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Dot Rooms, Clown Mazes, and 3D Floors with Pittsburgh Poster

Pittsburgh Poster is a large format printer and manufacturer of screen printing, digital and hybrid products. Their parent company Design Dynamics, Inc. is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. They’re known for their retro, vintage, and 3D Designs. Today, we’ll hear about their haunt division and its most popular products for haunters. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association; this interview was recorded by Scott Swenson and features Melanie Paul. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/pittsburgh-poster-2022

Apr 6, 20226 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for April 5th

This week’s Haunt News: Attendee Registration now available for the Midwest Haunters Convention; Attendee Registration now available for Texas Haunters Convention; The HAA adds 5 new Board Members for 2022; Submissions are now open for The Book of Haunters Volume 8; Lake Hickory Haunts announces Halloween season schedule and special events; InPark Magazine features dozens of themed entertainment industry job posts; Scareactors wanted at The American Horrorplex; Home Depot's 2022 Halloween lineup leaked. Read the stories here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-april-05

Apr 5, 20229 min

The Dark Attraction & Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE)

Now in its 22nd year, The Dark Attraction & Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving, and enjoying dark attractions, haunts, and escape rooms. Today, we’ll hear about what DAFE has planned for 2022. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association; this interview was recorded by Brian from HaunTopic Radio / Haunter’s Toolbox and features Rick Davis. View our list of Haunt Groups here (https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunted-attraction-associations-groups/) Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/dark-attraction-enthusiasts-2022

Apr 4, 20227 min

Curation VS Community

After a round of Quick Hits, we discuss the recent string of acquisitions and Universal’s new housing project. Find all the stories we discussed in our show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-curation-community

Apr 4, 202231 min

Hallucinations Creations: DIY Mechanisms for Your Animatronics

Over the past 10 years, Hallucinations Creations based out of Orland Hills, Illinois, has developed into providing the backbone for your animatronics. Today, we’ll hear about the 14 new DIY mechanisms they brought to Transworld. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association; this interview was conducted by Maximus and features Mike Yazumbek. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/hallucinations-creations-diy-mechanisms-2022

Apr 2, 20226 min

Dapper Cadaver: The Death-Related Prop House

Founded in 2006 by BJ Winslow and his wife Eileen, Dapper Cadaver is a death-related prop house. Based in Madison Wisconsin they’ve provided props to thousands of film and TV productions, top haunted houses, and exclusive Halloween parties. Today, we’ll hear how the Transworld show went for them, and how they’re expanding their diversity of characters. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association; this interview was recorded by Darryl from HaunTopic Radio and features BJ Winslow. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/dapper-cadaver-prop-2022

Apr 2, 20226 min

Show Modes with Benjamin Gagne of The Thirteenth Hour

This new pro-haunter is using his background in logistics to grow his show year after year. Benjamin Gagne is the owner of The Thirteenth Hour Haunted Attraction in Indianapolis Indiana. As a tween growing up in Connecticut he got involved with a local haunted house. That inspired him to start a home haunt – The 13th Hour – which he continued throughout high school. After college, he settled in Indianapolis to work for Amazon, but couldn’t shake the Haunt Bug. Here’s Ben to pick up the story. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/benjamin-gagne-the-13th-hour

Apr 1, 20228 min

Leasing Tips with Planet Doom’s Brent Wilson

Fire codes, Building Codes, Zoning, and leases – every haunter will face one of these issues. It’s complicated but there are some big pitfalls you can avoid. Brent Wilson from Planet Doom has over 30 years’ experience with these, and today we’ll outline some common issues. We’ll also talk about Planet Doom’s Halfway to Halloween event. Brent is one of the 5 new Haunted Attraction Association board members, and we’re doing this series to introduce each new board member to you. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/leasing-tips-brent-wilson

Mar 31, 202213 min

SPECIAL: The 2022 OSCARES

Presented by The Haunted Attraction Association at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, the OSCARES awards are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry. Today we’re taking you to this year’s award ceremony. We recorded this live on March 19th - you’ll hear the winners and their acceptance speeches, plus some bonus interviews we caught after the ceremony. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/oscares-2022

Mar 30, 202248 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 29th

Applications now open for the 2023 Haunted Attraction Association Scholarships; HAA announces 2022 scholarship winners; West Coast Halloween Convention class schedule available; Halloween & Party Expo will return to Las Vegas January 10th - 12th, 2023; Spooky Swap Meet's Trick or Treat House Sponsors announced; The next Haunters Toolbox Masterclass takes place Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. PDT - "Haunt Safety: Preparing Your Haunt the Safe Way"; Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando will open for a record-breaking 43 nights in 2022; SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream dates announced; Knott's Scary Farm returns September 22nd - October 31st; Kersey Valley Inc. hosts new Paranormal Investigations; Monsterama Arcade opens May 1st in Des Moines, Iowa; Paranoia Haunted House will open in July for "A Midsummer's Night's Scream"; Haunted Dome home haunt announces fall schedule; Morris Costumes debuts nine new animatronics. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/hhn-2022-tickets-haa-scholarship

Mar 29, 202210 min

NightScream Studios Receives HAA Vendor Excellence Award

NightScream Studios received one of this year’s Vendor Excellence Awards – right after selling out on the show floor. Now in their 24th year at the show, NightScream Studios took home one of the Haunted Attraction Association’s Vendor Excellence Awards this year. NightScream Specializes in Scenic, and by 3PM Friday they already had a waitlist. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Scott Swenson from A Scott in the Dark conducted this interview and he caught Rodney on Saturday before the Award Ceremony. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/nightscream-transworld-2022

Mar 28, 20226 min

Training for New Growth

Supply chain disruptions are back as attractions also struggle with training new staff. Meanwhile, it’s full steam ahead for a record fall season. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-training-new-growth

Mar 28, 202232 min

The Hyper-Realistic Props of Ghost Ride Productions

Coming up, for over 20 years Ghost Ride Productions has been providing hyper-realistic props to attractions – and their orders for this season are filling up fast. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Tyler from the Scare Factor conducted this interview. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/the-hyper-realistic-props-of-ghost-ride-productions/

Mar 26, 20227 min

A Scott in the Dark: Transworld 2022

Recorded at the Transworld Halloween, Christmas, and Escape Room show in St. Louis (with a recap recorded in Indianapolis a couple of days later) Scott shares his thoughts and experiences at the show. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/asitd-transworld-2022

Mar 26, 202230 min

Stiltbeast Studios at Transworld 2022

We catch up with Allen Hopps from Stilt Beast Studios on the Transworld Show Floor. Stiltbeast debuted their ‘Bootanicals’ Line of products and, as you’ll hear, celebrated a record-breaking year. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Tyler from the Scare Factor conducted this interview. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/stiltbeast-transworld-2022

Mar 24, 20226 min

Q&A with the HAA’s Board of Directors

This Q&A session was recorded live at Transworld immediately following the 2022 State of the Industry Presentation. You’ll hear the Haunted Attraction Association’s Board of Directors take questions from the audience on a range of topics from logistics to staffing, the war’s impact, and whether demand will stay strong. We aired the full State of the Industry presentation on Monday; check back in our feed for that if you want to listen. Notes: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 23, 202216 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 22nd

The Haunted Attraction Association Announced OSCARES Award-winners; TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show returns to St. Louis February 2nd - 5th, 2023; Tickets now on sale for Creep It Real Expo; NecroManor Haunted House to host photos with the "Beaster Bunny"; Pirates of Emerson announces fall 2022 operating schedule; Zombie Joe's Undgerground Theatre Group continues their 30th season with "The Unsackable Man"; HAuNTcon partners with Fear Expo for live event March 24th - 26th, 2023; Hudson Haunted House opened for a successful 2nd annual St. Patrick's Day event this past weekend; Rotten Apple 907 celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2021; The opening ceremony for the 3rd annual Haunt Comp will take place Saturday, March 26th; Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-march-21-2

Mar 22, 20229 min

The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Presentation

This is the full Haunted Attraction Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Presentation recorded live on Saturday from Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show. The presentation begins with board member introductions and then proceeds through the presentation agenda. The HAA will release the slides later next month for you to download. While I snipped a few things out for continuity, this remains mostly unedited; just keep that in mind while listening as this is a longer than usual episode. We will air the Q&A session on Wednesday, so stay tuned for that. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 21, 202227 min

Staffing Incentives & Live from Transworld’s Halloween Show

2 Attractions are stepping up their hiring incentives, plus we go LIVE from this year’s Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St Louis. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 20, 202235 min

The Scare Factor: Catching Up and Looking Forward

Join Tyler & Nora as they discuss what’s been happenin’ since last haunt season, and as they look forward to some of what you can expect from The Scare Factor in 2022!. This is an episode from our partner station The Scare Factor, hosted by Tyler and Nora Proffet. Today is Day 3 of Transworld’s Halloween & Attraction show in St Louis. If you’re at the show, come visit us at booth 1903.

Mar 20, 202236 min

The Transworld Diaries

Today is day 2 of Transworld’s Halloween & Attraction show in St Louis. This show is always pure madness, and this year is no exception. To illustrate what the show is like, I’m going to play an episode we aired last year, which chronicles the Transworld experience via audio diary from 4 attendees. We talk a lot about the haunt community and how important it is. For many haunters, the largest community gathering is the Halloween and Attractions Show in St Louis. But- it’s tough to describe this show to you. Instead, we are taking you inside the perspective of three different attendees. Three days in St Louis told via audio diary from three quite different attendees – a first timer, a first-time vendor, and a veteran. Featured in this episode: Brian Foreman from Haunter’s Toolbox and ScareIt Badges, Max Bryant, Scott Swenson, Scott Tater Lynd, Doug Schaefer, and Dalton Dale. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 18, 202219 min

A Scott in the Dark: Preparing for a Trade Show

Scott shares his suggestions for getting the most out of a trade show. Today is the first day of Transworld’s Halloween & Attraction show in St Louis. If you’re at the show, come visit us at booth 1903. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 17, 202233 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 16th

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show takes place this week March 17th - 20th; Visit the Haunted Attractions Network at TransWorld Booth #1903; Promotions & New Product Announcements from CFX, Creature Corps LLC, Froggy's Fog, Gore Galore, Haunt Shirts, Haunters Against Hate, Henry Monster Designs, ProAiir Body, RCFX, Scareit Badges, Strega Moon Productions, and Zombie Skin FX; Rip City FX Rebrands to RCFX; HauntX offers free home haunter photo op exhibit spaces; West Coast Halloween Convention seeks donations for their annual charity auction; Read the full news: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-march-14

Mar 16, 202212 min

St Patrick’s Revenge 2022 at Hudson Haunted House

Coming up, Hudson Haunted House in Hudson Ohio is opening this weekend March 18 and 19th for St Patrick’s Revenge (https://www.hudsonhauntedhouse.org/). Hudson Haunted House is one offshoot of the Hudson Jaycees, established in 1972. They’re looking to engage the community year-round, and St Patrick’s Revenge is just a first step in that family entertainment plan. This interview features Jeremiah Greathouse. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 15, 20229 min

RIP City Rebrands to RCFX in time for Transworld

RIP City has rebranded to RCFX after seeing demand for their makeup grow in the mainstream market. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rebranding and why all that extra sanitizing might be here to stay in makeup rooms. This episode features Shalee Mudgett. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association leading up to this year’s Transworld. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 14, 20228 min

The Power of Policy

Today’s show is all about the impact of policies on the attractions industry. From Chapek’s latest debacle to the Russian Oil Ban, Tokyo Disney’s new passes, and the cancellation of IAAPA Expo Asia – it’s a policy week on Green Tagged. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 14, 202231 min

Gore Galore: Using Actormatronics to Engage Actors

Today we’re previewing the new products from Gore Galore and learning a tip for engaging your actors (https://gore-galore.com/). Now in their 24th season, Gore Galore is known in the industry for pioneering ‘actormatronics.’ Here’s owner and Creative Director Kevin Alvey to explain what exactly that is. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association leading up to this year’s Transworld. Visit Gore Galore in booth 1103. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 12, 20229 min

Zombie Joe’s Blood Alley Haunt Begins This Weekend

Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group Kicks-Off Their 30th Season with BLOOD ALLEY HAUNT – this weekend only – and we went on-location to find out more (http://www.zombiejoes.com/). This weekend - Dare to Wind-Your-Way through a Forgotten Passage...Haunted by the Unspeakable Spirits of Its Diabolical Past! Blood Alley is showing March 11-13, 2022 and is only $10 in advance. Featured in this episode: Norman Gidney from Horrorbuzz, Zombie Joe, Jorge Lozano, Charlotte Cocker, and Joe Filippone. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Mar 11, 20228 min

Field of Screams Hosts Annual St. Paddy’s Day Event

Field of Screams is open this Saturday, March 12th, for their 3rd annual St. Paddy’s Day event – and we’ll hear all about it (https://fieldofscreams.com/). The single-day event features uniquely themed building décor, scenes, evil leprechauns, and sinister trolls. If that seems like a lot of work for a one-day event, we’ll get into that as well. This interview features co-owner Jim Schopf. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Mar 10, 20229 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 9th

This week's news: The Haunted Attraction Association announces their TransWorld events; Tickets now on sale for Midsummer Scream; Exhibit sales begin for West Coast Halloween Convention; Halloween Club Costume Superstore's 9th Annual Spookshow announces date change; Fear Expo announces location and dates for 2023 event; CalHauntS hosts March Zoom meeting and April In-Person Make and Take workshop; Haunt Comp returns for their 3rd annual competition; the next Fear Expo Haunt Master Class takes place Thursday at 5:00 p.m. PST; Hershy Park in the Dark teases "all-new frightening experiences"; Dark Castle discusses creating unique off-season immersive events; Garner Holt Productions inspires the next generation of potential attraction industry members with hands-on workshops; Granite Insurance is hiring two Business Insurance Account Managers; Sir Henry's Haunted Trail selected as location for new indie film; Disney's new Haunted Mansion film to be released March 10th, 2023. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-march-07

Mar 10, 202211 min

Evil in the London Fog at Rotten Apple 907

Rotten Apple 907 in Burbank CA celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2021 with the theme ‘Evil in the London Fog’ (https://www.rottenapple907.com/). They welcomed over 4000 guests for a 6-night run that raised over $6000 to Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter. The home haunt is a local legend and known for their attention to detail and outstanding sets. I visited during Haunter’s Night, which happened in November after the haunt had officially closed to the public. I grabbed Diane Meyer to ask her how it felt to be back with a full walkthrough after having only a display for 2020. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Mar 8, 20227 min

The Haunted Attraction Association Prepares for Transworld 2022

From free seminars to the auction, CHAOS, and the annual OSCARES awards – the Haunted Attraction Association has a ton of events planned for Transworld. Several events are free and available for both members and nonmembers to participate. Today, association president Spencer Terry previews each event for you. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Mar 7, 202210 min

Short-Term Challenges for the Live Events Industry

This week we discuss the latest SeaWorld earnings, takeaways from the PLASA survey on live events, and why two cedar fair parks are discontinuing scary Halloween events.

Mar 7, 202232 min

[Hauntopic] The Growing Pains of an Outdoor Haunt with Zombie Farms

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 materials to build ohh...and sooo much more....

Mar 5, 202258 min

Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds Plans for 20th Year

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 next month, I figured it's the perfect time to release it. Follow Fright Nights (http://www.myfrightnights.com/). Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Mar 4, 20228 min

Using Personnel Management Software at Your Haunt

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 and for haunters. Matt began developing Haunt Scheduler in 2009 while working at a haunt, and it premiered in 2014 at Transworld. It started off as a simple text messaging system, but has grown to touch every aspect of personnel. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls; See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Mar 3, 202210 min

Trends in Silicon Masks with CFX

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 same materials as haunts. In fact, CFX is extending their annual Transworld sale this year online to give everyone access. Overall, that’s lowering the barriers for people to create characters. And they certainly are. But what does that mean for haunts? We’ll find out. This interview features Tabitha and Josh from CFX masks. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls; See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Mar 2, 20229 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 1st

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 Vampire Circus events; The next TransWorld Live takes place March 4th at 8:00 p.m. CST and features Distortions Unlimited, Midnight Mayhem, and Acme Solutions Group; This Thursday's 5:00 p.m. PST Fear Expo Haunt Master Class is a Vendor Spotlight with Emily Bloom of Bloom FX; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group kicks off their 30th season March 11th - 13th with Blood Alley Haunt; Scream Dreams Haunted Attraction comes to Thomasville, NC for the 2022 Halloween season; Fear on the Farm hosted a successful Zombie Prom event; The creators of Hush Haunted Attraction are set to open "The Legendary Axe" axe throwing bar March 12th; Hall of Horrors' Valentine's Day haunt was featured on ABC Columbia news; Take a tour through the Wicker Manor home haunt via a 4K Youtube video; Hush Haunted Attraction discusses how they transform their haunt for Valentine's Day; Fear Overload and Ultimate Terror Scream Park differentiate themselves from other haunts in their respective markets; Immortal Masks will lauch 3 new product lines for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show; Froggy's Fog offers free shipping with discount code; Pale Night Productions offers a limited-time discount on all Perma-Product orders with free pickup at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-feb-28

Mar 1, 202211 min

4 Reasons to Add an Off-Season Event to Your Haunt

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 loyalty. This is a preview of the first part of Scott’s upcoming seminar at Transworld “Turning the Page from Halloween to Christmas” (https://registration.haashow.com/events/show/hs17). Subscribe our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 28, 202213 min

Changes on the Horizon

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

Feb 28, 202231 min

Theming, Timelines, & The Future with Creative Visions

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 entertainment facilities. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls; See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 26, 202211 min

Latex & Your Monsters: Zombie Skin FX Has You Covered

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://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 25, 20227 min

Pale Night Productions

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 on staff. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. This interview features Pale Night President Kip Polley. Find Pale Night Productions at Transworld in booth 417 this year, and take advantage of their pre-sale on all Perma Products. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 24, 202210 min

Haunters Against Hate: Raising Funds for LGBT Youth Organizations

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. This interview features Paul Lanner, the creator of Haunters Against Hate. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 24, 20229 min

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 22nd

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 "My Bloody Valentine - Till Death Do You Part", an interactive murder mystery; Scarefest returns to Alton Towers this October with a new maze; Spirit Halloween raised over $50K for Covenant Children's Hospital; Creating custom family-friendly events with Jack o' Lantern Journey; Bobby Wiener of Bloody Mary talks Transworld and HAA contributions; Stranger Things Season 4 will premiere May 27th; Spring Haunt Events. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-feb-21

Feb 22, 20228 min

Haunts Shirts is Halloween Apparel for Everyday Halloween People

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 series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 21, 20228 min

…Tearing Them Down

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.

Feb 21, 202231 min

Granite Aims to Streamline Insurance for Haunted Attractions

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 up, we’ll learn more about how haunts can ensure they’re getting the best coverage. This episode is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the haunted attraction association. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 19, 20228 min

Midnight Syndicate: 25 Years of Dark Symphonic Soundtracks

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 the past 25 years. Music in this episode is courtesy of Midnight Syndicate. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 18, 20229 min

My Deceased Valentine at Deceased Farm in Lexington South Carolina

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 Carolina opened last weekend but will open again this weekend for their “My Deceased Valentine” event. That’s four whole nights! Here’s Blanchard Williams to give us the details. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Feb 17, 20227 min