Haunted Attraction Network

2021 was one of the busiest years ever for Midnight Syndicate. Beyond releasing their new Bloodlines album, they also branched out by releasing videos and music from their live shows at Cedar Point. And let’s not forget the custom music they made for Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 30th. Coming up, we’ll learn more about each of these and the evolution of Midnight Syndicate over...

My Deceased Valentine returns to Lexington South Carolina this weekend. As we mentioned yesterday- Valentine’s Day is over, but there are still haunts around the country open this weekend. Yesterday we shared a haunt that created an entirely different low-capacity event for valentines, but many haunts offer layovers instead. That’s the case with Deceased Farm. Deceased Farm in Lexington South Caro...

Valentine’s Day is over, but there are still haunts around the country celebrating spooky romance this coming holiday weekend. One of those haunts is Dark Castle in Elgin South Carolina, and they have one of the most unique off-season experiences we’ve seen. Dark Castle’s My Bloody Valentine puts couples through a 2-hour zombie survival scenario. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwo...

This week: Celebrate Halfway to Halloween at the Spooky Swap Meet in L.A. April 30 - May 1; Casino Night returns to Transworld's Halloween & Attraction Show; The Haunt in Atascadero discusses their Valentine's Day event and actor retention throughout the year; the staff of House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction judged a high school poster art competition; The Endless Night Vampire Ball returns t...

For over 30 years, Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall in mount healthy Ohio ( http://www.hauntedhallinfo.com/index.htm) has been raising funds for charity. Last year alone they collected 3,172 pounds of canned goods for the Mt. Healthy Food Alliance. Maximus went on-location to speak with the team there. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Disney continues to build higher walls around their properties. This week we discuss takeaways from the latest earnings call and compare that to Bob Chapek’s 2022 Goals. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Fear Overload in the bay area and Ultimate Terror Scream Park in the Sacramento area are both owned by the same brothers. And while these two northern California area haunts seem similar, they have vastly different approaches. Coming up, we’ll hear how two attractions in overlapping markets differentiate. Fear Overload is open for their Valentine Day event February 11, 12, and 14, 2022; that makes...

Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland Michigan opens TONIGHT for their Valentine Haunt ( https://valentinehauntdetroit.com/) . It’s valentine’s day weekend and there are over 50 haunts all over the country opening this weekend to celebrate. Some haunts are reopening with their normal show (see our Feb 5th Show). Others, like Hush Haunted Attraction, are adding entirely new scenes and characters to c...

Established in 2010, Immortal Masks is known for delivering film quality products at competitive pricing ( https://www.immortalmasks.com/) . They’re launching 3 new product lines at Transworld next month and we have the details. This is the 3rd episode of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the haunted attraction association. See what you’re missing with a free demo ( https://gantom.co...

From new bladder blood to scholarships, a free burn class and giveaways – Bobbie Weiner AKA Bloody Mary has a ton planned this year ( https://www.dearbloodymary.com/) . This is the 2nd episode of our vendor showcase series, featuring Haunted Attraction Association member companies participating in the annual auction happening at this year’s Transworld Halloween & attractions show ( https://haashow...

This week's news: The next Haunters Toolbox Masterclass is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16th and will feature Cynthia MacDonald of Zombie Farms; HauntPay highlights six ways to fund your haunted attraction; Monsterpalooza announced their exhibitor list; Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show posted the official floor plan; The Ohio Haunters Association will hold an in-person meeting at Hel...

Jack O’ Lantern Journey ( https://jackolanternjourney.com/) has been popping up everywhere over the last several years. Sometimes as a single photo op like at the Winchester Mystery House and sometimes as a full-scale event. I’ve been so curious how it all works. Today, we hear all about the process from CEO Debbi Katz and Creative Director Bill Bywater. If you want to meet Jack o Lantern journey...

This week we discuss SeaWorld offering to buy Cedar Fair, Bob Iger’s exit interview with the NY Times, and what it all says about the attention economy. Notes: SeaWorld’s offer ( https://www.inparkmagazine.com/sseaworld-offer-for-cedar-fair/) and Bob Iger’s Exit Interview ( https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/opinion/sway-kara-swisher-bob-iger.html ?). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattraction...

Haunts across the country are rolling out the blood-red carpet to welcome couples for an evening of treats. The first haunt to open was The Haunt in Atascadero, which opened last night and will run their scary tales on 5 select nights through February 14th ( https://www.thehauntinatascadero.com/) . We’ll go on-location to experience their Valentine’s Scary Tales Revisited. Featured in this episode...

Home Haunting is where most haunters begin; it starts with lavish decorating and evolves into something that eventually takes over the house and neighborhood. But no matter the size of the haunt, all haunters have one thing that ties us all together – a love for Halloween and entertaining the community. Wilson Halloween House in Ironton Ohio decided this year to move from a yard display to walkthr...

Scott discusses the importance and benefits of people in the Haunt Community joining and participating in various organizations. View our list of organizations here: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunted-attraction-associations-groups/

CAMELOT RISES is the brand new horror event coming to the abandoned Camelot Theme Park in Lancashire ( https://www.parknpartymcr.co.uk/camelot-rises/) . Drive your car through the fully immersive zombie experience and watch your favorite horror movies! Mikey interviews Russell Feingold, Events Director, all about the brand new event. Scaretrack: https://scaretrack.co.uk

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show has posted their seminar lineup; Haunted Overload announces their 2022 Halloween schedule; Phantasmagoria presents "Hauntingly Romantic Tales" on select February dates in a variety of central Florida locations- including Dinner Theatre style performances; Self-guided flashlight tours return to the Winchester Mystery House this February; West Coast Hallowee...

This is the first episode of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association ( https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/) . In this series, we’re showcasing HAA member companies are participating in the annual auction happening at this year’s Transworld Halloween & attractions show ( https://haashow.com/) . In this episode, Scott Tater Lynn explains the new scent...

This week we delve into the deluge of opening announcements from attractions around the world and look at two museums are pivoting. Openings: EPIC Universe, Iron Gwazi, Emperor, Pantheon, Peppa Pig, the NFT Museum, Studio Ghibli Theme Park, Avengers Campus in Paris, Animax’s new China Facility, Universal Studios Beijing’s Chinese New Year Celebration, EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival, & Legoland N...

This is the final part of our mini-series covering some of the haunt friendly programming from this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando. We’ve already covered vendors, events, and networking, but there’s a final large part of the IAAPA experience – Education. New this year, were the EDUTalks. Presented live on the trade show floor’s EDUTalk Stage, these 15-minute sessions featured tips, tricks, and insig...

This is 4th part of our mini-series covering some of the haunt friendly programming from this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando. Coming up, we’ll hear how Reaper’s Revenge ( https://reapersrevenge.com/) used dynamic pricing and employee retention to increase profitability in a tapped out market. See what you’re missing with a free demo ( https://gantom.com/demo) . Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedat...

In part 3 of our mini-series covering some of the haunt-friendly programming from this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, we’ll hear how the Kirby Family Farm Scary Train ( https://www.kirbyfarm.com/scarytrain) capitalized on last year’s momentum to have their best year ever. See what you’re missing with a free demo ( https://gantom.com/demo) . Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This is the 2nd part of our mini-series covering some of the haunt-friendly programming from this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando. Coming up, we’re talking with three vendors who all have expanded into new business models, and they’re helping you to do the same: ZTAG ( https://www.ztag.com/) , Mind Games ( https://mindgames-productions.com/) , and CFX ( https://www.compositeeffects.com/) . See what y...

Nominations for Haunted Attraction Association Board Members are being accepted through February 8th; The Cleveland Haunt Club announced their 2nd Annual Half-Way to Halloween Flea Market will take place on May 28th; Niles Scream Park awards 5 scholarships to area seniors; Arizona students at the Academy of Building Industries High School received $4,000 for their contributions to Scream in the Da...