Free And For Me

When I received an invitation to attend opening night at Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest my daughter and I were excited!  My son, on the other hand, was nervous.  On the days leading up to this event, he watched YouTube videos and asked his friends what it would be like.  This was a big deal for him.  He is absolutely afraid of haunted houses and mazes.

Our night began by attending the opening night party, where we feasted on some of the newest foods and treats that will be available at Six Flags during this Halloween Season.

As we enjoyed drinks and snacks my son’s thoughts were consumed with going through the mazes.   He was so much in his head, he did not want to eat.  He was overthinking this.

He had gotten himself all worked up for nothing because he survived it.  There were a few times he let out a few loud screams, but he was fine after a while.

Watch the video below and you will hear someone scream loudly.  That is my son.   He laughs hysterically when he watches this video.  What was the fuss and stress all about?

Magic Mountain Fright Fest can be frightening, allowing people to enjoy that surge of fear for a few minutes through each Halloween scare maze.   Some mazes are not as frightening as others.  Walking around and expecting to be frightened is a lot to handle.  As we walked through each Halloween scare maze we fearfully linked arms and shuffled our feet waiting for whatever was lurking or lying in wait to give us a good scare.  As we walked through the mazes I asked myself, “Why do people like a good scare?”  It did not matter because I kept going through maze after maze, subjecting myself to this and encouraging my son to as well.  To my surprise, after a while, he did not need any encouragement, he had fallen under the spell of wanting to be frightened throughout the night.

Fright Fest 2019 Attractions include:

• Vault 666 Unlocked – Demonic relics and obsolete oddities are locked in an abandoned vault within this dark and sinister antiquity shop.
• Condemned Forever Damned – Attend an open house at the recently abandoned home of a habitual collector of things.
• Red’s Revenge – Enter the world of Red Riding Hood, but in this fairy-tale you and the wolf are being hunted by Red and her demonic minions.
• Willoughby’s Resurrected – The Willoughby’s Family mansion tale unfolds at this once affluent Victorian mansion that’s become a haven to evil spirits.
• Aftermath 2: Chaos Rising – The city of Ash Valley is threatened with the release of a dangerous virus.
• Sewer of Souls – Dare to enter a foul-smelling wretched wasteland, sure to raise a few hairs…luring you in and then leaving you to fend for yourself.
• Exile Hill – The dead have risen and are looking for new souls to take on this dark and sinister hill.
• Witches Liar – Step into a wicked haven for cauldrons, broomsticks, spells and magic.
• City Under Siege – Back by popular demand. The unruly comic-like characters run rampart in the streets of DC UNIVERSE.
• Territory Twisted – Steam-spewing mechanical beasts relentlessly hunt down their victims.
• Demon’s Door – Welcome to HELL…be prepared for your mind and body to be completely taken over by the evil spirits that await you.
• Nightmares: A Twisted Fantasy – This evil nightmare has never been so edgy as your favorite bedtime stories take on a new and twisted tale.
• Sliders of the Night – The undead spark up the night for a ghoulish competition on all fours at this new slide or die show.
• Unleashed – The gates can’t hold back the monsters unleashed. Witness the unruly break free every night at dusk in City Under Siege.
• Voodoo Nights – Spirited DJs, rockin’ go-go dancers, and a light display guaranteed to add a bit of delight to your fright.
• High Sierra Hypnotist – Prepare yourself for a mystical, edge-of-your-seat, comical stage show.

When we were not in the mazes we rode rides.  We even made a stop at Voodoo nights and jammed to some music.  As we strolled through the park, creepy monsters followed us, scared us, and photobombed us.

By the night’s end, my son’s fears had turned from something evil to enjoyable.  We had a blast!

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