Episodes

May 17, 2023

News Roundup: Dark Night Halloween World Dates, Hotel of Terror

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/dark-night-halloween-world-dates-fear-fair-closes. Dark Night Halloween World Returns bigger than ever on Friday, October 13th and will become the first haunted attraction designed and...

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May 10, 2023

News Roundup: HHN Orlando Hiring; Fear Factory's Charity

Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting submissions for Scareactors, Stilt Walkers, and Puppeteers for Halloween Horror Nights; Fear Factory SLC fights food insecurity with a donation to two local elementary schools; Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream...

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May 4, 2023

Composers of the Apocalypse (Replay)

Today we’re exploring the musical challenges behind some of the most iconic horror film soundtracks in “COMPOSERS OF THE APOCALYPSE.” This panel took place on the Main Stage of last year’s Midsummer Scream. Today’s episode is a replay, but it’s the...

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May 3, 2023

Add Killer Food & Beverage to Your Haunt

Adding Killer Food & Beverage to your haunt is a great way to boost revenue, and these Bar & Restaurant Expo trends will get you started. Subscribe to future episodes of Green Tagged https://greentaggedshow.com/.

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May 2, 2023

Weekly News: Southeast Hollows Con & Dark Hour's Escape Game

This week: Southeast Hollows Haunt Convention takes place this weekend - May 5th - 7th; Sir Henry's Haunted Trail adds a Hayride for 2023; Dark Hour Haunted House opens a year-round escape game experience; Horror comes to Broadway with Levi Holloway’s...

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April 28, 2023

Take Your Haunted Attraction to the Next Level: Business Plans 101

Are you looking to start or grow a haunted attraction? If so, having a business plan is an absolute must! A business plan for your haunted house not only helps with permits and funding but keeps your goals on track. Think of it like a "road map" or an...

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April 27, 2023

Preview: Spooky Swap Meet 2023 in Los Angeles

Now in its third year, the Spooky Swap Meet combines shopping, food, and music with trick-or-treating and walkthrough experiences at the Victorian manors of the Heritage Square Museum!

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April 26, 2023

Industry News Roundup for April 25th

A roundup of Haunted Attraction Industry News for the week of April 25th, 2023.

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April 21, 2023

Killer Advice from the HAA’s 5 newest board members

The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) has five new board members, each with a unique specialty. We'll hear from each.

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April 20, 2023

Signals from IAAPA: Safety and Sustainability

Sustainability, Safety, and Staffing- these areas continue to be challenging in the attractions industry. We don't have answers yet, but IAAPA plans to ask questions. We'll discuss what it might mean for the industry and whether politics has anything...

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April 18, 2023

Industry News Roundup for April 18th

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/roundup-disney-celebrates-halfway-to-halloween. Haunted Attraction Network is now accepting Hauntathon applications through April 28th; Disney Blog Celebrates Halfway to Halloween; Walt...

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April 14, 2023

Hauntathon Applications are OPEN (and a programming note)

Applications are open now through April 28 for tour 2023 Hauntathon. We're accepting haunts, sponsors, and content partners that want to help promote haunted houses worldwide. Apply https://form.typeform.com/to/rIuUB20m. Also, Green Tagged will no...

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April 12, 2023

Weekly News: Haunts Nationwide Expand Schedules

Over 40 haunts will open for Spring/Summer, plus - Paranormal Cirque II announces 2023 tour; Fear Columbus Haunted House announces 2nd weekend of sold-out Nightmare Combat event; The Haunted Hydro partners with area high schools for fundraising...

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April 11, 2023

DeSantis VS Disney: The Saga Continues

Everything you need to know about the Disney VS DeSantis debacle involving the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. We're moving Green Tagged to a standalone feed; if you want to subscribe, visit https://greentaggedshow.com/ or...

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April 7, 2023

From Boar Masks to Evil Candy Corn: Inferno Effects 2023

We tour the https://www.infernoeffects.com/ booth at https://haashow.com/. From Boar Masks to an expansion into Evil Candy Corn Props, we’ll learn about all the new products and trends.

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April 6, 2023

Springtopia Debuts in Woodland Hills with Two Scare Mazes

Springtopia is a new event in Woodland Hills, CA, running through April 16th. The event has 7 themed lands spread over 200,000 SQ FT. One of those lands is Spooky Land, which has 2 scare mazes. In this episode, we go on-location to learn more from...

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April 5, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for April 4th

Eerie Easter events are happening around the country, plus Otherworld is opening.

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April 4, 2023

2023: The Year of Year-Round Horror Experiences?

Theme parks nationwide have announced expanded Halloween schedules; meanwhile, more horror experiences are opening up in the off-season. Will 2023 be the Year of Year-round horror? In this episode, we look at the Creepiest Trends for 2023. Support for...

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March 31, 2023

SPECIAL: You'll Float too at EscapeIT

We hear about making 'EscapeIT,' the only officially licensed 'IT' experience in the world from creator Jason Egan.

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March 30, 2023

Fear Finishes: 916 Productions' Newest Finishes

Learn how to rust everything in your haunt with ease! Based in Kingwood, Texas, https://fearfinish.com/ specializes in faux finishes for your haunt. Today, we’ll learn about their Fear Finish line and new blacklight stain. Support for this episode...

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March 29, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 28th

Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights returns for a record-breaking 44 nights in 2023; Tickets are now on sale for the Midwest Haunters Convention Pre-Convention Bus Tour; Terror Tours announces their 2023 Texas Terror Tour haunt lineup;...

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March 28, 2023

SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trad…

We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality. The IAAPA Trade Summits have replaced the former Leadership Summits, and each region will host a local trade...

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March 24, 2023

Rotting pumpkins? Toxic FX is making waves

https://www.toxicfxproductions.com/, founded in 2017, creates Halloween masks, props, and novelties. Their rotting pumpkins have become iconic in the industry and this year, they received the vendor excellence award from the Haunted Attraction...

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March 22, 2023

The Secrets to Haunt Insurance Revealed

Craig Watt is a rare combination of a seasoned insurance agent and a professional haunter at Terror Isle in Texas City. Today, get insights on the spooky side of insurance policies as Craig unravels the mystery of haunt insurance for amateurs and pros...

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