USS Nightmare Review (2008)

Steve and his crew of 7 make-up artists make USS Nightmare one of the best we have seen all haunting season. Three of the make-up artists, including Steve, have extensive experience. The artists take approximately 2 hours to do everyone’s make-up. You will find only two masks in the whole haunt. One, because it is a crowd favorite, and the other is a new special character and is made from latex. You will never guess it is a mask. The rest of the creatures you meet on your journey are all in make-up. We are sure you will be impressed with each character you meet, just as we were.

USS Nightmare has wonderful customer service. The Rizzos and their staff are always around and eager to answer any questions. If you should have a concern or question you will be able to find a staff member right away to take care of it. They also have well lit safety signs, emergency plans and personnel to carry out the plans at all times. Their staff is briefed every night on the safety plans so that it is fresh in their minds. Also, brand new electricity on the boat and a neat control room keeps everything together. You will always feel safe there. They have also added a great feature for guests to remember them them by. Say cheese, because they have cameras everywhere snapping photos you can buy at the end of your tour. You can also rent the mess hall on the second floor of the boat for your own private party. If you have disabilities don’t let that stop you from having a little Halloween excitement. The USS Nightmare is wheelchair accessible and this is the 1st year that a blind person has gone through the boat and enjoyed it. USS Nightmare is one of the best haunts for customer service.

As you walk up to the top of the hill you can look down to the river and see the 286 foot rusty, old and rickety boat called the USS Nightmare. With the October wind and the boat rocking back and forth in the waves, you know you are going to be in for a long, creepy night. The USS Nightmare is based on a true story that is haunting in itself. The boat is called the William S. Mitchell. One day, the ship got loose in a bad storm and went down the Missouri River running into bridges along the way and killing many people. That is why it has been called the Massacre on the Mitchell. While on the boat, before you enter your tour, you will get to see all the footage and newspapers articles from the original incident. The inside is just as creepy as the outside and if you get a chance to look while you are screaming you can see the damage from the wreck.

At $16, this is an exceptional value. You can also go online and get a $3 off coupon making the total $13.00 which is an even better deal.
If you don’t like standing in line you can do the RIP passes which lets you bypass the line for $20. Also, if you have a group of 15 or more, you can get a group rate by going online or calling in advance. You can also rent the mess hall of the boat for private parties. This year don’t be afraid to log onto http://www.ussnightmare.com/tickets.html
to get all the additional information you need on tickets, prices, or to buy online.
On Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 4-6 pm there will be a kids’ matin