Haunted Attraction Network

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 customers are changing for the best and worst, and What ha...

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/hauntedattractionnetwork

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 Out lists the 30 Best Halloween songs of all time;...

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 recipients; Peppa Pig Theme Park at LEGOLAND Florida...

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 unable to open at the time, and the vaccines weren’t a...

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 Night on November 6th and asked him to break down...

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

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 for 2021 on December 4th; "A Christmas Nightmare" c...

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 interview with the creator of Home Depot's 12' skeleton...

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 report is positive; the US added 531,000 jobs in Octobe...

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 "Stranger Things" Pop-Up Shopping Experiences in NY...

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.com/shows/nosferatu) . Support for this episode...

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 timecodes are in parentheses): Gore-ing 20s (00:01:46)...

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 Hayride, The Vault of Souls, Nosferatu, Clown Academy,...

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://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

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/hauntedattractionnetwork

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 from haunters about why they love Halloween. Act 1 contains: “Remembering Halloween” by Scott Swenson,...

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://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

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 book, explore the minds of a few psychopaths and even...

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/

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.

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 Maze Insta: @scaremaze Twitter: @WalsalScareMaze Facebook: 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/hauntedattractionnetwork

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

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 viral; UVA Wise College's Haunting Houses course t...