Haunted Attraction Network

Are you looking to start or grow a haunted attraction? If so, having a business plan is an absolute must! A business plan for your haunted house not only helps with permits and funding but keeps your goals on track. Think of it like a "road map" or an "outline." This masterclass was taught by Allie Stones of Heart of Horror Productions as part of the Haunter’s Toolbox Haunt Master series. To join...

Now in its third year, the spooky swap meet combines shopping, food, and music with trick or treating at the Victorian manors of the Heritage Square Museum! We’ve reported on the evolution of this event over the years, and this year includes two walkthrough experiences plus plenty of interactives. Today, we’ll preview this event with the two co-creators, Claire Dunlap and Sarah Cooke. Get tickets...

Read the full stories here . The Maleficent dragon at Disneyland catches fire; Cedar Fair implements chaperone policies at its theme parks across the country; Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Walt Disney World; Oogie Boogie Bash returns to Disney California Adventure; Halloween at the High Seas will set sail on Disney Cruise Line voyages this fall; The Spooky Swap Meet takes place...

The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) has five new board members, each with a unique specialty. Today, each new board member shares advice that you can use to ensure this season will be your best yet. Tyler Kozar (Hundred Acres Manor, Mortem Manor, Post-Mortem Horror Boutique, and Nethercraft) speaks on designing the Customer Experience, Shalee Mudgett (The FEAR PDX, RCFX) on hiring, Mike Quill...

Sustainability, Safety, and Staffing- these areas continue to be challenging in the attractions industry. We don't have answers yet, but IAAPA plans to ask questions. We'll discuss what it might mean for the industry and whether politics has anything to do with it. Subscribe to Green Tagged here .

Read the stories here . Haunted Attraction Network is now accepting Hauntathon applications through April 28th; Disney Blog Celebrates Halfway to Halloween; Walt Disney World Resort invited local students to learn from costuming and cosmetology cast members; Disney Parks release limited-time Halfway to Halloween food & beverages; Disneyland Paris replaces its Halloween & New Year's Eve par...

Applications are open now through April 28 for tour 2023 Hauntathon. We're accepting haunts, sponsors, and content partners that want to help promote haunted houses worldwide. Apply here . Also, Green Tagged will no longer air on this feed. Subscribe to the show here or on YouTube .

Over 40 haunts will open for Spring/Summer, plus - Paranormal Cirque II announces 2023 tour; Fear Columbus Haunted House announces 2nd weekend of sold-out Nightmare Combat event; The Haunted Hydro partners with area high schools for fundraising opportunities; Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returns to Universal Studios Hollywood select nights through August. Read more here .

Everything you need to know about the Disney VS DeSantis debacle involving the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. We're moving Green Tagged to a standalone feed; if you want to subscribe, visit our website or YouTube .

We tour the Inferno Effects booth at Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions Show . From Boar Masks to an expansion into Evil Candy Corn Props, we’ll learn about all the new products and trends.

Springtopia is a new event in Woodland Hills, CA, running through April 16th. The event has 7 themed lands spread over 200,000 SQ FT. One of those lands is Spooky Land, which has 2 scare mazes. In this episode, we go on-location to learn more from owner Danny Bennish. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everythin...

Check out some extremely eerie Easter events at Asylum 49 Haunted Hospital, Carnage Haunted House, & Fright Haven; Emily & Philip explore the 7 themed lands of Springtopia Fest; The University of Florida's Swamp Haunters present Crimson Carnival; Reign of Terror announces halfway to Halloween event; Otherworld is partnering with Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group to open a second locatio...

Theme parks nationwide have announced expanded Halloween schedules; meanwhile, more horror experiences are opening up in the off-season. Will 2023 be the Year of Year-round horror? In this episode, we look at the Creepiest Trends for 2023. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction...

The only officially licensed 'IT' experience in the world, EscapeIT is an escape room on steroids. Guests arrive in Derry and embark on a mission with Derry Public Works to find the missing children. The nearly 90-minute experience spans 16 rooms and brings you face-to-face with full-scale scenes from the movie based on the novels by Stephen King. After three years of planning, EscapeIT Chapter 1...

Learn how to rust everything in your haunt with ease! Based in Kingwood, Texas, 916 Productions specializes in faux finishes for your haunt. Today, we’ll learn about their Fear Finish line and new blacklight stain. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here .

Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights returns for a record-breaking 44 nights in 2023; Tickets are now on sale for the Midwest Haunters Convention Pre-Convention Bus Tour; Terror Tours announces their 2023 Texas Terror Tour haunt lineup; Fear Expo returns to the Owensboro Convention Center April 12th - 14th, 2024; The Chamber of Haunters will offer a Crowd Control G.H.O.S.T. course on...

We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality. The IAAPA Trade Summits have replaced the former Leadership Summits, and each region will host a local trade summit annually. The trade summits combine member connections and education on regional issues with a trade component. This year’s North American summi...

Toxic FX , founded in 2017, creates Halloween masks, props, and novelties. Their rotting pumpkins have become iconic in the industry and this year, they received the vendor excellence award from the Haunted Attraction Association. We stopped by their booth during Transworld to hear about their new products. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing w...

Craig Watt is a rare combination of a seasoned insurance agent and a professional haunter at Terror Isle in Texas City. Today, get insights on the spooky side of insurance policies as Craig unravels the mystery of haunt insurance for amateurs and pros alike. Dare to discover the hidden vulnerabilities in your coverage, and avoid getting tricked by what it doesn't protect you from. Today’s episode...

Escape IT opens in Las Vegas, Transworld announces a new show, and more. Read the full stories here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/escape-it-opens-in-las-vegas

Political clashes are shaking up the theme park world: Biden against Resort Fees and Disney versus De Santis. Plus, trends are unfolding in the world of Six Flags expansions. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here .

Allen Hopps owns Stilt Beast Studios and is the Director of Dark Hour Haunted House . During this year’s Transworld , Allen brought several new costumes with an anti-reality theme, and he’s also been experimenting with gamification and off-season events at his haunt. Here’s Allen live at the show with more. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing w...

Scott visits the Middle East Film and Comic Convention and draws parallels between horror culture and its impact across countries. The Middle East Film and Comic Con (commonly referred to as MEFCC) is a speculative fiction convention held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in April. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo . S...

Read the stories here . Haunts nationwide celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a terrifying twist - including Dark Hour, Hudson Haunted House, Bennett's Curse, Frightmare, Panic Point, Brighton Asylum, Bayville Scream Park, and Field of Screams, and Fright Haven Haunted House; Scream Break comes to Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Magic Mountain this weekend; Efteling shares progress on new Danse Ma...

Universal announces a rebrand as their expansion in Texas is approved. Meanwhile, Disney is hitting a price ceiling due to a lack of demand for the Galactic Starcruiser. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork