Haunted Attraction Network

The Mall of America & American Monsters announce a new haunt for this Halloween Season; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents Camp Whitsit; Midsummer Scream announces "Happy Haunts Materialize! Behind the Scenes of Disney's Haunted Mansion" panel; Terror Tours' early bird ticket deadline is June 30th; AZ Haunters will host a Laser Cut Tombstone & Finishing Class on July 15th; Terror Vaul...

We're in Chicago for the Midwest Haunters Convention, recapping learnings from the weekend. We're also looking at the upcoming Halloween announcements from Disneyland, Ocean Park in Hong Kong, and Knott's Scary Farm.

Horror in Color to host 3rd annual Pride or Die event this weekend; "The Last of Us" house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando & Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood; Halloween on the High Seas will return to the Disney Cruise Line in 2024; The Arboretum of South Barrington and IWG Productions will bring "Terror Roulette" to the Chicago area this Halloween season; Learn how to Build Props an...

Timed Ticketing VS Virtual Queues – which is best for you? Today Alex from Hauntpay and Justin Hill from Haunted Hills Haunted Attraction give their insights from both the vendor and haunter's point of view, so you can decide which service is suitable for your haunt. This episode is courtesy of Hauntopic Radio – hosted by Brian Foreman from Haunter’s Toolbox. Become a haunt master at haunterstoolb...

Knott's Scary Farm is now accepting scareactor applications & in-person audition reservations; Monsterpalooza takes place this weekend - June 2nd -4th; Midsummer Scream announces their first television commercial for Pluto.tv; Creep It Real OC accounces Hocus Pocus panel; HellsGate Haunted House to host a Spooky Garage Sale; Zombie Joe's Underground Theater Group presents Doctor Smegma's Human Pet...

Scareactor auditions are now open for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights; ScareCon announces the winners of this year's Scare Awards (SCARs); Midwest Haunters Convention Early Bird Discounts end this Thursday, May 25th at 11:59 p.m. CDT; Dark Hour Haunted House will host a yard sale on Saturday, June 10th; The Centralia Halloween Parade announces this year's theme: "Monsters & M...

How do music supervisors choose the right spooky music for a soundtrack – and how can you do the same at your haunt? Today we’re continuing the music theme with another panel from last year’s Midsummer Scream. We’re playing the first 30 minutes of “Spooky Music in Visual.” For haunters especially, this provides the insight you can apply to select media for your haunt. Midsummer Scream returns to L...

Join Bryan and Tiph as they delve into the most frustrating pet peeves and irritating practices of haunted houses. With topics ranging from misleading promotions to overbearing management, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to avoid these common pitfalls. The episode is courtesy of The Scare Factor, a nation-wide haunted house review website and directory, and this episode is from th...

Dark Night Halloween World Returns bigger than ever on Friday, October 13th and will become the first haunted attraction designed and managed by A.I.; The Springfield City Council unanimously voted to repeal the bill declaring the use of eminent domain on The Hotel of Terror; Haunters Against Hate Founder Paul Lanner discusses protecting LGBTQ youth in a recent article in Bear World Magazine; The...

Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting submissions for Scareactors, Stilt Walkers, and Puppeteers for Halloween Horror Nights; Fear Factory SLC fights food insecurity with a donation to two local elementary schools; Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Tampa holds Mayhem Flash Sale through May 14th; celebrate Mother's Day with Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's production of "Mother"; Enjoy a musi...

Today we’re exploring the musical challenges behind some of the most iconic horror film soundtracks in “COMPOSERS OF THE APOCALYPSE.” This panel took place on the Main Stage of last year’s Midsummer Scream. Today’s episode is a replay, but it’s the perfect time to reflect since Midsummer Scream returns to Long Beach July 29-30, 2023; Tickets are available here ( https://midsummerscream.org/ )Subsc...

Adding Killer Food & Beverage to your haunt is a great way to boost revenue, and these Bar & Restaurant Expo trends will get you started. Subscribe to future episodes of Green Tagged here: https://greentaggedshow.com/

This week: Southeast Hollows Haunt Convention takes place this weekend - May 5th - 7th; Sir Henry's Haunted Trail adds a Hayride for 2023; Dark Hour Haunted House opens a year-round escape game experience; Horror comes to Broadway with Levi Holloway’s Grey House; The Cleveland Haunt Club will host a Halfway to Halloween Trivia Fun Night; The next Haunted Attraction Association online mixer is sche...

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. Tickets: htt...

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 this weekend; The Ohio Haunte...

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: https://www.greentaggedshow.com/

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 parties with extended park hours; T...

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: https://hauntathon.info/ . Also, Green Tagged will no longer air on this feed. Subscribe to the show here: greentaggedshow.com

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: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattra...

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 ( https://greentaggedshow.com/ ) or YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOklaZw5bang_rhTb7Clk8w )

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. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

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. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

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 location in Phi...