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March 8, 2023

Translucent Urethane Rubber: How to use it in your Haunt

https://www.ribfx.net/, who just celebrated their successful 2nd year at the show, specializes in creating static props with translucent urethane rubber. Today, we’ll learn more about why that matters. Support for this episode comes from Gantom...

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March 7, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for March 7th

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/midsummer-scream-expands-hall-of-shadows. Tickets are now on sale for Midsummer Scream; The Cleveland Haunt Club will host its 3rd Annual Halfway to Halloween Flea Market; The Ohio...

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March 6, 2023

The 2022 Earnings For SeaWorld and Six Flags

We're breaking down the 2022 earnings for Six Flags and SeaWorld this week! Overall good news, as despite lower attendance, the parks showed more profitability. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

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March 4, 2023

Your Guide to Quotes & Contracting in the Haunted House Industry (Rep…

https://scottswenson.com/ discusses how he has handled quotes and contracts for goods and services within the Haunt industry and how you should approach them. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

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March 3, 2023

The 2023 Haunted Attraction Association OSCARES awards

Presented by The https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/ during https://haashow.com/, the OSCARES are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry. Today, we’re playing the full award presentation for you, including the...

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March 2, 2023

The City Museum’s Authentic Design Philosophy

The https://www.citymuseum.org/ in St Louis hosts haunters for a yearly party during https://haashow.com/. The massive space is about interactive play, where the local team makes everything from recycled materials. The Museum was hit hard by the...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 28

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Scream Break haunt event; Attendee registration opens for the Midwest Haunters Convention; Ghosts of Summer tickets go on sale; Hotel of Terror deemed as an eminent domain by Springfield City Council; All Saints...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Scream Break Comes to Six Flags

Six Flags Magic Mountain is opening its haunts in March! Scream Break is a new after-hours event happening Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 18 to April 16. Philip and Scott discuss the event and what you can learn from …

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Feb. 25, 2023

The Top Haunted House Design Flaws and How to Avoid Them (Replay)

With Transworld in the rear-view mirror, haunts are well into design season. But before you get too deep – it's good to revisit some common design flaws. Today Leonard Pickel from https://www.hauntrepreneurs.com/ walks you through the top common haunt...

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Feb. 24, 2023

Fabrication Trends with Little Spider Creations

Little Spider Creations ihttps://littlespidercreations.com/ based in South Carolina. Since their founding in 1991, they’ve designed and fabricated for everyone, from haunted houses to theme parks, industrial spaces, and retail. Because they sit at the...

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Feb. 23, 2023

Transworld Listenersode

At this year’s Transworld Show, quite a few listeners stopped by the booth to say hello. Today, we’re going to play messages from two of them. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing …

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Feb. 21, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 21

The Midwest Haunters Convention announces pre-show bus tour locations; The Hotel of Terror risks being declared eminent domain; HellsGate and Statesville Haunted Prison face a class-action lawsuit over wages; Nightmare Chambers hosts Slaughter Gras...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Super Nintendo World Opens in Hollywood

We discuss the impact of Super Nintendo World on the themed entertainment industry and look at the pay raise Universal Orlando is offering.

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Feb. 18, 2023

4 Reasons to Add an Off-Season Event to Your Haunt (Replay)

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 the traditional Halloween Season. We’ve heard plenty of examples here on the show. Today,...

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Feb. 17, 2023

Two Iconic Dark Rides are getting Refurbished in the UK

Today’s episode is from one of those partners – ScareTrack. https://scaretrack.podbean.com/ is the UK's first podcast showcasing the Scare Attraction & Haunted House Industry. Today, the team is in the studio discussing Duel: The Haunted House...

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Feb. 16, 2023

Vampyres: TransylMania! at The Haunt in Atascadero, CA

Atascadero is about midway between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Despite being in this isolated market, https://www.thehauntinatascadero.com/learn-more has been growing steadily. Opening for Valentines' is a tradition for the haunt, and they’re up to...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 14

The Haunted Attraction Association held their annual State of the Industry Presentation at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show; Horrorween Con Idaho adds $1,000 in cash prizes to their Costume Contest; Tickets are now on sale for the Spooky...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Takeaways from Disney's Q1 Earnings Call

We recap the latest earnings call from Disney and their union challenges. Subscribe to everything from HAN https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork.

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Feb. 11, 2023

Pitching a new idea? Do this first

Today’s episode is from one of those partners – A Scott in the Dark, hosted by Scott Swenson. Today, Scott discusses crafting a pitch for new or existing clients. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See …

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Feb. 9, 2023

The 2023 State of the Industry from the Haunted Attraction Association

Today, we’re playing the FULL 2023 State of the Industry Presentation from the Haunted Attraction Association. This was recorded live Friday, February 3rd, at 9 AM during Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions Show. The video version is available...

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Feb. 8, 2023

Haunted Attraction Industry News for Feb 7

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/the-2023-oscares-award-winners. The Haunted Attractions Association OSCARES winners announced; The HAA's Live Auction raises over $40,000; TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show...

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Feb. 7, 2023

Transworld 2023 Recap

Scott and Philip discuss Key Takeaways from Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show in St Louis. Subscribe https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork.

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Feb. 3, 2023

Programming Note: We're at Transworld booth 2422

We're busy covering Transworld's Halloween and Attractions Show and will resume our normal schedule Monday. Visit us at booth 2422 to leave a shout out for the show.

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Feb. 3, 2023

Things you must do at Transworld's Halloween and Attractions Show 2023

After two decades, Scott is unable to attend Transworld this year. However, he put together a guide for those of you who can attend. Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions show is Feb 2-5, 2023, in St Louis – and it's the …

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