Episodes

Dec. 2, 2023

News: Haunts Open This Weekend; China's Halloween Blowback

Halloween costumes taking jabs at the Chinese government and flailing economy have led to a crackdown in China; Factory of Terror presents a family-friendly Christmas event - "Ohio Christmas Factory"; Terror Vault's The Initiation returns for a...

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Nov. 22, 2023

News Roundup: IAAPA 2023 & Krampus Events

Froggy's Fog won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Product with their Thanos A-1 Fog Blaster; Poison Props debuted a new Spider Animatronic at IAPPA; Krampus' Cove immersive cocktail experience comes to Los Angeles November 24th - December …

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Nov. 11, 2023

News Roundup: Hauntathon Reaches 140 Million Views

The Haunted Attraction Network's Hauntathon was bigger than ever with 90 million views and tv & national radio appearances; Cedar Fair & Six Flags plan to merge in 2024; runDisney will present a new Disneyland Resort Halloween Half Marathon in...

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Oct. 31, 2023

Happy Halloween; Weekly News

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/happy-halloween-from-the-haunted-attraction-network. American Public Media / NPR's "Marketplace" discusses what haunts the haunted house industry - featuring the Haunted Attraction...

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Oct. 28, 2023

Terror Roulette, An Intimate Horror Experience, Premiers in Chicagola…

Terror Roulette is a new, intimate horror experience at The Arboretum of South Barrington in South Barrington, IL. A partnership between IWG and The Arboretum of South Barrington, this event thrusts participants wishing to test their fate into an...

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Oct. 27, 2023

Season 12 at Lake Hickory Haunts in Hickory, NC

Spanning 30 acres and 13 attractions, https://lakehickoryhaunts.com/ has grown into an entire scream park in Hickory, North Carolina, but it’s been quite the journey; we’ll hear all about it today. Support for this episode comes from...

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Oct. 27, 2023

Dark Hour Haunted House 2023 in Plano, Texas

Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas, has new ownership; we explore what that means for the iconic attraction. A Must-Listen for anyone hoping to own a haunted house.

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Oct. 27, 2023

Doom Haunted Attraction in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Doom Haunted Attraction in Idaho Falls supports the local county DARE program; we checked in with owner Brent Wilson to see how the 2023 season is going.

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Oct. 25, 2023

Delusion: Nocturnes & Nightmares 2023 in Los Angeles

An interview with Jon Braver on this year's delusion, open select nights through November 19th, 2023. Since 2011, guests have played their part in the world's most visceral, captivating, and unique live experience. A living, breathing world of...

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Oct. 25, 2023

LIVE AGAIN with Philip Hernandez from Haunted Attraction Network

We're posting an episode from Season 3 of That Halloween Podcast featuring Philip. Halloween fans shriek and listen along as we discuss a piece of music from our specially curated...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Roundup: Halloween Spending Hits Record High in 2023

The National Retail Foundation expects U.S. Halloween spending to hit a record $12.2 Billion in 2023; Goodwill Industries International releases their Halloween Survey results; Hulu takes over the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA for their...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Fear Factory 2023 in Salt Lake City, UT

Now in its thirteenth season, fear factory in lake lake City has added a new storyline throughout their haunt - plus a new mocktail lounge. Spencer Terry explains what fear factory has planned for 2023.

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Oct. 22, 2023

Woods of Terror in Greensboro NC

Woods of Terror is celebrating its 32nd year, and we went on-site to hear about the journey from founder Eddie McLauren.

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Oct. 22, 2023

Halloween in Japan

Scott and Philip discuss Halloween at Universal Studios Japan.

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Oct. 21, 2023

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City FL

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail expanded in 2023 with a new haunted hayride. Owner Zach Glaros explains how he continues to grow the event into a full scream Park.

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Oct. 21, 2023

Scarehouse at Pittsburgh Mills Mall in Pennsylvania

Scott Simmons explains how Scarehouse has transitioned to a new location during the pandemic.

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Oct. 21, 2023

DARK at Fort Edmonton in Edmonton Canada

Dark at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton Canada is celebrating its 6th season by adding a new haunt and expanding it's event footprint. We hear from Teresa Ryan about the event's evolution.

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Oct. 18, 2023

Roundup: Haunted Little Tokyo; Treat Map

Haunted Little Tokyo returns to Los Angeles with a ghost tour, scavenger hunt, and 21+ block party; Zombie Joe's Undgerground Theatre presents the live A.S.M.R. experience, "Dark A.S.M.R."; Nextdoor's annual Treat Map allows users to explore Halloween...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Roundup: Join the Haunted Attraction Network this weekend for Blood &…

Join the Haunted Attraction Network this weekend for Blood & Bones: The Ultimate Fan Experience; The Anaheim Fall Festival celebrates its centennial; The Edgar Alllan Poe Speakeasy cocktail experience comes to Philadelphia; Ring in Halloween with...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Roundup: Theme Parks Nationwide Open for Halloween

This week: Busch Gardens Spooktacular returns bigger than ever on select dates through October 31st; The Vault of Souls returns to Tampa with new sinister spirits and "Darker Secrets Pass"; Thirteen Floor Entertainment's Los Angeles Haunted Hayride...

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Sept. 6, 2023

Roundup: Blumhouse brings Two New Experiences to Halloween Horror Nig…

This week's news: Blumhouse brings two new experiences to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood; Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "The Last of Us" haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights; Disneyland Resort announces...

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Sept. 4, 2023

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando: Press Conference

Halloween Horror Nights opened Friday in Orlando, and this season is the longest run ever at 48 nights. Media members were invited Friday night to a presentation about this year’s event – and that’s what I’m playing for you today. …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Day 1: Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain

The Creative Team from Six Flags Magic Mountain shares their nightmarish plans for the upcoming 30th anniversary season of Fright Fest.

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