Episodes

Oct. 21, 2023

DARK at Fort Edmonton in Edmonton Canada

Dark at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton Canada is celebrating its 6th season by adding a new haunt and expanding it's event footprint. We hear from Teresa Ryan about the event's evolution.

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Oct. 18, 2023

Roundup: Haunted Little Tokyo; Treat Map

Haunted Little Tokyo returns to Los Angeles with a ghost tour, scavenger hunt, and 21+ block party; Zombie Joe's Undgerground Theatre presents the live A.S.M.R. experience, "Dark A.S.M.R."; Nextdoor's annual Treat Map allows users to explore Halloween...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Roundup: Join the Haunted Attraction Network this weekend for Blood &…

Join the Haunted Attraction Network this weekend for Blood & Bones: The Ultimate Fan Experience; The Anaheim Fall Festival celebrates its centennial; The Edgar Alllan Poe Speakeasy cocktail experience comes to Philadelphia; Ring in Halloween with...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Roundup: Theme Parks Nationwide Open for Halloween

This week: Busch Gardens Spooktacular returns bigger than ever on select dates through October 31st; The Vault of Souls returns to Tampa with new sinister spirits and "Darker Secrets Pass"; Thirteen Floor Entertainment's Los Angeles Haunted Hayride...

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Sept. 6, 2023

Roundup: Blumhouse brings Two New Experiences to Halloween Horror Nig…

This week's news: Blumhouse brings two new experiences to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood; Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "The Last of Us" haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights; Disneyland Resort announces...

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Sept. 4, 2023

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando: Press Conference

Halloween Horror Nights opened Friday in Orlando, and this season is the longest run ever at 48 nights. Media members were invited Friday night to a presentation about this year’s event – and that’s what I’m playing for you today. You’ll hear the...

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Sept. 1, 2023

Day 1: Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain

The Creative Team from Six Flags Magic Mountain shares their nightmarish plans for the upcoming 30th anniversary season of Fright Fest.

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Aug. 29, 2023

Roundup: Knott's 50th; Delusion; Pumpkin Spice Suites

Knott's Scary Farm celebrates 50 years of never-ending nightmares with nostalgic nods to the past and wicked new mazes; Death Eaters come to Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort; Early access tickets to Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group's...

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Aug. 28, 2023

Knott’s Scary Farm Celebrates 50 Years of Never-Ending Nightmares

This year’s https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/knotts-scary-farm-celebrates-50-years-nightmares/ includes three new mazes (totaling 10), five scare zones, and four shows. Beginning on September 21 and running through October 31, the event will see...

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Aug. 27, 2023

Roundup: Howl-O-Scream Rises Nationwide; The Weeknd in Singapore

Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces new haunt, 2 new scare zones, and interactive entertainment offerings; Howl-O-Scream SeaWorld Orlando announces 3 new houses, 3 new scare zones, and the return of 4 fan-favorite attractions; Universal...

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Aug. 10, 2023

Roundup: Theme Parks Nationwide Announce Halloween Events

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando announces their full maze & scare zone lineup with new Taste of Terror food & beverage preview event; Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood announces an all-new original maze - Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin...

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July 26, 2023

Roundup: Midsummer Scream is This Weekend

Midsummer Scream takes place July 28th - 30th at the Long Beach Convention Center; Ghosts of Summer takes place July 29th - 30th at the Oregon Convention Center; Howl-O-Scream returns to SeaWorld San Diego select nights September 29th - October 31st;...

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July 12, 2023

Roundup: Texas Haunters Convention Happens This Weekend

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/texas-haunters-convention-happens-this-weekend. The Texas Haunters Convention takes place this weekend in Mesquite, Texas; Halloween Horror Nights Returns to Universal Studios Japan;...

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July 8, 2023

Roundup: Oogie Boogie Bash Tech Issues; Spirit Halloween Hiring

Disneyland pauses general ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash amid technical issues; Hanayashiki amusement park celebrates its 170th anniversary with an upgrade to its haunted house & new AR yokai game; The Púca Festival returns to Meath, Ireland...

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June 27, 2023

News Roundup: The Mall of America Debuts New Haunt

The Mall of America & American Monsters announce a new haunt for this Halloween Season; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents Camp Whitsit; Midsummer Scream announces "Happy Haunts Materialize! Behind the Scenes of Disney's Haunted...

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June 22, 2023

LIVE from Midwest Haunters Convention 2023

We're in Chicago for the Midwest Haunters Convention, recapping learnings from the weekend. We're also looking at the upcoming Halloween announcements from Disneyland, Ocean Park in Hong Kong, and Knott's Scary Farm.

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June 21, 2023

News Roundup: "The Last of Us" at Halloween Horror Nights and Terror …

Horror in Color to host 3rd annual Pride or Die event this weekend; "The Last of Us" house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando & Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood; Halloween on the High Seas will return to the Disney Cruise Line in 2024;...

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June 13, 2023

Weekly Roundup: LVCRFT's New EP; Midsummer Scream Haunt Panels

LVCRFT releases new "Drip" EP; Midsummer Scream announces SoCal Halloween attraction presentation lineup; Ocean Park expands its annual Halloween event with 1,200 new hires; Darksided Productions presents Dark Summer event two weekends in July; The...

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June 1, 2023

Gain Control Of Your Haunt's Queue Line

Timed Ticketing VS Virtual Queues – which is best for you? Today Alex from Hauntpay and Justin Hill from Haunted Hills Haunted Attraction give their insights from both the vendor and haunter's point of view, so you can decide which service is suitable...

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May 30, 2023

News Roundup: Monsterpalooza This Weekend & Scary Farm Auditions

Knott's Scary Farm is now accepting scareactor applications & in-person audition reservations; Monsterpalooza takes place this weekend - June 2nd -4th; Midsummer Scream announces their first television commercial for Pluto.tv; Creep It Real OC...

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May 24, 2023

News Roundup: HHN Auditions; ScareCON Awards

Read the stories https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/halloween-horror-nights-2023-auditions-universal-studios-hollywood-scareactor-opportunities/. Scareactor auditions are now open for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights; ScareCon...

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May 18, 2023

Spooky Music in Visual Media

How do music supervisors choose the right spooky music for a soundtrack – and how can you do the same at your haunt? Today we’re continuing the music theme with another panel from last year’s Midsummer Scream. We’re playing the first 30 minutes of...

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May 18, 2023

Annoying Sh!t Haunts Do

Join Bryan and Tiph as they delve into the most frustrating pet peeves and irritating practices of haunted houses. With topics ranging from misleading promotions to overbearing management, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to avoid...

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