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Fear Finishes: 916 Productions' Newest Finishes
March 30, 2023

Fear Finishes: 916 Productions' Newest Finishes

Learn how to rust everything in your haunt with ease! Based in Kingwood, Texas, https://fearfinish.com/ specializes in faux finishes for your haunt. Today, we’ll learn about their Fear Finish line and new blacklight stain. Support for this episode...

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Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 28th
March 29, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 28th

Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights returns for a record-breaking 44 nights in 2023; Tickets are now on sale for the Midwest Haunters Convention Pre-Convention Bus Tour; Terror Tours announces their 2023 Texas Terror Tour haunt lineup;...

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SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trade Summit
March 28, 2023

SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trad…

We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality. The IAAPA Trade Summits have replaced the former Leadership Summits, and each region will host a local trade...

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Rotting pumpkins? Toxic FX is making waves
March 24, 2023

Rotting pumpkins? Toxic FX is making waves

https://www.toxicfxproductions.com/, founded in 2017, creates Halloween masks, props, and novelties. Their rotting pumpkins have become iconic in the industry and this year, they received the vendor excellence award from the Haunted Attraction...

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The Secrets to Haunt Insurance Revealed
March 22, 2023

The Secrets to Haunt Insurance Revealed

Craig Watt is a rare combination of a seasoned insurance agent and a professional haunter at Terror Isle in Texas City. Today, get insights on the spooky side of insurance policies as Craig unravels the mystery of haunt insurance for …

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Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 21st
March 22, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 21st

Escape IT opens in Las Vegas, Transworld announces a new show, and more. Read the full stories here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/escape-it-opens-in-las-vegas

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Political Fights Affecting Theme Parks, plus Six Flags Expansions
March 20, 2023

Political Fights Affecting Theme Parks, plus Six Flags Expansions

Political clashes are shaking up the theme park world: Biden against Resort Fees and Disney versus De Santis. Plus, trends are unfolding in the world of Six Flags expansions. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See …

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Creature Trends with Allen Hopps and Stilt Beast Studios
March 17, 2023

Creature Trends with Allen Hopps and Stilt Beast Studios

Allen Hopps owns https://stiltbeaststudios.com/ and is the Director of https://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/. During this year’s https://haashow.com/, Allen brought several new costumes with an anti-reality theme, and he’s also been experimenting with...

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On-Location: Middle East Film and Comic Convention
March 16, 2023

On-Location: Middle East Film and Comic Convention

Scott visits the Middle East Film and Comic Convention and draws parallels between horror culture and its impact across countries. The Middle East Film and Comic Con (commonly referred to as MEFCC) is a speculative fiction convention held annually in...

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Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 14th
March 14, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 14th

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/st-patricks-day-haunt-events-around-the-country. Haunts nationwide celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a terrifying twist - including Dark Hour, Hudson Haunted House, Bennett's Curse,...

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Universal Rebrands & Disney's Price Ceiling
March 14, 2023

Universal Rebrands & Disney's Price Ceiling

Universal announces a rebrand as their expansion in Texas is approved. Meanwhile, Disney is hitting a price ceiling due to a lack of demand for the Galactic Starcruiser. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

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An inside trick for your best customers
March 10, 2023

An inside trick for your best customers

https://scottswenson.com/ shares a design hack – incorporating easter eggs (AKA Hidden narrative moments) into your haunt for your best customers to discover. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

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Haunt Consultants: What to Look For & What to Avoid
March 9, 2023

Haunt Consultants: What to Look For & What to Avoid

Should you hire a consultant for your haunt, and how do you begin? Today, https://scottswenson.com/ explains what makes a great consultant, things to avoid when hiring the right one, and why you might not even need one. If you want …

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Translucent Urethane Rubber: How to use it in your Haunt
March 8, 2023

Translucent Urethane Rubber: How to use it in your Haunt

https://www.ribfx.net/, who just celebrated their successful 2nd year at the show, specializes in creating static props with translucent urethane rubber. Today, we’ll learn more about why that matters. Support for this episode comes from Gantom...

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Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 7th
March 7, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 7th

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/midsummer-scream-expands-hall-of-shadows. Tickets are now on sale for Midsummer Scream; The Cleveland Haunt Club will host its 3rd Annual Halfway to Halloween Flea Market; The Ohio...

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The 2022 Earnings For SeaWorld and Six Flags
March 6, 2023

The 2022 Earnings For SeaWorld and Six Flags

We're breaking down the 2022 earnings for Six Flags and SeaWorld this week! Overall good news, as despite lower attendance, the parks showed more profitability. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

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Your Guide to Quotes & Contracting in the Haunted House Industry (Replay)
March 4, 2023

Your Guide to Quotes & Contracting in the Haunted House Industry (Rep…

https://scottswenson.com/ discusses how he has handled quotes and contracts for goods and services within the Haunt industry and how you should approach them. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

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The 2023 Haunted Attraction Association OSCARES awards
March 3, 2023

The 2023 Haunted Attraction Association OSCARES awards

Presented by The https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/ during https://haashow.com/, the OSCARES are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry. Today, we’re playing the full award presentation for you, including the...

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The City Museum’s Authentic Design Philosophy
March 2, 2023

The City Museum’s Authentic Design Philosophy

The https://www.citymuseum.org/ in St Louis hosts haunters for a yearly party during https://haashow.com/. The massive space is about interactive play, where the local team makes everything from recycled materials. The Museum was hit hard by the...

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Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 28
Feb. 28, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 28

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Scream Break haunt event; Attendee registration opens for the Midwest Haunters Convention; Ghosts of Summer tickets go on sale; Hotel of Terror deemed as an eminent domain by Springfield City Council; All Saints...

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Scream Break Comes to Six Flags
Feb. 28, 2023

Scream Break Comes to Six Flags

Six Flags Magic Mountain is opening its haunts in March! Scream Break is a new after-hours event happening Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 18 to April 16. Philip and Scott discuss the event and what you can learn from …

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The Top Haunted House Design Flaws and How to Avoid Them (Replay)
Feb. 25, 2023

The Top Haunted House Design Flaws and How to Avoid Them (Replay)

With Transworld in the rear-view mirror, haunts are well into design season. But before you get too deep – it's good to revisit some common design flaws. Today Leonard Pickel from https://www.hauntrepreneurs.com/ walks you through the top common haunt...

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Fabrication Trends with Little Spider Creations
Feb. 24, 2023

Fabrication Trends with Little Spider Creations

Little Spider Creations ihttps://littlespidercreations.com/ based in South Carolina. Since their founding in 1991, they’ve designed and fabricated for everyone, from haunted houses to theme parks, industrial spaces, and retail. Because they sit at the...

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Transworld Listenersode
Feb. 23, 2023

Transworld Listenersode

At this year’s Transworld Show, quite a few listeners stopped by the booth to say hello. Today, we’re going to play messages from two of them. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing …

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