I saw a lot of people getting out of the line because they heard terrible reviews of it when others got off. It is important that the terror tram stays open because you get to get off the tram and be close to famous sets. That's very cool and it offers something that competitors like Knott's can't offer.

On the other hand, I hope Universal realizes the ride deserves to be improved. The terror tram is new to Halloween Horror Nights, so I cut it some slack. I hope Universal will keep it around. Perhaps letting tourists explore more or at least make it a bit longer would suffice.

I really didn't like the terror tram, but the rest of the park was pretty good. I saw the show "Carnival of Carnage." Frankly, it was the best thing there. It features these two guys who do really crazy stuff like eat worms, eat fire, and sit on a bed of nails. I saw one of the guys in the auditions, so I was really looking forward to seeing the show.

The show was really good and made up for the tram ride. I would actually consider paying forty bucks just to see the show again. If you do go to Halloween Horror Nights, don't miss out on this. One of the guys swallows a sword. He explains how dangerous it is and that, two years ago, he hurt his lung. He also said less than 59 daredevils swallow swords. The guy on the left is the one who swallows the sword.

Overall, Universal does a pretty good job with its Halloween Horror Nights. I do think it's worth going to. Don't miss the Carnival of Carnage. I wouldn't completely agree with skipping the terror tram. The fact that you get to go see the Psycho House and War of the Worlds set is pretty cool. Just don't keep your expectations t0o high.

Universal is about the same, if not better than Knott's Scary Farm. It is way better than the Queen Mary's Halloween transformation. Rachel Mills, a fellow journalist, describes Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, as "One of the best experiences of my Life" and said it's "truly unique." I urge you to go to the Halloween Horror Nights this year because, in my opinion, it's worth the money.

UPDATE

Each night at Halloween Horror Nights, the Director is scouting for fresh talent – "new blood," as it were. What does he value most in his stars? The ability to scream like their lives depend on it.

Video clips of the two best screamers the Director finds each night at Halloween Horror Nights will be showcased online. The voting for each night’s top screamer will be open for seven days after each night of the event. The screamer with the most votes will win an all new 1GB Apple iPod shuffle.
 
Who will make the cut?