Haunt Trends Episodes
From Haunts to Dreams: The New 360° Audio Experience SLEEPWALKR
Two haunters have pivoted to developing a 360° immersive audio experience called https://sleepwalkr.org/. Hidden within a strip mall in San Gabriel, California, is The Sandmen Collective, a popular dream exhibitor. When entering, guests can choose...
Haunted Holidays at Frightworks in Powell, TN
Frightworks is a 13,000 sq ft indoor haunted house in Powell, Tennessee; they celebrated Haunted Christmas on December 9th and 10th and had a record-breaking 2022 season. We went on-location to see the Christmas show and speak with owner Rob …
A Haunted Christmas Carol at Containment Haunted House in Lithia Spri…
Now in its 8th season, https://www.containmenthauntedhouse.com/ in Lithia Springs, Georgia, just celebrated its 4th season of running a holiday haunt. The holiday haunt ran for four nights on Dec 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th. Today, we’ll speak with Joey...
Creative Visions to Update the Haunted Mine Drop in Glenwood Caverns
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs CO was home to the Haunted Mine Drop. Built on the side of a mountain, the ride drops you 120’ under the ground. The ride has been closed since a guest died on …
Haunt Season Post-mortem Mastermind: The Past, Present, & Future
Hear from 6 different haunts about the challenges they faced this season. This episode is courtesy of HaunTopic Radio and features a Haunter’s Toolbox Masterclass Recording; if you want to join future sessions, head over to haunterstoolbox.com....
Nightmare on Edgewood’s 45th Season
Nightmare on Edgewood in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a large indoor facility with three haunted attractions. They were awarded both the Highest Rated Haunt in Indiana & Scariest Haunt in Indiana this year by The Scare Factor. Despite all that, they...
The Haunted Hotel Dark Ride comes to Funtown Splashtown in Saco, Maine
Set to open in 2023, Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine, has partnered with Sally Dark Rides to add the Whispering Pines Hotel to their property (AKA the Haunted Hotel dark ride). Four-passenger ride cars will move guests through 14 …
BONUS: Halloween Special from Green Tagged
Scott and Philip discuss the 2022 Halloween Season
BONUS: Marketing your Halloween Event
Scott and Philip take a break from the news to discuss marketing a Halloween event at your attraction.
Day 56: Reindeer Manor Halloween Park in Red Oak, TX
Now in its 49th Season, Reindeer Manor in Red Oak, Texas, is preparing to move to a new location after this season. Today, we’ll speak with Co-Owner Alex Lohman to learn about this year’s show, the reasons for the move, …
Day 50: Halloscream Xtreme at Luna Park Sydney in Sydney Australia
Billed as “Sydney’s scariest Halloween event,” Halloscream at Luna Park is celebrating 10 years of XTREME FEARS with 3 horror mazes, an immersive Horror Themed Attraction, and unlimited rides. Luna Park Sydney is a heritage-listed amusement park...
BONUS: Genie+ Price Increases, TikTok, and Secret Bars
The price of Genie+ will increase at both Disneyland and the Walt Disney World resort. Plus, we review a listener message about TikTok and takeaways from the new secret bars at Hush haunted attraction.
Day 48: Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland, MI
Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland, Michigan, has added three bars this year for its 10th anniversary. Two bars are hidden within the maze, and one is outside next to the cue line. Today, we’ll learn about the design and logistics …
BONUS: The WTO & Takeaways from Eastern State Penitentiary
The WTO's outlook for 2023 isn't great. Scott and discuss what that means for the attraction industry, plus takeaways from Eastern State Penitentiary.
BONUS: Iger's take, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK
We break down Bob Iger's interview for Code, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK at Fort Edmonton park.