Elite Event: Wicked Wednesday Preview Party

Although the SF Dungeon was admittedly a bit corny, I appreciated the chance to explore a touristy spot for free. It was nice of them to offer a shot of courage (getting the drinks on early!), as it definitely prepared me! At least the Alcatraz room was sufficiently scary.
I was a little sad the dungeon tour ended so early, only to find the food and drink awaiting us! Unfortunately there wasn’t a ton left after the prior groups had gotten to it, but I enjoyed the variety and creativity nonetheless. And there was such a pretty view from the roof! And who knew the bathroom would be in Madame Tussaud’s… am I the only one who didn’t know they were connected? haha
Big shout out to Abby for all the time and effort put into organizing the various moving pieces! Can’t wait to attend more Unilocal Elite SF events :)

I’m so glad that my bestie and fellow Unilocal Elite Karen G. got to go with me to this event! We didn’t know what to expect, but if we did have expectations, they would’ve been blown away because it was such a fun event! I appreciate the shot before the tour started!
The tour was comedic and educational. I knew that the Barbary Coast was pretty seedy, and it was fun to see it in action. The actors really get into their roles. I got really scared at the end of the tour in Alcatraz. When the lights went off, I just had a feeling the actress was going to stand in front of me. I already had my head down because I knew. And I was right!
There was plenty to eat and drink afterwards! The peasant pies and dessert tarts were very yummy! And I’m glad there was salad because I definitely needed some greens that day. I didn’t have a chance to get some cider, but what I had at Reyka Vodka was delicious!
Thank you Abby, Courtney, and Unilocal for hosting yet another fantastic event!

Super fun!
I’ve been watching American Horror Story Freak Show (which I love) and needing to get into the Halloween Spirit even more. Wicked Wednesday was perfect for it!
The SF Dungeon is impressive. The actors and theatrics are awesome. So much thought into the stories and effects they present. My favorite was the last one at Alcatraz. Be ready to jump in your seat a few times too many.
SF Dungeon definitely brings the creep spirit around. Thanks so much for hosting us Unilocalers and for the goodies afterward.
We were the last group, so unfortunately I didn’t get to taste the dessert pies. Womp. I enjoyed the vegetable pie and a couple of delicious autumn cocktails.
THANK YOU, ABBY!

This was fun for the boyfriend and I, especially since the boyfriend is very into horror movies/​events. Even better since I’ve passed by The San Francisco Dungeon since it first opened, but never got the chance to go!
Seems they consolidated the 6:45pm and 7pm time slots. The actors, props, and scenes were all entertaining and just mildly spooky enough! There was «liquid courage» offered right before we entered the dungeon itself. The entire walk-​through was around an hour, and we were greeted with drinks, popcorn, mini pies, and other free swag afterwards. Patio offered a gorgeous view of Boudin and the serenity of late-​night Fisherman’s Wharf. We even got a glimpse of the wax figures from Madame Tussaud’s on our way to the restroom! Maybe a Unilocal Elite event there in the near future? ;)
All in all, a great way to pick up those mid-​week blues/​stress from work. Great job as always, Unilocal!I hope it won’t take me another year to attend another event!

Wouldn’t have spent my Wednesday night any other way.
This was my first Unilocal event and I would like to thank everyone (especially the Unilocal team) for making this event a fun event filled with incredibly nice people. Yay!
The tour itself was awesome, filled with actors who clearly loved their jobs. I loved that they pull random people from the tour and integrate them into their skit! (Even though my heart stops every time I know they’re searching for their next victim.) Unfortunately, I was unable to complete the whole tour since my +1 got sick halfway through, but everyone was supportive and helpful in guiding us out of the tour, and welcoming us super early into the reception. On the plus side, we were able to get a peak of the place behind the scenes and of Madame Tussauds as we took an alternative path to the reception.
The light bites and drinks at the reception was pretty amazing as well. I been to peasant pies before but I never tried their savory pies since I am always a sweet tooth, but I can definitely say I am a fan now. And the drinks? Yum! How can I say no to pies and booze?

This was a great mid-​week event to help kick off the later half of the week! The event was well organized and the afterparty was just what we needed to decompress from the SF Dungeon adventure.
The SF Dungeon itself was thoroughly entertaining. The actors were great in character and it’s always a treat to see live acting. Although, they didn’t go too in depth about the histories of SF, I thought the brief intro to each scene was enough, as this was more for spooks and entertainment rather than a history class. The whole walk-​through took about and hour and I was throughly satisfied and ready for drinks and snacks!
Booze, popcorn, and mini pies! What more could you ask for to end a great night. We had patio access and it was great to see Fisherman’s Warf down below. Thanks Unilocal for a great event!

Great way to kick off the halloween festivities! This was my third Unilocal event and the team never fails to throw a great event.
The «liquid courage» helped me to get through the fun dungeon. The actors were great along with the scenery change — definitely a different way to look at the history of SF.
The after party was fun as well — chicken pot pies, cider, popcorn — all great for mingling and meeting new people.

Really enjoyed my first Unilocal Elite event at the SF Dungeon! Everything was very organized from the start and the whole evening was full of surprises.
Loved the liquid courage offered before the tour, it was a great way to encourage interaction amoungst attendees. The Dungeon started off a bit cheezy and boring, but each exhibit got better and better.
Loved the location of the reception after the tour, there was plenty of space and great views. The bar had very tasty drinks and the alcohol sponsors definitely did it right! Apart from that, the food was very mediocre for what I was expecting. The meat pies had decent texture, but the filling was comparable to canned soup and was pretty bland. Likewise with the desserts.
On the contrary, Unilocal popcorn and cute mints were a very nice touch. Music was also pretty awesome, I loved the old-​school songs and halloween theme!

Such a fun time! Lots of laughs and fun was had. I expected it to be more «Halloween» themed but also didn’t read much about the experience. Nonetheless, my guest and I had so much fun. The cast was fantastic (hello monologue experts!) and the writing was really good too. Turns out, we learned quite a bit! I think locals and tourists alike would enjoy this kitschy experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I was thoroughly bashful as Sweaty Betty for the last round of people. I enjoyed the morbid topics they chose, including the plague and the saloon, and the actors were great (definitely well-​played compared to the impressions I got from reviews). It was more of a learning experience for me, instead of a scare, of the city I call home :) first time having a peasant pie too! How fitting.

As always, a great Elite event.
Tour = Fun. Dark. Hilarious. Engaging. We had a ‘horrible time’. Actors were very good, however, it was definitely cheesy. It’s not that scary to me, but it’s definitely startling whenever one of the actors would ‘show up’ directly in front of you, after the lights went out and came back on. (Saw it happen several times during the tour.)
Definitely a tourist zone. You were warned. Very high traffic area, but if you’re hungry, there’s plenty of good eats nearby, too. (If you walk a few blocks over, you’ll be able to see Alcatraz on a clear day, and can enjoy/​tolerate Pier 39 festivities.)
The after party at Madame Tussaud’s was wonderfully executed by Abby S. and company.
We enjoyed the great hand pies from Peasant Pies. Great local favorite. I wish I knew where the desserts were from, as they were beautiful in presentation and delicious, too.
Thanks for all of the excellent alcohol, courtesy of Red Branch Cider and Milagro Tequila, Ancho Reyes, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Rum.
View = pretty nice outside on the balconies.
Highlight of the night: Asking to use the restrooms while at the private area of Madame Tussaud’s. After using the facilities, we saw Al Capone in his cell, Jerry and Jimi hanging out, Jackie Chan, Robin Williams as Mork, and a few presidents.

Had a really horrible time, as The Dungeon staff told me to. My favorites were the Saloon and Alcatraz. The Saloon because the hostess was perfect, and the scare factor was pretty fun. Alcatraz because it was by far the scariest and it had a better sense of real history.
That’s the one thing I thought was really missing — an explanation of the history. There was the plague in SF? Tell me more! That would really make it a more complete experience.
As for the pies, I thought the vegan option was tastier than the beef one. A thick crust, but that’s to be expected when making a handheld pie so that it doesn’t just explode all over you.

Dungeons only get a three. The actors were really good, but well… it wasn’t really scary and a bit too cheesy. Except the Alcatraz room, that one was actually kinda scary (only mildly, but actually the good I can handle it level). I can see going here if you were a tourist and already down at fisherman’s wharf, but as a local, I would never go.
Other stuff about the event:
The black cherry cider at the end was actually super interesting. Usually I find cider to be too sweet and this one wasn’t!
Also, orange sunglasses? How can you go wrong with that?
And rooftop balcony, also hard to go wrong with!
This was my first Unilocal Elite Event and I’d like to do another!

I definitely had a ‘horrible time’ as asked to. :) This is my 3^rd Unilocal event and again, it never disappoints. Shout out to Abby and team who arranged the event.
I think the Dungeon makes for a perfect family or young adult outing. Online ticket prices for kids are reasonable and I hope the company makes sure to advertise this as it gets a bit pricey for a family outing. I really enjoyed the saloon and Alcatraz stop of the tour. The actors are incredibly talented so much that I even let out a tiny scream once or twice. My only feedback would be to add a little bit more history in some of the stops. The Alcatraz stop was really fun with the story provided.
The after party was spot on as always. I really loved the easy to eat chicken pot pies — compact and tasty. They weren’t too salty and the dough was nice and fluffy. I really enjoyed the variety of drinks — especially the cider. Finally the tarts were a great way to wrap up a nice meal of light bites. Go Unilocal

This was my first official Unilocal Elite event! :D
The Dungeon wasn’t exactly my idea of fun, but I think it would be perfect for a family with children. I don’t think I would ever pay to go again, it’s a bit too cheesy and touristy for my taste, but my boyfriend who tagged along enjoyed it. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how committed to the characters the actors were.
Overall, it was a well organized event. Special thanks to the ladies and gents manning the entrance who let me go on the 6:45 tour when I got there a few minutes too late for my 6:30 time slot.

The San Francisco Dungeon was actually pretty awesome. I didn’t have too high of an expectation going in, and we really did enjoy it!
Check in was a little chaotic for the 6:45−7pm crowd but it all came together in the end. The guy out front enjoyed heckling me for the crowd because I was one of the people who gave in to his pranks. A grape Jolly Rancher was bestowed upon me from his trinket box so no complaints! It was worth the giggles and jokes.
The actors in the dungeon were really entertaining and got the group involved. We all had fun taunting our group mates who were «put to trial» or «cured of the plague» by the Chinatown doctor. They even spooked me quite a few times!
The after party was like any great Elite event — full of good food and fun — tasty Peasant Pies, dessert tartes, and Unilocal popcorn! The Reyka Vodka cocktails were deliciously fall-​inspired and my companion enjoyed the Red Branch raspberry cider. Can’t wait for my next Elite event!

This is actually my 2^nd time at the SF Dungeon, and I was SO EXCITED to get into this event. The actors were really great (again). I think the judge and the saloon are my favorite rooms.
The cocktails were tasty. but STRONG! I know they were def hitting some people hard :) The ciders were great too — apple was my favorite, and then raspberry. The black cherry was a little too medicine-​like for me. The guy serving them was a cutie too ;)
The only thing that sucked was the boat ride was closed this time!
Guess I’ll have to go back to the dungeon! :)

Beware, for the dungeon can smell your fear. ‘Twas a spooky way to spend Wednesday night!

Thanks to Abby and the Unilocal staff for putting on another awesome event! This is my second time at SF dungeon. The first being a non Unilocal affiliation and both times were wicked fun! This time they had different characters and that made this time a bit different. That last room of the «tour» has and will always be my favorite!
The food (peasant pies) provided was tasty and the drinks (reyka vodka and red branch cider) were divine! Thanks Unilocal again for allowing locals to access more awesome activities and businesses that they would’ve otherwise not thought to do!
Happily scared, pleasantly full and a little bit tipsy. Life doesn’t get much better. #yelp :)

Thanks Abby for hosting another great event!
Upon arrival, it seemed a little hectic, but it cleared up quickly and we were the last to join at 6:45. The actor in the front was pretty creepy. I feel like they can sense my fear. Something I gotta work on I guess, HA!
The tour definitely got me nervous, but I’m afraid of the dark… So pretty much anything and everything scares me. The Alcatraz ending was probably the best part. Our 6:45 group was pretty ratchet so we didn’t learn too much. I’ll be doing some research later! The actors were REALLY good. I really enjoyed the fact that they get their audience involved. Any time the lights were off, my eyes were closed so I probably missed some scary parts LOL. I’m such a chicken… pot pie!
The reception after with Peasant Pies was a nice surprise (haha, did you like that tie in?). I also really enjoyed the raspberry cider from Red Branch Cider. So bomb! I’m gonna be buying a few bottles later. Free swag from Reyka vodka too!
While leaving the venue, I learned that the SF Dungeon is the first dungeon in the US, with 8 in Europe! They’re Madame Tussaud’s sister biz. Also just heard that Sarah and Vinnie (97.3) are hosting their secret show here for halloween this year! This is clearly the spot to be!
Also, please excuse the crappy pictures. The lighting just wasn’t that great :(
P. S. Sorry for spilling the popcorn :(it gave me butter fingers!