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The National Retail Foundation expects U.S. Halloween spending to hit a record $12.2 Billion in 2023; Goodwill Industries International releases their Halloween Survey results; Hulu takes over the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA for their immersive "Huluween: Now Screaming" experience; the Douglas Halloween Parade for Adults celebrates its 25th year; Morro Bay & Ventura Harbor Vill...

Now in its thirteenth season, fear factory in lake lake City has added a new storyline throughout their haunt - plus a new mocktail lounge. Spencer Terry explains what fear factory has planned for 2023.

Woods of Terror is celebrating its 32nd year, and we went on-site to hear about the journey from founder Eddie McLauren.

Scott and Philip discuss Halloween at Universal Studios Japan.

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail expanded in 2023 with a new haunted hayride. Owner Zach Glaros explains how he continues to grow the event into a full scream Park. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here .

Scott Simmons explains how Scarehouse has transitioned to a new location during the pandemic. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here .

Dark at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Canada, is celebrating its 6th season by adding a new haunt and expanding its event footprint. We hear from Teresa Ryan about the evolution of the event. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here .

Haunted Little Tokyo returns to Los Angeles with a ghost tour, scavenger hunt, and 21+ block party; Zombie Joe's Undgerground Theatre presents the live A.S.M.R. experience, "Dark A.S.M.R."; Nextdoor's annual Treat Map allows users to explore Halloween celebrations in their neighborhood and beyond with new features; HauntPay has released their 2023 Haunt Industry Report; The next episode of TransWo...

Join the Haunted Attraction Network this weekend for Blood & Bones: The Ultimate Fan Experience; The Anaheim Fall Festival celebrates its centennial; The Edgar Alllan Poe Speakeasy cocktail experience comes to Philadelphia; Ring in Halloween with a Spooktacular Sleepover at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater; The Pageant of the Monsters announces their theme for 2023 - "Maze of the Minotaur"; Di...

Read the stories here. Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest delays opening of The Conjuring haunt; The Haunted Attraction Association announces Top Haunts for 2023; The Canadian Haunters Association announces 2022 Home Haunt Winners; The House of Horror Haunted Carnival celebrates their 21st season; Kim's Krypt hosts annual "Anything Goes Night"; Boo at the Zoo returns to the Buffalo Zoo; Chuck...

This week: Busch Gardens Spooktacular returns bigger than ever on select dates through October 31st; The Vault of Souls returns to Tampa with new sinister spirits and "Darker Secrets Pass"; Thirteen Floor Entertainment's Los Angeles Haunted Hayride celebrates 15 years of fears with new wagons, maze, and interactive experiences; Meyer2Meyer Entertainment's Haunted Soiree: A Macabre Cocktail Party c...

This week's news: Blumhouse brings two new experiences to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood; Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "The Last of Us" haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights; Disneyland Resort announces expansion of the Haunted Mansion grounds; Terror Vault's "The Initiation" comes to the Old Mint; Join the Haunted Attraction Network for superfan events...

Halloween Horror Nights opened Friday in Orlando, and this season is the longest run ever at 48 nights. Media members were invited Friday night to a presentation about this year’s event – and that’s what I’m playing for you today. You’ll hear the backstory behind all the event offerings, and there’s an appearance from Michael Aiello and Neil Druckmann (Naughty Dog Co-President). Subscribe: https:/...

The Creative Team from Six Flags Magic Mountain shares their nightmarish plans for the upcoming 30th anniversary season of Fright Fest. Panelists include Michael Ostrom, Entertainment and Events Manager; Scott Ramp, Prosthetic Designer and Artist Mentor from The Scream Team; and Mark Wing, Six Flags Magic Mountain Entertainment and Events Sr. Creative Supervisor. This was recorded live during Mids...

Knott's Scary Farm celebrates 50 years of never-ending nightmares with nostalgic nods to the past and wicked new mazes; Death Eaters come to Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort; Early access tickets to Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group's Delusion are now on sale; Vampirates returns to Pirates Dinner Adventure; Pumpkin Spice Suites debut at select Great Wolf Lodge locations; Boney Island co...

This year’s 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm includes three new mazes (totaling 10), five scare zones, and four shows. Beginning on September 21 and running through October 31, the event will see 29 terrifying nights of scares. We'll discuss takeaways from the event.

Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces new haunt, 2 new scare zones, and interactive entertainment offerings; Howl-O-Scream SeaWorld Orlando announces 3 new houses, 3 new scare zones, and the return of 4 fan-favorite attractions; Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights to feature The Weeknd in The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Nightmare; Mickey's Not So Scary halloween Party op...

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando announces their full maze & scare zone lineup with new Taste of Terror food & beverage preview event; Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood announces an all-new original maze - Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America; The Conjuring and Saw X come to Magic Mountain's Fright Fest; Knott's Scary Farm will reveal their full lineup at Scary Farm 50: Nightmares Revea...

Midsummer Scream takes place July 28th - 30th at the Long Beach Convention Center; Ghosts of Summer takes place July 29th - 30th at the Oregon Convention Center; Howl-O-Scream returns to SeaWorld San Diego select nights September 29th - October 31st; Tickets are now on sale for Knott's Scary Farm; Kennywood Park is hiring 250+ positions for Phantom Fall Fest; Hersheypark's Dark Nights returns with...

Read the stories here . The Texas Haunters Convention takes place this weekend in Mesquite, Texas; Halloween Horror Nights Returns to Universal Studios Japan; Festival of Fears hosts "Summer Scream" two weekends in July; The Horror Project offers a unique horror movie-viewing experience; Pumpkin Hollow uses smart technology to plant their corn maze; Turn on the Dark Entertainment, LLC utilizes a p...

Disneyland pauses general ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash amid technical issues; Hanayashiki amusement park celebrates its 170th anniversary with an upgrade to its haunted house & new AR yokai game; The Púca Festival returns to Meath, Ireland for Halloween 2023; Asylum Entertainment Ltd. brings Newsham Scream Park to an abandoned building in Liverpool; Fight the undead in Haunted Calgary's...

The Mall of America & American Monsters announce a new haunt for this Halloween Season; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents Camp Whitsit; Midsummer Scream announces "Happy Haunts Materialize! Behind the Scenes of Disney's Haunted Mansion" panel; Terror Tours' early bird ticket deadline is June 30th; AZ Haunters will host a Laser Cut Tombstone & Finishing Class on July 15th; Ter...

We're in Chicago for the Midwest Haunters Convention, recapping learnings from the weekend. We're also looking at the upcoming Halloween announcements from Disneyland, Ocean Park in Hong Kong, and Knott's Scary Farm.

Horror in Color to host 3rd annual Pride or Die event this weekend; "The Last of Us" house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando & Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood; Halloween on the High Seas will return to the Disney Cruise Line in 2024; The Arboretum of South Barrington and IWG Productions will bring "Terror Roulette" to the Chicago area this Halloween season; Learn how to Build Prop...

LVCRFT releases new "Drip" EP; Midsummer Scream announces SoCal Halloween attraction presentation lineup; Ocean Park expands its annual Halloween event with 1,200 new hires; Darksided Productions presents Dark Summer event two weekends in July; The Immersive Art Collective & artist Shane Izykowski present "LEVIATHAN", an aquatic -themed gothic event in downtown Los Angeles; Hell's Dungeon host...