"My husband and I, and about 7 of our friends checked this place out a couple of weeks ago. It was a BLAST! We had a great time and we're actually heading back tomorrow with some family to check it out again. What we did that helped:\n\n1) We bought VIP passes online, and were there so late that their weren't any lines when we arrived to Rawhide (10:15pm) and no lines when we checked into the Nest (11:20pm) so it probably wasn't necessary, but I'd recommend buying them online anyways just in case (it's only a couple of dollars more....well worth saving yourself a headache at the door).\n\n2) We hit up the Margarita stands at least a few times before heading in....that probably helped enhance the experience! (Again, as others have said, it is what you make of it...and a few drinks and a great group of friends can make all of the difference in the world). \n\nHaving read others' reviews, it looks like going later is key. We were probably among the last groups to arrive, so our group was able to stay together and not be herded like cattle. The actors were fantastic considering it was probably the end of a very long day for them. The special effects were great, the rooms were creepy...it was very fun and well worth the money. \n\nIf you're a thrill seeker or just like fun group activities this is the place to go. Not to mention Rawhide itself is a trip, and so fun. Lots of great photo opportunities to bring your cameras (no photos allowed in Nest though) and bring some cash for tasty margaritas and some cool street shopping."^^ . . "1"^^ . "2012-10-24T00:00:00"^^ . . . "0"^^ . "5"^^ . "2"^^ .