HHN (IOA or US)? Which is better?

[elinore]

I went to HHN several times when it was at Universal Studios. I didn't go last year when it was changed to IOA. I am contemplating going this year and I wondered if anyone who went last year could tell me if it is as good at the new park.

Do they have a parade?

Does it feel too crowded?

Do they still have the "before party" for people who were in the park during the day and are staying for HHN? If so, do you have access to any of the haunted houses before the gates open?

Will they ever again offer "beer on a rope"? This was my husband's favorite part of HHN. It was only offered the first time we went in 1997.

Thanking you in advance for any help you can give.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

No parade. The park is too small for it.

The park is smaller, so it did feel corwded, especially on the sold out nights. Even employees had difficulty getting around.

Yes, they still have the stay & scream, plus early access.

I'm not sure what "beer on a rope" is, but last year they were selling the refillable beer cups that are really long.

 

[SpideyHulk24]

LOL!!!! Marauder I had to read that post twice. I thought it said "soap on a rope"...... I thought I know the water rides are wet, but to sell soap on a rope, bizarre!!!! LOL.....

 

[elinore]

Thanks for the answers.

Beer on a rope was a very tall cup that had a strap attached so you wore it around your neck. You were allowed to carry the beer with you everywhere, even in the houses.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

"Beer on a rope" was available last year, so they might have it again this year. However, they're being very strict with it and most areas will NOT let you bring any alcohol into line. If they do, then it must be finished before you get into the actual house or whatnot.