Ah, The Lure Of The Lagoon’s Laie Lady
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The world’s only haunted canoe ride has returned to Polynesian Cultural Center, where it continues to disturb visitors through Oct. 31.
Drawing in thousands of guests from all over the island since 2007, the “Haunted Lagoon” is part chilling ghost story and part thrilling ride on a double-haul canoe through PCC’s waters, and it centers around the story of the Laie Lady.
She was a young woman whose husband was killed near the lagoon, according to marketing director Raymond Magalei. A few years later, her son mysteriously disappeared. “The story is that when she lost her son, after having lost her husband, she went mad. Now she’s walking along the water looking for her long-lost son.”
More of the story will be revealed this year, and Laie Lady’s husband takes on a bigger role. “Her husband was killed by her brothers because the family didn’t approve,” Magalei explained. He now wanders the lagoon seeking vengeance.
Also lurking in the water are other ominous ghosts, goblins, spiders and clowns. “In the dark water of the Haunted Lagoon ... you don’t know what’s going to come from under the water, what’s going to come from the trees, or what’s going to come out as you go under the bridge,” Magalei warned. New scares include special effects, a haunted pirates section and more Halloween tricks and treats for those waiting in line. Before boarding the canoes, guests will walk through a maze where more surprises wait.
The experience can best be enjoyed as a group. Each canoe can fit at least 30 people, so many guests come with friends, teammates or extended families.
“We often see three generations of families come through all riding together, and they all enjoy it,” Magalei said. And while the ride is family friendly overall, he recommends that ages 11 and under board a “keiki canoe” for a milder version of the ride.
Canoes run from 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until Oct. 22 and Monday through Saturday Oct. 24 to 31. Keiki canoes are available from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $19.95 for kamaaina adults, $14.95 for kamaaina children (ages 5-15), $25 general admission and $20 for children. Kamaaina Annual Pass holders can ride free on weekdays and for a discounted rate on Saturdays. Advanced booking is recommended.
For details, visit hauntedlagoon.com or call 2933333.
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