Haunted Attraction Network

Today is halfway to Halloween! How are you celebrating? Things are only getting better from here as we creep towards Halloween. I celebrated Halfway to Halloween at the Spooky Swap Meet with some of the best ghouls around, so this episode is all on-location Halloween goodness. Co-creators Claire and Sarah are featured in a previous episode if you want to go back and listen. Featured in this show:...

Haunt Industry News: Product Announcements, The Slaughterhouse Opens Escape Room, & Joe Bob's Drive-In Jamboree.

Well Hello haunters, this is Part 2 of “Keeping your makeup Room Clean” taught by Shawn Morse. Shawn prepared this for HAuNTcon, and HAuNTcon is allowing us to share it with you. If you’ve not listened to Part 1, go back and check the feed. However, you don’t necessarily need to listen to these in order. The video is available on our Youtube and Facebook Pages. Support for the haunted attraction n...

How’s your merch game? This week we’re discussing large retailtainment openings and the land grab happening as companies struggle to go vertical. Stories covered: ‘Harry Potter New York flagship store opening date set for June 3,’ ‘Next-Gen Luxury Guest Experience at the new IWC Flagship Boutique in Zurich, Design Build by The Producers Group,’ ‘Design Museum supermarket is selling artistic essent...

We’ve talked a lot about reopening guidelines for your attraction as a whole, but today we’re diving deep into the makeup room. You might be wondering ‘why do I need to change anything?’ Well, it’s better to make the plan and not need to use it, rather than scrambling when it’s time to open for the season. The recording I’m playing for you today is “Keeping your makeup Room Clean” taught by Shawn...

Curation is the antidote to our recent algorithm poison; how can your attraction use Thought Leadership to excel? This week on Green Tagged we discuss the curation and discuss openings we love. Stories: Time Out Market: first editorially curated market opens in Dubai; Avengers Campus; Super Mario Land; The Secret Life of Pets; Eye candy: getting high at California's Sugar Rush theme park; Cupnoodl...

Haunt Industry News: HPE Announces New Dates & Location, Scream n' Steam Returns for 2021, Haunted Mansion at Door County KOA Ends its 14-year Run!

This week on Green Tagged we summarize the stumbling blocks attractions still face to successfully reopening. Specifically: the differing policies on travel, the new CDC guidelines, and scaling your workforce. Stories covered: Summaries of policies from New Zealand, Britain, Japan, China, and the US. “Disney also announced cancellations of all Disney Magic cruises from European ports through Sept....

News from the haunted attraction industry: Delusion Interactive Theatre & Film returns in partnership with 13th Floor Entertainment; Tickets for Creep It Real OC; Midsummer Scream announces new dates; plus Halfway to Halloween events with Fear Factory SLC, Reign of Terror Haunted House, and Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse.

We are nearly halfway to Halloween. And as we begin to see an end to the pandemic, haunts everywhere are testing the waters with off-season events. Coming up on today's show Flow and John from the Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse (Perrysville, Ohio) take us on a journey from their home haunting roots to the upcoming ‘Send in the clowns’ event on April 24th.

This week we have updates to stories we’ve been tracking and news on new openings. Stories covered: US Vaccine Passports, State of California issues full updated theme park opening guidance, Hong Kong to lift ban on residents stranded in Britain, Taiwan And Palau Launch Coronavirus Travel Bubble, Disney World Will Pay Cast Members Who Get Vaccinated, IMF chief says lack of fans at Olympics won't h...

Recently we learned that Steve Koci was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumor. In the haunt community, Steve is recognized as a master of DIY Animatronics, having literally published a book on the topic. Steve has taught and contributed so much knowledge to the industry over the years, and now is the time to send him your well wishes. In honor of Steve, we are replaying a master class he taught for...

Airbnb is now the most valuable hotel company and attractions are testing face recognition technology. This week on Green Tagged we’re discussing your Digital Footprint and how that is changing what attractions know about guests. Stories Covered: Airbnb’s IPO; Facial recognition technology coming to Abu Dhabi, UAE, theme parks; Disney World Testing Facial Recognition Tech to Enter Parks; State Mus...

Andelin Family Farm in Sparks Nevada runs entertainment year-round, but 2020 wasn't the best year for agritainment. The farm tested a drive through event, private tours, a summer series, and a fall event – learning each time about how to pivot during the pandemic. They pivoted in three major ways to succeed. Today, Cameron Andelin, co-owner of Andelin Family farm, discusses how their team shifted...

Coming May 1st and 2nd to the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles is the Spooky Swap Meet. The museum’s nine Victorian manors serve as the stunning backdrop of a buzzing marketplace featuring vintage and original Halloween décor, furnishings, costumes, props and more. Ghost stories and trick-or-treating from mansion to mansion are included in the $13 admission. And - the inaugural event is alrea...

Scott shares his thoughts and ideas about coming out of quarantine and how Haunters can plan for this next transition.

Should we develop a worldwide tracking system that allows international travelers to skip quarantine? We detangle this topic including the sticking points and where we stand. Stories Covered: “China’s plans for ‘vaccine passport’ may be hampered by lack of data, diplomats say,” “This Is The Latest Cruise Line To Require Vaccinations For All Passengers And Crew,” “China asks visa applicants to get...

We've been discussing planning for the 2021 season a lot, but most of the discussions have focused on what's happening in the US. Today we're exploring how the UK is fairing. Joining us is Mikey from the ScareTrack. ScareTrack is the UK's first podcast dedicated to the Scare Attraction & Haunted House Industry.

This week we discuss announcements from Disney and Universal, vaccine policies in Israel and Thailand, the Tokyo Olympics, and pivots. Stories covered: “WDW is selling out,” “Florida's Walt Disney World reveals "Ratatouille" ride debut date,” “HHN30 announces dates,” “As Israel Reopens, ‘Whoever Does Not Get Vaccinated Will Be Left Behind’,” “Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without overseas fans,” “...

This week on Green Tagged we discuss how attractions will navigate states dropping restrictions, additional changes in the guest experience, and new pivots. Stories covered: “Texas Drops Its Virus Restrictions as a Wave of Reopenings Takes Hold,” “California theme parks, stadiums can reopen as soon as April 1 under revamped COVID-19 rules,” “Hongkongers may have to wait up to six months to resume...

Hudson Haunted House in Hudson Ohio is opening this weekend for St Patrick’s Revenge. Hudson Haunted House is run by the Hudson Jaycees, who were established in 1972! Alex Austin explains the haunt’s history, their 2020 pivots, St Patrick’s Revenge, and a few other fantastic engagement ideas.

Spencer Terry is the GM of Fear Factory in SLC and was the first haunted attraction to reopen back in May. After reopening, Spencer shared his team's reopening guidelines with the industry, and helped many attractions navigate their own reopening. But today, we're discussing the upcoming season and some of the common questions Spencer is receiving now about reopening. Spencer is also a board membe...

St Patrick's day is just around the corner and that means some haunts are opening for an extra off-season event. On today's show Max speaks with Sean Norman from Wells Township Haunted House in brilliant Ohio. Sean is planning a LIGHTS OUT low-capacity event for St. Patrick's day march 19-20 and tickets are $14.

The industry professional's weekly dose of important Theme Park news in 30 minutes. Americans are holding on to $1.3 TRILLION and you must be ready to catch the wave of demand when the gates open. On this BONUS episode of green tagged, we’re discussing preparing you for the tidal wave of demand coming this year. Stories covered: “Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary to transform park icons into “Bea...

Last week we aired the two-part special “Flattening the Curve: Aftershocks for the Attractions Industry,” which was taken from the first industry keynote to discuss the pandemic’s impact on attractions. That panel was moderated by Scott Swenson. Today I’ve bringing Scott back to discuss how he’s planning for this upcoming season. Scott also previews another upcoming panel that he’s moderating with...