namelessoracle
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- Aug 26, 2021
Not having a house for the Icon this year seemed odd to me.
Who are you considering to be the icon this year? Last year was the first time in a while that they have had any house related to the icons.Not having a house for the Icon this year seemed odd to me.
I assume they are referring to Pumpkin lord as the Icon - that is what I have seen anyway listed for this year anywayWho are you considering to be the icon this year? Last year was the first time in a while that they have had any house related to the icons.
I don’t think he’s an “official” icon, but more of a sentimental favorite. He was in the Wicked Growth house last year, so I guess the didn’t want to be too repetitive. I wouldn’t mind. I like him a lot and would buy a t-shirt with him on it. I go for the pumpkin stuff though.I assume they are referring to Pumpkin lord as the Icon - that is what I have seen anyway listed for this year anyway
previous to last year (I know you know this) they did not have an icon for a few years - I think the last one was Chase and there was a house if I recall correctly
Before that I cant fully recall if they always have a house - its all such a blur I'm not positive - but I think they usually did.
It was my understanding the Pumpkin Lord was the Icon for this year. Sense he is right at the entrance and engages with you when you come in. Also he's prominently featured on one shirt at least.I don’t think he’s an “official” icon, but more of a sentimental favorite. He was in the Wicked Growth house last year, so I guess the didn’t want to be too repetitive. I wouldn’t mind. I like him a lot and would buy a t-shirt with him on it. I go for the pumpkin stuff though.
I haven’t been going that long; this will be my 4th year. However, I think from the HHN history podcasts that I listen to people were upset that Chase didn’t have her own house, just a small part in a show, or something like that.
It's not unheard of for an icon to be something that is brought back from a past year.Looking into it, it looks like ear, and Bone are the only ones not to ever be in a House that are Icons. Lady Luck and Bone were in Scarezones. Lady Luck showed up last year in Icon Captured.
Pumpkin Lord does have a scarezone this year at least. He is the recognized Icon for this year. He was the star of the most popular house last year. I dont think anything this year has been popular enough to explode into a new Icon.
I do suggest telling him that when you go. His reaction will be quite entertainingI do not recognize Pumpkin Lord as the icon lol
Yeah chase had a house it was an insane asylum of some sortI don’t think he’s an “official” icon, but more of a sentimental favorite. He was in the Wicked Growth house last year, so I guess the didn’t want to be too repetitive. I wouldn’t mind. I like him a lot and would buy a t-shirt with him on it. I go for the pumpkin stuff though.
I haven’t been going that long; this will be my 4th year. However, I think from the HHN history podcasts that I listen to people were upset that Chase didn’t have her own house, just a small part in a show, or something like that.
I agree - I wonder if the house that got pulled was also going to be the IconI do not recognize Pumpkin Lord as the icon lol
I can tell you what we did NOT care for, what I wouldn't get again. Sorry but I'm awful at booth names, and food names (which I'm sure is of little help) but it's the booth that is right in front of Animal Actor's, has twisted tators and queso, and sprinkled with hot cheeto dust, and one with a hot dog and chili (has something about blood and guts in the name)2 more days!! can't wait. Have changed my mind 10 times this week on where we plan to do stay/scream, start the night, Sunday night. I've been tracking wait times, and halloween jumps up so, so high right at opening, so I guess it's like rope dropping Hagrids/FoP, etc. Either be in the front, or you'll be waiting. S/S. So currently leaning back to starting there, but will totally depend on how long line is when we arrive. If too bad, we'll start w Weekend.
but if we could knock out halloween, dead man's etc. at the get go, that would be better.
I STILL can't decide what all/where we'll eat. Any favorite foods? I know that's so subjective, but hoping to work in treats and drinks.
So excited! and SO appreciate all the advice, tips, experiences on this thread/forum.
It’s our first ever night at HHN the following Sunday and I could have written your post word for word. We are eating at Lombards at 3.15pm so not sure we will be early enough to be at the front of the Halloween line so might start with Blumhouse and do the NYC one another of my nights.2 more days!! can't wait. Have changed my mind 10 times this week on where we plan to do stay/scream, start the night, Sunday night. I've been tracking wait times, and halloween jumps up so, so high right at opening, so I guess it's like rope dropping Hagrids/FoP, etc. Either be in the front, or you'll be waiting. S/S. So currently leaning back to starting there, but will totally depend on how long line is when we arrive. If too bad, we'll start w Weekend.
but if we could knock out halloween, dead man's etc. at the get go, that would be better.
I STILL can't decide what all/where we'll eat. Any favorite foods? I know that's so subjective, but hoping to work in treats and drinks.
So excited! and SO appreciate all the advice, tips, experiences on this thread/forum.
The Halloween S&S queue was really long last night. I was sort of far back, even after getting in line about 4:15, They opened EP early, so I hopped into that line. After finishing the house, the queue was still really long. It did open early though, about 5:30.Following on from the above about the resort guest entrance - we took advantage of it three times (arriving between 5 and 5:10 each time) and found some options that worked and some that didn’t.
What worked for us after finishing Hellblock Horror:
- Joining the end of the Stay and Scream queue for Spirits of the Covern. We did that and Fiesta de Chupacabra by about 6:15/6:20.
- Grabbing a drink and then waiting for the Dead Man’s Pier Winter’s Wake queue to open. We did that and The Weekend by about 6:20.
What didn’t work for us after finishing Hellblock Horror:
- Joining the end of the Stay and Scream queue for Halloween. We were in the queue when we walked past a wait times board that said it would take us 45 minutes but it ended up taking 105 minutes.
Sounds like you made the right choice re the express line. It was open when we went through on Wednesday but we decided to stay in the regular line so we could use our express on it later in the evening.The Halloween S&S queue was really long last night. I was sort of far back, even after getting in line about 4:15, They opened EP early, so I hopped into that line. After finishing the house, the queue was still really long. It did open early though, about 5:30.
So this is something I've been thinking about as HHN goes on - I've broached the subject as a side comment before.
It seems that in general many of the streamers are not all that enthralled with HHN like they have been in the past.
One of them who purchased the every night ticket (had the no Saturdays ticket last year so spent the money this year for Saturdays as well) and usually streams it - was going to skip a Saturday and seemed to be disinterested and was going to skip it - they did end up streaming - probably because folks asked and that's how he makes money
I'm planning on going myself for about 8 nights of HHN, but due to reasons beyond my control I may have to cancel. It's my choice - but I feel I may have too.
I got a message late yesterday from a friend (a local) who goes every with his daughter and they both said it was lame - they went on different nights and planned to go another night together which they will not be doing.
That is making my choice easier - but I know there are a lot of folks who are going or have gone that I see on here year after year discussing HHN
Id appreciate some feedback on above - and not to bring it down - but its important to have a little context - would you go if you had a family member who may pass anytime in the next 3 months - maybe this week - but may not you can't know - and you have been dealing with this for several years and are basically in charge of things - and then adding on top of that events over the last several years in general. (this is just for context - it is what it is)
I've very much looking forward to HHN and more so Universal and the SeaWorld Halloween event. Oh and the Dead coconut club
Id most like comments from people who have actually gone to HHN this year and in the past