Reviewing My Halloween 2019 Walkthrough - What Went Right and What Went Wrong 

I wish you were my neighbor lol. I'd love to help! i couldn't get volunteers either. The rain just killed me as well. Things didn't get put up because I ran out of time, only so much you can do by yourself. Then the rain stopped, but the temps kept falling. Only had about half the kids this year. Oh well.

Just a helpful hint on the tents, if u put pool noodles in the corners and where the legs are in middle you won't have to keep dumping water off. It rounds it so it naturally sheds off. Great Halloween presentation!

The drive-in was inspired to say the least, what a great way to use the cars and any zombies you just happen to have milling about. :D Also, no one would notice anything you pointed out, the mark of a true haunter, wanting everything little thing to be perfect but it all works out in the end. The rain though. We plan and plan and Mother Nature has other spooky plans. All I can say is, as usual, I loved the walk through. I'm going to watch again and again. I truly hope you get more volunteers next time. That's RIGHT up my alley. Wish I lived closer to help, every little battery, light or movement mishap would've been righted for you. Well, you and Tum deserve a rest and I look forward very much to your next videos and hauls.

I'ts sad that the bad weather effected Halloween so much this year, it seems like mostly everybody I know had bad weather. I've been doing Halloween displays for 10 years and this was the worst year weather wise and my decoration suffered because of it. but it makes me less depressed knowing that us Halloween people were in it together ! Next year we all need to get better at anti-rain spells !!! P.S. love the drive in, it's the perfect thing for that front area !

I think you did an amazing job! Your passion for Halloween is inspiring.

I didn't get out at all this Halloween season, but I was able to celebrate the season through movies and videos. I truly enjoyed your channel. I know how much hard work goes into throwing elaborate events. Thanks for sharing your passion. Keep up the excellent work!

If the vampire inflatable uses fewer than four tethers and four stakes for the upper anchor points, the problem should be easily fixed. I have an eight foot short circuit ghost that refused to stay upright, and it was because it was only anchored at the upper half by two tethers. I used two additional tethers and stakes from Christmas inflatables (which were not missed since it was Halloween) and put an additional tether on each of the two anchor points. It has worked perfectly for the two years after I discovered that technique. I wish that Gemmy would just include four anchor points, four tethers, and four stakes for each level of the inflatable, since I also use four for the base, despite there also only being two anchor points there.

I'm sorry you didn't get any volunteers, aside from the nice lady. I would definitely have helped, had I been able to. This was really interesting. =) Thank you for sharing all this. =) I'm sorry you didn't get to do all the things you wanted to, and that the rain caused so much trouble. Yes, I LOVE that flying crank ghost lady. ;) I LOVE the spiders on your table in the ending clip of this video.

I think you did a spooktacular job!! Everything was to die for.. 🔪🎃🔪🎃🔪 there was different scenes and always kept the viewers interest. Now.. you mentioned using timers was a good idea. I'd say yes now remember we're close to christmas so there are tons of timing devices I'm sure you can use with all these awesome Halloween animatronics.. anyhow loved the walk thru 🕷🎃👻🎃🕷 Happy Haunting Pal!!

You guys did a fantastic job. The fcg never gets old.!👻💀☠️🦇👻🦉🎃

The rain did put a damper on our outdoor Halloween party as well. The cheap party tents from amazon worked great, until the heavy winds came and blew them over. Oh well, better planning for next year

I dated a man that was a councilman for his town where they started a pumpkin festival. I said I'd help out that year for a couple hours and ended up spending all day on a trebuchet pumpkin launcher, since none of the teenagers in the area bothered to volunteer for a single spot, I think that schools should start giving credits for volunteering. Parents never seem to think it matters.

It really is a wonderful thing you and Tum do for your community. I'm sorry to hear about the volunteer thing. Too bad I'm not in your area. I'd make props for you and everything.

I really like and appreciate this “debrief”. I don’t think I’ve come across a video with behind the scenes info. When I did my prop set up I came across some issues with things falling over, lighting , and sound. In the end it was fine as far as trick o treaters were concerned but I knew about the glitches n it bothered me. Thanks for ur frankness. If possible I’d like to see how u plan the lighting. 🎃

Maybe you could get a large sheet of clear plastic-firm stuff-and stick it in the ground behind Vampire#1 to act as a brace or splint? That could help hold up other very tall inflatables. The toxic walk through was a favorite of mine, how about having some zombies hauling the barrels and dripping goo next year? I also love the floating spirit in the little house and all the figures in your house., the fish net with bone fish was nice,

I loved this review video. I think you should make this a thing each year going forward. It was neat to hear some of the ideas that you had. I feel your pain with weather and inflatables falling over and just running out of time. Been there, done that. Lol. But overall amazing job. If you need some haunted movie ushers next year I’ll grab my crew and we will drive down with costumes and my popcorn cart. Lol. I want next year to be epic. Halloween on a Saturday, on the end of Daylight savings time with a Full Moon.

Everything looked great, your drive in theatre was genius! I've never seen anyone do that. The weather was a bummer this year, I got an inch of snow. Time to start planning for next year!

I thought it was very nice 🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️. can't wait to see all your new find 😃😄😃

I have a suggestion, I also decorate with the inflatables , on the very tall ones Just add the loops at a higher place you can buy the identical material that is used for the origina loops. just hand sew them on.

Okay Sir Mike, i think i might be able to help you with some of your problems: 1. Trenton Mills Beef netting. Perfect for spiderwebs and reusable 2. Use pool noodles between the fabric and frame (corners) to prevent sagging during rains 3. (In Texas) students get credit for volunteering, might be something to look into in your area 4. You might need to let people know about photo ops. (don't know how many times i did) Hope this helps. God bless and btw??? really great to see you go through each section and really looking at your haunt to see what works and what does not work.

It was great Mike. We can not control the weather.

I'm new here and loving it! The scarecrow that I bought this year, came with an interesting set up that really worked in keeping it the scarecrow upright. There is a pipe that you drive into the ground with a twine that is attached to the post on the scarecrow. The post slides into the pipe. The twine is positioned on the pipe and post in a way that the twine was short enough to prohibit the post from coming out of the pipe. You may want to try that on some of your items that kept falling over. It might take some math to get it all the measurements balanced and correct, but it might be worth it.

You must have read my mind! You can never have too many likes, so here ya go!!!

I really love the ghost made out of blankets😱 reminds me of the movie Trick or Treat. How did you make those?

It seems no matter how I think I am doing, there is never enough time to get everything ready. I had tons of stuff that didn't get out or forgot to turn on. I guess most people never knew but I did lol. Your display was wonderful! as always

I wish Halloween was more towards late summer when its dryer , don't you ? I think you did an amazing job with all the weather issues you had. . I can't believe only one person volunteered to help . OMG if I lived around there you would have to chase me away ! I'm not sure when you put your request out but maybe you could contact the local HS in the area . I'm not sure your schools do a community service requirement before graduation but in ours all Seniors have to have given at least 20 hours of community service to graduate . There is a Halloween trail our community does (well did ) not sure they are still doing it but my son did his community service hours there dressing up like a Werewolf and then more hours at the Fire house . Maybe go right to the source the HS... Just food for thought ..

Maybe your tall Vampire you can put a pole behind him and attach him to keep him upright. I don't recall seeing what you wore for the party?

Every year gets better xoxo

everything looked awesome🎃

Can hardly wait for next year's cinema theme! Re photo ops: I would see people stand on the side walk taking pics, I had to let them know they could go right up to the mannequins/props. Next year I'm posting a sign.

I really like your backdrop with the frames. Super cute.

Great job , I like the pirates without the inflatables better as well. Anything you don't want you should sell off to make money back towards more realistic stuff too. You did a great job doing most of this all in one day wow must of taken like 10 hours!!! straight!

Oh weather... we had a different problem on Halloween day, high temps and humidity. But rain when dealing with hooking up cords and such to electric while it’s raining- that would make me nervous! And kids never do what you think they’ll do, no matter how thoroughly you plan. 🙄 That said I think the overall effect was fantastic!

Are you doing a haunted Christmas theme? 🎄👻🎄💀

For the vampire I would reconsider ting a tether to the neck going forward and backwards

When do you start preparing for next years ideas?

Will u ever use the flashing eyes inflatable archway again?

Did you make the drive in sign? If so please think about doing a diy video!!

I would have loved to volunteer! If only we were neighbors. :(

You are a perfectionist like me and you wanted of course everything perfect. I think it turned out fabulous. If I lived closer of course I would come over and help you!🧡💚💜

Did you or could you do a tutorial with your bat stanchions?

cool.

I would help you if I live near you