Tweetsie's Ghost Train

If you've read this blog for long, it's probably not a secret that we have season passes to Tweetsie Railroad. In the fall, Tweetsie is replaced by the Ghost Train (at night) for a Halloween bash monster mash. (Sorry - I couldn't resist!) Although the train ride itself is only recommended for ages eight and up, there are other attractions at the park that are labeled as "okay for all ages". This year we decided to give it a go.

When we arrived, P changed into his Halloween costume. We brought C's shark costume too, but he flat refused to put it on. (More on that story in a few posts... how's that for a teaser?)

So the four of us - three humans (one in a Halloween tee) and a shark, headed into the park a long line to get into the park when it opened.


C was relatively content during the wait. He hung out in the stroller and played with his pumpkin light.


Upon entering the park, we took in the Halloween show at the Tweetsie Palace Saloon. It was well done. The show was full of puppetry and black light effects, and there were "dancin' sketletons". C in particular liked the show... and the snacks that were paired with the event.


After taking in a show, we headed to the spooky maze... which wasn't! (Well, it was a bit for the boys, but I am the world's biggest wuss, and I wasn't scared... definitely okay for all ages!) It was perfect for our boys. P went through it half a dozen times. Then the boys took turns being a bat.


Several of the shops and stands throughout the park were open for trick-or-treating. P's costume was a hit with the staff.


We took a break to warm up in the gift shop, and the boys took a "ride" on the train.

After warming up a bit, P and Daddy A headed for the Tilt-A-Whirl, but C's little finger were icy cold, so he and I headed back to the Palace Saloon to take in the show a second time. It made for a very late night for this crew, but we went straight to bed when we got home and no one was late for church the next day, so it worked out. :)

Happy (early) Halloween!