 Alrighty Halloween haunt starts today well or tomorrow whenever you're watching this video if you happen to watch in it Watch it right now as it's uploaded. It is still until tomorrow So how we haunt starts Friday September 23rd, and it runs Friday Saturday And I don't think it runs the first Sunday, but I could be incorrect. I don't think it runs the first Sunday, but Wonderland will only have five mazes this year So they'll have the crypt the ruins corn stalkers in spirit manner Which are all returning and then pandemonium which is not actually a new maze even though it's being marketed as a new maze It's actually just an enhancement of a current maze blackout that used to exist in the bottom of the mound So it's just gonna add some lights And vibrant colors in there and it'll essentially be the same thing just slightly upgraded So I'll put that to rest. No new mazes really just an upgrade Outside of that the reason Wonderland is going with less mazes is actually a cedar fair decision A lot of people going and visiting Halloween haunt tend to not be able to do all the mazes in a single night When Wonderland explained the reasoning behind Limiting the mazes it actually kind of makes sense. So Wonderland and cedar fair are actually gonna focus on adding Scare zones over haunted houses. So scare zones are areas that you walk through So people are able to do them versus haunted houses. So over the years, you'll see more scare zones added You'll see enhancement with entertainment things that people can do without having to line up and we got a little sneak peek of Day of the Dead So day of the dead is a festival and parade new this year And I honestly was a little nervous when I saw the kind of like description of it I was a little nervous and I'll explain why the reason I was slightly nervous is the old Wonderland Sometimes didn't excel at entertainment or pulling things off But this new Wonderland has really impressed me and I know a lot of people disagree with me But I'm sorry the new restaurant is a huge success and a huge hit the new themed areas like frontier Canada huge success and we got to see a little teaser of day of the dead festival today Thursday There was an employee sneak peek and we got to see some of their little sneak peeks of that and it looks amazing The costume design is amazing the vibe looks amazing. So I can already tell this is a huge hit So I just want to say anyone that had a Say in day of the dead festival or picking this entertainment honestly. Thank you It is a family event It is listed on the website as a family friendly event and I like the direction that Wonderland's heading with that I like that Wonderland's becoming this place where you can do a multitude of things In a night if I want to go do haunted houses. I can go to screamers. I can go to fear farm I can go to the Scream park in Kitchener as well at Binghamons, you know, there's many places to go do haunted houses now So Wonderland's trying to kind of like separate themselves and become more of a destination for the whole family Yes, they're still gonna have those haunted houses and those scare zones that are, you know, scary and high thrill And they're gonna have the the attractions like the roller coasters open as well But on top of that they're gonna have entertainment. So if you're creating something different, you got the entertainment The handcrafted beverages are also coming back and I didn't know this about this But those blood bags are actually handcrafted in the park by the food and beverage department So that was actually something really unique that I learned this year about those But outside of that day of the dead festival is one of the only newer things coming this season for entertainment But there will be more So in terms of what's new for Halloween haunt Day of the dead festival and pandemonium are the only two new things they did unfortunately get rid of the Sink the jerk And the reason was it was a little too crass from what the park told us So we did learn that unfortunately there were parents in 2022 I know you can't do comedy anymore And I know that me even saying that's gonna piss off some my viewers But I do really hate the direction the world's heading in terms of the fact that sink the jerk can't even take place anymore because it's too Crass that was honestly one of the funniest things that Halloween haunt So it's it's a shame that we're losing that in 2022 But nonetheless that will not be coming or returning anytime soon Vampire disco will have more dancers and be a slightly larger version Love that it's coming back. It was honestly a huge success love everyone that was a part of vampire disco It was such a vibe so happy they're keeping that honestly they could add a whole nother one as well um Honestly, I think that's all in terms of what's new for hawing haunt what to do My recommendation is visit hawing haunt the first two weekends. It is going to get absolutely insane as we head into october So visit now book now visit now go now Your 2023 gold passes will get you in this season So definitely use your 2023 gold pass to get in your benefits will not work. So food plan drink plan Um parking pass. So you have to buy a 2022 parking pass on your 2023 pass for it to work Um, I'm trying to think if there's any other advice I could possibly give you Uh You save your fast lanes for how we haunt if you can't unfortunately they don't work But a little tip or trick if you get your fast lane in the morning. So on a saturday or sunday I can't confirm if this is actually going to be the case this year But in previous years the fast lane color band does not change for how we haunt Thus it will work during how we haunt your morning fast lane band Um, so we'll see if they fix that or change that but as of previous seasons that has not changed And um, that's pretty much it honestly check out all the shows make sure you visit the five haunted houses There are scare zones all the scare zones are returning It does look like wonderland has enhanced costume design and makeup as well Everything is looking absolutely amazing. I'm really excited. It seems like cedar fair Instead of adding a bunch of new things really focused on just enhancing the overall atmosphere Oh a big thing that I missed the bags. So bags are not permitted at how we haunt this season They had to be super small basically the size of like a little Just bigger than a wallet or like a little Fanny pack very small. Wonderland actually recommends not bringing a bag in the park at all So that's that for any of our media friends. You can reach out to the park. You'll be permitted one visit For anyone that does media or is on the media list of the park reach out to the park They will let you one day to bring in a bag like camera gear and all that to film So just wanted to give that tidbit to any of you who are looking to film for how we haunt for your youtube channels or anything Reach out to grace peacock and she can help set that up But outside of that that's pretty much it no diaper bags and nothing will be permitted. They're really strict This is the security concern Because teenagers are absolutely out of control and the not letting bags in the park is going to save us from those teenagers To be honest, I completely disagree with the bag policy I get it working at other parks But wonderland is one of those parks where like literally the average person brings in a bag So I have a feeling this isn't going to work out so well But hopefully everyone knows that you're not allowed to bring in a bag I understand Some of the reasoning so I'm not going to bash the park for it. But I kind of disagree But nonetheless Everyone enjoy haunt. It's going to be absolutely amazing get those night rides. It's going to be a cold weekend guys So bring some warm clothes and yeah Uh, I'm glad I made this video late because I was honestly going to be really upset with them limiting even more Haunted houses, but as I got to talk to the park the decision making Actually does make sense and after seeing the day of the dead festival. I love the direction. They're heading to be honest I love this family friendly Event. I think they could go even more family friendly like go down a dollywood vibe I think that would do wonderland wonders really separate themselves from those other attractions Have those haunted houses still but half like I think even if any of you know pumpkins after dark I think wonderland should have some of that around the park as well Really go all out for hawing haunt and winterfest and really make yourself that Have to go there Kind of destination park, but it's really difficult for wonderland because no matter what they do They could literally have one haunted house. They're going to sell out those last three weeks of haunt It's going to be absolutely crowded and insane no matter what they do. So again Stay safe everyone Um, do not panic. I just want to give some advice if something is to happen Don't stampede if you see a stampede happening get out of the way. Um stampedes can be really dangerous Um Don't please do not partake in a stampede. Don't do for your safety run if there is actual danger But understand a situation get information and react accordingly and safely plan ahead You do not want to get trampled by a stampede sometimes stampedes can be the more dangerous part of it If any of you remember what happened last year that is exactly that so stay safe and May the odds be in all the workers favor Please respect the workers. Okay, serious. Nope. Please respect the workers if you see guests disrespecting workers stand up for those workers They cannot defend themselves Um, and they can't even vocally defend themselves as well Wonderland's really strict on that and it is not fair some of the things that these teenagers do to these workers If you go to haunt you are going there to get scared You're not going there to try and scare the workers yourselves Just have some respect. Um, and just Anyways, have fun. It's hawing haunt. I'm super excited. See you guys at the park. Have a good one. Bye