If you're ready to channel some nostalgic Disney vibes this Halloween, a Toy Story-themed costume is the perfect throwback! Whether you're aiming for a classic hero, a quirky alien, or a prehistoric friend, we've got you covered. Here’s your go-to guide for nailing the ultimate Toy Story look.
To infinity and beyond! Buzz is all about the space ranger aesthetic, so think sleek and futuristic. These costumes will bring out your inner space ranger:
Howdy, partner! Woody’s all about the cowboy look, and it’s super easy to pull off. These Woody costumes are great on their own or can be made into a couples costume for a Woody & Jessie costume.
Wild West Sheriff Cowboy Costume Set
Oooooh! The green alien from Pizza Planet is a fan favorite and easy to create.
If you're feeling dino-mite, why not transform into Rex, the friendly dinosaur?
savormeditation Din-o-Mite Costume Set
Time to pick your fave, grab some friends, and make this Halloween a Toy Story adventure!
]]>Halloween is the perfect time to show off your sizzling style and let your inner glamazon shine. Whether you're going for a goddess, devil, cowgirl, firefighter, fairy, alien, or cartoon character look, I've got you covered. Let's dive into some fierce costume ideas and the tips to slay them.
Devil: Turn Up the Heat
If you want to unleash your inner temptress, the devil costume is the way to go. It's sassy, fierce, and perfect for a daring Halloween night.
Accessories: Devil horns and a pitchfork are iconic accessories. Opt for black or red stilettos to complete your devilish ensemble.
Makeup: Embrace the fiery vibe with smoky red eyeshadow, bold winged liner, and a sultry red lipstick.
Hair: Go for voluminous, tousled waves with a side part, and add a few fiery red extensions if you're feeling extra.
Cowgirl: Yeehaw, Cowboy Cutie!
If you're feeling a little bit country and a little bit glam, the cowgirl costume is a fabulous choice.
Accessories: Don't forget a pair of cowgirl boots, a rodeo belt, and some chunky silver jewelry.
Makeup: Keep it natural with a touch of bronzer and a nude lip. A sun-kissed glow is perfect for this look.
Hair: Style your hair in loose waves and add a bandana for an authentic cowgirl touch.
Cat: Purr-fectly Sultry or Adorably Playful?
Whether you want to embody the sultry allure of a seductive cat or embrace the cute and playful side of a feline, the cat costume has versatile subcategories.
Makeup: For the sultry cat, create a smoky eye, accentuated cat eyeliner, and a bold red lip. For the cute kitty, go for soft, kitten-like features with a pink nose and whiskers.
Hair: Style your hair in loose waves or a sleek ponytail. Add cat ears headband or a sparkly tiara to complement your chosen cat persona.
Firefighter: Set Hearts Ablaze
Show off your bravery and sexiness with a firefighter costume that's smokin' hot.
rescue me 3-piece fire woman costume set
Accessories: Carry a toy fire extinguisher and wear a firefighter hat. Black combat boots add a rugged touch.
Makeup: Keep it minimal but smoldering with a touch of smoky eyeshadow and a bold red lip.
Hair: Style your hair in a high ponytail or bun for a practical yet chic look.
Bunny: A Playboy Bunny or a Cute Cottontail?
Whether you want to channel your inner sexy bunny or opt for a more adorable look, the bunny costume is a playful choice.
No Bunny Business Vinyl Costume Set
Playboy Bunny Costume: For a sultry twist, choose a corset-style bodysuit in black, complete with bunny ears, a bowtie, and fishnet stockings.
Cute Cottontail Costume: Go for a fluffy, pastel-colored romper or dress with a faux-fur bunny tail attached. Add bunny ears and a cute bowtie choker for a sweet touch.
Accessories: Both versions can benefit from fishnet stockings, high heels, and a fluffy marabou-trimmed purse.
Makeup: For the Playboy Bunny, opt for a sultry smoky eye and a bold red lip. For the Cute Cottontail, keep it sweet with soft pastel eyeshadows and a pink lip.
Hair: Style your hair in loose waves or curls, and add a pair of bunny ears headband to complete the bunny look.
Astronauts and Aliens: Shoot for the Stars
Dream of exploring the cosmos this Halloween? The astronaut costume is a stellar choice, or the alien one for an out-of-this-world vibe.
Space Slay Astronaut Costume Set
Accessories: Carry a silver helmet, a backpack prop, and white or silver combat boots to complete the space-traveler look.
Makeup: Keep it futuristic with metallic eyeshadows, silver or holographic highlights, and a neutral lip color.
Hair: Go for a sleek, slicked-back ponytail or bun, and wear the helmet when needed for an authentic astronaut vibe.
Angel: The Good Girl
Explore the classic battle between good and evil with a twist of sexiness by choosing between an angel or devil costume.
Dark Arts Ultra Crop Top White
Makeup: For the angel, aim for a soft, angelic look with light eyeshadow, rosy cheeks, and a nude lip. For the devil, follow the "Devil: Turn Up the Heat" makeup tips.
Hair: For the angel, style your hair in loose waves or an elegant updo. For the devil, consider fiery red extensions for a more dramatic effect.
Fairy: Embrace Your Enchantment
Transform into a magical fairy and sprinkle some pixie dust wherever you go this Halloween.
Accessories: Opt for a sparkling tiara, a wand, and ballet flats adorned with ribbons.
Makeup: Go for pastel eyeshadows, glittery highlights, and a soft, pink lip.
Hair: Create loose, ethereal curls and weave some tiny flowers into your hair for an enchanting touch.
Cartoon Character: Pop Culture Princess
Bring your favorite animated character to life in a fun and flirty way.
Accessories: Don't forget to add character-specific accessories, like Minnie's ears or Luigi's cap.
Makeup: Keep it bright and colorful, matching your character's signature style.
Hair: Style your hair to match your chosen character. Think about wigs or hair dye to nail the look.
Remember, Bratz babes, Halloween is your time to shine, and confidence is your best accessory. Whatever sexy costume you choose, wear it with style, sass, and a whole lot of attitude. Happy Halloween, dolls!
]]>Most themed costumes can be broken down into three categories: classic Halloween, pop culture, and funny. Discuss which kind of vibe you want to bring to your event with your squad first to help narrow down your options.
May The Force Be With You Star Wars Costume
The next step is to consider how many people are in on the theme. Some themed ideas only work with a set amount of people. Is it just the two of you? There are loads of couple’s costume ideas on the internet. Devil and angel, Rick and Morty, the Wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy, an alien and an astronaut, etc. My best friend and I went as peanut butter and jelly one year.
If you have a group of three, there are a bunch of fun themed choices: the three sisters from Hocus Pocus, the Power Puff girls, the Three Musketeers, the Three Little Pigs, etc. For groups of four, you could go as the Hogwarts houses, Teletubbies, Mean Girls, etc.
Dark Arts Ultra Crop Top, Top, and Skirt in White
Themes that don’t depend on the number of participants are great for groups big or small. Think Toy Story, Squid Game, Winx Club, Care Bears, Attack on Titan members, different flavors of White Claws, Bratz dolls etc. I even saw a group dressed up as chips and a bag of Doritos, which I thought was pretty great.
Now to the fun part: planning your outfits. Unless your group is going with an idea that is completely out there (I applaud you for your creativity, but also caution that you might get a lot of people asking what you are), odds are there is a costume at a costume store ready for purchase, but to put your own spin on it and make your theme turned rave is where stores like savormeditation come into play.
Start with your base. Try your best to match the colors or patterns to the character you are going for. Next are accessories. Especially with Halloween costumes, accessories can make or break an outfit. Does the character wear a hat? Do they have a signature item they always carry with them? What about jewelry? Every little detail you add to your outfit makes it more and more clear to others who you are trying to portray, just make sure whatever accessory you are adding to your look is allowed into your event.
And last, we have hair and makeup. If the character has a predominant physical trait, like big, poofy red hair or a scar, adding these finishing touches with a wig or some makeup will help solidify your character.
Whatever theme you go with, I hope this post has helped you think about different details of an outfit to consider so your outfit screams who or what you chose to become for the night. You can shop the Halloween collection at savormeditation here for last minute costume ideas. Have a happy and safe Halloween!
]]>Some of the biggest secrets to getting these looks to really turn out is having the right tools to do so! A little bit of pre-planning and researching what you’ll need before you get started on whichever makeup look you choose makes the rest of the journey a piece of cake.. Or pie.. Or whatever treat you’re indulging in this time of year!
Anyway! With any sort of face paint, we’d recommend going waterproof when possible! Cream palettes are super easy to blend, but be sure to keep anything else away from your facial area to avoid smudging!
Lunautics x iHR Dreamy Eyed Face Jewels
Gotta keep it in place! We don’t want to put in all this effort just to have it falling off by the end of the night! So once you’ve got your finished product, be sure to set it in place with setting spray, powder, or even applying a primer before getting started! A combo of all 3 should keep that makeup all set for the night(s) of mischief and spirits ahead!
If you’re just looking to add a dash of spook without all the difficulties and trials/errors of an intricate look, we’d suggest adding some of these pre-set stickers or jewels directly to your cart! Throw on your everyday face, add these babies and voila! All set to go!
Don’t be afraid to copy a little of this and a little of that! Using reference images to base your ghoulish look on can be beyond helpful when it seems like you’re stuck in a creative rut! Remember that it’s okay to look up inspiration photos and keep in mind that your final outcome doesn’t have to look exactly the same as the inspo pics!
Aw Boohoo Bloody Tears Face Stickers
Whether it be with glitter, jewels, a pair of lashes or some graphic liner - this is one of the quickest ways to jazz up any Halloween look! Contact lenses are also a fun and simple way to really amp up the drama!
You didn’t think we’d forget the scary side of our favorite holiday, did you?! If you’re looking for the darker side or trying out some gory effects/prosthetics, liquid latex and spirit gum are going to become your new best friends! They can be a bit tricky, so we’d recommend playing around with them before giving it a first-try on the night of your next event! (Also- be weary when trying out stage blood because it does tend to stain!)
Partner Costumes:
I do think that any of these costumes would work as an individual, but with a friend or partner these costumes are on the next level. My personal favorites are the cowboy and space ranger costume set for fans of everyone's favorite pair of toys. You could also mix and match pieces from each costume to go as a space cowboy, that way you can create two different costumes with one theme if you attend multiple events and want to reuse pieces.
Costume ideas: light & dark angels, angel and devil, two angels and a devil for a friend group. You could also use just the wings and do a Black Swan inspired look with a friend by using both the white and black accessory kits and matching tutus.
Angelic Accessory Pack in black
Angelic Accessory Pack in white
Heaven In Hiding Glitter Devil Horns paired with Blazin' Fire Sunglasses and the Red Alert O-Ring Top and Booty Shorts
The costumes from savormeditation this year are absolute fire. There are so many cute ideas that you can play with that are not only unique but culturally relevant. Here are some of my favorite individual costumes from the Halloween collection:
]]>You've got spirit, yes you do! Show off your rave spirit with these cheerleader outfits!
Angel or Demon?
Are you naughty or nice? Show off your good-girl style with an angel-inspired costume.
Lunar Glow High Waisted Thong, Lunar Glow Crop Top
Aint to Angel Halloween Costume
Or, channel your dark side with a spooky, sexy demon look!
Be a sexy skeleton with our Skeleton-themed accessories and outfits!
Skeleton Seamless Mask Bandana
Astronaut Or Alien
Score a look that's out of this world with an Astronaut or Alien theme. Be a sexy rave alien with one of the many alien options on the site. Or combat aliens with a sleek and sexy astronaut costume.
Extraterrestrial Crop Top, Daisy Corsets Industrial Ege Neon Underbust Corset
Fast Times Reflective Triangle Top, Fast Times Reflective Mini Skirt
Who says bunnies aren't sexy? Travel down the rabbit hole with these badass bunny looks:
Holographic Bondage Bunny Mask
Irridescent Dreams Underboob Corset
Get ready to spread your wings and fly with a pair of colorful butterfly wings! This accessory comes in multiple colors and pairs with hundreds of options for bodysuits or tops/bottoms combos.
@raine.lii and @k.m.na with butterfly wings
For more animal-themed outfits, check out our Animal Themed Style Guide!
If you're looking for the most witchin' accessories that can elevate your 'fit, check out our Accessories page for fun finds like:
Cosmic Spells Seamless Mask Bandana
We hope that you have a blast attending Halloween EDM festivals things year and that this article gave you some inspo for the best rave Halloween costume! For more Halloween costumes and accessories, check out the official savormeditation Halloween Collection.
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Who: Insomniac
When: October 25th-26th
Where: San Francisco, CA ⏐ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Why: This two-day event is a MUST for our Bay Area headbangers. BOO! SF is a legendary festival that has made it’s way not only to San Fran, but Arizona and Texas too. Click here to grab your tickets!
Escape Psycho Circus
Who: Insomniac
When: October 25th & 26th
Where: San Bernardino, CA ⏐ NOS Event Center
Why: This spooky weekend is one of savormeditation’ favorite fests! Escape Psycho Circus brings not only an INSANE lineup, amazing stages, interactive photo ops, and a real circus! No joke, even the circus has its own lineup. Escape tickets are going to go fast, so make sure to snag them now!
Freaknight
Who: USC Events
When: October 25th
Where: Seattle, WA ⏐ WaMu Theater
Why: The lineup may not be out yet, but this fest is a force to be reckoned with. This indoor circus not only delivers amazing decor, but the rides are pretty sweet, too. For all my PNW ravers, Freaknight is THE event of spooky season. Tickets are currently on sale here, and the lineup is expected to drop in September.
Get Freaky
Who: V2 Presents
When: October 25 & 26
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
Why: This two-festival boasts a freakin' amazing lineup! I've also heard good things about the venue, too! Snag tickets here.
Freaky Deaky Texas
Who: Disco Donnie Presents
When: October 26th-27th
Where: Baytown, TX ⏐ Houston Raceway
Why: Freaky Deaky is another Halloween classic. Expect to see attendees going all out on their costumes, and raging hard AF all night. This two-day fest has it all, from the Freaky Deaky Food Drive, to discounts on hotels and airfare. Grab your tickets here and head on over to their sit to learn more about all the treats they have to offer!
HARD Day of the Dead
Who: HARD Events
When: November 2nd
Where: Los Angeles, CA | L.A. State Historic Park
Why: This beast of a celebration is for our 21+ ravers. This single-day lineup is absolutely stacked and guarantees you will be absolutely wrecked by the end of the night. Click here for more info on tickets and get ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead!
HARD Red Rocks Halloween
Who: HARD Events
What: https://www.savormeditation.com/
When: October 26th
Where: Morrison, CO ⏐ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Why: When you take a breathtaking venue and blend it with some top-notch artists, you know you’re in store for a treat. HARD is hitting Red Rocks for the first time ever, so get ready to break some necks! Tickets are available here.
Suwannee Hulaween
Who: Rockhouse Partners
When: October 24th-27th
Where: Live Oak, FL ⏐ Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Why: Although this fest isn’t a full on rave, it is still one to consider when choosing your Halloween festivity. Suwannee Hulaween is a camping festival packed with four days of top tier artists. And the best part about this fest is that you get to create four Halloween looks! Click here to grab your tickets to one of Florida’s wildest weekends.
Voodoo
Who: Voodoo Experience
When: October 25th-27th
Where: New Orleans, LA ⏐ City Park
Why: Another eclectic fest, Voodoo is bringing three days of some of the biggest names in EDM, such as Bassnectar, Big Gigantic, Snails, The Glitch Mob, Rezzand Zhu. A Halloweekend at Voodoo entails not only music, but culinary experiences, interactive large-scale art installation, a shopping experience, and so much more. Weekend passes and single day tickets are available at https://www.savormeditation.com/tickets/.
Warehouse of Horrors Music and Arts Festival
Who: Nightout Inc.
When: October 25th-27th
Where: New York, NY ⏐ Knockdown Center
Why: Have you ever partied at a hundred-year-old warehouse? This event features not only a unique venue, but bone-chiling art and music experiences. Weekend passes and single day tickets are available here, as well as hotel room packages.
Super Natural Festival
Who: Global Dance Presents
When: October 26
Where: Denver, CO - National Western Complex
Why: Global Dance is known for bringing good vibes to Denver. With headliners like Porter Robinson, Deorra, Dion Timmer and more, this one-day festival is guaranteed to be a wicked good time. Grab your tickets here.
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Face Gems are an easy way to take your costume's theme to the next level. savormeditation offers tons of different options when it comes to face jewels. Here's some themed jewels to match your costumes:
Superhero Gems:
Sparkly Strappy Bikini Top, Metallic Rave Booty Shorts, See Through You Boots, Neva Nude American Beauty Face Jewels
Dark Fairy Velvet Top, Fence Net Thigh Highs, Gold Leg Wraps, Electro 2.0 Booty Shorts
Dragon Inspired Face Gems:
Gypsy Shrine Envy Face Jewels, Raving Rainbow Sequin Top
Gypsy Shrine Envy Face Jewels
Flapper Face Gems
Superstitious Glow Halter Top, Rhinestone Mesh Skirt, Gypsy Shrine Starry Eyes Face Jewels
Wings are an easy way to transform any rave look into the costume of your dreams. Be a beautiful butterfly or if you’re feeling more daring, try our light up wings to be an angel or goddess.
Add some butterfly pasties for maximum effect with these Lunautics Bejeweled Butterfly Pasties
Pasties are an easy way to let everyone know what you are dressed up as super easily. If you’re looking for a spooky look, go for our skeleton pasties or spider webs. For a trippy look go for our mushroom pasties or one of our alien options. If you’re feelin’ cute and girly, we have tons of sparkly hearts, stars, boob jewels and more to make sure you shine all night. You can also easily become a multitude of different animals such as kitty, butterfly, tiger,
Neva Nude T-Rex Pasties, Pastease Glow In The Dark Skeleton Hands Pasties, Neva Nude Web We Weave Pasties, Pumpkin Patch Pasties
Pastease Black Glitter Happy Kitty Pasties, Neva Nude Butterfly Kisses Pasties, Neva Nude Glitter Tiger Pasties, Pastease Flamingo Flip Sequin Pasties
A seamless mask is a simple way to create an eye-catching costume as well as add dimension to an existing one. From spooky and scary to psychedelic and cute- we’ve got you covered.
Pastel Plurmaid Seamless Mask Bandana, J. Valentine Fantasea High Cut Bodysuit, Cosmic Heroine Mesh Skirt, Pair Of Non-Slip Neon Blue Leg Wraps, Demonia Hella Holographic Platform Boots
Show off your witchy side with an enchanting seamless mask - like this design, Cosmic Doodles
A furry hood is a super cozy and cute option to easily become a cute wolf, panther, or other kitty creature.
Electric Galaxy Black Panther Hood
Hoisery and harnesses are an affordable and easy way to add an element to your costume. From fishnets to thigh high socks to metallic tights, we’ve got you covered. Sometimes the legwear is what inspires the costume in the first place!
Our Multi Strap Garter Utility Belt could make a badass ninja, Laura Croft, police officer or spy costume.
Whatever you wanna be this Halloween, from spooky to sexy to cute, we’ve got the perfect accessories to make your outfit shine. For more rave outfit inspiration check out our outfits page.
]]>October weather in SoCal can be pretty unpredictable, so be sure to plan your Escape Halloween Costumes accordingly. I recommend that you wear breathable, comfortable clothes to beat the heat, as well as your favorite faux fur or sequin cape to layer up for those chilly nights. And if you plan on booking it from Slaughterhouse stage to Ghouls’ Graveyard B2B, don’t forget to wear comfy rave shoes that can get you there the fastest!
Halloween is a time to get creative and go all out. Whether you want to rock dark and simple spooky vibes or a full-blown character look, savormeditation has all the essentials to complete your Halloween rave outfit looks. Here’s some inspiration for your Escape Halloween Costumes.
Feeling bad to the bone? Spice up this classic Halloween look with a sexy twist! Try something like this Skeleton Bodysuit - it’s comfortable so you can dance all night!
Shimmer like the sea with and make waves in rave fashion when you rock the PLURmaid look! Try pairing these Mermaid Booty Shorts with matching Leg Wraps. Nothing screams mermaid more than a pair of Seashell Pasties under a Fishnet Bikini Top.
Rock an alien-inspired look for a rave outfit that’s out of this world!
Spread your wings and look fly AF with a Butterfly Babe inspired rave outfit! We have colorful Butterfly Wings that are fun and fabulous to dance in! Match these wings with an eye-catching bodysuit like this Enchanted Skies Strappy Sequin Bodysuit. Complete this cute look with matching Body Glitter and Face Jewels.
If you’re looking for other ways to add to your Halloween Rave Outfit, check out our Spooky Seamless Mask Bandanas, Corsets & Harnesses, and Body Jewels & Face Glitter!
Halloween only comes once a year, so get as creative as you can and rock a rave look that’ll be unforgettable! Check out our Toil & Trouble Collection to see all of our Halloween Clothes and Accessories.
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As much as we love tie-dye and rainbows, there is something to be said about wearing all black at a festival.
There’s an unspoken sense of power we feel when we wear black. There’s a level of seriousness that comes along with it and inspires us to be our most fierce and badass selves. Black doesn’t have to be boring. Layering different textures and fabrics as well as adding dimension can make a black outfit interesting and captivating.
Weave Me Alone Bodysuit @kenziefriedman @hanahweldonn
Black Widow Bodysuit, Charmed Bell Sleeves, Pair Of Non-Slip Black Leg Wraps
The pentagram is one of the most misunderstood symbols in the world. It doesn’t stand for Satan worship like many think - in fact, far from it! The 5 points of the star actually symbolize the elements we encounter. The top line represents the spirit while the other four lines represent the elements: earth, air, fire, and water. To wear this symbol is to call upon the power of these elements and use them to your advantage.
Stargazer Mesh Bodysuit, Harness Leg Garters @_basskitten
Salem Harness, Pastease Glitter Pentagram Pasties
An easy way to take your black outfit to the next level is to add interesting legwear. From moon and star patterns to every level of fishnet, we’ve got your legs covered-- literally. Some of our pairs even come with an attached garter belt for extra strappiness and comfort.
No sorceress outfit would be complete without a dash of shimmer and shine. From metallic fabrics and sequins to cascading jingles, a sparkling element is essential. Even if your outfit is all black, adding glitter or face jewels is essential.
Lucy Velvet Bell Bottoms, Lorelei Sequin Mesh Halter Top, Lunautics Ros-Aye Glitter
Lorelei Sequin Lace Up Halter Top, Eden Lace Skirt @svndygirl
Cosmic Heroine Mesh Skirt, Twilight Gypsy Wrap, Charmed Bell Sleeves
From glitter kitties to all-seeing eyes to pentagrams, there are plenty of bewitching pasties to complete your festival outfit.
Pastease Black Hologram Vertical Cross Pasties, Pastease Glitter All Seeing Eye Triangle Pasties, Neva Nude Super Sparkle Glitter Star Pasties Pastease Black Glitter Happy Kitty Pasties
When you’re in command of the cosmos, you gotta show the universe some love. We’ve got you covered with our metallic star print bodysuit, Twinkle Mesh Tee and a variety of star pasties. We also have our Sun & Moon kimono to add a light layer if it gets chilly.
@julie_bae Estrella Bodysuit
For premade witchin’ ensembles, check out these outfits that can be purchased in just one click:
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Friday night I took my roommate, who had never been to a rave before. Parking by the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino can be kind of hard if you’re trying to park close, but we found awesome free street parking a few blocks away easily.
Once inside I was totally blown away by the lake as you enter the festival. The lights and circus tents reflection was beautiful and creepy. Looking around, there was already so much to see and we were ready to explore. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I loved all the creepy themed performers walking around the event as well as the lengths to which attendees were dressed up too. Slaughterhouse had my favorite staged design with the creepy eyes looking out at you from the DJ booth the whole time. It was also fun to see a lot of DJs dress up in costumes too. I really felt like I was at a personal party vs a huge event.
At one point, I lost my phone dancing and believe it or not it found its way back to me. This is the kind of stuff I love about Insomniac Events. The people there are so amazing. This isn’t Coachella where someone is stealing a bunch of people’s stuff (though it does still happen). For the most part, I feel like people want to help other people out and are here to just have a good time.
While we got there pretty late Friday night because of both of us having to work before heading out, we were at Escape until close. DJ Snake was our final set and he totally killed it. We made up for lost time by staying a little in the venue as the crowds wandered out too. I think I finally made it to bed at 4:30am. Roomie’s first rave was a success.
Day two I took a different friend, and our goal was to get there as early as we could. Doors opened at 4pm and we made it by 5:30. Being there just as the sun was setting was pretty perfect. It definitely helped make for some awesome photos for my blog! I have so many awesome photos of headliners that I can’t wait to share. I’m so impressed by the creativity I always see, but especially at Halloween events!
The highlight though for me Saturday night was The Asylum. The Asylum is Insomniac’s haunted house at Escape. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I would want to do it. I’m a little bit of a chicken at times, but after talking to the people at the gate, and confirming no one can touch me, I was in. We signed a waiver and then got in line. The queue was a bit of a wait, but after going through, it was MORE than worth it.
You have to check your bags before going in, and then once inside the Wonderland Asylum, you get checked in. Turn in your papers and in your group of ten head to the first room with the ‘doctors’. Here you’re put into a straight jacket -- yes I’m serious and yes it was OK. They weren’t rough with you nor was it super tight once on. They try to scare you with the actors around but nothing was too much for me ever.
You continue your way through the ‘asylum’ and then you have to get your ‘meds’ from the nurse before another one puts a Hannibal mask on you. Now everyone looks the same and you need to keep tabs on your friends in your group of ten. Then pretty much you’re off. You and your group get to wander through the asylum. There are multiple stories and scenarios and one after another I was totally blown away by the production quality.
I shouldn’t be that shocked though because of the production quality of everything Insomniac does, but this was on another level. One of my favorite rooms, you walked through a hedge maze out into a foggy open area where you were greeted by a ticket booth. There the carnival owner gave you a ticket, and you turned to see a full carousel eerily looping around. I couldn’t believe the stuff I was seeing in there.
I wish I had done the asylum Friday night as well because it was epic and I would have loved to see it all over again. There’s always next year! Because honestly, I’m already ready go back.
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Escape: Psycho Circus takes place October 27 - 28, 2017 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernadino, CA. This is the same location that Beyond Wonderland was held this year, for those who went. The space has a really beautiful lake when you walk in, then the stages are all covered and there is no grass beyond this lake area. I didn’t mind Beyond being there this year as it felt small and intimate and had no hills or anything. I do remember parking a little walk away but nothing too bad since it was walking city blocks and not a dusty hill.
The event takes place the standard 4 PM - 2 AM, and the average temp this weekend in San Bernardino has highs of 81 and lows of 51, so you’ll want to make sure you prep for the temperature change if it does end up being that drastic.
They have lockers which are always such an easy solution to this problem. They’re only $35 for both days and splitting that among your group makes it dirt cheap. They all come with phone chargers now too, and are the perfect meeting spot at the end of the night should someone get lost. Buy one here.
As far as tickets go, the final tier of GA 2-day tickets is available at $219 + fees, but there’s still the first tier of GA single day tickets at $119 + fees. I love the option of having single day tickets because there’s always so much to do at Halloween I find it hard to commit to one event all weekend! You can buy your tickets here. For those ready to go all out on their rave weekend, there’s also VIP tickets.
VIP tickets are clutch because you get much more experience in your event. VIP is 21+ and has special entrances to the event. Personally I’m loving the bonuses they’re offering with VIP tickets for Escape because I’m a Halloween lover, so this would be the event I’d splurge on for VIP. I mean, a fortune teller and a trick-or-treat bar! UGH I JUST LOVE HALLOWEEN SO MUCH TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY. Buy your VIP experience here.
As far as stages go, Escape has four main stages: Slaughterhouse, Ghouls’ Graveyard, The Chopping Block and Cannibals’ Tea Party. As a reminder, all the stages are indoor. The lineup has a great mix of artists, and personally, I’m looking forward to Alan Walker and Tiesto among many others.
In true Insomniac style, there will also be art all over the grounds and spooky, scary Halloween themed performers. Escape also boasts The Asylum, a 32,000 square foot immersive theater. It has 30 distinct environments, 120 interactive performers, movie-quality set designs and special effects for a funhouse only Insomniac could pull off. It sounds pretty freaky. You can read more on it here… if you dare…
Since you’ll probably want to wear a Halloween look to the event, make sure to check out the below guidelines for costumes.
So have fun with it! Start making your Halloween kandi and get ready to trade at Escape: Psycho Circus!
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