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tomer has a paintball gun with 75 rounds of ammunition developed with a “special formula” as the only truly effective way to kill zombies. During the ride, the trailers will encounter dozens of zombies among seven different stations. Additional “ammo” is for sale in case a little more paintball fun is in order. But that isn’t all. Talladega Frights will continue to offer the more traditional horrific Halloween fun, too. For truly top tier thrill seekers, Hillbilly Hell returns completely redesigned for 2011 to include more special effects, animatronics, and a glimpse of the hobbies of the now infamous chainsaw wielding characters, Bart and Lester Heywood. Also new for 2011 are two new attractions, Wicked Dark Talladega Frights and Whitechapel. Scream Park “We’re real excited • Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, Thursday to about Whitechapel,” said -Sunday Wilbur, who says he’s been • 7 to 10 p.m. weeknights, 7-midnight weekends spending most of his time decorating elaborate sets • 11811 Rosedale HIghway to recreate 1880s London, • Admission: $15 (Visit talladegafrights.com for exact dates/times where Jack the Ripper and discounts) walked the streets. “We believe we have reconstructed what Whitechapel District would have looked like back then. Guests will follow on the heels of the Ripper murders and, if they’re lucky, might get to meet Jack.” Rounding out the trifecta of terror is Wicked Dark, Talladega Frights’ version of a dark maze. “We will all but eliminate your sight in a big maze of spooks, scares, and special effects. It’s kind of a
Daniel Van Galder, Mason Folger and Jason Dritt get in character while filming the Zombie X commercial for Talladega Frights. throwback to old haunted houses that didn’t rely on theme or decoration. They played more on peoples’ fear of the dark,” said Wilbur. Owners expect that families and haunt lovers of all ages will find plenty of reasons to make Talladega Frights their Halloween tradition. The midway offers food, entertainment, and a giant movie screen playing clips from popular horror movies. But to Wilbur, there’s always room for more. “I start visualizing the following year while I’m building the current show. You don’t ever stop working on it, writing down ideas so we can keep improving year after year.”
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