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Julia from Gantom is here to demystify DMX controls. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Scott Swenson on the "The Great Mask Debate" of how to choose masks for your character and haunted attraction. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Billed as “an immersive task-based horror experience,” The Clown Academy is Intruder Escape’s 2021 experience (theclownacademy.com). The hybrid maze brings guests to an abandoned school where clowns have taken over to carry on the tradition of clowning. Guests progress through to graduation by completing various tasks. Co-Owners Chase Fritz and…

We’re discussing trends for this holiday season and crafting sophisticated fear on this episode of green tagged.

Blind Scream opened to the public last night for the first time in a couple years. But, the entire time they had to close to the public, the team was building the maze and expanding the story. Coming up, now that Blind Scream is finally reopen – what can you…

Fear in 3D opened last year to help provide a safe activity for the shops in Chino Hills. But once you haunt, you don’t tend to stop. For 2021, the team has completely renovated the maze to make YOU the experiment. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week: A PSA for EIDL extensions, USJ and The Pokemon Company announce partnership, Six Flags Magic Mountain works with Clear, Prices for Lighting Lane Released, plus a roundup of new openings.

Every weekend in October, Big Wave Car Wash in Anaheim transforms into Tunnel of Terror. Coming up, we’ll hear about the genesis and challenges of this haunted car wash. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Described as a site-specific narrative haunted attraction, Terror Vault at the San Francisco Mint premiered in 2018 (https://www.intothedarksf.com/). For 2021 the team wrote an entirely new storyline and added an immersive bar experience, the Fang Bang. This year’s “The Immortal Reckoning” theme takes guests on a tour of occult artifacts…

Crowds continue to swell at mega fall events, leading to more accidents. We dive into the incident report from Glenwood Caverns and the fighting at Six Flags properties, then discuss how attractions are responding. Plus, are unvaccinated people more likely to visit theme parks?

Our weekly roundup of news from around the industry. Plus – we’ll hear from a business on how they’re partnering with a nearby haunt. In episode 532, we heard from Scream N Stream – a drive-through haunt at the Oviedo Mall. In that episode, Patrick mentions the partnerships he’s building…

It’s been a crazy few years for Blake Bushong and his team. After steadily growing their home haunt over years, the team was ready to open in a commercial location for the first time 2020. That didn’t work out as planned, but now their haunt is open and ready to…

We’re visiting Hundred Acres Manor in Bethel Park Pennsylvania. Team Houdini (Scott Gibellino) chats with Spencer at Hundred Acres Manor (https://www.hundredacresmanor.com/) about how demand is going so far. Find a haunt near you at The Scare Factor (https://www.thescarefactor.com/). Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Coming up, Temecula Terror is the Inland Empire’s newest haunted attraction. Today is their opening day, but I went out to preview the experience and I’m sharing it with you! This Indie-Style Haunt invites thrill-seekers to visit the Inland Empire’s first-ever sinister Halloween harvest carnival starting Friday, October 1, through…

Last week we talked about affordable media outreach for your haunt. Today we're diving into one specific tactic - hosting a media night. Today’s expert is Tori Elder, owner of victori solutions (https://victorisolutions.com/). In the haunted attraction space, Tori is best known for her work with The Queen Mary’s Dark…

Reign of Terror in Thousand Oaks CA reopens in a new location after an 18 month hiatus. Owner Bruce Stanton discusses how they’ve pivoted this year. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Land of Illusion is celebrating 25 years. Tyler and Nora check-in with Brett Oakley at Land of Illusion in Middletown Ohio. Follow Along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Andrew Montoya from Team Hauntarama chats with Michael Edwards, Greg Allen, and Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn in Colorado. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Scott Swenson on ways to use rubber stamps in your haunt (that you may have forgotten). Follow Along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Recap: Erebus Haunted Attraction adds 2 new mazes; Vancouver's Stanley Park Ghost Train canceled due to coyotes; Mars Wrigley developed a formula to plan your candy purchases; Temptations Cat Treats celebrate Halloween with "Tasty Human" flavor; Amusement Today announces 2021 Golden Tickets; Edinburgh Zoo hosts first Spooktacular; Fear Island returns…

After some quick hits, we’re discussing the Golden Ticket awards and how attractions are engaging their super fans. Stories covered: LA County Guideline updates; Amusement Today’s Golden Tickets; Universal Beijing’s Opening; Takeaways from Knott’s Scary Farm, Universal Orlando Horror Nights, SeaWorld, and more.

Published in 1902, "The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs, first published in England in the collection The Lady of the Barge in 1902. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with an…

This is Day 19 of our Hauntathon! Today we’re on-location at Scream N’ Stream in Oviedo Florida and The Devil’s Attic in Louisville Kentucky. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Nora and Tyler are on-location at The Devil's Attic in Louisville Kentucky. https://thedevilsattic.com/