First off, Sauvie Island is amazing and the variety of fresh produce is well worth the short drive. HOWEVER, when people say that it is crowded in October, that is a complete understatement. We got out there to go to the Haunted Maize at around 7:30 p.m. As we turned off 30 to go over the bridge onto Sauvie Island, I wanted to throw the car into reverse and forget the whole idea. All I could see were miles and miles of backed up cars waiting to leave. As far as the eye could see, were headlights. When we got to the Haunted Maize, the line was backed up over an hour just to get to the gate. At the gate we were told it was was another 40-60 minute wait to get to the entrance. We bought our tickets at 7:45 and we made it to the actual entrance at 11:05. We were out at 11:25. It was spooky and fun inside but way too short.
Pros: Nice variety, many things to do, two spooky mazes, organized crowd control
Cons: Ridiculous crowds, long, long lines (think Disneyland during the busiest day of the year)
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