Opinions on the Haunted Carriage Ride?

[bamagirl@hrt]

We're going to WDW the first week of October. I would love to go to MNSSHP, but my husband has a "been there, done that" attitude about it. He wasn't impressed when we went last time because the crowds were huge and the lines for characters & the decorated carriage were insane. We are staying 9 nights in my first choice resort; flying instead of driving, as I prefer; and I'm doing the KTTK tour. Soooo, I want to respect that he's not interested and not push the point.

I had forgotten all about the fact that there are haunted carriage rides at Ft. Wilderness until I read my Allears newsletter. It's $60, which is much less than the $200+ for all of us to go to the party. Has anyone been? How scary is it? My kids are 11 & 8; they'll be fine with spooky, but I don't want them scared silly. Heck, I don't do scary too well myself.

All opinions appreciated.

 

[themilesfamily]

There's a description of the Haunted Carriage ride in my October trip report, (see link below -- my review is in post 24.) It has pics and spoilers -- so you can see exactly what it's like.

My 4 year old was scared -- but not overly so -- and she LOVED it. As an adult, I did not find it scary at all, just something unique to do at Halloween and I enjoyed the carriage ride part of it.

An 11 and 8 year old -- hard to say. They may enjoy it, may not. But I can guarantee they won't be scared silly. It's not like some of the local haunted houses I've been to that I think are terrifying. This is much tamer.

 

[bamagirl@hrt]

Thanks for your reply. Your trip report is great! Looks like a fun option for fall.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the Camping at Disney World board. This is the best place to discuss all of the offerings available at Fort Wilderness.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

If you want to know everything. And I mean everything. About the Haunted Carriage Rides at Fort Wilderness, all you have to do is click on this link:

A Definitive Report on the 2008 Haunted Carriage Rides

TCD

 

[SandrA9810]

I'm a scaredy-cat in all respects. While the parts are played very well, I never truely felt terrified. It is Disney after all. But it definatly gives you the creeps and shivers down my spine.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

I ain't skeert !

Who said that !!!!!

 

[Tnbob]

As John Wayne said in True Grit "I ain't afraid of no Booger Man!"