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May 20, 2025
Theme Park Trends That Can Transform Your Haunt
Recently, I joined Tyler Barnett on the FearWorm show to discuss how major theme park innovations could transform haunted attractions, and this is the full recording.
March 29, 2026
The Haunted Attraction Association's 2026 State of the Industry Seminar
Held annually at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show, the State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead. Moderated by outgoing President Jim Werner (Pennhurst Asylum), this year's discussion covered the ongoing insurance crisis, AI's impact on search and operations, and a push for collaboration over competition. Read our full recap here .
Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
NEWS: What 52,000 Hires Mean For Your Haunt
Spirit Halloween announced it will hire over 52,000 seasonal associates, the largest hiring event in the company's history. Most Americans don't go to a haunted house, but nearly all of them first encounter Halloween through ...
June 23, 2026
NEWS: Who Is Still Spending on Attractions?
Our job is to entertain people. How they want to be entertained, though, might be changing. New data from PGAV and Integrated Insight show that the audience for paid attractions is shifting, with visits down about 11% year ov...
May 28, 2026
News Brief 05_26_26 DS Mix v1 NEWS
Haunts and theme parks are facing similar challenges in entertaining guests: the connective tissue between the big moments is what makes the day (or night) work. In this issue: - Sinners Announced for Halloween Horror Nights ...
May 19, 2026
NEWS: Why Haunts Are Weaving Food Into The Story
Last week I attended IAAPA Honors, and my biggest takeaway was something I saw last year: F&B as narrative. From LA Haunted Hayride's Cider Mill to Scarehouse Windsor's dinner experiences, the expansion of food carts at HHN, ...
May 12, 2026
NEWS: What Disney and Six Flags Tell Haunts About Fall
Both Disney and Six Flags posted strong earnings this week, and while haunts are a few steps removed from the major theme park operators, it tells us something useful: guests are still booking, still spending, and still showi...
May 12, 2026
NEWS: Trends shaping the 2026 Halloween season
It was a slow news week after the rush of Halfway to Halloween, but a few major trends are emerging that could shape this Halloween season. In this issue: -Dead Man's Party Returns to Six Flags Great Adventure -Six Flags St. ...
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