Episodes

Feb. 28, 2022

Changes on the Horizon

Today, we’re discussing ways the industry will change from the Russia Invasion, the Galactic Starcruiser, the Harry Potter Exhibition, Peppa the Pig, and the new Attack on Titan Exhibition. Subscribe our newsletter:...

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Feb. 26, 2022

Theming, Timelines, & The Future with Creative Visions

From mini-golf props to animatronic characters, and special effects to roller coaster theming Creative Visions (https://creativevisionsonline.com/) has been providing theming to a wide range of clients for nearly 30 years. Coming up, Mark McDonough,...

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Feb. 25, 2022

Latex & Your Monsters: Zombie Skin FX Has You Covered

Zombie Skin FX has your latex needs covered, special packages available at Transworld, and Joe Glenn discusses actor trends he is seeing in the market

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Feb. 24, 2022

Pale Night Productions

Pale Night Productions introduces their new escape game product and discusses haunts limiting their reliance on staff.

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Feb. 24, 2022

Haunters Against Hate: Raising Funds for LGBT Youth Organizations

Haunters Against Hate, a non-profit known for its Book of Haunters series, supports LGBT youths by raising money from the book sales, merchandise, and running its own event

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Feb. 22, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 22nd

New dates announced for the Midwest Haunters Convention; This week's Fear Expo Haunt Master Class is "Vendor Spotlight with David Quinn from Monsters Alive"; Monday's Transworld Live features Gore Galore and FrightProps warehouse tours; The Haunted...

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Feb. 21, 2022

Haunts Shirts: Everyday Apparel for Halloween People

Haunts Shirts is Halloween apparel for everyday Halloween people with new apparel types, new designs, and will be at Transworld 2022.

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Feb. 21, 2022

…Tearing Them Down

While Disney continues to build walls around experiences with ‘Storyliving by Disney,’ attractions across the world are tearing them down by inviting guests to engage in cultural festivals. This week we touch on: Storyliving, Lost Spirits Distillery,...

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Feb. 19, 2022

Granite Aims to Streamline Insurance for Haunted Attractions

Granite Insurance aims to streamline insurance for the haunted attraction industry, offering incentives for safe practices, and eventually will open an online portal for applications and claims.

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Feb. 18, 2022

Midnight Syndicate: 25 Years of Dark Symphonic Soundtracks

2021 was one of the busiest years ever for Midnight Syndicate, and we'll dive into the details and reflect on the past 25 years.

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Feb. 17, 2022

My Deceased Valentine at Deceased Farm in Lexington South Carolina

My Deceased Valentine returns to Lexington South Carolina this weekend. This is an entirely different low-capacity event for Valentine’s Day.

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Feb. 16, 2022

My Zombie Valentine at Dark Castle in Elgin South Carolina

Valentine’s Day is over, but there are still haunts around the country celebrating spooky romance this coming holiday weekend. One of those haunts is Dark Castle in Elgin South Carolina.

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Feb. 15, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 15th

This week: Celebrate Halfway to Halloween at the Spooky Swap Meet in L.A. April 30 - May 1; Casino Night returns to Transworld's Halloween & Attraction Show; The Haunt in Atascadero discusses their Valentine's Day event and actor retention throughout...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall

For over 30 years, Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall in mount healthy Ohio (http://www.hauntedhallinfo.com/index.htm) has been raising funds for charity. Last year alone they collected 3,172 pounds of canned goods for the Mt. Healthy Food Alliance. Maximus...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Building Walls…

Disney continues to build higher walls around their properties. This week we discuss takeaways from the latest earnings call and compare that to Bob Chapek’s 2022 Goals. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

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Feb. 12, 2022

Fear Overload & Ultimate Terror: How To Differentiate Haunts

Fear Overload in the bay area and Ultimate Terror Scream Park in the Sacramento area are both owned by the same brothers. And while these two northern California area haunts seem similar, they have vastly different approaches. Coming up, we’ll hear...

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Feb. 11, 2022

Hush Haunted Attraction’s Valentine Haunt in Westland Michigan

Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland Michigan opens TONIGHT for their Valentine Haunt (https://valentinehauntdetroit.com/). It’s valentine’s day weekend and there are over 50 haunts all over the country opening this weekend to celebrate. Some haunts...

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Feb. 10, 2022

Vendor Showcase: Immortal Masks

Established in 2010, Immortal Masks is known for delivering film quality products at competitive pricing (https://www.immortalmasks.com/). They’re launching 3 new product lines at Transworld next month and we have the details. This is the 3rd episode...

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Feb. 9, 2022

Vendor Showcase: Bloody Mary Makeup

From new bladder blood to scholarships, a free burn class and giveaways – Bobbie Weiner AKA Bloody Mary has a ton planned this year (https://www.dearbloodymary.com/). This is the 2nd episode of our vendor showcase series, featuring Haunted Attraction...

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Feb. 8, 2022

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 8th

This week's news: The next Haunters Toolbox Masterclass is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16th and will feature Cynthia MacDonald of Zombie Farms; HauntPay highlights six ways to fund your haunted attraction; Monsterpalooza announced their...

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Feb. 8, 2022

Vendor Showcase: Jack O’ Lantern Journey

Jack O’ Lantern Journey (https://jackolanternjourney.com/) has been popping up everywhere over the last several years. Sometimes as a single photo op like at the Winchester Mystery House and sometimes as a full-scale event. I’ve been so curious how it...

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Feb. 7, 2022

The Buying and Selling of Attention

This week we discuss SeaWorld offering to buy Cedar Fair, Bob Iger’s exit interview with the NY Times, and what it all says about the attention economy. Notes: SeaWorld’s offer (https://www.inparkmagazine.com/sseaworld-offer-for-cedar-fair/) and Bob...

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Feb. 6, 2022

Valentine’s Scary Tales Revisited at The Haunt in Atascadero, CA

Haunts across the country are rolling out the blood-red carpet to welcome couples for an evening of treats. The first haunt to open was The Haunt in Atascadero, which opened last night and will run their scary tales on 5 select nights through February...

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Feb. 4, 2022

Wilson Halloween House in Ironton Ohio

Home Haunting is where most haunters begin; it starts with lavish decorating and evolves into something that eventually takes over the house and neighborhood. But no matter the size of the haunt, all haunters have one thing that ties us all together –...

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