‘HAUNTED LAGOON’ SPOOKS AGAIN, STARTING OCT. 1
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Visitors, kama‘āina invited on the scariest canoe ride of their lives
Lā‘ie, Hawai‘i – Sept. 3, 2010 – The eerie apparition of the Lā‘ie Lady has returned to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). It’s rumored that the ghostly star of PCC’s much-anticipated Haunted Lagoon ride is desperately searching for her long lost son to keep her company for all eternity — but any guest may do.
The Haunted Lagoon will run from Oct. 1 to 23, with canoes departing periodically beginning at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. From Oct. 25 to 30, canoes will run Monday through Saturday (closed on Halloween). The box office is open from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., or until tickets sell out.
“The Haunted Lagoon is a great way for the entire family to get into the Halloween spirit a little early this year, beginning from the very start of October,” said Raymond Magalei, PCC director of marketing. “Last year, Haunted Lagoon was tremendously popular. As a result, we have added the option to book tickets online at Hauntedlagoon.com. We strongly recommend that you use this option as it will save you time and you can also check to see if seats have sold out that night.”
Beginning its third Halloween season this year, the Haunted Lagoon has become Hawaii’s premier haunted attraction, welcoming more than 44,000 guests in 20 days last year. Determined to top last year’s mega-success, the PCC has turned up the terror with new creatures and has revamped effects –offering even more thrills than ever before.
The story and theme of the ride revolve around the legend of the Lā‘ie Lady, the restless, vengeful spirit of a young woman dressed in white who fell into insanity following tragedy many years ago. She now wanders the lagoon seeking revenge for her murdered husband and searching of her lost son.
The Haunted Lagoon is not for the faint of heart, so the PCC also offers milder “keiki canoes” for family members of all ages. Aboard each keiki canoe is a “lost warrior” who carries a mystical light staff that repels monsters or creatures, including the ghostly Lā‘ie Lady.
Booking Haunted Lagoon tickets in advanced is strongly recommended as limited space is available and seats often sell out. Tickets for kama‘āina are $19.50 per adult and $14.50 for keiki. General tickets are $25.00 per adult and $20.00 for children. Kama‘āina Annual Pass holders may ride free on weekdays and for a discounted rate on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can also purchase tickets to a fast pass line for a shorter wait. Kama‘āina Gold Pass Members receive one free admission and fast pass line access per night. Bring in a Pepsi product on Wednesdays and receive $5 off admission. $3 off coupons are also available at participating 7-Eleven locations. During the Fall Break Special, from Oct. 1 to 9, kama‘āina students (elementary through high school) can show their school I.D. to receive $5.00 off admission. Offers and specials cannot be combined. For more information, call the PCC ticket office at (808) 293-3333 or visit www.HauntedLagoon.com.
Founded in 1963 as a non-profit organization, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) has entertained more than 34 million visitors, while preserving and portraying the culture, arts and crafts of Polynesia to the rest of the world. In addition, the PCC has provided financial assistance to nearly 17,000 young people from more than 70 different countries while they attend Brigham Young University-Hawai‘i. As a non-profit organization, 100 percent of PCC’s revenue is used for daily operations and to support education.
