#Roger williams pumpkin movie

I confess that a friendly employee totally caught me quietly singing along and said, “I love seeing where the people stop to enjoy the music!” In some spots, I just stopped so I could listen to some of the songs. As we walked through the displays, each state had it’s own sound system with its own state-oriented music playing. It’s eerie, but only in the best (dare I say, “romantic?”) fall way. Inside the zoo and pumpkin area, there isn’t much light at all except for what emanates from the glowing pumpkins. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I can only imagine that the employees of the park must have been going insane hearing those two songs on a loop no matter how awesome they are. That took me back in time quite a bit as well.

#Roger williams pumpkin movie

The park was off to a good start! The music at the entrance alternated between Thriller and the theme song to the movie Gremlins. Heading into the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, the first thing I heard was Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” emanating from the sound system. If you haven’t gone this season, make sure to check out the pumpkins this year. The majority of this post is primarily photos because there isn’t a lot I can say that would do the experience justice. This year, the theme was “Pumpkinville USA,” which was basically a trip through the different states in the U.S. The first time I went, the theme was Countries All Over the World, so walking through the displays was like quickly visiting numerous pumpkin-countries. The pumpkins range from the plain crudely carved Jack-o-lantern to the intricate masterpieces depicting scenes or portraits focused on the theme that year.

While I’ve only had the opportunity to go twice, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of my favorite new traditions.įor those of you that don’t know, the Roger Williams Park Zoo puts on an incredible display of thousands of pumpkins every year right inside the zoo area. It’s just the best time of year in New England with the best weather, the best food, and so much seasonal character. I love fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.