“In a world where children are practically born with smartphones in their hands, interactive design is no longer optional. But the best form of interaction isn't found on a screen. It's face-to-face. Themed entertainment has gotten personal. You're no longer just telling stories but including audiences in them as the…
Storytelling has “been programmed into us for generation after generation after generation. Because we’ve done this as long as human beings have been human, we’re now programmed to think in stories. In fact, scientists say, ‘If you want somebody to remember something, put it into the context of a story.’…
Attendees are the lifeblood of attractions, yet, the more attendees, the more difficult it is to immerse each one in the story individually. This is the classic attraction conundrum. In this keynote address, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ken Parks and Jon Cooke address this age-old challenge using examples from local properties.…
Creating haunted attractions in a protected historic space is a challenge. The crew of The Queen Mary uses unique storytelling, unique experiential elements, and cutting-edge technology to engage guests all year long. In his presentation, Luallen discussed how The Queen Mary works with space instead of against it to create…
http:// The Southeast Halloween Enthusiast Convention arrives July 14th 15th in Ocala, Florida Southeast Halloween Enthusiast Convention - SEHEC is both a Halloween fandom-based educational event and a charitable fundraiser dedicated to the largest portion of Halloween-lovers: the Halloween Enthusiast.
http:// Gremlins themed room at West Coast Haunters Convention
http:// Children of the corn room at West Coast Haunters Convention
http:// The Beetlejuice Room at West Coast Haunters Convention These guys did a GREAT job decorating.
http:// Is that real? Faux Real Shirt is the perfect combination of quirky, funny, and scandalous pictures for consumers who want to stand out from the everyday fashion crowd. Our Haunt Collective teams brings you the new items for this Halloween #haunter
http:// Bad Jack Productions discusses 'collaboration' and what role it plays in their wicked designs with the Haunt Collective team. Video by: Haunt Collective Location: HAuNTcon : Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow Convention
http:// Hard Kore Fabrication won the best Booth award and it's well deserved
http:// My favorite creation from Bad Jack Productions
The Morton Arboretum, located in Lisle, Illinois, was founded in 1922 by Joy Morton (1855-1934). The inspiration for the Arboretum had its origins in Mr. Morton’s family tree. His father, J. Sterling Morton (1832–1902), was the founder of Arbor Day. Over the decades, the Arboretum has continued to evolve while…
ZTAG was used at Phoenix Comicon to bring both a full-scale zombie LARP game to life and to power a Zombie Challenge Arena.
The third new haunt at Knott’s Scary Farm this year is Trick-or-Treat: Lights Out. Armed with only a seemingly faulty flashlight, a stout heart, and a love of horror, unsuspecting trick-or-treaters enter the haunted home of the Green Witch and plunge into terrors amid total darkness. This year’s Trick or…
Clips from our walkthrough of Beware the Dark Realm Home Haunted House in Santa Clarita, CA. Editing by Matt Rice and music by Chris Thomas.
Clips from our walkthrough of Motel 6 Feet Under Haunted House in Anaheim, CA for 2016. Editing by Matt Rice and music by Chris Thomas.
Clips from our walkthrough of Coffinwood Cemetary Yard Display in Valencia, CA 2016. Editing by Matt Rice and music by Chris Thomas.
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/haunted/the-cromwell-estate-cooks-up-wicked-fun- We recently sat down and talked to Julie Lamb, who owns The Cromwell Estate along with her partner, Evan Greggory. The Cromwell Estate is a new escape room located in a nondescript warehouse in the Anaheim, California area. They’re planning some special treats for guests visiting during the…
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail will be open this weekend in Plant City, Florida! Here are a few clips of the entryway; no giving away the mazes
A preview of Halloween Town at Talladega Ranch in Bakersfield, CA. Music by Chris Thomas and editing by Matt Rice.
