Tyler & Philip discuss how and why to run a survey right away. Several different types of questions (Operational, Demographic, Pricing, and Habitual) are discussed, and why you would use each different type (at a max of 5). Methods of collecting responses (Google Docs vs Surveymonkey) and survey incentives were…
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest and discuss how to dry brush your tombstone and make it come to life. For more information on the contest & show go to: http://hwffhowto.com/
Tyler & Philip discuss the 5 most important elements to have in place before Halloween: making sure your web presence has the key elements in place, having a way for guests to contact you immediately, optimizing your website to go cross platform, reaching out to locals that can make a…
The Bunker Experience is a 45 minute escape game & maze, set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world. Participants will be transferred into a science fictional alternate reality that evokes an interactive experience in a group environment. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate, otherwise parental supervision…
West Deer Nightmare, a haunted house in Bairdford, PA, immerses its visitors in the fictional story of serial killer Noah Hobbs and his 1952 “West Deer Massacre.” West Deer opened for its 9th year on October 2nd, running Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-11pm until the day before Halloween, as well…
Jackie Wymard (aka Spooky Girl) discusses Haunted Hills Estate, which is comprised of 3 adventures (Challenge Trail-Undead, Legends-Possession, and Slaughterhouse Escape) ranging from 30-60 minutes in length. Haunted Hills Estate is already open and will remain open weekends until their Lights Out event on November 7th. Tickets range from $14-$25…
Tyler & Philip discuss the difficulty of haunts accurately explaining what they offer, a rave about McCall's Haunted Farm (http://www.mccallshauntedfarm.com/), how to respond to guest criticism socially, and a rant about The Keep (https://www.facebook.com/thekeepinhuntley/). Get on The Marketing Monday email list by texting MARKETINGMONDAY to 33444 or by visiting http://www.hauntedattractionspodcast.com/marketingmondays/
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest and discuss how to stencil words onto your tombstones for engraving. To see the tip sheet, go to: http://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/tombstone-tip-3/ For more information on the contest & show go to: http://hwffhowto.com/
Shocktoberfest has transformed into Zombie Word Theme Park where, for the first time anywhere in the world, guests can view an array of natural and genetically engineered Zombies in a safe and controlled habitat. What could go wrong? Zombie World is already open and will remain open weekends until November…
Terror Behind the Walls, America’s largest haunted house, is located inside the massive, castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA. This extraordinary theatrical production, consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in the nation, runs select evenings from September 18 through November 7, 2015. Tickets range from $13-$39.…
An elegant evening of fear, The Vault of Souls premiered this October in Tampa, FL. Scott Swenson, the creative director of the event, joined Haunting The Globe to discuss this individualized, immersive experience- based on atmosphere instead of blood and gore. Get More Information on The Vault of Souls here:…
Bryan, Carrie, & Philip discuss the 2015 Halloween Haunt at King's Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. If you're in the continental US you can text HAUNTTOUR to 33444 to receive updates. You can view the full written review here: http://bit.ly/1N9THSo You can subscribe and listen to The Haunt Tour here: http://thehaunttour.com/…
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest and discuss how to use layers on your tombstones to achieve a subtractive look; gluing thinner sheets of foam on top of your tombstone for bordering or for embellishments! For more information go to http://hwffhowto.com/
Take a terrifying trip through an old US Army Black Site! The Camp Evans Base of Terror is a haunted attraction in a hundred-year-old army base at the Info Age Science History Museum in Wall Township, New Jersey. Camp Evans is open every Friday and Saturday in October from 7pm-11pm,…
Chris Ainsworth from Thornhill Woods Haunted House in Ontario, Canada came on Haunting The Globe for a follow-up interview to a recent Haunted Attractions Magazine article. Thornhill Woods Haunted House is a highly successful volunteer-based home haunt that donates all of its proceeds to the Sick Kids Foundation in Toronto,…
Howl-O-Scream celebrates their 16th year with Unearthed: Scarlett’s Revenge Howl-O-Scream Tampa, the established Busch Gardens haunted attraction, starts its 16th year on Friday, September 25th, running every weekend in October from 7:30pm to 1am until Halloween. What originally started as a kid-centric spooky safari has evolved into a premier Halloween…
On October 16, 2015 the L.A. Youth Camp in Saint Clairsville, Ohio will open their 5th annual Haunted Trail! The trail takes you through some authentically creepy scenes including an abandoned mine and Indian warrior’s stone. The trail will run every Friday and Saturday through Halloween from dusk until 11pm.…
Bryan, Carrie, Philip, and Creative Director Amy Hollaman discuss Terror Behind The Walls 2015 at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. If you're in the continental US you can text HAUNTTOUR to 33444 to receive updates. You can view the full written review here: http://kitsuneverse.blogspot.com/2015/09/haunted-attraction-review-terror-behind-the-walls-2015.html You can subscribe and listen…
It's crunch time. What’s your haunt marketing plan? Tyler & Philip discuss what your marketing content schedule should look like for October, how to optimize Facebook posts, tailoring experiences for your guests, and specific examples a haunt can use. Get on The Marketing Monday email list by texting MARKETINGMONDAY to…
Bryan, Carrie, and Philip discuss the 2015 Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. If you're in the continental US you can text HAUNTTOUR to 33444 to receive updates. You can view the full written review here: http://kitsuneverse.blogspot.com/2015/09/haunted-attraction-review-dorney-park-halloween-haunt-2015.html You can subscribe and listen to The Haunt Tour here: http://thehaunttour.com/…
Shaina and Philip recap the tombstone contest, go over foam purchasing options, and discuss Tombstone Symmetry. The shape of your tombstone is important, and there's a few simple tricks to help you nail it on the first try! For more information go to http://hwffhowto.com/
The epically effervescent Shaina Moral from Hot Wire Foam Factory comes on the show to discuss the company and discuss our joint Tombstone Contest! Hot Wire Foam Factory is a manufacturer of foam cutting tools and coatings. They were established in 1991 and have 3 lines of tools, a line…
If you've ever wanted to carve your own tombstone, receive feedback and help on your carving, or show off your skills- the time has come! Hot Wire Foam Factory & The Haunted Attractions Podcast Network are running a Hot Wire How To and Tombstone Contest- ending November 1st. What is…
Nathan and Carlos from Factory of Terror come on the show to discuss their 20th year, which will see 3 different locations across New England and the Dare To Scare App! Each location offers a different experience, and the App is available to give YOU control over some of the…