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Cynthia MacDonald from Zombie Farms in Athens, Georgia shares her experience from start to finish on how she started their outdoor trail and how you can start one too. To get access to this entire Master Class, become a Haunt Master at HauntersToolbox.com Some tips in this podcast: The pros and cons of outdoor haunts How actor management is different in the woods Where to find cheap & free materia...

With 19 seasons under their belt, Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach Florida is preparing for their 20th year this coming Halloween season. Today, we'll hear about their 2021 season and what they have planned for their 20th year. I recorded this interview on the closing night of the 2021 season and we've been holding onto it for a little bit. With Transworld looming...

How do you manage your haunt’s team? Recently we’ve discussed team empowerment and incentive programs for your haunt, but nothing about management software. So today, Sarah and Matthew, co-owners of Haunt Scheduler, will walk us through specific examples of using software for your haunt’s personnel management. While there’s other scheduling software out there, this is the only product designed by...

If your customers have the same masks as your actors, does that change anything? CFX masks ( https://www.compositeeffects.com/) started 17 years ago in haunted houses but have since expanded into other markets. And with that perspective, they’re noticing a few things. More people are aware of silicon masks now because of social media and, due to the expansion in eCommerce, they have access to the...

Here is a summary of this week's news: California's Great America & ValleyFair are transitioning away from scary for Halloween into family-friendly events; Halloween Club's 9th Annual Spook Show returns to La Mirada, CA September 24th; ScareCon will take place May 9th - 11th at Thorpe Park Resort; Tickets are still available for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show's City Museum Party and The...

Coming up, why should you consider opening for an off-season event? Christmas, Valentine's Day, and even Halfway to Halloween – more and more haunts are opening outside of the traditional Halloween Season. We’ve heard plenty of examples here on the show. Today, Scott Swenson will walk us through his list of 4 reasons: additional revenue, utilizing assets, expanding your audience, and building loya...

Today, we’re discussing ways the industry will change from the Russia Invasion, the Galactic Starcruiser, the Harry Potter Exhibition, Peppa the Pig, and the new Attack on Titan Exhibition. Subscribe our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

From mini-golf props to animatronic characters, and special effects to roller coaster theming Creative Visions ( https://creativevisionsonline.com/) has been providing theming to a wide range of clients for nearly 30 years. Coming up, Mark McDonough, President of Creative Visions, joins us to discuss two topics: ordering timelines under the current supply chain issues and the future of smaller ent...

Coming up, will latex cost more this season? Plus - Why creating icon characters might be worth the cost. Today, Joe Glenn owner of Zombie Skin FX ( https://zombie-skin.com/) gives his take on trends in latex Makeup. Zombie-Skin is the only cosmetic-grade ammonia-free latex on the market. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Subscribe: https://...

Started in 2005, Pale Night Productions ( https://www.palenightproductions.com/) is a special effects studio serving the haunted attraction, amusement, and escape room industries. Pale Night is particularly known for their PERMA-Blood, which they’ve been perfecting since they opened. Coming up – we’ll hear about their new escape game product and the trend they see in haunts limiting their reliance...

Haunters Against Hate is a nonprofit that donates to LGBT youth organizations across the country. They raise funds from the sale of merchandise, the Book of Haunters, and most recently – events. Coming up, we’ll learn more about the latest Book of Haunters and this year’s Haunters Against Hate the Event. This is our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Th...

New dates announced for the Midwest Haunters Convention; This week's Fear Expo Haunt Master Class is "Vendor Spotlight with David Quinn from Monsters Alive"; Monday's Transworld Live features Gore Galore and FrightProps warehouse tours; The Haunted Attraction Association is accepting vendor donations for their annual auction; The San Francisco Dungeon has permanently closed; Raven's Manor presents...

Over the last 5 years, Haunt Shirts has grown from a haunter-driven shirt company to a Halloween apparel company, one that might just be releasing beach wear next month. It’s been about 4 years since James and Melissa have been on the show, and a lot has changed. In this episode, we’ll hear about the company’s evolution and what they have planned this year. This is part of our vendor showcase seri...

While Disney continues to build walls around experiences with ‘Storyliving by Disney,’ attractions across the world are tearing them down by inviting guests to engage in cultural festivals. This week we touch on: Storyliving, Lost Spirits Distillery, St Patrick’s at Busch Gardens, Mardi Gras at Seaworld, The Batman Season in Abu Dhabi, and Cool Japan at Universal Osaka.

Insurance has been tricky for haunted attractions. Many places are unsure how to classify haunted attractions, and others don’t reward haunts for following safety practices. Granite Insurance is hoping to offer a solution for the industry. Using an advisory board of haunters, they hope to offer incentives for safety practices and eventually streamline the process through an online portal. Coming u...

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...