Thank you for this update! It literally seems like they just watched Jenny Nicholson's video and implemented as many of her suggestions as they could LOL

the new play stile where the story represents every day is a really good way to help put boundaries in and help protect the cast, as this will stop people from getting to close to the characters and crossing lines as everyday is a fresh start

I've been re-watching the Jenny Nicholson video and I wonder if her criticisms gave them the idea to switch to a new model where the story resets every day. It does suck to lose the deep, long immersion aspect but it's probably more sustainable this way.

As another update for those watching, this winter season is free entry then you pay for anything extra like the story walk through and archery. I would not recommend traveling from afar for this event, but if you are local the lights may be fun to walk through since that's free. I wouldn't recommend the combo pass as the train has been down a lot and I don't think the bird show wouldn't have room to accommodate everyone who gets a combo pass.

I really want to see Jenny Nicholson do a new video reacting to this...

I will note that the heads of management have been let go since the making of this video, so much of the information in it will have changed by next season. They were an amazing team and made any positive changes they were allowed to make. The new acting VP has said we can expect a little more plot next season, that guilds will not remain season to season and that they are no longer advertising the park as a ren faire but an "experience park". I'm sure I'll have more thoughts to add on the next Evermore season first impressions video.

Honestly after watching Jenny's video I wanted to go here despite its history. I like a place that's found out its lofty goals aren't coming true, because then when it builds back its always better than it ever could have been before. I'm keeping an eye on the building back up to know when the right time to go will be (will have to coordinate with a furry convention out west because i'm on the east coast and will be driving out)

I miss the old days for sure... It was one of the most amazing time of my life. I'll hold those memories dear for a long time to come. Those bonds, stories, character interactions, that was just amazing. It was also really rewarding to coming back. Building the relationship was meaningful.

Thank you for continuing to make content, and for all the helpful updates and goings-on at Evermore ❤

Great rundown! And I will say, although it’s true that each day is essentially the same, characters do remember you from day to day if you return! There was some miscommunication about that, but as long as you make yourself memorable, characters will be able to remember you

Great insight. My family are the once-or-twice-per-season visitors (it's an hour plus drive each way which makes it difficult). We made our pilgrimage this past weekend and I wish I had checked your update prior to attending. Though my teen & young adult children had heard rumors that the format was changing it was a bit jarring to arrive in town and attempt to learn the gossip but not be able to get far as there is no story to catch up on. It took a few hours to try and find our new footing and bearings, but near closing we finally began to figure it out. Once we got our bearings of what we were wanting from the experience, we were able to enjoy ourselves. As an individual who made the occasional trip, I felt a connection to the characters and actors, but often felt on the outs when some of the more regular guests seemed to get a bit "possessive" of the connections they had worked so hard to forge and appeared to be threatened by a newcomer who would arrive and strike up conversations. These changes do help level the playing field on that front. In Lore last year, we arrived on the first weekend and there had been no story developed which made it extremely difficult to connect or do much of anything with the storyline as we knew we would be unable to return during the season. On the flip side, attending near the end of the season with the new format, the actors appeared to be a bit less enthusiastic. They seemed to have begun running out of steam. I appreciate all of the work they do and may have caught them at a bad moment. I just didn't feel very invested in learning about the characters this time. All of this said, we are planning to pivot. There will be much more pre-work being done and we will probably take some more time to actually explore the park. I am already planning to bring some friends and take more moments drinking in the vibe, looking for the easter eggs and messages from unseen characters, and engaging other guests in trinket trading, etc. Because at the end of the day, the park is about the ambiance and the experience of what you make it. My truly favorite memories have come from those immersive moments when I've been able to share stories around the fire at the Hunters' Lodge or sing at the top of my lungs in the tavern. Long live Evermore!

Fantastic video! I only found out that Evermore existed today, so it’s been fun catching up on all the history and the upcoming changes! I just wish I wasn’t in the UK so that I could have a chance to visit!

Thanks so much for putting this together! I'm weirdly invested since Jenny's first video on the topic, even though I'm not even on the same continent and I'll probably never set foot there 😅

I’ve seen your pictures on the Facebook group and just found your channel this was a very well made video thank you.

Thank you for the video! My family and I visited during this season, and felt a similar way as you described in your video. This was very different from previous times we have visited. We miss the old Evermore.

Hey, thank you for putting this together! Just a correction on Rippers Cove at 23:45, it was Utah Celebrations Catering who provided the meals. I agree they did an awesome job!

absolutely amazing as always

Great job on the video. If I had experienced this season in person, I would have been miserable with the decisions of the park leadership. Without immersion, without character relationship development, and without guild advancement, I think that I would have not wanted to be there anymore. I think that is one strike too many. It is so hard when what Evermore was speaks so powerfully to me, it is a great difficulty to process how far it has gone away from that. It was interesting seeing some of the returning actors, though. I will say about the lack of communication for the annual passholders this year -- the way they failed on key promises last year had already undermined my trust in them to the point that I would not have purchased an annual pass this year -- had I remained in Utah.

It seems like if you want draw the numbers you need for a park... It should reset everyday. The deeper ongoing story for regulars isn't really a park but a larp group. Maybe they would benefit more from each month three weeks of daily repeating shows and one week of ongoing larp events.

Thanks for this. I am a fan of the larger immersion style. But i do understand that what ever changes seem to make it more of the owners vision of what it was supposed to be in the beginning. Also they do need to focus on finishing the park. In all reality it opened much earlier than it should have. They needed more years to build it (and funds) before it would be ready to being in the crowds that they want. That being said, i wouldnt trade any of my time or experiences for all the money in the world. It was a magical place. Lets hope they can bring that magic back for everyone.

I know they said they'd never have it, and it would change the feel of the park, but I still wish they had some enclosed rides. A nice "Haunted Mansion" or dragon flight ride would really attract more people and possibly teach more lore

I rewatched Jenny’s video and was really curious if they made improvements and I’m SO glad evermore is doing better. I hope the park keeps getting better and better!!

Thank you so much for the thorough breakdown of the season and the new model they are using! I have a question which I would love your informed opinion on. I went to Evermore last year for Lore for the first time, and had a great time - definitely a bucket-list item for me. I am tentatively planning to potentially go back again before the year is out, and was hoping that this time I might spring for a two-day weekend, coming on both a Friday and Saturday night. However based on the way they are choosing to operate this season and potentially for future seasons, is a two-day trip even appropriate? Are the characters I meet on Friday going to have completely forgotten about our previous interactions come Saturday?

It's ridiculous that they don't allow outside food and drink, even Disneyland does.

Tbh I'm suprised the park is even still around. Feels like the owner is using it to launder while the cast members do their best to actually put on a show. Oh did they ever bring back the tip top robot?

Intersting

RIP Evermore

Soo is ever more comin back 2024

I expect this place will close indefinitely

One of my biggest complaints about renaissance faires is that nothing ever changes

Here's our discussion after the official closure of the park. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbV3Y82llafWdoU.htmlsi=vrhZ3cDg6gWakC7r

Wtf?! The prices on food seem…reasonable? At my nearest ren faire it’s like 20 dollars worth of bullshit tickets for 3 sub par chicken tenders and a handful of fries.

so you work for evermore?

Is not sustainable for the park to operate as a long LARP history model, unless they get something like a monthly ticket. Because, in any business or park, if you pay for an entry it does not matter your are regular or a one time visiter, you should have the same experience and at the same quality level. Otherwise, as a business model, it would never be sustainable.

An unmitigated disaster

I was excited to go for the first time now I'm not

Looks very boring and I live right behind it. I have never had the desire to go.