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Oct. 6, 2020

An Update on the UK’s Scare Attraction Industry, the Lehigh Valley Fi…

Interview: Mikey from Scaretack, the first U.K. based podcast showcasing the Scare Attraction and Haunted House industry. Info: scaretrack.co.uk/ News The Fire last week at Lehigh Valley Scream Park: https://www.facebook.com/lehighvalleyscreampark/...

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Oct. 5, 2020

BONUS Haunt Weekly: Halloween and Haunting in 2020

To put it mildly, 2020 has been a rough year and the haunt industry is no different. We're all struggling mentally, physically and financially. However, as haunt season 2020 kicks off, the signs have not been good. Despite well-written COVID …

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Oct. 5, 2020

BONUS A Scott in the Dark: Opening Night

Scott discusses the challenges and excitement of opening night at haunted attractions while paying homage to those who are unable or chose not to open this season. He then visits opening night at both "Creatures of the Night" at ZooTampa …

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Oct. 5, 2020

BONUS HaunTopic: Keep Your Makeup Room and Actors Germ-Free

Shawn Morse, from Shawn Morse FX and Stalker Farms, takes you through his procedure on keeping his guests and staff safe in a world full of germs. Whether it's COVID or the seasonal haunt crud, we should always take precautions …

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Oct. 5, 2020

An Update from Deadmonton, Hulu & Joe Bob debut Haunted Drive-In Expe…

Interview: Darryl swaps places today and discusses the pivot at Deadmonton Haunted House & Halloween Store in Canada. News: Immersive Haunt & Film Experience ‘Joe Bob’s Haunted Drive-In’ Coming to SoCal this October...

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Oct. 5, 2020

Green Tagged: Lifting Restrictions, Layoffs, Reopening Struggles, & P…

This week on Green Tagged: Florida governor lifts restrictions as Disney lays off workers; the CDC and White House disagree on “no-sail” guidelines; associations worldwide continue to plead for assistance; guests are on-edge and attractions must...

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Oct. 3, 2020

Halloween Special: Dawn of the Witch

The Witch takes over to whisper some spooky stories and haunted poems - get into the Halloween Spirit!

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Oct. 2, 2020

Mid-Season Check-in at Fear Factory, Excitement for Halloween grows, …

Interview: Spencer from Fear Factory Salt Lake City offers a mid-season check-in and some advice for haunts going into this weekend. News 10.2 Sesame Place Adds Drive-Thru Attraction For Halloween 2020:...

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Oct. 1, 2020

Halloween News: Socal Update with HauntLine, Halloween Clickbate, Mas…

Interview: The Hauntline gives us a rundown of everything haunt happening in Southern California. Watch Reviews from The Hauntline on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHauntline/ Listen to The Hauntline Podcast: hauntline.com The SoCal Haunt...

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Sept. 30, 2020

Halloween News Brief: Everything Ohio, Oprah's Top Haunt Pics, Candy …

Interview: Max from the Ohio Haunters Association drop in to give us an update on what’s happening in Ohio. News Stories: Ohio Department of Health recommends haunted houses & hayrides be canceled or avoided this Halloween season due to COVID-19:...

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Sept. 29, 2020

UK Haunters Releases Online Today, here's what you need to know

UK Haunters, directed by Dan Brownlie, is the first feature-length documentary to cover the Uk haunt and scare attraction scene. Find it now on iTunes and Amazon Prime. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10912414/ Unboxing from ScareTrack:...

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Sept. 29, 2020

Haunt Weekly - Episode 252 - September News

This week on Haunt Weekly we are doing the news and wow do we have a doozy for you this week. COVID news, three shootings at haunts and we aren't even into October! This will clearly be a season like …

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Sept. 28, 2020

Beware The Dark Realm Home Haunt Pivots to Open Safely

Christian from Beware The Dark Realm in Santa Clarita California discusses how they’re pivoting for reopening this weekend! Info: http://bewarethedarkrealm.com/ News Stories: Sanderson Sisters Return:...

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Sept. 27, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 27

This week on Green Tagged: An update on policies at play in the attractions industry; the latest pandemic proof ideas including flights to nowhere and Driven: A Latinx Artist Celebration; expansions and openings; how attractions in the US and Japan...

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Sept. 26, 2020

Halloween News Briefing for September 26

Stories: Halloween Candy Sales Are Up Double Digits in 2020: https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/09/22/halloween-candy-sales-are-up-double-digits-in-2020/ HalloweenCostumes.com Release Results of Their 2020 'Halloween in America' Survey:...

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Sept. 25, 2020

Halloween News Briefing for September 25

Top Stories: The CDC released updated guidelines to address COVID-19 that are specifically geared to Halloween and other holiday events and gatherings. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween Florida's...

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Sept. 23, 2020

Green Tagged BONUS: Halloween Special

On this Bonus Green Tagged: What 11 drive-in haunted attractions have in common, where they differ, and why it matters; a rundown of what every major US theme park is doing for Halloween; musings on The Haunted Toilet Experience; what …

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Sept. 22, 2020

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 251 - 13 Things Haunters Wish Customers Knew

This week on Haunt Weekly we are expanding on a previous question of the week to look at things that haunters wish customers knew. Though the haunt industry has opened up a lot in recent decades, there's still a lot …

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Sept. 20, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 20

This week on Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 - Halloween-themed drive-in movies debut at theme parks in the US and UK; Round One is slated to Replace a Sears store in Florida; while droves of escape rooms pivot virtual …

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Sept. 13, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 13

This week on Green Tagged: ‘Schoolcation’ packages debut at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Cancellations for Mickey’s Christmas Party and IAAPA Expo, live performances are coming back, and the theme park capital of the world battles public attitude....

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Sept. 6, 2020

Green Tagged for Sept 6

We divided this week’s news into three piles: the Florida and New York governors’ responses to how themed attractions can move forward during the pandemic, the evolution of IP experiences, and the trend to virtual. Full show notes here:...

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Sept. 6, 2020

How To Reopen Your Haunt During The Pandemic - A Case Study

Right now, the haunt industry is being faced with something we’ve never done before—reopening our attractions in the midst of a pandemic. We’re all wondering when and how to make this happen. In this article, you’ll hear from the general …

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Sept. 4, 2020

[A Scott in the Dark] Episode 47 - Come Together

Scott discusses the importance of unity within the industry during the 2020 Halloween Season.

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Sept. 1, 2020

How to scare with intent from 6 feet away!

2020 is giving haunters a wonderful opportunity to birth novel ways of telling our stories. In this podcast, presented by David Jones, we explore effective methods of scaring from a distance. Specifically, you’ll learn how to create a cohesive...

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