Halloweekends

Yes, Chris, I will definitely agree, Halloweekends was the most fun job I've ever worked. It took me a couple weeks to get used to it, seeing as last year was my first time, but I ultimately enjoyed it. The knockdowns were great- I got quite a few chain reactions last year. :-)

One piece of advice though: I plan on bringing something else to help get the glue off at night, that orange stuff that they give you to use can be abrasive to the skin. Anyone know of anything that works better?

Has anyone heard when time to reapply for 07 season is yet? Just wondering because I plan on reapplying as early as possible because I want to do something in the park (most likely Admissions) to get housing for the weekends.
*** Edited 6/12/2007 10:22:37 AM UTC by ltrain2006***

... got news for you, I've tried alot of things and the Detachol is honestly the best. The only other real option is high content rubbing alchohol, and honestly, the smell of it almost chokes most people when it's that much, that close to their face.

I'm with Rob on this one. The Detachol works just fine for me, and I haven't heard anyone else complain about it. As long as you wash your face before you get the mask on and have some patience when taking it off, you can get 90% of the glue and paint off your face in no time at all.

I think this may be the earliest I've ever seen a Halloweekends thread brought back to life...

LOL...Halloween never died. It just went into the Boneyard...speaking of which when I rode the train a couple weeks ago I saw the funeral carriage off in the clearing, and the Halloweekends buses around the other side of DT.

It's only a matter of time now...hehehehehehe

I will be back this year in Carnevil...hehehehe....also in Admissions for a few weekends. Who all from last year is coming back?

Although not officially hired (or even applied) yet, I will be back for my 4th year.

I should mention that I strongly encourage people to apply to work with us, and to tell your friends to apply to work with us, but only if you are ready and willing to work your butt off. It's the best job you'll ever have, but it's also very physically demanding. Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions.

I just applied today hoping to get in, I have wanted to work at the Point forever and I finally have the time to do it now that I'm done with school. I would love to combine my favorite holiday with my favorite place on Earth!

Just make sure you are not applying to be a Screamster JUST so you can work at Cedar Point. You need to be in it for the actual job (which I hope you are since you said its your favorite holiday).

Yep.. it isn't the easiest job on earth... You HAVE to be in it for the job. NOT the location...

99er and Rob are exactly right, and I really should have mentioned that in my post. Just wanting to work there because it's CP is a bad reason to become a Screamster. Although admittedly, that's how I wound up there my first year. I just got lucky and happened to love the job. It's not for just anyone though. There's a reason that we've been voted the #1 seasonal event for two years in a row now. :)

*** Edited 7/26/2007 12:39:06 PM UTC by Ralph Wiggum***

I should say that I am excited to be a Screamster and it's a bonus that it's at CP. I have worked a few smaller haunted houses in the past and I loved it! Theres just something about scaring people that is a lot of fun! Thanks for the heads up though!

I've always wanted to do this kind of thing. I wish I lived close to CP. Does Cedar Point require auditions to be a screamster? Kings Island does, and I've always wondered what they do during auditions.

Cedar Point does not require auditions to be a Screamster. When you have your phone interview, you'll be asked questions such as can you control your temper, if you will be available most of the weekends (which was an issue last year), and if you have an allergy to latex (the masks are made of latex).
I hope that we get a LOT of people this year...ask around!

ThrillRider, it sounds like you should fit in with us perfectly. Welcome aboard. :)

I got hired as a screamster for Fright Zone this year. I have worked at the point for quite a few summers now... first year as a screamster. I am VERY excited! Looking forward to meeting everyone in September.

Hey I just got hired for a position in Fright Zone! I cant wait to start! Also there are still many positions available and Peggy Bertsch (pbertsch@cedarpoint.com) said to pass the word on to pointbuzzers to apply!

Just thought I'd add that I'm now all officially hired. Only 46 more days! :)

As stated in the latest CP Blog entry, there are still plenty of positions available for Screamsters. So if you've been thinking about it, get your application in. Be sure to email Peggy Bertsch (pbertsch@cedarpoint.com) and let her know you have submitted your application. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.