This week is full of updates from around the world. The EEOC gave guidance for mandating with employees, while Universal Orlando became the first theme park to make masks voluntary for all guests. Seaworld Orlando enters into Universal’s territory with a new Halloween event; is allowing 100% ownership by foreign…
Signup for our newsletter at www.hauntedattractionnetwork.com This Fall Great Pumpkin LumiNights will take place at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia. 2021 has proved to be the park's biggest opening season yet, and with its success, park officials have decided to add the new Halloween event. Great Pumpkin LumiNights…
Disney is reopening to out of state guests in California and Universal Orlando Resort is raising wages to compete on staffing. Companies are betting on the future of in-person experiences, but meanwhile media companies are trying to consolidate to combat Disney +. But what’s the big deal? IP is critical…
We talk a lot about the haunt community and how important it is. For many haunters, the largest community gathering is the Halloween and Attractions Show in St Louis. But- it’s tough to describe this show to you. Instead, we are taking you inside the perspective of three different attendees.…
This week, we’re circling back to cover updates on some big topics from previous shows. The EU is reopening to international travel, staffing struggles have escalated, and Disney doubles down on demand bets by raising prices. Stories covered: The EU Reopens; Cedar Point to pay $20/hour; Disney Cruise Line Releases…
This week’s major news is – of course – the CDC announcement that fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks and maintaining social distance in most settings — both indoors and outdoors. While this is great news for attractions, it’s going to take some adjusting with your team. We discuss…
Seasonal events have always been used to encourage FOMO and drive attendance – and they work. Despite the staffing concerns we discussed last week, attractions are pushing Fall 2021 for all they’re worth. Attractions, restaurants, and streaming services are jumping on the Halfway to Halloween bandwagon – and you should…
Fall is coming and as attractions ramp up, some are scrambling to find employees. We discuss why that is, how attractions are adding incentives, and what training will look like in the new normal. Stories Covered: Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia seeks 1,500 new workers; Great Wolf Resorts has almost 2,000…
The industry professional's weekly dose of important Theme Park news in 30 minutes! How’s your merch game? This week we’re discussing large retailtainment openings and the land grab happening as companies struggle to go vertical. Stories covered: ‘Harry Potter New York flagship store opening date set for June 3,’ ‘Next-Gen…
It's more important than ever to keep your attraction makeup space clean and provide safe and hygienic makeup application. This presentation discusses ways to transform your makeup room into a safer space, how to ensure your makeup artists provide hygienic application, and tips on cleaning, disinfection and sanitization.
Curation is the antidote to our recent algorithm poison; how can your attraction use Thought Leadership to excel? This week on Green Tagged we discuss the curation and discuss openings we love. Stories: Time Out Market: first editorially curated market opens in Dubai; Avengers Campus; Super Mario Land; The Secret…
This week on Green Tagged we summarize the stumbling blocks attractions still face to successfully reopening. Specifically: the differing policies on travel, the new CDC guidelines, and scaling your workforce. Stories covered: Summaries of policies from New Zealand, Britain, Japan, China, and the US. “Disney also announced cancellations of all…
We are nearly halfway to Halloween. And as we begin to see an end to the pandemic, haunts everywhere are testing the waters with off season events. Coming up on today's show Flow and John from the Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse take us on a journey from their home haunting roots…
Airbnb is now the most valuable hotel company and attractions are testing face recognition technology. This week on Green Tagged we’re discussing your Digital Footprint and how that is changing what attractions know about guests. Stories Covered: Airbnb’s IPO; Facial recognition technology coming to Abu Dhabi, UAE, theme parks; Disney…
Here's a preview of our interview with Co-creators of the SOLD OUT Spooky Swap Meet Claire Dunlap & Sarah Cook. Listen to the FULL interview here: https://wavve.link/haunt/ Coming May 1st and 2nd to the Heritage Square Museum in #LosAngeles is the Spooky Swap Meet. The museum’s nine Victorian manors serve…
The industry professional's weekly dose of important Theme Park news in 30 minutes. This week we have updates to stories we’ve been tracking and news on new openings. Stories covered: US Vaccine Passports, State of California issues full updated theme park opening guidance, Hong Kong to lift ban on residents…
Andelin Family Farm in Sparks Nevada pivoted in three major ways to succeed in 2020. Below, Cameron Andelin discusses how their team shifted its mindset in ticketing. Listen to the FULL interview here: https://wavve.link/haunt/
Max from the Ohio Haunters Association goes on site to Wells Township Haunted House for a look at their Lights OUT event. Read more: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/st-patricks-day-is-lights-out-at-wells-township-haunted-house-in-brilliant-ohio/
Should we develop a worldwide tracking system that allows international travelers to skip quarantine? We detangle this topic including the sticking points and where we stand. Stories Covered: “China’s plans for ‘vaccine passport’ may be hampered by lack of data, diplomats say,” “This Is The Latest Cruise Line To Require…
Hudson Haunted House in Hudson, Ohio is opening this weekend for “St. Patrick's Revenge”. Hudson Haunted House is run by the Hudson JCs, who were established in 1972. Alex Austin explains the haunts history, their 2020 pivots, St. Patrick's revenge, and a few other fantastic engagement ideas.
St Patrick's day is just around the corner and that means some haunts are opening for an extra off-season event. On today's show Max speaks with Sean Norman from Wells Township Haunted House in brilliant Ohio. Sean is planning a LIGHTS OUT low-capacity event for St. Patrick's day march 19-20…
We discuss the 2021 Halloween season with Spencer Terry & some of the common questions he’s receiving now about reopening.
This week we discuss announcements from Disney and Universal, vaccine policies in Israel and Thailand, the Tokyo Olympics, and pivots. Stories covered: “WDW is selling out,” “Florida's Walt Disney World reveals "Ratatouille" ride debut date,” “HHN30 announces dates,” “As Israel Reopens, ‘Whoever Does Not Get Vaccinated Will Be Left Behind’,”…
The industry professional's weekly dose of important Theme Park news in 30 minutes. Americans are holding on to $1.3 TRILLION and you must be ready to catch the wave of demand when the gates open. On this BONUS episode of green tagged, we’re discussing preparing you for the tidal wave…