Margery, an unseen narrator, tells guests about Houdini and about their goal - to bring back the spirit of Houdini to the world of the living. PreshowĪfter entering the house, guests come into Houdini's library, complete with faux candles and books. The line stops in front of Houdini's house, which features posters advertising Houdini's magic tricks, as well as daily seances which are held in the house. Screams can be heard from the Dare Devil Dive while waiting in line for Houdini at Great Adventure. The queue line at Great Adventure is next to the park's Carousel, as well as the Dare Devil Dive Sk圜oaster. The line weaves through Houdini's garden, which features several trees, shrubs, and an ornate fountain. No one was injured but damages were estimated at $5,000. Nearly 20 feet of cobweb burned up, and the building only suffered minor damages to the roof and exterior.

Investigations show that a flammable cobweb hanging on the top of the building was the cause of the fire after coming in close contact with a light fixture. Firefighters were called to extinguish the flames, but the ride was closed for the rest of the night and the following day. On October 9, 2010, Houdini's Great Escape (renamed temporarily to Midnight Mansion), which was available during Fright Fest, suspiciously caught on fire. During Fright Fest the ride is named Midnight Mansion. Like Great Adventure's Houdini, the ride opened in 1999. The ride is still operating despite the park's official website saying that it was supposed to have closed on Labor Day. The ride opened early on and although the ride was planned to be closed on Labor Day, the park decided to keep the ride open past the planned closure date. Six Flags management said during a 'Super Fan Call' that Houdini's Great Escape was slated to be open Memorial Day through Labor Day during the 2010 season. A Facebook group was made to support the reopening of the ride for the whole season. Excited park guests were disappointed to find out that the ride was planned to be closed the entire 2010 summer season until Fright Fest. No information was given about the fate of the ride until it was re-opened for Fright Fest at the end of the 2009 season. The Houdini's Great Escape entrance sign was removed, but the indoor and outdoor parts of the ride remained. The ride was closed after the 2007 season, not be opened again until Fright Fest 2009. The ride was opened slightly after the start of the 1999 season as a very successful ride. It became home to the still running Dare Devil Dive and Houdini's Great Escape. The candles light themselves again and Margery congratulates guests on bringing back Houdini's spirit, and invites riders move on to Houdini's parlor, where the main ride takes place.The area where the Garden of Marvels and Shockwave roller coaster were located was cleared as part of Great Adventure's 'War on Lines' in the 1999 season.

After making the candelabra in the front of the room move, Houdini's face appears on the mirror in the front of the room. Soon after the film ends, all the candles in the room blow out and Houdini's spirit begins to enter various objects in the room, including chains, gargoyles, and the Chinese Water Torture chamber. She shows a film of Houdini so guests can concentrate on his image. The line stops in front of Houdini's house, which features posters advertising Houdini's magic tricks, as well as daily seances which are held in the house.Īfter entering the house, guests come into Houdini's library, complete with faux candles and books.

Screams can be heard from the Dare Devil Dive while waiting in line for Houdini. The queue line is next to the park's Carousel, as well as the Dare Devil Dive Sk圜oaster. The queue weaves through Houdini's garden, which features several trees, shrubs, and an ornate fountain.

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