Every October since 2003, the Adventuredome Theme Park has changed into Fright Dome, a Halloween-themed theme park.
However this longtime Halloween tradition will not be happening at Circus Circus Hotel & Resort Casino this year. Sadly it will not happen at all this year.
Circus Circus has not released a reason.
Egan Productions, which produces the Fright Dome event, did release a statement that ultimately gives hope of finding a new venue for the 2019 Halloween Season: "We look forward to many successful Halloween events in the future.".
"Circus Circus has informed Egan Productions that it will not move forward with Fright Dome for 2018. While we regret this bad news, we are grateful to the people of Las Vegas for supporting Fright Dome over the past fifteen years. We look forward to many successful Halloween events in the future."
-Egan Productions
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt - Year Round Haunted Experience
The RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt in Tucson, AZ is one of the only haunted house attractions open year round.
They offer a unique experience, different from the normal commercial haunted house attractions. They use actual haunted artifacts and your imagination, along with excellent theatrical storytelling to offer a different scare level to accommodate guests of all ages.
No Blood, No Guts, just psychological horror though an amazing labyrinth, including back stories about each haunted item. As you get wrapped up in the stories and interactions you never really see the scares coming.
Additionally, they cater a haunting experience to the needs of sensitive children or children with disabilities by having opted out of using smoke machines or strobe lights.
The theme changes constantly with the season and occasional addition of new haunted artifacts and props. Truly a place to face some of the things that play on most peoples' fears, including live giant spiders and a real human hand.
RavenHearse accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards at the door. Admission rates vary per each activity or event.
Check out their events calendar or call before 2pm for details (520) 370-5472
Click here for their hours of operation
General Haunt tour admission - general haunt Tours take 15 to 20 minutes
$5.00 - Green Tours - Kid Friendly Scares
$6:00 - Yellow Tours - Semi Scary
$6.00 - Orange Tours - Scary with a safe word
$7.00 - Red tours - Scary with no escape
Children under 3 yrs old are FREE
DARK TOUR ADMISSION - Dark Tour takes 45*60 minutes and are the last tour of the night
$10.00 per person
MIDNIGHT DARK TOUR Admission - Reservation required with minimum group size 8 people
$13.00 PER PERSON
Address: 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
They offer a unique experience, different from the normal commercial haunted house attractions. They use actual haunted artifacts and your imagination, along with excellent theatrical storytelling to offer a different scare level to accommodate guests of all ages.
No Blood, No Guts, just psychological horror though an amazing labyrinth, including back stories about each haunted item. As you get wrapped up in the stories and interactions you never really see the scares coming.
Additionally, they cater a haunting experience to the needs of sensitive children or children with disabilities by having opted out of using smoke machines or strobe lights.
The theme changes constantly with the season and occasional addition of new haunted artifacts and props. Truly a place to face some of the things that play on most peoples' fears, including live giant spiders and a real human hand.
RavenHearse accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards at the door. Admission rates vary per each activity or event.
Check out their events calendar or call before 2pm for details (520) 370-5472
Click here for their hours of operation
General Haunt tour admission - general haunt Tours take 15 to 20 minutes
$5.00 - Green Tours - Kid Friendly Scares
$6:00 - Yellow Tours - Semi Scary
$6.00 - Orange Tours - Scary with a safe word
$7.00 - Red tours - Scary with no escape
Children under 3 yrs old are FREE
DARK TOUR ADMISSION - Dark Tour takes 45*60 minutes and are the last tour of the night
$10.00 per person
MIDNIGHT DARK TOUR Admission - Reservation required with minimum group size 8 people
$13.00 PER PERSON
Address: 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
My two Cents
Me and my family partook in two of the Friday the 13th tours. The Red tour and the Dark Tour on Friday, July 13th, 2018. This Special tour was a flashlight guided tour by the Family Patriarch, Greivsley RavenHearse. The Red tour included things that go bump in the night and the Dark Tour included additional interesting stories and histories of some of our Haunted Treasures and Artifacts. The way the host interacted with us was great and the unexpected was at times scary, but always fun. Everyone in the group from age 13-62, had a great time. For the cost, it is really a great time and we will be back for other events like photo ops with Krampus for Christmas or Skeeter Rotten Tail in the Spring.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Is the Las Vegas Strip Leaning Towards Free Parking Again?
Station Casinos began charging resort fees in 2004. In 2008, MGM Resorts began charging resort fees. In 2013, Caesars Entertainment followed. These fees started out small, but over time have risen along with room rates.
Then starting in 2016 many Strip casinos decided to charge for parking. Prices in Las Vegas, especially on the Strip, are higher than ever. Charging for parking on top of the resort fees and deteriorating game odds has resulted in angry customers.
According to MGM’s 2017 4th quarter report, both slot play and room occupancy fell slightly in 2017 This was the company’s first full year with pay to park. Revenues in some areas increased, but overall visitation to Las Vegas fell 1.6%. While many Resort and Casinos have reported increases in total income, it seems that paid parking is not inspiring people to visit Las Vegas.
In Downtown Las Vegas, just about everywhere you park can be free with validation. On the Strip, the common visitor is more likely to pay as you generally need casino elite player status to avoid parking charges.
Recently, two Las Vegas Strip Resort and Casinos are listening to their patrons. Wynn Resorts announced a change to their parking policy (for Wynn & Encore) effective July 1, 2018. They’ll be the first casinos on the Strip to allow guests to offset parking fees. Those who spend $50 in the casino will have their parking comped. Free parking has also been added to both casinos’ $39 resort fee, meaning that hotel guests will now be exempt from parking fees.
Wynn Resorts' change to parking policy is the first sign that the people are being heard. If validating parking has a positive impact on visitation and spending, MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment will likely consider following suit.
Allowing parking validation might make less money directly from parking, but if waiving a parking fee brings a customer in to spend more on a meal or gambling, it’s hard to see it not becoming the trend.
As of this writing, properties like Treasure Island, Venetian, Palazzo and even the Fashion Show Mall all have free parking.
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Then starting in 2016 many Strip casinos decided to charge for parking. Prices in Las Vegas, especially on the Strip, are higher than ever. Charging for parking on top of the resort fees and deteriorating game odds has resulted in angry customers.
According to MGM’s 2017 4th quarter report, both slot play and room occupancy fell slightly in 2017 This was the company’s first full year with pay to park. Revenues in some areas increased, but overall visitation to Las Vegas fell 1.6%. While many Resort and Casinos have reported increases in total income, it seems that paid parking is not inspiring people to visit Las Vegas.
In Downtown Las Vegas, just about everywhere you park can be free with validation. On the Strip, the common visitor is more likely to pay as you generally need casino elite player status to avoid parking charges.
Recently, two Las Vegas Strip Resort and Casinos are listening to their patrons. Wynn Resorts announced a change to their parking policy (for Wynn & Encore) effective July 1, 2018. They’ll be the first casinos on the Strip to allow guests to offset parking fees. Those who spend $50 in the casino will have their parking comped. Free parking has also been added to both casinos’ $39 resort fee, meaning that hotel guests will now be exempt from parking fees.
Wynn Resorts' change to parking policy is the first sign that the people are being heard. If validating parking has a positive impact on visitation and spending, MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment will likely consider following suit.
Allowing parking validation might make less money directly from parking, but if waiving a parking fee brings a customer in to spend more on a meal or gambling, it’s hard to see it not becoming the trend.
As of this writing, properties like Treasure Island, Venetian, Palazzo and even the Fashion Show Mall all have free parking.
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Saturday, June 2, 2018
2018 Valhalla Renaissance Faire - 25th Anniversary Celebration
Travel to Elizabethan England and an old world adventure at the beautifully wooded Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The 2018 Valhalla Renaissance Faire features four stages of action packed shows and entertainment including: storytelling, music, dancing, jesters and expertly staged battles. Also 800 costumed actors, archery tournaments and much more.
Shop over 100 merchants selling arts and crafts ranging from jewelry items, woodcrafts, artwork, ceramics, clothing, leather goods and historic weapons.
Fun & excitement for the whole family! Valhalla Renaissance Faire draws over 13,000 people to South Lake Tahoe.
Fill your senses with the sights, sounds, tastes and feel of the 16th Century:
June 2-3 & June 9-10 2018
1900 Jameson Beach Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Like their official facebook page for updates and giveaways!
Admission:
$16 for Adult
$12 for seniors, military and teens (13-17)
$8 for children 6-12
Free for Children 5 and under
Come in costume or come as you are, but be a part of history and immerse yourself in games, theater in this Renaissance village and marketplace.
They are in the process of adding vendors, stage acts and guilds to the line up, if interested please visit www.renregister.com and submit your application.
The 2018 Valhalla Renaissance Faire features four stages of action packed shows and entertainment including: storytelling, music, dancing, jesters and expertly staged battles. Also 800 costumed actors, archery tournaments and much more.
Shop over 100 merchants selling arts and crafts ranging from jewelry items, woodcrafts, artwork, ceramics, clothing, leather goods and historic weapons.
Fun & excitement for the whole family! Valhalla Renaissance Faire draws over 13,000 people to South Lake Tahoe.
Fill your senses with the sights, sounds, tastes and feel of the 16th Century:
June 2-3 & June 9-10 2018
1900 Jameson Beach Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Like their official facebook page for updates and giveaways!
Admission:
$16 for Adult
$12 for seniors, military and teens (13-17)
$8 for children 6-12
Free for Children 5 and under
Come in costume or come as you are, but be a part of history and immerse yourself in games, theater in this Renaissance village and marketplace.
They are in the process of adding vendors, stage acts and guilds to the line up, if interested please visit www.renregister.com and submit your application.
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