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Haunt Name: Buzzard Cove ScreamparkReview Team: Team CleaverlandReview Date: September 22, 2019
| Cast (15%) |
|---|
| Number of Cast Members Seen (not scored): |
19 |
| 1: Did it seem like there were enough actors? (20%) |
7.7 |
| Ten in the barn and nine on the trail, the trail could have used a few more.
Trail: 7.2
Barn: 8.2 |
| 2: How believable / convincing were the actors? (30%) |
8.3 |
| Trail: 7.9
Barn: 8.7 |
| 3: How interactive were the actors? (20%) |
8.65 |
| We experienced some great interactive actors at this attraction!
Trail: 8.5
Barn: 8.8 |
| 4: How creatively & appropriately did they use dialogue? (15%) |
8.8 |
| Dialogue went beyond the usual, actors showed great verbal acuity.
Trail: 8.9
Barn: 8.7 |
| 5: Was there a good variety of characters? (15%) |
8.4 |
| Trail: 8.5
Barn: 8.3 |
| Cast Score: |
8.34 |
| Costuming (15%) |
|---|
| 1: How complete / finished did the costumes appear to be? (15%) |
7.2 |
| Trail: 7.2
Barn: 7.2 |
| 2: How creative / detailed were the costumes? (25%) |
6.1 |
| Trail: 6.2
Barn: 6.0 |
| 3: Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic? (20%) |
8.1 |
| Trail: 7.9
Barn: 8.3 |
| 4: How effectively did they use masks (if used)? (15%) |
8.2 |
| Trail: 8.2
Barn: 8.2 |
| 5: How appropriate were the costumes for their scenes & themes? (25%) |
7.5 |
| Trail: 7.4
Barn: 7.6 |
| Costuming Score: |
7.3 |
|---|
| Customer Service (10%) |
|---|
| 1: How easy was it to locate the attraction, park and navigate the premises? (25%) |
7.8 |
| It is easy to find, not too far off the beaten path, fairly recognizable once you reach it.
Trail: 6.8
Barn: 8.8 |
| 2: How safe was the attraction? (30%) |
| 6.7 |
| Watch your step on the trail, stairs for the barn. No visible or obvious security.
Trail: 6.6
Barn: 6.8 |
| 3: How professional, helpful and friendly were the staff members? (25%) |
| 7.75 |
| Friendly! A bit rough on processes like ticket taking, but this was opening weekend.
Trail: 7.5
Barn: 8.0 |
| 4: How easy was it to find their information before you arrived? |
8.7 |
| Very nice Facebook presence and a useful website.
Trail: 8.7
Barn: 8.7 |
| Customer Service Score: |
7.64 |
| Atmosphere (10%) |
|---|
| 1: How obvious was it that you were at a haunted house before entering? (60%) |
5.3 |
| From the outside it looks much more like the mini-golf course (which it is).
Trail: 6.6
Barn: 4.0 |
| 2: How well did the atmosphere prepare you for what you experienced inside? (40%) |
4.35 |
| Walk to the trail entrance hampered by proximity to golf courses. Outside of barn is not intimidating.
Trail: 6.6
Barn: 4.0 |
| Atmosphere Score: |
4.92 |
| Special Effects (15%) |
|---|
| 1: How effective were the sound effects? (20%) |
5.4 |
| Audio on the trail cut kept cutting off, making it a hindrance to the experience.
Trail: 3.2
Barn: 7.6 |
| 2: How creative / original were the scenes & props? (20%) |
7.15 |
| There were several props and animatronics we haven’t seen much before.
Trail: 6.6
Barn: 7.7 |
| 3: How well were the scenes detailed? (20%) |
5.75 |
| In general, not the most detailed sets.
Trail: 5.5
Barn: 6.0 |
| 4: How well did they achieve & maintain the suspension of disbelief? (25%) |
6.65 |
| Mood and experience on the trail were marred by audio glitches.
Trail: 5.6
Barn: 7.7 |
| 5: How effective were the SFX at providing scares / entertainment? (15%) |
7.5 |
| Trail: 6.8
Barn: 8.2 |
| Special Effects Score: |
6.45 |
| Theme (5%) |
N/A |
|---|
| Theme Score: |
N/A |
| Scare Factor (15%) |
|---|
| 1: How scary was it? (30%) |
8.3 |
| We were jolted on several occasions, and the barn has downright creepy and eerie atmosphere in places.
Trail: 7.9
Barn: 8.7 |
| 2: How well did they provide scares to the entire group? (15%) |
8.15 |
| Trail: 7.8
Barn: 8.5 |
| 3: How predictable were the scares? (25%) |
8.35 |
| Trail: 8.1
Barn: 8.6 |
| 4: How well did they provide a wide variety of scares? (15%) |
6.95 |
| Trail: 6.8
Barn: 7.1 |
| 5: How strong was the ending / finale? (15%) |
4.45 |
| Both trail and barn just kind of ended. Barn set up the biggest/best animatronic in the last room and actor in the next to last room, so just strolled out after noting the animatronic. Trail similarly had a large prop noting the end, and driver for the hayride to greet.
Trail: 4.7
Barn: 4.2 |
| Scare Factor Score: |
7.51 |
| Entertainment & Value (15%) |
|---|
| 1: How satisfied are you with the entertainment received during the main attraction/s? (30%) |
6.9 |
| Trail: 6.5
Barn: 7.3 |
| 2: How satisfied are you with the entertainment that’s available with the ticket price, excluding the main attraction/s? (25%) |
0 |
| None included in the ticket price.
Trail: 0
Barn: 0 |
| 3: How appropriate is/are the ticket price/s? (30%) |
5.2 |
| Trail: 4.8
Barn: 5.6 |
| 4: Have they effectively used their available space? (15%) |
7.25 |
| Trail: several minutes spent in the outdoor maze on trail, some dead areas, though actors had some good hiding spaces.
Trail: 6.4
Barn: 8.1 |
| Entertainment & Value Score: |
4.72 |
More Info:
| Total Time (Minutes): | 23 |
| General Admission: | 23 |
| Ticket Prices: | Ticket covers trail, hayride, and barn. No VIP or fast pass options, no combo tickets with other attractions such as the mini-golf. |
| Minutes Per Dollar: | 1 |
| None included in the ticket price.
Trail: 0
Barn: 0 |
