LAIR OF THE VAMPIRE (Fiesta Village):
This was the very beginning of what was to later become the "Dominion of the Dead". The way this particular maze was set up was very original. It was partly a show and partly a maze. Groups of people were sent in to view a live show, which took place in a set of a pseudo castle plaza. The group actually stood in the middle of the show, while the vampire actors entertained a dramatic performance all around. A little bit of action and a lot of blood were used to add to the effect. After the short show, the group was led outside the castle into a graveyard, where the maze began. *A little known fact about this maze: Did you know that a scene in this maze was deemed to "disturbing" during opening weekend that it had to be toned down? Yes, it's true! A scene depicting the Queen Vampire attacking an infant and then being joined by her Vampire Brides in the feast was removed from the maze.
KINGDOM OF THE LOUNGE LIZARDS (Kingdom of the Dinosaurs):
Although not scary, this was a very entertaining set up for the Kingdom of the Dinosaurs. A Las Vegas theme flowed throughout the entire ride. The dinosaurs were decorated with the "typical" lounge act theme. At one section a comedian broke out into an act heckling all of the riders in the cars. The peak of the ride was reaching the Tyrannosaurus Rex section of the ride. He was dressed in the classic 70's Elvis jumpsuit (he even sported the wig and sideburns) while he sang along with the "King's" tunes. This was a very amusing way to decorate the Kingdom of the Dinosaurs.

The Lounge Singer who would heckle guests as they rode by.

Wayne's run at the Mirage finally taking a dive.

Of course, the Big "E" himself.

"The Monster" - 1992
MOTHER NOOSE'S SCARY TALES (Wilderness Dance Hall):
For this maze, each set was based on a different fairy tale. Knott's put a twist on the fairy tales by changing them into "gory tales". At the entrance of each room, a "gory tale" was printed on the wall to explain to the people what was about to be presented. Examples of the sets were Hansel & Gretal, Humpty Dumpty (who threw up), Jack & Jill (who murdered each other), and so on. The twists on the classic fairy tales were very clever and witty. This was a very cool maze and was used for a few years in a row. CLICK HERE FOR A BRIEF MOTHER NOOSE'S SCARYTALES SLIDESHOW!

Stars of Uncle Ernie's Madhouse - 1992

Ghost Town Monsters - 1992