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May 23, 2022

Creating the TV series – Are you Afraid of the Dark?

Sugarmynt Gallery hosted a Q&A with series Co-Creator D.J. MacHale on May 21st. Moderated by Jeff DePaoli D.J., explains the history of the series and easter eggs behind 4 of the episodes. Today, we’re playing the full presentation for you. …

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May 20, 2022

How To: Hosting a Media Night at Your Haunt (Replay)

Last week we talked about affordable media outreach for your haunt. Today we're diving into one specific tactic - hosting a media night. Today’s expert is Tori Elder, owner of victori solutions (victorisolutions.com/). In the haunted attraction space,...

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May 20, 2022

Halfway to Halloween at The Fear PDX

Now in its 10th year, The Fear PDX in Portland Oregan opened for Halfway to Halloween on May 13th. This 1-night event was a first for the haunt, and it coincided with the WCHC bus tour. Today, we’ll go on-location …

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May 19, 2022

The West Coast Halloween Convention Returns

After two years away, the West Coast Halloween Convention returned May 13th - 15th, 2022, in Portland, Oregon.

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May 18, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for May 17th

The Midwest Haunters Convention has announced their list of exhibitors featuring Haunted House Chicago Row 2022, a collaboration with HauntedHouseChicago.com to showcase some of Chicago's top haunts; Sign Up Form now available for Midwest Haunters...

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May 17, 2022

Make Your Position Known

This week Scott and Philip argue quite a bit over the Six Flags Q1 Earnings and Meow Wolf’s 2 new locations. Plus, are teens convinced about the Metaverse? Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-make-your-position-known

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May 13, 2022

Affordable Media Outreach for Your Haunt (Replay)

Coming up, we’re discussing how affordable ways you can do media outreach for your haunt. You don’t need a large budget, but you need a focus on building allies. It may seem early, but now is the time to lay …

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May 12, 2022

SPECIAL: Spooky Kids Club opens at SugarMynt Gallery

Coming up, we’re visiting the Spooky Kids Club exhibit at SugarMynt Gallery. Open now through June 19th, this exhibit focuses on the Halloween-loving child in all of us. We’ll hear from the co-creators, 2 of the artists, some guests, and …

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May 11, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for May 11th

The West Coast Halloween Convention returns this weekend, May 13th - 15th, in Portland, Oregon; ScareCON comes to Thorpe Park May 9th - 11th; The Haunted Attraction Association will host their next virtual Monthly Mixer on May 23rd at 8:00 …

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May 10, 2022

Mitigating the Rush

Attractions are doing everything they can to mitigate the upcoming rush. This week: The new queueless experience from Disney, SeaWorld and Cedar Fair are seeing financial recovery (despite still losing millions), Universal staffs up, and performer safety.

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May 9, 2022

It's Slasher Weekend at Scare USA in Two Rivers Wisconsin

Scare USA in Two Rivers Wisconsin is opening this weekend, May 13th and 14th, for Slasher weekend – an experience where guests use flashlights to follow arrows and find PRIZES!

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May 7, 2022

A Scott in the Dark: 67 - Keeping Performers Safe from Guests

In the wake of recent violence against live performers, Scott discusses the importance of performer safety.

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May 5, 2022

The Scare Factor Haunted House Reviews and Directory

The Scare Factor is a nationwide haunted house review website and directory. Today, we’ll learn about an opportunity for free and paid advertising for your haunt on The Scare Factor.

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May 4, 2022

The Interactive and Wearable Haunt Puppets of VFX

VFX offers a full line of interactive and wearable puppets to help you promote, entertain, and scare your haunt’s guests. Today, we’ll hear from Patrick Voss about the company history and their 2022 products. Show Notes:...

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May 3, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for May 3rd

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to The Magic Kingdom select nights August 12th - October 31st; The Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party will return to Disney California Adventure this Fall; The Disney Cruise Line will debut...

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May 2, 2022

It’s Halfway to Halloween!

It’s Halfway to Halloween and we’re breaking down what you can learn from how other attractions are celebrating! Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-halfway-to-halloween

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May 1, 2022

SPECIAL: The Spooky Swap Meet Returns

It’s officially Halfway to Halloween and we’re celebrating with a trip to year 2 of the Spooky Swap Meet at the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.

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May 1, 2022

Vortex Tunnels and You

We’ve all seen them, and maybe you’re thinking of adding one to your haunt. Today we’ll learn all about them from GEP productions (including pricing), so you can decide if it works for you.

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April 30, 2022

Faux Finishes for Your Haunt

Rust, mold, slag, water damage, ooze – Brutal Rust provides faux finishes for your haunt. Established by haunters in 2011, Brutal Rust has grown its customer base and catalog tremendously over the years.

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April 28, 2022

Insurance Options for Your Haunt

Do you have your haunt insurance for this season? Today, we’ll hear from some vendors offering coverage for your haunt. if you have specific questions about haunt insurance – let me know (philip@hauntedattractionnetwork.com)! Featured in this episode...

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April 27, 2022

2022 Products from Fright Night Studios

Founder of Fright Night Studios, Michael Burnett, got his start in movies. Today, we’ll learn about his studio and their ability to customize props.

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April 26, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for April 26th

Celebrate Halfway to Halloween this weekend at the Spooky Swap Meet; The Texas Haunters Convention & Los Bastardos present an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show; RWS Entertainment Group acquires The Experience Department; A...

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April 26, 2022

A Scott in the Dark: Episode 66 - Quotes and Contracts

Scott discusses how he has handled quotes and contracts for goods and services within the Haunt industry. NOTE: Scott is not a lawyer nor is he an expert in contract law. This episode is designed to share thoughts on what …

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April 25, 2022

Parks, Politics, and Purchases

We dive deep into Disney’s troubles in Florida, then hit takeaways from the dissolution of CNN+ and the latest RWS acquisition. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-parks-politics-purchases

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