Episodes

Sept. 27, 2021

Reign of Terror 2021

This is Day 26 of our 61 day Hauntathon. Today, Reign of Terror in Thousand Oaks CA reopens in a new location after an 18 month hiatus. Owner Bruce Stanton discusses how they’ve pivoted this year. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Sept. 25, 2021

Poems from the Abyss

This is Day 25 of our 61 day Hauntathon. Today, Lovecraftian poems of darkness, lost love, and creatures from the abyss. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Sept. 25, 2021

On Location: Terror in the Corn and Land of Illusion

We’re going on location with The Scare Factory to hear from two different haunts about their operations this year – Terror in the corn and land of illusion. First, Andrew Montoya from Team Hauntarama chats with Michael Edwards, Greg Allen, and Bart...
Sept. 23, 2021

Affordable Media Outreach for Your Haunt

To commemorate their 20th year, Scarehouse released a completely original collection of spine-chilling sounds and music. This music collection is part of their outreach program, but it doesn’t stop there. Today we’re discussing how affordable ways you...
Sept. 23, 2021

3 Haunt Hacks: Rubber Stamps, Lighting Transitions, & Selfie Contests

This is day 22 of our Hauntathon! Today, we have 3 haunt hacks. First, Scott Swenson on ways to use rubber stamps in your haunt (that you may have forgotten). Next, Julia from Gantom on using light to help transition scenes. Finally, Tim from Scary...
Sept. 21, 2021

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Sept 21st

This week's news: Erebus Haunted Attraction adds 2 new mazes; Vancouver's Stanley Park Ghost Train canceled due to coyotes; Mars Wrigley developed a formula to plan your candy purchases; Temptations Cat Treats celebrate Halloween with "Tasty Human"...
Sept. 20, 2021

How To Engage Superfans

After some quick hits, we’re discussing the Golden Ticket awards and how attractions are engaging their super fans. Stories covered: LA County Guideline updates; Amusement Today’s Golden Tickets; Universal Beijing’s Opening; Takeaways from Knott’s...
Sept. 20, 2021

On-Location: Scream N’ Stream & The Devil’s Attic

This is Day 19 of our Hauntathon! Today we’re on-location at Scream N’ Stream in Oviedo Florida and The Devil’s Attic in Louisville Kentucky. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Sept. 18, 2021

The Monkey's Paw

This is Day 18 of our Hauntathon! Today – The Monkey’s Paw. Published in 1902, "The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs, first published in England in the collection The Lady of the Barge in 1902. In the story, three...
Sept. 17, 2021

Your Personal RIP Tour for Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

Have you ever wondered what the RIP tours are like? Do you want to know the backstory behind the offerings at Halloween Horror Nights? Well, I went on the RIP tour (strickly for research, of course) and today I’m bringing you along. This isn’t a...
Sept. 16, 2021

4 Trip Reports: Field of Screams, Haunted Hotel, Malice Manor, & Hell’s Dungeon

Hop in as we go on-location to 4 different haunts with Nora, Tyler, and Max. We’re going to Field of Screams in Brandenburg Kentucky, The Haunted Hotel in Louisville Kentucky, Malice Manor in Clarksville Indiana, and Hell’s Dungeon in Dayton Ohio.
Sept. 15, 2021

3 Haunt Hacks: Easter Eggs, Making Color Pop, & Scare Cams

This is day 15 of our daily Hauntathon! Coming up, 3 haunt hacks: Scott Swenson explains why you should design easter eggs into your haunt to engage superfans; Julia from Gantom on how to make your colors POP; Tim from Scary Good Marketing discusses...
Sept. 14, 2021

Haunt Industry News, Malice Manor Check In, & SoCal Events

News from around the industry, Tyler and Nora from The Scare Factor check-in with Malice Manor in Clarksville Indianna, and Josh from Socalloween909 gives us a roundup of haunted house events this weekend in Southern California. Read more about the...
Sept. 13, 2021

Biden Asks Entertainment Venues to Require Vaccines

The administration is asking entertainment venues to require vaccines for guests; what should attractions do? Also – a discussion on SeaWorld’s inaugural Halloween event HowloScream, Universal Orlando’s Sellout nights, and Disneyland’s Very Merriest...
Sept. 12, 2021

It’s Alive: A Frankenstein Immersive Experience

It’s Alive is a new experience centered around Mary Shelley’s journey to writing Frankenstein. The show was extended through October 31st at the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena California. In this episode we’re on-location at It’s Alive to find...
Sept. 11, 2021

Haunted Battlefields, Grave Friends, & Ghostly Lovers

On day 11 of our Hauntathon, ghost stories about Haunted Battlefields, grave friends, and ghostly lovers from whispers of a witch. Follow our hauntathon: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/hauntathon-2021/
Sept. 10, 2021

How’s your Haunt’s email list? Plus – Don’t overuse Strobes

A haunt’s email list is a powerful tool for selling tickets, and Tim is here to make sure you don’t miss out. Plus, using too many strobes has the opposite effect on guests. Julia from Gantom explains why. Marketing Resources:...
Sept. 9, 2021

Haunt Hacks: Guests with Disabilities

A primer on preparing your haunt for guests with disabilities from Scott Swenson. The best way you can support us this Halloween season is by sharing our Hautathon with someone you think will enjoy it. Our Hauntathon is made possible through generous...
Sept. 8, 2021

All Hallows’ Eve at the Winchester Mystery House

This year marks a deviation for Winchester Mystery House and their Halloween events; where they usually take guests through sets and stories, this year they’re flipping the event on its head. But why? On today’s show – the backstory behind this year’s...
Sept. 7, 2021

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Sept 7th

Shipping delays affect the Halloween industry supply chain; WeHo cancels annual Halloween carnival; Scare-It Halloween canceled for 2021; Haunted Attraction Association releases Sexual Harassment Training Video; Kings Dominion celebrates 20 Years of...
Sept. 6, 2021

Should You Widen Your Offerings for the Whole Family?

The stories in today’s show deal with attractions choosing between wide audience appeal versus targeting audience segments. Stories: Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales to resume Sept. 8 with four new pass types; Merlin Entertainments & LEGO break...
Sept. 5, 2021

Reviewer Pet Peeves: Costuming & Makeup

Have you ever wondered what drives haunt reviewers crazy? On today’s show, reviewers from The Scare Factor discuss their haunt pet peeves! While these pet peeves are simple fixes, they’re easy to lose track of. The Scare Factor provides Haunted House...
Sept. 5, 2021

Three Haunting Poems

There are 57 days until Halloween. In day 4 of our Hauntathon, three haunting poems from whispers of a witch: The Amber Witch, The Haunted Oak, and The Two Witches. Support for our Hauntathon comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls. Follow our...
Sept. 3, 2021

Fear Factory Salt Lake City has a New Season Pass for Their 10th Season

The Fear Factory in Salt Lake City is celebrating their 10th season and beyond remodeling, they’ve added a season pass ticket option. Spencer Terry is the General Manager and President of the HAA; Spencer’s team was the first haunted house to reopen...