Haunted Attraction Network

Disney’s Haunted Mansion inspires many haunters, and the Nightmare Before Christmas is an annual watching tradition. So in 2001, when Jack Skellington took over the haunted mansion in Haunted Mansion Holiday – it was glorious. Today – we’ll hear the story behind this holiday takeover. Disney tapped Garner Holt to bring Jack Skellington’s Nightmare to life, and although he had a background in haunt...

Now in its 8th season, Containment Haunted House in Lithia Springs, Georgia, just celebrated its 4th season of running a holiday haunt. The holiday haunt ran for four nights on Dec 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th. Today, we’ll speak with Joey McCollough about how they craft a new story for this off-season experience. Subscribe here .

Consistently ranked one of the top haunted houses in the world, Netherworld in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a pillar of the haunted house industry. The theme evolves yearly, with each season seeing massive renovations. Today, we’ll speak with co-owner Ben Armstrong about his season, the future, and navigating the upcoming Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions show. This interview was recorded on-l...

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show's 2023 Seminars are now listed online; Holiday horror comes to Conroe Texas with TerrorFest: A Christmas Horror Convention; The next Ohio Haunters Association meeting will take place on January 22nd, 2023 at the Ohio State Reformatory; Two men have been charged for the July 15th break-in and robbery at Planet Doom Haunted House; Strangest Things Farms will...

Stories this week: NBCUniversal CEO shares more details of new Epic Universe; Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says quarantine-free travel to mainland China next year ‘very realistic possibility’; Ocean Park posts deficit of almost HK$1.82 billion; Minion Land featuring Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction and Minion Café coming to Universal Orlando; and Dubai Parks and Resorts in UAE celebrates...

This is the 2022 Halloween Special from HaunTopic Radio. In it, Lesley Bannatyne shares some spooky tales about October traditions, the beginning of Halloween, and the evolution of haunted attractions. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

VFX specializes in interactive and wearable puppets, props, and electronics. Today, we’ll hear about some of their new toys from owner Patrick Voss. This interview was recorded during the IAAPA Expo on the show floor. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs CO was home to the Haunted Mine Drop. Built on the side of a mountain, the ride drops you 120’ under the ground. The ride has been closed since a guest died on the attraction in September 2021. But now, Creative Visions is retheming the entire ride and the park plans to reopen it. Today we’ll hear a preview from Mark McDonough, Founder of Creativ...

Inside the Box Productions announces SLEEPWALKR: an immersive 360-degree audio experience; Netherworld Haunted House will host a Lights On Tour on December 10th; Niles Scream Park raised over $134,000 for area charities in their 49th season; Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show debuts the 2023 t-shirt design from Sinister Visions; Updated Holiday Haunt List

We explore a series of stories that illustrate how, despite how it feels, things are proceeding according to plan: The Grinchmas heart is growing at Universal Studios Hollywood; Hong Kong Disneyland begins a ‘new Christmas tradition’ with concert series; Great Movie Escape room at Universal CityWalk opening next week, tickets available; IAAPA report expects spending boost on Middle East parks; Por...

Hear from 6 different haunts about the challenges they faced this season. This episode is courtesy of HaunTopic Radio and features a Haunter’s Toolbox Masterclass Recording; if you want to join future sessions, head over to haunterstoolbox.com. Featured in this episode: Terror Isle, Deadmonton Haunted House, Grey House Haunts, Country Dream Farms, Dead Factory, and Haunted Hallows. Subscribe: http...

Nightmare on Edgewood in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a large indoor facility with three haunted attractions. They were awarded both the Highest Rated Haunt in Indiana & Scariest Haunt in Indiana this year by The Scare Factor. Despite all that, they faced a few challenges this year which we will explore in today’s show with Kevin Cook. If you’re bummed about not catching the show this year, Nightmare...

Season's Screamings takes place at the Pasadena Convention Center this weekend; Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show announces their events lineup for 2023; The Scare Factor presents their 2022 Haunt Awards; Submissions now open for the 2022 Home Haunter Awards Show; Area15 to host enhanced screenings of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas; The Newburgh Civitan Zombie Farm hosts their...

We discuss the return of Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show is the largest gathering of haunters in the world, and the annual show has moved up its timeline this year to February 2-5, 2023, in St Louis. The show also added a new Interactive Entertainment section. While at IAAPA Expo last week, I stopped by to learn more. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

In 2020 we dedicated our Thanksgiving special to Robbi Lepre, who had recently passed. Most haunts were unable to open at the time, and vaccines weren’t a thing yet. While things are moving ahead in the US, many haunts saw dips in attendance this year, and we’re still dealing with supply chain prices. So today, I’m replaying our 2020 special – a celebration of Robbi Lepre. Listen and reflect on wh...

Set to open in 2023, Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine, has partnered with Sally Dark Rides to add the Whispering Pines Hotel to their property (AKA the Haunted Hotel dark ride). Four-passenger ride cars will move guests through 14 scenes concluding with a final visit through an otherworldly dimension. Guests of the Haunted Hotel will play a key role in the story. Sally unveiled the new Dark R...

Updated Holiday Haunts List; Funtown Splashtown USA & Sally Dark Rides unveil new Haunted Hotel Dark Ride at IAAPA; Creep It Real FESTIVE announces new celebrity guests and Fear Farm haunt experience; Brokepam Productions launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund their new haunt "The Haunting of Bloody Mary"; Jingle Hells returns to Awaken Haunted Attraction; Fear Columbus expands their Krampus: A H...

Scott and Philip walk the IAAPA Expo Show Floor, meet with some friends, and discuss the 2022 show. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/VfCV88YemuU

Authors Howard Berger and Marshall Julius pick the brains of a panel of film and television's greatest Masters of Make-Up Effects. We’ll hear stories the history behind some of the most iconic creatures, appliances, and make-up effects on the big screen. This audio was recorded live from a panel presented by Nostalgic Nebula. In it, Authors Howard Berger and Marshall Julius pick the brains of a pa...

"WITCH!" is an original immersive experience, based on the true story of the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612; we’ll learn about the writing and design process on today’s show. The team behind Witch also created ‘It’s Alive’ last year ( https://www.haunt.news/its-alive-a-frankenstein-immersive-experience/ ). Today, we’ll speak co-writer Devon Armstrong about the process. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/ha...

Haunters Rejoice because Season’s Screamings ( https://seasons.ticketspice.com/seasons-screamings-2022) is coming to Burbank Dec 2-4; Now in its 2nd year, Season’s Screamings holiday horror convention in Burbank is where you’ll find scores of spooky stocking stuffers, wandering evil, and so many other not-so-nice surprises. Today, David Markland joins us to preview some of the chilling holiday ent...

Universal Studios & Blumhouse Productions celebrated their partnership with the first-ever in-person Blumfest featuring a Halloween Horror Nights Q&A; IAAPA Expo takes place this week - November 14th - 19th in Orlando, Florida; The Scare Factor hosts their annual Monster Bash at Nightmare on Edgewood this Saturday, November 19th; Seasons Screamings announces full panel lineup; Krampus Tavern comes...

Scott and Philip outline their plan for the annual IAAPA expo in Orlando.

Cedar Fair Earnings are great; Supply chains will be strained more for Chinese New Year; Seoul's Halloween Stampede is a cautionary tale.