! It was hilarious and everybody ended up laughing their asses off!
Anybody else have have any memorable guests?
But two groups that we've had stick in my memory after over a decade.
The first were actually two groups of kids from a School for the Deaf. They came through with a teacher who translated the narrative of our host, Elvis Presley's ghost, into Sign Language. They of course couldn't hear the Soundtrack, but the reactions and the looks on those faces stay with me today. It was awesome.
the second memorable group also came through in two waves. It was a Samoan Mens Rugby Club, and they were all dressed in Drag! Not only that, but they went through the Haunt IN CHARACTER! Imagine a bunch of large (in some cases HUGE) transvestites, all shrieking falsetto! It was hilarious and everybody ended up laughing their asses off!
Anybody else have have any memorable guests?