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After two decades, Scott is unable to attend Transworld this year. However, he put together a guide for those of you who can attend. Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions show is Feb 2-5, 2023, in St Louis – and it's the largest gathering for the haunted attraction industry worldwide.

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show takes place this week - February 2nd - 5th; Visit the Haunted Attractions Network at TransWorld Booth 2422; 9-16 Productions crafts limited edition souvenir keys; CFX holds its biggest sale of the year; Creature Corps offers 10% discount on orders; Haunted Hills Productions announces TransWorld show specials; ProAiir Body/FX Makeup offers free stencils...

Comcast's Q4 earnings show record profit, prompting the company to announce additional investment in theme parks for 2023. Meanwhile, 2022 marked the largest population decrease in China in 60 years. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to the Haunted Attraction Network here .

Next week the largest tradeshow in our industry, Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show , will take over St Louis. Today, we’ll replay a show from several years ago that examines Transworld through audio diaries from 3 individuals. Three days in St Louis told via audio diary from three entirely different attendees – a first-timer, a first-time vendor, and a veteran. Featured in this episode...

Founded in 1960, Morris Costumes is a wholesaler distributing tens of thousands of Halloween products. Over the years, they’ve become known for animatronics, and they debuted several new models at this year’s retail show. The Halloween & Part Expo , held every January, is where Halloween retail stores go to buy for the upcoming Halloween season. For Haunters, the trends at this show are key be...

Containment haunted house in Lithia Springs, Georgia, has closed its old location permanently, and today, we’ll visit the final show. Containment haunted house opened its lithia springs location in 2016. The haunt is made from shipping containers, each acting as a different scene. The time has come for the haunt to move and decide if they’ll keep the container model or move to a building. Finding...

Read the full stories here . The Haunted Attraction Association welcomes new VP, Brent Wilson; The Haunted Attraction Association's online auction is now accepting bids; The Ohio Haunters Association and Carnage Haunted House plan a Halfway to Halloween event sponsored by the Midwest Haunters Convention; Abandoned Acres Farm opens a new escape room; The Savannah Underground and Creations & Lib...

In contrast to last week's show, we look at recent Disney Policy changes and discuss their impact. Plus, it's Chinese New Year, and theme parks all around the world are celebrating.

In this session, taught by yours truly, we’ll explain what TikTok is and best practices for using it for your haunt. This audio recording is taken from the January Haunter’s Toolbox Haunt Master class. Participate in future sessions by becoming a Haunt Master at haunterstoolbox.com.

Read this week's stories here . Overview: Universal Parks & Resorts announces plans to build a permanent Horror experience in Las Vegas, Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents "Conjure the Spirits"; Celebrate Valentine's Day with haunts from Carnage Haunted House, Scarehouse, Dark Hour Haunted House, 13th Floor Jacksonville, Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, and Murder House Productions; Sou...

Universal took the industry by storm by announcing two major attractions coming to Dallas and Las Vegas. Stories: Universal Parks & Resorts Plans to Bring New Concept for Families with Young Children to Frisco, Texas ; Universal Parks & Resorts to Bring Entirely New Year-Round Horror Experience to Las Vegas . Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re...

Last week we played the 2022 state of the industry presentation from the Haunted Attraction Association . Today, we’ll revisit the Q&A session that followed the presentation. Looking back on the most significant issues from last year, it’s interesting to see what has changed and what hasn’t. How did your haunt compare to some of the predictions made? This Q&A session was recorded live at T...

Two haunters have pivoted to developing a 360° immersive audio experience called SLEEPWALKR . Hidden within a strip mall in San Gabriel, California, is The Sandmen Collective, a popular dream exhibitor. When entering, guests can choose from three distinct dreams offering 12 minutes of 360° audio effects intermixed with practical elements and actors. Today, we’ll preview the experiences with co-cre...

The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) is the trade association for the Haunted Attraction Industry. Every year during Transworld, HAA puts on several events - from safety training to auctions and awards ceremonies. Today, we’ll hear what the association has planned and preview some of the state of the industry topics from HAA Board President Spencer Terry. Support for this episode comes from Ga...

Read the full stories here . Summary: Eloise Asylum to receive a $4 million renovation; Dark Hour Haunted House presents new "Dead by Dark Hour" one-night-only event; Celebrate 65 years of Famous Monsters of Filmland with Famous Monsters FilmFest, sponsored in part by Monsterpalooza; The Fear Festival Friday the 13th music festival & immersive experience comes to SoCal; View The ScareFactor's...

China has reopened its borders, signaling the world's final phase of tourism recovery. This week, we'll look at how different countries are responding to Chinese travel resuming. We'll also discuss how one attraction is rethinking career paths.

In this episode, you’ll hear the full Haunted Attraction Association ’s 2022 State of the Industry Presentation from Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show . The 2023 presentation will be Friday, Feb 3rd, 2023, at 9 AM. Slides are available here . Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/haunted...

The ScareTrack team goes on-location to Walsall Scare Maze in England to report on the Christmasacre event. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

For our year-end episode, we look at some large stories from 2022 and how they will impact 2023. We've broken them into 4 large buckets: Recovery, Supply Chain, Attention Wars, and AI Technology. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Read the full stories here . Summary: Universal Orlando comes to Transworld's Halloween & Attraction Show; Creep It Real O.C. returns September 16th - 17th & November 17th - 18th; The Spooky Swap Meet rises again April 29th - 30th; The Haunted Attraction Association seeks donations for their annual auction; The Canadian Haunters Association is accepting entries for their annual Home Haunte...

Nearly 250 million people around China were infected with COVID this December, but that didn't stop "Frostival" at Shanghai Disneyland, happening through Feb 19th. Sources: China and COVID cases ; Frostival coming to Shanghai Disneyland ; Haunted Mansion Holiday gets extension .

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Asylum X Haunted House, and Insanity Haunted House, join this round table to discuss opening your haunt for the holidays. If you want to join in on future sessions become a haunt master . Subscribe to the Haunted Attraction Network .

Frightworks is a 13,000 sq ft indoor haunted house in Powell, Tennessee; they celebrated Haunted Christmas on December 9th and 10th and had a record-breaking 2022 season. We went on-location to see the Christmas show and speak with owner Rob Knolton. Today, we’ll learn about their Haunted Christmas event, 2022 season, and FREE season pass deal. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting a...

HUSH Haunted Attraction hosts a Legendary 2023 NYE Bash; Complete your holiday horror mixtape with LVCRFT's new single; The Chamber of Haunters offers 50% off membership; Get your best goat costume ready for the Norwegian holiday tradition of Julebukking. Read the stories here .

We have an opening date for Super Nintendo in Hollywood, and its set off an avalanche of announcements from the US Parks. Meanwhile, massive investment continues to be announced for the UAE. Stories: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood; SEVEN begins construction of Al Hamra entertainment district; Free Queen Mary guided tours offered during the holiday season