New props in Sahara Traders, the Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride exit gift shop, tease the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store and scare zones.
Halloween Horror Nights 33 Hints in Sahara Traders
In 2022, Sahara Traders received a major update after serving as a tribute store earlier that year. Now, props have been added to the location ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 33, including crates, memos, posters, newspaper clippings, and other items.
A crate says “Ship To: Museum of Antiquities” and “From: Carey, Ohio.” Carey, Ohio is the location of many previous Halloween Horror Nights houses, including Welcome to SCarey: Horror in the Heartland. It is also the location of the Carey Drive-in theater that will be featured in the Slaughter Sinema 2 house this year.
The Carey Drive-in theater has been used as a location for many previous haunted houses and scare zones over the years, including the All Nite Die-In scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 25. While Carey is a real place, nothing particularly scary has ever happened there.
On top of the crate, a clipboard holds a weathered memo written by management to security. The letter notifies security personnel that the scope of their work will be increased, but they will receive “free” lunches. Unfortunately for security, they will have to pay back the lunches in the future.
Next to the clipboard is a silver and red “Tribute Store Comics” thermos. This item references the Tribute to Terror comic book and the Halloween Horror Nights 32 Tribute Store.
A worn-out Encyclopedia is among the new props. A newspaper clipping sits on top of it.
The clipping warns that “Central Park Continues to be Overrun By Weeds and Other Non-Native Plant Life.” This clipping is certainly hinting at the Swamp of the Undead scare zone.
Another newspaper clipping states “Museum Shipments of New Exhibit Met With Protestors.” In the image, a person holds up a sign that reads “Beware the Bat.” This clipping is a nod to “The Museum: Deadly Exhibits” at this year’s event.
The bat referenced in the newspaper clipping is on display in a “Museum of Antiquities” poster. Next to the bat statue, the phrase “This donated collection will be here for a limited time” appears in white. The statue’s eyes are glowing red.
Another newspaper clipping continues to warn of mysterious happenings. The headline for this issue of the “Tribute Tribune” reads “Upcoming Exhibit Sparks Controversy.” It continues, “An unnatural artifact with a mysterious origin.”
The first paragraph under the headlines describes the unnatural artifact in question. The bat statue is what has grabbed the writer’s attention, though other artifacts may also be cursed.
Another crate is wrapped in rope. Beneath the rope, we can make out “Wonders of the Ancient Garden.” Based on the previous newspaper clippings, this is likely holding the bat statue.
A list of the packages consigned to “Wonders of the Ancient Garden Exhibit” describes a stone bat that may have glowing eyes.
A larger crate with “Wonders of the Ancient Garden” on the side is leaning against a wall.
Another cargo crate has been shipped for “Wonders of the Ancient Garden.”
Another notice asks all museum staff to refrain from leaving a gifted fan on for extended periods to avoid high electric bills.
The fan sits next to a miniature Egyptian artifact and a white statue that has been knocked over.
A memo sent to the loading dock from management describes deliveries that are damaged or missing parts. As an investigation is undertaken, workers have been told to keep working like normal.
One crate has been labeled “FathomCorp.” This deep-sea mining company was the location of the “Depths of Fear” haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 29.
Another container is said to be carrying a “Jar of Souls”. The material is said to be ceramic and the origin of the item is unknown.
A terrarium full of plants is among the items in the collection.
A portrait of a woman posing next to a statue is the final addition to Sahara Traders.
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