We catch up with Allen Hopps from Stilt Beast Studios on the Transworld Show Floor. Stiltbeast debuted their ‘Bootanicals’ Line of products and, as you’ll hear, celebrated a record-breaking year. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Tyler from the Scare Factor…
This Q&A session was recorded live at Transworld immediately following the 2022 State of the Industry Presentation. You’ll hear the Haunted Attraction Association’s Board of Directors take questions from the audience on a range of topics from logistics to staffing, the war’s impact, and whether demand will stay strong. We…
This is the full Haunted Attraction Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Presentation recorded live on Saturday from Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show. The presentation begins with board member introductions and then proceeds through the presentation agenda. The HAA will release the slides later next month for you to download.…
Ed Douglas celebrates the release of their new album Bloodlines at this year’s TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show. Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/midnight-syndicate-25-years-of-dark-symphonic-soundtracks/
James from Haunt Shirts shows off their new line of Spooky Beachwear at this year’s Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show. Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/haunts-shirts-is-halloween-apparel-for-everyday-halloween-people/
Dan Faupel from Creative Visions explains their most popular item – the Squishy Floor – at this year’s Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show. Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/theming-timelines-the-future-with-creative-visions/
Kevin Alvey from Gore Galore unveils their new actormatronic, the 'Manglerfish' and Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show 2022. Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/gore-galore-using-actormatronics-to-engage-actors/
Joe Glenn from Zombie Skin FX (Booth 831) discusses his show specials at Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show 2022. Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/latex-your-monsters-zombie-skin-fx-has-you-covered/
Paul Lanner from Haunters Against Hate discusses his booth at Transworld's Halloween and Attractions Show 2022. Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/haunters-against-hate-raising-funds-for-lgbt-youth-organizations/
Composite FX Masks unveils their new Unseelie mask at Transworld 2022. Listen to the entire interview: https://www.haunt.news/trends-in-silicon-masks-with-cfx/
Scott shares his suggestions for getting the most out of a trade show. Today is the first day of Transworld’s Halloween & Attraction show in St Louis. If you’re at the show, come visit us at booth 1903. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/
Now in their 24th season, Gore Galore is known in the industry for pioneering ‘actormatronics.’ Here’s owner and Creative Director Kevin Alvey to explain what exactly that is. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association leading up to this year’s Transworld. Visit Gore Galore…
Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show takes place this week March 17th - 20th; Visit the Haunted Attractions Network at TransWorld Booth #1903; Promotions & New Product Announcements from CFX, Creature Corps LLC, Froggy's Fog, Gore Galore, Haunt Shirts, Haunters Against Hate, Henry Monster Designs, ProAiir Body, RCFX, Scareit Badges, Strega…
Today’s show is all about the impact of policies on the attractions industry. From Chapek’s latest debacle to the Russian Oil Ban, Tokyo Disney’s new passes, and the cancellation of IAAPA Expo Asia – it’s a policy week on Green Tagged. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/
Field of Screams in Lancaster PA is open this Saturday, March 12th, for their 3rd annual St. Paddy’s Day event – and we’ll hear all about it (https://fieldofscreams.com/). The single-day event features uniquely themed building décor, scenes, evil leprechauns, and sinister trolls. If that seems like a lot of work…
From free seminars to the auction, CHAOS, and the annual OSCARES awards – the Haunted Attraction Association has a ton of events planned for Transworld. Several events are free and available for both members and nonmembers to participate. Today, association president Spencer Terry previews each event for you. Subscribe to…
This week we discuss the latest SeaWorld earnings, takeaways from the PLASA survey on live events, and why two cedar fair parks are discontinuing scary Halloween events. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
With 19 seasons under their belt, Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach Florida is preparing for their 20th year this coming Halloween season. Today, we'll hear about their 2021 season and what they have planned for their 20th year. I recorded this interview on the…
If your customers have the same masks as your actors, does that change anything? CFX masks (https://www.compositeeffects.com/) started 17 years ago in haunted houses but have since expanded into other markets. And with that perspective, they’re noticing a few things. More people are aware of silicon masks now because of…
Today, we’re discussing ways the industry will change from the Russia Invasion, the Galactic Starcruiser, the Harry Potter Exhibition, Peppa the Pig, and the new Attack on Titan Exhibition. Subscribe our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Started in 2005, Pale Night Productions (https://www.palenightproductions.com/) is a special effects studio serving the haunted attraction, amusement, and escape room industries. Pale Night is particularly known for their PERMA-Blood, which they’ve been perfecting since they opened. Coming up – we’ll hear about their new escape game product and the trend…
Haunters Against Hate (https://www.hauntersagainsthate.com/) is a nonprofit that donates to LGBT youth organizations across the country. They raise funds from the sale of merchandise, the Book of Haunters, and most recently – events. Coming up, we’ll learn more about the latest Book of Haunters and this year’s Haunters Against Hate…
While Disney continues to build walls around experiences with ‘Storyliving by Disney,’ attractions across the world are tearing them down by inviting guests to engage in cultural festivals. This week we touch on: Storyliving, Lost Spirits Distillery, St Patrick’s at Busch Gardens, Mardi Gras at Seaworld, The Batman Season in…
My Deceased Valentine returns to Lexington South Carolina this weekend. As we mentioned yesterday- Valentine’s Day is over, but there are still haunts around the country open this weekend. Yesterday we shared a haunt that created an entirely different low-capacity event for valentines, but many haunts offer layovers instead. That’s…