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Attraction Info
Haunt Name: Buzzard Cove ScreamparkReview Team: Team CleaverlandReview Date: September 22, 2019
Final Score: | 6.75 |
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Cast (15%) | |
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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 |
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2: How believable / convincing were the actors? (30%) | 8.3 |
Trail: 7.9 Barn: 8.7 |
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3: How interactive were the actors? (20%) | 8.65 |
We experienced some great interactive actors at this attraction! Trail: 8.5 Barn: 8.8 |
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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 |
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5: Was there a good variety of characters? (15%) | 8.4 |
Trail: 8.5 Barn: 8.3 |
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Cast Score: | 8.34 |
Costuming (15%) | |
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1: How complete / finished did the costumes appear to be? (15%) | 7.2 |
Trail: 7.2 Barn: 7.2 |
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2: How creative / detailed were the costumes? (25%) | 6.1 |
Trail: 6.2 Barn: 6.0 |
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3: Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic? (20%) | 8.1 |
Trail: 7.9 Barn: 8.3 |
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4: How effectively did they use masks (if used)? (15%) | 8.2 |
Trail: 8.2 Barn: 8.2 |
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5: How appropriate were the costumes for their scenes & themes? (25%) | 7.5 |
Trail: 7.4 Barn: 7.6 |
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Costuming Score: | 7.3 |
Customer Service (10%) | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Customer Service Score: | 7.64 |
Atmosphere (10%) | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Atmosphere Score: | 4.92 |
Special Effects (15%) | |
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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 |
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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 |
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3: How well were the scenes detailed? (20%) | 5.75 |
In general, not the most detailed sets. Trail: 5.5 Barn: 6.0 |
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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 |
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5: How effective were the SFX at providing scares / entertainment? (15%) | 7.5 |
Trail: 6.8 Barn: 8.2 |
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Special Effects Score: | 6.45 |
Theme (5%) | N/A |
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Theme Score: | N/A |
Scare Factor (15%) | |
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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 |
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2: How well did they provide scares to the entire group? (15%) | 8.15 |
Trail: 7.8 Barn: 8.5 |
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3: How predictable were the scares? (25%) | 8.35 |
Trail: 8.1 Barn: 8.6 |
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4: How well did they provide a wide variety of scares? (15%) | 6.95 |
Trail: 6.8 Barn: 7.1 |
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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 |
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Scare Factor Score: | 7.51 |
Entertainment & Value (15%) | |
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1: How satisfied are you with the entertainment received during the main attraction/s? (30%) | 6.9 |
Trail: 6.5 Barn: 7.3 |
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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 |
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3: How appropriate is/are the ticket price/s? (30%) | 5.2 |
Trail: 4.8 Barn: 5.6 |
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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 |
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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 |