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Interview: Max is back for the weekly update on what’s happening with haunted attractions in Ohio. News: Halloween decor's realism at Riverside home prompts multiple calls requesting fire department response - ABC7 Los Angeles: https://abc7.com/halloween-house-firefighters-riverside/6970548/ Knott’s launches Spotify playlists using music from their scare zones: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34...

Interview: Tim from Scary Good Marketing on what you can do right now to prepare for 2021. News: ‘Think Twice': Salem Issues Travel Warning Ahead of Halloween Festivities: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/coronavirus/think-twice-salem-issues-travel-warning-ahead-of-halloween-festivities/2207642/ Brave diners can have a Halloween meal in the London Dungeon's torture chambers: https://www.mirror.co.uk...

Scott discusses what haunters can be doing during the current season to plan for the next. He presents options for both those who are operating this year and those who are not.

Previously on Haunt Weekly, we asked you all for your favorite lighting tricks. Many of you, somewhat to our surprise, said Pepper's Ghost. However, through sheer good fortune, Mental Floss Magazine published an article about the history of the illusion and it turns out to be way more interesting than either of us could have imagined. Pepper's Ghost started life as an attempt to generate interest...

Interview: Cody Bailey from Hush Haunted Attraction discusses the changes they’re making mid-season to combat 2020’s challenges. Top Stories: Urban Legends Haunt Adds News Scares and Immersive Elements Following Opening Weekend Feedback: https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/urban-legends-haunt-adds-news-scares-and-immersive-elements-following-opening-weekend-feedback/ Eastern State’s night tours are so...

This week on Green Tagged: California theme-park reopening redux; discouraging cruise news; USO to invest in affordable housing; “Frozen” sing-a-long returns while movie theatres close; Disneyland opens a popup; Shanghai Disney Resort celebrates Halloween; Silver Dollar City creatively pivots; brands pivot to in-person Halloween experiences; Zipline into Godzilla’s Mouth. Ful Show Notes: https://g...

Whispers of a Witch is back, this time with some Ghost Stories.

Interview: The Hauntline is back with an update on every haunt happening in Southern California. Watch Reviews from The Hauntline on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TheHauntline/ Listen to The Hauntline Podcast: hauntline.com The SoCal Haunt List is here: www.socalhauntlist.com/ News: IAAPA Releases Guidelines for Haunted Attractions https://www.iaapa.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/3rdEdition-IAAPA-CO...

Interview: Max from the Ohio Haunters Association is back for an update on Ohio Haunted Attractions News: The Haunted Red Mill is happening this year — with a virtual, and paranormal, twist https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/hunterdon-county/2020/10/the-haunted-red-mill-is-happening-this-year-with-a-virtual-and-paranormal-twist.html Silver Dollar City goes 'orange' in October https://www.joplinglobe...

Interview: Brian Foreman from The Dead Factory checks-in on how his opening weekend went and what he’s changing. News: Shooting at Woods of Terror Masterclass on Makeup from Shawn on Hauntopic https://www.shawnmorsefx.com/classes

Interview: Mikey from Scaretack, the first U.K. based podcast showcasing the Scare Attraction and Haunted House industry. Info: scaretrack.co.uk/ News The Fire last week at Lehigh Valley Scream Park: https://www.facebook.com/lehighvalleyscreampark/ More Halloween Décor Controversy: https://www.wifr.com/2020/10/01/halloween-decoration-sparks-controversy-spurs-conversation-on-race/ Nextdoor Launches...

To put it mildly, 2020 has been a rough year and the haunt industry is no different. We're all struggling mentally, physically and financially. However, as haunt season 2020 kicks off, the signs have not been good. Despite well-written COVID plans and what appears to be good intentions, the haunt industry is beset by crushing queue lines, multiple shootings and haunts being forced to close after o...

Scott discusses the challenges and excitement of opening night at haunted attractions while paying homage to those who are unable or chose not to open this season. He then visits opening night at both "Creatures of the Night" at ZooTampa and "UNDead in the Water" at American Victory Ship in Tampa. "

Shawn Morse, from Shawn Morse FX and Stalker Farms, takes you through his procedure on keeping his guests and staff safe in a world full of germs. Whether it's COVID or the seasonal haunt crud, we should always take precautions when applying makeup. Join our next Haunt Master Class at HauntersToolbox.com

Interview: Darryl swaps places today and discusses the pivot at Deadmonton Haunted House & Halloween Store in Canada. News: Immersive Haunt & Film Experience ‘Joe Bob’s Haunted Drive-In’ Coming to SoCal this October https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/immersive-haunt-film-experience-joe-bobs-haunted-drive-in-coming-to-socal-this-october/ Hulu Welcomes October With A Haunted Immersive Online Experience...

This week on Green Tagged: Florida governor lifts restrictions as Disney lays off workers; the CDC and White House disagree on “no-sail” guidelines; associations worldwide continue to plead for assistance; guests are on-edge and attractions must respond; and pandemic-resistant ideas. Show Notes: https://greentaggedshow.com/theme-park-industry-news-green-tagged-oct3/

The Witch takes over to whisper some spooky stories and haunted poems - get into the Halloween Spirit!

Interview: Spencer from Fear Factory Salt Lake City offers a mid-season check-in and some advice for haunts going into this weekend. News 10.2 Sesame Place Adds Drive-Thru Attraction For Halloween 2020: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/levittown/sesame-place-adds-drive-thru-attraction-halloween-2020 Castle Park will open Ghost Golf Halloween attraction Oct. 2 https://www.pe.com/2020/09/30/castle-par...

Interview: The Hauntline gives us a rundown of everything haunt happening in Southern California. Watch Reviews from The Hauntline on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHauntline/ Listen to The Hauntline Podcast: hauntline.com The SoCal Haunt List is here: http://www.socalhauntlist.com/ Top Stories: Is Halloween 2020 Canceled? These Cities and States Have New Trick-or-Treating Regulations https...

Interview: Max from the Ohio Haunters Association drop in to give us an update on what’s happening in Ohio. News Stories: Ohio Department of Health recommends haunted houses & hayrides be canceled or avoided this Halloween season due to COVID-19: https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/holidays/halloween/ohio-haunted-houses-covid-19-guidance/95-da8422e5-9826-4da5-9fcd-e67f2497c2e8 10 of the Scariest Hau...

UK Haunters, directed by Dan Brownlie, is the first feature-length documentary to cover the Uk haunt and scare attraction scene. Find it now on iTunes and Amazon Prime. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10912414/ Unboxing from ScareTrack: https://youtu.be/OkrQ6q-1U30 News Stories: Florida Governor lifts restrictions: https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/florida-governor-lifts-restrictions-on-bars-resta...

This week on Haunt Weekly we are doing the news and wow do we have a doozy for you this week. COVID news, three shootings at haunts and we aren't even into October! This will clearly be a season like no other and the only episode likely to beat it will be the next news episode in four weeks. So, with that in mind, buckle up and get ready as this is one long and, at times, difficult episode to list...

Christian from Beware The Dark Realm in Santa Clarita California discusses how they’re pivoting for reopening this weekend! Info: http://bewarethedarkrealm.com/ News Stories: Sanderson Sisters Return: https://nyrpshop.org/products/in-search-of-the-sanderson-sisters-a-hocus-pocus-takeover-of-hulaween Downtown Disney Hits Capacity Within 5 Minutes of Opening Midsummer Email List: https://mailchi.mp/...

This week on Green Tagged: An update on policies at play in the attractions industry; the latest pandemic proof ideas including flights to nowhere and Driven: A Latinx Artist Celebration; expansions and openings; how attractions in the US and Japan are planning for a longer recovery. Full show notes: https://greentaggedshow.com/theme-park-industry-news-green-tagged-sept27/

Stories: Halloween Candy Sales Are Up Double Digits in 2020: https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/09/22/halloween-candy-sales-are-up-double-digits-in-2020/ HalloweenCostumes.com Release Results of Their 2020 'Halloween in America' Survey: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/halloweencostumescom-release-results-of-their-2020-halloween-in-america-survey-301137945.html Zoos: https://hauntedattractio...