Podcast Haunted Attraction Network

The Haunted Attraction Association and Haunted Attraction Network launched their industry-wide Benchmark Survey; Nominations for the Haunted Attraction Association's OSCARES Awards now accepted through January 23rd; Salem, MA considering expanding the city's Safety Enhancement Zone for Halloween 2022; Tickets now available for Midwinter Ghost Stori…

This is the third episode in our mini-series covering some of the haunt friendly wholesalers from this year’s Halloween & Party Expo in Las Vegas. Coming up, we’re chatting with Tony Zagone, owner of Zagone Studios (https://zagonestudios.com/) about why he thinks this Halloween will be one of the best ever. See what you’re missing with a free demo …

Scott Swenson led this Haunt Master Class for the Haunters Toolbox members, covering: saving money on design, creative brainstorming, and the 2022 mindset. To listen and view this entire Master Class, become a Haunt Master member at www.HauntersToolbox.comBởi Haunted Attraction Network

This week we explore stories about how attractions keep the guests flowing. From combating low staffing to setting attendance records, Half a Billion Dollar Renovations and new seasons of fun – this week we’re showing the resilience of attractions. Take the Haunted Attraction Benchmark Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HAAHANSurvey…

This is the second episode in our mini-series covering some of the haunt-friendly wholesalers from this year’s Halloween & Party Expo in Las Vegas. Coming up, no series would be complete without the iconic Morris Costumes (https://www.morriscostumes.com/). With tens of thousands of products and a history spanning 60 years, Morris has perspective on…

Over the past 12 years, Trick or Treat studios (https://trickortreatstudios.com/) has expanded from select masks to dozens of products serving everyone from end consumers to haunts. But before we get into all that, you might be wondering why it matters? Halloween is an ecosystem. What consumers see in stores and when they see it directly impacts ha…

The Haunted Attraction Network is partnering with the Haunted Attraction Association to highlight vendors in upcoming podcast episodes; The next Haunters Toolbox Masterclass, "Mindset & Monster: Preparing Your Attraction for 2022", will take place Wednesday, January 12th at 5:00 p.m. PST; Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida has won…

This week we're recapping some of the largest stories from the last three weeks, all centered around the trend of attractions moving forward into the new year.Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group has postponed their "Killer Klowns from Outer Space Cosplay Dance Party" until Spring of 2022; SInister Pointe Productions' Ghostly Retreat will receive a "Nightmare Holiday" overlay for the 2022 holiday season; The deadline for the Canadian Haunters Association Home Haunters Awards Contest is January 15th; Oc…

We experienced Christmasacre at Walsall Scare Maze as part of the ScareTour Christmas Party. We also endured an extreme version alone!......................................................................................................................VISIT THE WALSALL SCARE MAZE WEBSITE HERE:https://walsallscaremaze.co.uk/.........................…

Scott shares his resolutions for 2022 and discusses how they apply to other members of the Haunted Attraction Industry. Subscribe: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/newsletter/Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

In this New Year Special, we review our top 5 trends that will impact you and your attraction most in 2022. The list is: Reducing friction for the guest; Inflation; Season Creep; IP Extension; and Market Expansion.Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

It's our Christmas special! In this special, we take a break from the news to discuss the elements of a Christmas event at attractions.Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

Scream in the New Year with Dead Hollow's New Year's Nightmare; Sir Henry's Haunted Trail debuted a new Christmas event this December; "Turkish Halloween", Bocuk Night, will be celebrated on January 15th; UK's ASA rules Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Halloween is too disturbing for young children; Sign-ups now available for the Haunted Attraction Assoc…

HAA Discusses 3-Year Plan Progress, upcoming mixers & training, and industry-wide survey; HAA unveils new Vendor Membership Program for live auction donations; Applications now accepted for the 2022 HAA Annual Scholarships; U.S. retailers finally receive long-delayed Halloween merchandise; HauntX tickets now on sale with a special holiday discount;…

This week's News!Holiday Haunts list for December 17th - 19th; HauntPay releases list of 6 Holidays You Should Open Your Haunt that Aren't Halloween; Leeco Haunted Forest raises money for cancer patients with their Christmas event; This weekend Season's Screamings by Midsummer Scream will host over 200 vendors, mini haunts, live entertainment, and …

Seasonal overlays are challenging – the benefit is expanding your season and market, but the cost is focus. We spend all year writing, building, and rehearing for Halloween, but there’s only a few weeks to mount an entirely new show for the overlay. That’s a short time for set dressing, new characters, new show programming, and a bunch of other stu…

Our Post-Mortem series breaks down the 2021 haunt season into actionable insight. Today - Bruce, owner of Reign of Terror in Thousand Oaks California. Reign of terror’s final 2021 event, Ho Ho Horror, is next weekend Dec 17-18, 2021. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetworkBởi Haunted Attraction Network

The Scare Factor announced the winners of the 2021 Haunted House Awards; Speedzone spreads holiday cheer & fear with Winterfest Golf Featuring Krampus Nightmare Golf; Moxley Manor celebrates its 10th annual NightSCARE Before Christmas Haunted House; Terror Trader in Chandler, Arizona offers free photos with Krampus; Ring in the New Year with Zombie…

In this bonus from HaunTopic Radio, we discuss the Haunt Industry trends of 2021 and what you need to focus on in 2022. Special Guests Philip Hernandez from Haunted Attraction Network and Alex Linebrink from Haunt Pay join Brian and Darryl from the Haunter’s Toolbox Haunt Master series. Topics: Where to focus your time & money in 2022, How customer…

While attractions are benefiting from a booming economy, low unemployment and a high quit rate continue to confound. Is it time to rethink the employment model for attractions? Also, has Disney lost it’s magic? Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetworkBởi Haunted Attraction Network

This month's Haunters Toolbox Masterclass looks at the top haunt industry trends of 2021; Krampusnacht is December 5th; The Bezerk Company presents "Hoof-Prints on History: A Krampus Tale"; Factory of Terror presents "A Creepy Christmas: Krampus' Revenge"; Nightmare Dungeon transforms into a 2-Story Christmas cabin for "Nightmare Christmas"; Time O…

In the wake of the holiday season, Disney is doubling down on the day guest and working to secure staffing. Also a new slate of Thea recipients and Peppa the Pig! Stories: NY State of emergency; Walt Disney Co. pauses vaccine mandates for employees; Walt Disney World Pauses Select Annual Pass Sales; TEA announces 28th annual slate of Thea Awards re…

I just got home from the IAAPA expo in Orlando, and what I saw was an industry healing. And yet, as we pause this thanksgiving and look around the table, some seats sit empty. Most of us are missing loved ones this year, myself included. Last year, we dedicated our Thanksgiving special to Robbi Lepre, who had recently passed. Most haunts were unabl…

Besides the food, Thanksgiving week is also a time for reflection. What worked, what didn’t work, and what will you change for next season? This is the first of our Post-Mortem series with haunters discussing their 2021 seasons. Today we’re hearing from Gary, owner of Coffin Creek in Riverside California. I caught Gary at the Rotten Apple Haunter’s…

IAAPA Expos 2021 is over, and we’re recapping some of the largest takeaways. Plus, a little update on Thanksgiving Travel Trends. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetworkBởi Haunted Attraction Network

The House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction raised $40,000 for the American Cancer Society this Halloween season; Home Haunter Dan Earls donated over 1,500 pounds of food to local food banks; Overall Costume & Accessory sales increased 4% this year; LA County avoided a post-Halloween COVID surge; The Krewe of Krampus drive-through parade returns f…

This week's news: The Home Haunters Awards How is now accepting entries; Party City reports season revenue of $415.5 million; Spirit Halloween releases two new animatronics post-Halloween; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents Cabaret Macabre Christmas; Brimstone Haunt to open for the holiday season with A Scary Little Christmas; An inter…

With Halloween coming to an end, it’s time to recognize your cast and celebrate the transition over to Christmas. Staffing will continue to play a major role as international travel resumes. Stories Covered: Orlando Welcomes the Brits Back; Tokyo Disney Posts loss for 2021; Shanghai Disney Reopens after testing guests; Cedar Point Q3 earnings repor…

Haunt Industry News:IAAPA Brass Ring Awards Honor Oogie Boogie Bash; Fire at Fright Acres Haunted House; Coaster Nation Releases Top 31 Haunts List; HauntPay Releases 2021 Haunt Industry Report; Into The Black Haunt for Sale; Boneyard Effects, Inc. Host Garage Sale; The Scare Factor 2021 Monster Bash: Apocalyse Post-Season Party; Netflix Creates "S…

While many haunts are now closed for the 2021 season, quite a few have extended into November. And not just haunts, several immersive horror experiences have extended as well. Today we’re going on-location to learn about the new original immersive horror production in Orlando – Nosferatu by Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando (https://rentheatre…

Welcome foolish mortals to our Halloween Special! For this year’s special, I’m playing you sounds of Halloween from all over the country. This is more like a Halloween mix tape featuring recordings from shows and walkthroughs. So hit play, sit back, and let the screams roll. If you want to skip around, here’s a list of everything included (the time…

We're reflecting on the Halloween experiences we've worked on or attended this year. Mentioned: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa, Ghoul School at Gaylord Palms, Hauntoween, Leogoland, Franklin Frights, Six Flags Fright Fest, Castle Park's Castle Dark, Luna Park Sydney, Universal, Knott’s Scary Farm, Seaworld Orlando and San Deigo, LA Haunted Hayr…

The Haunted Mini Golf experience at Speed Zone Los Angeles has been making waves for being quite the experience. With décor, multiple storylines of differing intensity, and scare actors – it’s well beyond the average overlay. Emily went on-location and spoke with creative director Joseph Ancheta to learn more. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https:…

First you start with a porch display and before you know it, you’re looking for a commercial venue. A passion for home haunting is an origin story we’ve heard a lot this year. So today, I’m taking you along to hear from two of my neighbors – Coffinwood Cemetery and Sombras Cemetery. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractio…

Here's a replay of last year's Halloween Special. Today’s Halloween Special is presented in two acts, with an intermission. Act 1 is the audio version of Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine’s Halloween Special- Issue 28. Intermission is music from Chris Thomas and Whispers of a Witch’s Halloween Special. Act 2 is a collection of short stories fr…

Over the past 17 years, Fear Farm in Phelan has grown from a porch display into a multi-attraction ticketed event. While it's still in a residential area, clearly the team has plans to expand. Coming up, we’re going on location to learn about the design choices behind the major attraction Sundown Manor. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linkt…

Dark Stories read by the author, Scott Swenson. From the book jacket: “This is a collection of poetry and prose written between 2015 and 2019. These pieces were inspired by nightmares, late night walks with the dog, jumprope rhymes, horror comics and several glasses of wine after midnight. I was able to revisit a character created in a previous boo…

Now celebrating their 5th year, Haunted Little Tokyo brings a month of programming to the iconic little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Everything culminates with the annual block party, happening this Saturday night. Read more: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunted-little-tokyo-family-friendly/Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

We dive into Halloween with The Crawford School of Terror teaching you lessons in fear, Midnight Syndicate drops some new tracks, and Terror Isle stops in to share his experience as a brand new haunted attraction.Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

ScareTrack visited the award winning Walsall Scare Maze for their latest attraction, Bunker 41. This attraction has it all, amazing sets, lighting, actors, show scenes and even more. Spoilers!!! It may just be our favorite ever scare attraction. Follow Walsall Scare MazeInsta: @scaremazeTwitter: @WalsalScareMazeFacebook: Walsall ScareMaze#gifted...…

We’re on-location at 13th Floor Haunted House in Jacksonville with general manager Logan to see how Hell Week is going. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetworkBởi Haunted Attraction Network

What's Halloween like in Australia? In this episode we hear from Luna Park Sydney and discuss their 9th annual Halloscream.Bởi Haunted Attraction Network

Stories: Halloween on Ambush Lane expands; The Boston Globe reports on haunt labor shortages; The New York Times looks at how haunts hope to rebound in 2021; Six Flags St. Louis hosted Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings; Zombie Captain America makes an appearance at Disney California Adventure's Oogie Boogie Bash; Fright Trail's TikTok videos go …

The Haunted Road premiered last year as a safe activity alternative, but the team decided to bring it back this year. While guests still drive their personal cars through the experience, it’s shifted from fantastical to paranormal. The Haunted Road is open select nights through November 6th (https://www.thehauntedroad.com/). Follow along to our Hau…

Welcome to Hell Week! Today we’re joining teams from The Scare Factor to check-in at 5 different haunted houses: Castle Blood in Monessen Pennsylvania, Literally A Haunted House at The Culbertson Mansion in New Albany Indiana, Fright Farm in Smithfield Pennsylvania, Sweet Dream Scare house in Easley South Carolina, and Crawford School of Terror in …

Stories: Insurance hikes threaten show rides and amusement parks, Vienna museums take to OnlyFans to share uncensored art, InPark Tracks is now available from InPark Magazine, Storyland Studios to create luxury tattoo experience for Fine Ink Studios, The labor shortage is spooking a new victim: haunted houses. Takeaways from The Vault of Souls, The…

Today’s haunt hack is all about staying healthy, so you make it through the end of the Halloween Season. Haunt Acting is tough work, and these tips will help keep you in top scaring shape so you can stick it out at your haunted attraction. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork…

After several years on Hiatus, The Vault of Souls reemerges in Tampa with 5 nights of elegant fear (http://elegantfear.com/). We went to the preview and we’re bringing you along. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetworkBởi Haunted Attraction Network

Today we’re checking in at 5 different haunted houses: Stillwell Manor Haunted House in Anderson Indiana; Fortress of Fear in Alliance Ohio; Reinke Brothers in Littleton Colorado; Maniacs In the Woods in Warren Ohio; The Dent Schoolhouse in Cincinnati Ohio. These trip reports are courtesy of The Scare Factor (thescarefactor.com), the most complete …