Episodes

Feb. 15, 2024

NEWS: Haunted Attraction Association's New Strategic Plan; ScareCON; …

The Haunted Attraction Association unveils its 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan; Canada changes costume import tax; Efteling's new "Danse Macabre" attraction; This year's ScareCON will take place at Psycho Path in Newcastle, England on Wednesday, June 5th;...

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Jan. 23, 2024

NEWS: 2024 Valentine Haunts

Read the news https://2024%20Valentine's%20Day%20haunt%20list;%20Holly%20Terror%20Days%20Inc.,%20operator%20of%20The%20Haunting%20of%20Keystone%20receives%20the%20Peter%20Norbeck%20Excellences%20in%20Tourism%20Innovation%20Award;%20Niles%20Screampark...

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Jan. 16, 2024

News Roundup: Haunt Faces Eminent Domain after 34 Years

Read the news https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/news-haunt-faces-eminent-domain-after-34-years. The City of Hammond, Indiana is moving forward with plans to replace Reaper's Realm haunted house with a riverfront development; Ashland...

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Jan. 10, 2024

News: Haunt Convention Announcements

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/upcoming-haunt-convention-announcements. TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show has announced its seminar lineup and Saturday night costume party theme; The Spooky Swap Meet is...

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Dec. 31, 2023

Santa's Haunted Coal Mine at Nightmares on the Rogue in Medford OR

We’re on-location at Nightmares on the Rogue in Medford, Oregon, for their third annual Christmas event – Santa’s Coal Mine.

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Dec. 21, 2023

The Ghosts of 'Madame Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Musical'

'Madame Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Musical' is a new, Broadway-style musical playing through Dec 23rd in Burbank California. While it’s still brimming with Christmas Spirit, this version gets darker than other renditions and features fantastical creatures.

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Dec. 13, 2023

News: Scary Farm Returns Early; OSCARES Submissions Closing

Read the full stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/scary-farm-returns-early-oscares-submissions. The deadlines for the Haunted Attraction Association's annual scholarships and OSCARES nominations are December 31st; Knott's Scary...

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Dec. 5, 2023

News: Hatbox Ghost & Halloween Time

The Hatbox Ghost has materialized at Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion; Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort announced to return August 23rd - October 31st, 2024; Scream Break Returns to Six Flags Magic Mountain March 16th - April 13th; Niles...

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Dec. 2, 2023

News: Haunts Open This Weekend; China's Halloween Blowback

Halloween costumes taking jabs at the Chinese government and flailing economy have led to a crackdown in China; Factory of Terror presents a family-friendly Christmas event - "Ohio Christmas Factory"; Terror Vault's The Initiation returns for a...

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Nov. 22, 2023

News Roundup: IAAPA 2023 & Krampus Events

Froggy's Fog won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Product with their Thanos A-1 Fog Blaster; Poison Props debuted a new Spider Animatronic at IAPPA; Krampus' Cove immersive cocktail experience comes to Los Angeles November 24th - December 31st;...

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Nov. 11, 2023

News Roundup: Hauntathon Reaches 140 Million Views

The Haunted Attraction Network's Hauntathon was bigger than ever with 90 million views and tv & national radio appearances; Cedar Fair & Six Flags plan to merge in 2024; runDisney will present a new Disneyland Resort Halloween Half Marathon in...

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Oct. 31, 2023

Happy Halloween; Weekly News

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/happy-halloween-from-the-haunted-attraction-network. American Public Media / NPR's "Marketplace" discusses what haunts the haunted house industry - featuring the Haunted Attraction...

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Oct. 28, 2023

Terror Roulette, An Intimate Horror Experience, Premiers in Chicagola…

Terror Roulette is a new, intimate horror experience at The Arboretum of South Barrington in South Barrington, IL. A partnership between IWG and The Arboretum of South Barrington, this event thrusts participants wishing to test their fate into an...

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Oct. 27, 2023

Season 12 at Lake Hickory Haunts in Hickory, NC

Spanning 30 acres and 13 attractions, https://lakehickoryhaunts.com/ has grown into an entire scream park in Hickory, North Carolina, but it’s been quite the journey; we’ll hear all about it today. Support for this episode comes from...

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Oct. 27, 2023

Dark Hour Haunted House 2023 in Plano, Texas

Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas, has new ownership; we explore what that means for the iconic attraction. A Must-Listen for anyone hoping to own a haunted house.

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Oct. 27, 2023

Doom Haunted Attraction in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Doom Haunted Attraction in Idaho Falls supports the local county DARE program; we checked in with owner Brent Wilson to see how the 2023 season is going.

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Oct. 25, 2023

Delusion: Nocturnes & Nightmares 2023 in Los Angeles

An interview with Jon Braver on this year's delusion, open select nights through November 19th, 2023. Since 2011, guests have played their part in the world's most visceral, captivating, and unique live experience. A living, breathing world of...

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Oct. 25, 2023

LIVE AGAIN with Philip Hernandez from Haunted Attraction Network

We're posting an episode from Season 3 of That Halloween Podcast featuring Philip. Halloween fans shriek and listen along as we discuss a piece of music from our specially curated...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Roundup: Halloween Spending Hits Record High in 2023

The National Retail Foundation expects U.S. Halloween spending to hit a record $12.2 Billion in 2023; Goodwill Industries International releases their Halloween Survey results; Hulu takes over the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA for their...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Fear Factory 2023 in Salt Lake City, UT

Now in its thirteenth season, fear factory in lake lake City has added a new storyline throughout their haunt - plus a new mocktail lounge. Spencer Terry explains what fear factory has planned for 2023.

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Oct. 22, 2023

Woods of Terror in Greensboro NC

Woods of Terror is celebrating its 32nd year, and we went on-site to hear about the journey from founder Eddie McLauren.

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Oct. 22, 2023

Halloween in Japan

Scott and Philip discuss Halloween at Universal Studios Japan.

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Oct. 21, 2023

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City FL

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail expanded in 2023 with a new haunted hayride. Owner Zach Glaros explains how he continues to grow the event into a full scream Park.

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Oct. 21, 2023

Scarehouse at Pittsburgh Mills Mall in Pennsylvania

Scott Simmons explains how Scarehouse has transitioned to a new location during the pandemic.

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