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March 4, 2025
The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2025 State of the Industry Semin…
The State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead.
May 20, 2025
Theme Park Trends That Can Transform Your Haunt
Recently, I joined Tyler Barnett on the FearWorm show to discuss how major theme park innovations could transform haunted attractions, and this is the full recording.
Recent Episodes
Feb. 20, 2026
NEWS: 2026 OSCARES Award Winners, Haunt Tours, & More
The 2026 OSCARES Award winners have been announced, honoring excellence across the haunted attraction industry ahead of the March 28th ceremony at TransWorld. Also this week: Glenwood Caverns Files for Bankruptcy After $116M ...
Feb. 12, 2026
NEWS: what Disney's new CEO means for Halloween
D'Amaro is Disney's new CEO, underscoring that Disney's future runs through physical experiences rather than linear media; we explain why this will benefit Halloween events. Also this week: Spooky Swap Meet Tickets on Sale; R...
Feb. 3, 2026
NEWS: is your haunt capitalizing on Valentine's Day?
Over 100 haunts are opening for Valentine's weekend, and Dark Hour's new interactive mechanic shows how operators are evolving the off-season format. This week: Dark Hour's Glow Stick Mechanic Turns Blackout Haunts Into a Gam...
Jan. 29, 2026
Allen Hopps on Valentine Haunts, Interactivity, and Trends
Allen Hopps explains why Dark Hour Haunted House (Plano, TX) will bring back Love Is Blind for Valentine’s weekend, reintroducing the event with a new interactive mechanic that turns a traditional blackout haunt into a choice-driven experience.
Jan. 27, 2026
NEWS: Dark Harbor expands, Valentine haunts, & retail trends
Haunts nationwide are experimenting with immersive Valentine’s formats, while new retail data suggests a resilient outlook for the 2026 Halloween season. This week: Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Launches "Dark Masquerade"; Cinema ...
Jan. 21, 2026
Fright Nights WV’s NEW Valentine Survival Horror Experience
Fright Nights WV is opening for Valentine’s weekend with Final Cut: ‘Til Death, a survival-horror experience that places guests directly inside the story while they navigate Valentine’s-themed horror scenarios.
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