FW haunted carriage ride, bad news - The DIS Discussion Forums

ClaudeGobet · 06-19-2012, 07:27 PM

don't know if this was already posted, but for anyone desiring to do the haunted carriage ride, we were informed yesterday that it has been discontinued, and will not be offered this year.
the cast member sounded as disappointed as we were, but said that they just recieved a memo informing them to let anyone one calling know, that it's been discontinued.

Swazie · 06-20-2012, 03:56 AM

We have done this the last three years. Last year we had a terrible time getting a reservation and ended up being the last ride of the night so I know it was popular. I wonder if it has something to do with all the construction over there? With rumors of a DVC going in and resurfacing of roads, maybe that's it. I sure hope they bring it back next year, it had become a family tradition for us. The older I get the harder change is for me.

jonimce · 06-20-2012, 05:51 PM

Most likely because of the construction. Moving the barn? Maybe it will be back for 2013.

bama_ed · 06-20-2012, 06:21 PM

This opinion may not be popular, but I am okay with them giving it a rest this year. The Carriage rides and Haunted hay rides in various forms have been done for several years. We did a Haunted when the kids were little and it was well done with the Headless Horseman charging our wagon and my kids diving under the seats scared to death!

They are probably going to give it a rest for a while and hopefully retool it to offer a new twist on what I think is a great idea. IMO I think they should supersize it/cram it with more show which I would be willing to pay more for, personnally.

Bama ED

ClaudeGobet · 06-20-2012, 06:22 PM

that's good to know. we set aside a whole evening at FW on our upcoming trip schedule. had never done it, and the kid's were really looking forward to it, talk about a dissappointment. hope you're right about next year. we'll keep it in mind and look into it then. funny thing is, they still show the standard carriage rides, and winter sleigh ride as being offered on the disney websight. the only thing removed on the FW page there is the haunted carriage ride, perhaps they take different routes?

PattnFmly · 07-01-2012, 03:20 PM

Count me bummed. We've been doing summer vacations the last couple trips because of the kids & school. This year, for one year, due to extended family restrictions, we are taking them out of school to go to WDW. I don't imagine we'll do that again ever, so our opportunity to go during the Halloween season again is basically non-existent. (At least until they graduate college!) I'll have to just imagine what it would be like!

Mmketeer · 07-01-2012, 03:27 PM

That's terrible and yes as of yesterday the standard white carriage rides were still going on. Geeze, I knew I should have ridden over towards the Wildreness Lodge to see their was any construction, cause honestly I didn't see any anywhere else at the Fort.

06-19-2012, 07:27 PM	#1
ClaudeGobet Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 96	FW haunted carriage ride, bad news don't know if this was already posted, but for anyone desiring to do the haunted carriage ride, we were informed yesterday that it has been discontinued, and will not be offered this year. the cast member sounded as disappointed as we were, but said that they just recieved a memo informing them to let anyone one calling know, that it's been discontinued. __________________ [IMG][/IMG]

06-20-2012, 05:51 PM	#3
jonimce DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamden CT. Posts: 741	Most likely because of the construction. Moving the barn? Maybe it will be back for 2013. __________________

06-20-2012, 06:21 PM	#4
bama_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,461	This opinion may not be popular, but I am okay with them giving it a rest this year. The Carriage rides and Haunted hay rides in various forms have been done for several years. We did a Haunted when the kids were little and it was well done with the Headless Horseman charging our wagon and my kids diving under the seats scared to death! They are probably going to give it a rest for a while and hopefully retool it to offer a new twist on what I think is a great idea. IMO I think they should supersize it/cram it with more show which I would be willing to pay more for, personnally. Bama ED __________________ Apr 1979 Off-site...................... Jan 2001 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Dec 2007 FW 900 loop (pop-up) Apr 1981 FW Creekside Meadow... Jan 2002 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Nov 2009 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Sep 1987 FW 100 Loop(tent) ...... Oct 2003 FW 2000 Loop (tent).........Mar 2011 FW 900/1500 loop (pop-up) to/from KW Jan 1988 FW 700 Loop (tent).......Jan 2004 FW 2500 Loop (cabin)....... Apr 2011 FW 2000 Loop (pop-up) May 1988 FW 1200 Loop (tent).... May 2006 FW 900 Loop (pop-up) .... Mar 2012 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Dec 1995 Contemporary.............. Mar 2007 FW 1000 Loop (pop-up).... Apr 2013 FW 100 Loop (pop-up) plus countless WDW day trips, DL 3X, DLP 2X - TV: 2005 Chevy Suburban - Camper: 2005 Jayco 12 HW pop-up - Nights Camped in Popup: 166

06-20-2012, 06:22 PM	#5
ClaudeGobet Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 96	that's good to know. we set aside a whole evening at FW on our upcoming trip schedule. had never done it, and the kid's were really looking forward to it, talk about a dissappointment. hope you're right about next year. we'll keep it in mind and look into it then. funny thing is, they still show the standard carriage rides, and winter sleigh ride as being offered on the disney websight. the only thing removed on the FW page there is the haunted carriage ride, perhaps they take different routes? __________________ [IMG][/IMG]

07-01-2012, 03:20 PM	#6
PattnFmly DH drove me crazy last night! 'cause he was so loud! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 1,485	Count me bummed. We've been doing summer vacations the last couple trips because of the kids & school. This year, for one year, due to extended family restrictions, we are taking them out of school to go to WDW. I don't imagine we'll do that again ever, so our opportunity to go during the Halloween season again is basically non-existent. (At least until they graduate college!) I'll have to just imagine what it would be like! __________________ With Family & Friends: 1976, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2007, (2009) With wonderful, loving DH & DS's: 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012

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06-20-2012, 03:56 AM	#2
Swazie Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ogallala, Nebraska Posts: 23	We have done this the last three years. Last year we had a terrible time getting a reservation and ended up being the last ride of the night so I know it was popular. I wonder if it has something to do with all the construction over there? With rumors of a DVC going in and resurfacing of roads, maybe that's it. I sure hope they bring it back next year, it had become a family tradition for us. The older I get the harder change is for me.

07-01-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
Mmketeer DIS Cast Member- no really, but now retired after 10yrs Where's my free room service I want a cookie!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LoL, Fl Posts: 2,312	That's terrible and yes as of yesterday the standard white carriage rides were still going on. Geeze, I knew I should have ridden over towards the Wildreness Lodge to see their was any construction, cause honestly I didn't see any anywhere else at the Fort. __________________ Read and post cruise reviews DCL- Wonder(twice in '06 & '01) last one-2010/ Magic/ "Dream"ed it! Apr. 28 2011! RCCL- Granduer/ Enchantment/ Mariner/Navigator 'Jan.08 & 2010/ Allure 'ing to my next cruise 5/27/12 Carnival- Fantasy/ Miracle and Inspiration 9/17/09

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