Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts [DAFE]

Your Support Needed for Geauga Lake Park Display

The Geauga County Historical Society is considering relocating the Haybaler barn and saving some of the history of Geauga Lake park for display, and needs support in the form of donations and volunteers. Of immediately concern, the Society needs an indication that there will be support from the community - so please contact Cheryl McNulty at (440) 834-1492 or at sitemanager@geaugahistorical.org.

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Tools for Conneaut Lake Park

As you know, Conneaut was devastated by the fire that destroyed the ballroom and maintenance shop. When we were at the park for the clean-up weekend, reality hit home, not only when seeing the empty spot where the ballroom was but also when we realized that all their tools big and small were lost. While everyone brought some brooms and rakes to clean up, it was obvious that the park needs to start replacing things just to maintain it in a closed status. I immediately thought that we enthusiasts could help out and volunteered to get the ball rolling.

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DAFE Announces 2008 Members Survey Results

The annual results of our members survey have been compiled, printed and posted.

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Golden Nugget Mine Ride Needs Your Help

We received a message from a representative of the Hunt's Pier website concerning the classic (standing but not operating) Golden Nugget darkride at Morey's Piers. Please email them and tell them that we DO care and want to see it restored and operating.

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New Email Addresses!

Due to an overwhelming amount of spam, we have had to take the drastic step of changing our emails. Please check the Contact Us page and update your address books accordingly. And sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Who is DAFE?

The Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts, or DAFE (pronounced “daffy”), is a not-for-profit organization, staffed by volunteers, dedicated toward the appreciation, support, and documentation of attractions related to darkrides and funhouses. Appreciation manifests itself through each members individual memories. Support comes through the many events were we gather together to ride and tour these individualy unique attractions. Documentation starts here on this website and in our publication, 'Barrel O' Fun'. Some of the attractions we enjoy include: funhouses, walk-throughs (haunted houses), darkrides, glass houses (mirror mazes), mazes, Old Mill rides (tunnel of love), Noah’s Arks (a rare type of funhouse), mystery shacks (tilted houses), haunted swings, and other illusion attractions. These attractions may be located in amusement parks, carnivals, or fairs. Some full-time stand-alone attractions (I.E. no season Halloween haunted houses) are also included.

Sit down, keep your hands and arms inside the car at all times, and enjoy your ride!

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