Mesmer: Sideshow Of The Mind

Same as the prior year, but still really good

Same as previous years, but it’s good.

Going on its 3rd year, Mesmer still hits hard as one of the most creative mazes in the park. Delving into the dark corners of the mind in a dilapidated demented carnival, each encounter with the circus' denizens was unique and packed with details. I do miss the theatrical intro it had in its first year. The story can also be difficult to follow, as maze-goers quickly hop from room to room.

Circus meets magic, perfect in everyday. A classic with exceptional talent. The characters are well thought up from head to toe.

Mesmer had a preshow in the past and it made the experience a lot better. It’s still a great maze. Its a bit like a funhouse you see at fairs. There were a handful of fun interactions I had with the Scareactors throughout the maze and a couple “wow” factors too. The crew working line control did a great job leaving gaps within the maze so that the Scareactors could spend quality time with the Guests. I never noticed it in the past but at the end there’s these props on the wall you could spin and the strobe lights in the room will reveal an animation on the props, kinda like a zoetrope but it’s a wheel instead — cool little detail!

Mesmer is great. It’s the most creative take on scary circus I’ve been too. Maze doesn’t over do it with clowns but they get creative with many of the elements inside. Strong set design and trippy moments.

Love this theme! The actors were great each time we went through. The scenery is well done.