Eh, I'm really just working out what's what. So, thus far:
- I think I have a theme worked out. No spoilers, but I think we can do this one pretty well without many new props.
- Photo booth is go, so now I just need to build the actual booth, make up some curtains, and acquire some tablet junk like screen protector, mounting gear, and some kind of security lock for peace of mind.
- My costume will take up a lot of my time right now. Mockups 1 & 2 are done, now I'm acquiring sample fabrics and parts for the foundation. Once that's (mostly) done, I can start making up a muslin for the dress to fit overtop. And then an expletive-load of embellishment by hand. Joy...
- Gotta think about other costumes that fit the theme.
- My walls need a little improvement to help with wind issues - mostly adding some more bracing at the bottom. Might be cutting black plastic to fit each panel, rather than long pieces - again, wind issues killed me last year and I want to prevent as much as I can. Of note, I have a scar on my foot from where I dropped the scissors last year when cutting plastic to fit.
- Gotta paint some rather large banners, and make some lit signs
- Need a plan for the porch. I have some general ideas, but it just needs more time to stew. This is kind of the "safe" space where kids get their candy, as well as the slow-time hangout for us, so I have to balance table and chairs and such with theme and lighting. :/
- Ah, lighting. I think I've got this part pretty well down.
- A few special fire effects in some windows. This is mostly acquiring materials and putting them together. Inspired by Silver Dollar City's Fire in the Hole ride.
- Shadow projector experiments for green "not a laser" vortex effect. Working on this.
- I'm sure there are repairs to be done.
- Need to map out everything, decide what props go where.
- Maybe this is the year I finally build an axeworthy?
I dunno, I have too many ideas and not a lot written down or finalized just yet. But I had to get started, because my local friendly competition appear to be working quite hard - they've acquired much more space, they built a spinning tunnel...and then they put up palette walls in front of the windows so I can't see what all they're up to. But they've been there a lot lately! And I'm not going to be outdone. XD