15th July 2013 "Spookers - A must see/join in time - not for the faint hearted - it's a SCREAM ..."
...for the cost of a couple of trips to the movies you get to BE in your own worst nightmare ... this venue ( old mental institute ) on the outskirts of Auckland is the perfect setting for a night filled with laughter, fun, shocks and screams!
If it's your birthday - even better - the 'Birthday Boo' consists of wearing a flouro high visibility jacket and becoming the automatic flame to the moths of ghouls, walking dead, crazy clowns and any other creepy/mad and scary character you can think of!!!
R 16 if you visit at night says it all, you need to remember these guys mean business, it is their job to attempt to make even the strongest hearted tough-man/woman pee their pants and scream like schoolgirl.
They stay in character and really do it well, although in saying that they know some of us have boundaries to how much we can take and they back off at a raised hand and a stop command- the professionalism shown at this venue by the actors and actresses, the security, everyone right down to the helpers in the car park ensuring safe parking is second to none - they could not be faulted.
If you get there and decide that this is all a little too 'real' for your liking the staff go out of their way to ensure you test yourself to your limits, as long as you remain comfortable and they respect the fact that if/when you need 'out' you get it, no questions, no taunting, teasing or disrespect... we took a party of young ladies in for a 17th 'birthday boo' party, 3 were fine but 2 struggled to be comfortable with the fantastic props, make up, costumes and actors/actresses and the realistic job they do ... the girls were taken to a quiet area and spoken to about what to expect, a security staff member even accompanied them through areas and helped them to be brave and face their fears - all staff on scenes respected their unease and allowed them to join in but at a distance they were comfortable with and those young ladies had a great time - coming away feeling like they had really accomplished something... being able to laugh and reminisce with their other friends and the birthday girl.
The cafe area has great food, coffee, a gifts/merchandise area and allows a central meeting point between attractions - there are several to do/choose from and you can do one or two or really go for the ultimate 'scream time' and visit everywhere from Claustraphobia, Disturbia, Haunted House to the Freaky Forest outside at night ( and if the season is right there's 'Cornevil' - a cornfield filled with more evil then you could ever imagine and all in the dark! ).
If you want a reminder of your evening ( apart from the soiled pants ! ) then get a photo taken with one or two of the characters that shared your evening and for a small price take that home to pin above your bed and continue the nightmare ....
WELL WORTH A VISIT WITH FRIENDS .... or perhaps even your enemies!!!
Enjoy ( don't forget to have a spare pair of underpants in the car for the ride home! )
:o)
15th July 2013 "Spookers - A must see/join in time - not for the faint hearted - it's a SCREAM ..."
...for the cost of a couple of trips to the movies you get to BE in your own worst nightmare ... this venue ( old mental institute ) on the outskirts of Auckland is the perfect setting for a night filled with laughter, fun, shocks and screams!
If it's your birthday - even better - the 'Birthday Boo' consists of wearing a flouro high visibility jacket and becoming the automatic flame to the moths of ghouls, walking dead, crazy clowns and any other creepy/mad and scary character you can think of!!!
R 16 if you visit at night says it all, you need to remember these guys mean business, it is their job to attempt to make even the strongest hearted tough-man/woman pee their pants and scream like schoolgirl.
They stay in character and really do it well, although in saying that they know some of us have boundaries to how much we can take and they back off at a raised hand and a stop command- the professionalism shown at this venue by the actors and actresses, the security, everyone right down to the helpers in the car park ensuring safe parking is second to none - they could not be faulted.
If you get there and decide that this is all a little too 'real' for your liking the staff go out of their way to ensure you test yourself to your limits, as long as you remain comfortable and they respect the fact that if/when you need 'out' you get it, no questions, no taunting, teasing or disrespect... we took a party of young ladies in for a 17th 'birthday boo' party, 3 were fine but 2 struggled to be comfortable with the fantastic props, make up, costumes and actors/actresses and the realistic job they do ... the girls were taken to a quiet area and spoken to about what to expect, a security staff member even accompanied them through areas and helped them to be brave and face their fears - all staff on scenes respected their unease and allowed them to join in but at a distance they were comfortable with and those young ladies had a great time - coming away feeling like they had really accomplished something... being able to laugh and reminisce with their other friends and the birthday girl.
The cafe area has great food, coffee, a gifts/merchandise area and allows a central meeting point between attractions - there are several to do/choose from and you can do one or two or really go for the ultimate 'scream time' and visit everywhere from Claustraphobia, Disturbia, Haunted House to the Freaky Forest outside at night ( and if the season is right there's 'Cornevil' - a cornfield filled with more evil then you could ever imagine and all in the dark! ).
If you want a reminder of your evening ( apart from the soiled pants ! ) then get a photo taken with one or two of the characters that shared your evening and for a small price take that home to pin above your bed and continue the nightmare ....
WELL WORTH A VISIT WITH FRIENDS .... or perhaps even your enemies!!!
Enjoy ( don't forget to have a spare pair of underpants in the car for the ride home! )
:o)
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6th April 2008 Disappointing. Staff broke character, and when due to a powercut our experience was ruined - no compensation, no refund, just got sent through again. Could be an awesome experience, however the service I experienced ruined the night for me.
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"Spookers - A must see/join in time - not for the faint hearted - it's a SCREAM ..."
...for the cost of a couple of trips to the movies you get to BE in your own worst nightmare ... this venue ( old mental institute ) on the outskirts of Auckland is the perfect setting for a night filled with laughter, fun, shocks and screams!
If it's your birthday - even better - the 'Birthday Boo' consists of wearing a flouro high visibility jacket and becoming the automatic flame to the moths of ghouls, walking dead, crazy clowns and any other creepy/mad and scary character you can think of!!!
R 16 if you visit at night says it all, you need to remember these guys mean business, it is their job to attempt to make even the strongest hearted tough-man/woman pee their pants and scream like schoolgirl.
They stay in character and really do it well, although in saying that they know some of us have boundaries to how much we can take and they back off at a raised hand and a stop command- the professionalism shown at this venue by the actors and actresses, the security, everyone right down to the helpers in the car park ensuring safe parking is second to none - they could not be faulted.
If you get there and decide that this is all a little too 'real' for your liking the staff go out of their way to ensure you test yourself to your limits, as long as you remain comfortable and they respect the fact that if/when you need 'out' you get it, no questions, no taunting, teasing or disrespect... we took a party of young ladies in for a 17th 'birthday boo' party, 3 were fine but 2 struggled to be comfortable with the fantastic props, make up, costumes and actors/actresses and the realistic job they do ... the girls were taken to a quiet area and spoken to about what to expect, a security staff member even accompanied them through areas and helped them to be brave and face their fears - all staff on scenes respected their unease and allowed them to join in but at a distance they were comfortable with and those young ladies had a great time - coming away feeling like they had really accomplished something... being able to laugh and reminisce with their other friends and the birthday girl.
The cafe area has great food, coffee, a gifts/merchandise area and allows a central meeting point between attractions - there are several to do/choose from and you can do one or two or really go for the ultimate 'scream time' and visit everywhere from Claustraphobia, Disturbia, Haunted House to the Freaky Forest outside at night ( and if the season is right there's 'Cornevil' - a cornfield filled with more evil then you could ever imagine and all in the dark! ).
If you want a reminder of your evening ( apart from the soiled pants ! ) then get a photo taken with one or two of the characters that shared your evening and for a small price take that home to pin above your bed and continue the nightmare ....
WELL WORTH A VISIT WITH FRIENDS .... or perhaps even your enemies!!!
Enjoy ( don't forget to have a spare pair of underpants in the car for the ride home! )
:o)