SANTA CLAWS MOUNTAIN (Timber Mountain Log Ride): 
Yet again, the humor of the Haunt really shined for this theme. The scenes were gruesome, and usually hilarious. Scenes included Santa Clause as a demented axe-murderer, skeletons singing "Ghoultide Carols", and even deranged looking snowmen completed this great theme. The sound effects were strange versions of Christmas carols that were very bizarre.  Some pictures from Santa Claws Mountain can be seen at the bottom of this page.
  
The front entrance in 1993.
NIGHTMARES (Bumper Cars): 
The year that Knott's introduced "Nightmares", most were blown away. The dreamy, surreal theme was ingenious. This maze peaked all of the senses with lighting, sets, and music. At that time, the maze began with a greeting by dancing women who moved around stone pillars. Many of the effects are still used today (with the exception of Elvira now being added into the mix). The stone settings, star themes and mirrors were all introduced with the coming of "Nightmares". All of the camouflage costumes and hooded figures were used as well. This maze was definitely one of the best mazes Knott's ever offered. The music really added to the atmosphere as well. The theme used at that time was from Peter Gabriel's "Passion" album (the soundtrack to "The Last Temptation of Christ"). This music fit perfectly. 
   
HOUSE OF MANIACS (Bear-y Tales Playhouse): 
Ever see "Deliverance"? That is basically what the point of this maze was. Weird Appalachian Mountain types of music were played over the speakers. Demented family portraits were hung on the walls as you entered which gave the idea of what to expect. The sets were set up like the inside of a house, which included a kitchen scene, living room, and garden area, all of which were packed with inbred-types of monsters. This was a pretty entertaining maze, although a little disturbing. Throughout the years, the "Bear-y Tales Playhouse" has been a great place for the different mazes used. The narrow walkways and staircases really put one right in the action. "House of Maniacs" was the perfect theme for this type of building.
  
ED ALONZO'S "CLOSET TRICKS" (Cloud 9 Ballroom/Bird Cage Theatre): 
Since 1993, Ed Alonzo has performed his magic show at the Haunt. Every year since then, his show has been voted the best at Halloween Haunt (according to the man himself!). His show began in the Cloud 9 Ballroom, but has since moved to the Bird Cage Theatre. If you have not seen his show, check it out!