Fear in 3D opened last year to help provide a safe activity for the shops in Chino Hills. But once you haunt, you don’t tend to stop. For 2021, the team has completely renovated the maze to make YOU the experiment. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
This week: A PSA for EIDL extensions, USJ and The Pokemon Company announce partnership, Six Flags Magic Mountain works with Clear, Prices for Lighting Lane Released, plus a roundup of new openings.
Every weekend in October, Big Wave Car Wash in Anaheim transforms into Tunnel of Terror. Coming up, we’ll hear about the genesis and challenges of this haunted car wash. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Described as a site-specific narrative haunted attraction, Terror Vault at the San Francisco Mint premiered in 2018 (https://www.intothedarksf.com/). For 2021 the team wrote an entirely new storyline and added an immersive bar experience, the Fang Bang. This year’s “The Immortal Reckoning” theme takes guests on a tour of occult artifacts…
Crowds continue to swell at mega fall events, leading to more accidents. We dive into the incident report from Glenwood Caverns and the fighting at Six Flags properties, then discuss how attractions are responding. Plus, are unvaccinated people more likely to visit theme parks?
Our weekly roundup of news from around the industry. Plus – we’ll hear from a business on how they’re partnering with a nearby haunt. In episode 532, we heard from Scream N Stream – a drive-through haunt at the Oviedo Mall. In that episode, Patrick mentions the partnerships he’s building…
It’s been a crazy few years for Blake Bushong and his team. After steadily growing their home haunt over years, the team was ready to open in a commercial location for the first time 2020. That didn’t work out as planned, but now their haunt is open and ready to…
We’re visiting Hundred Acres Manor in Bethel Park Pennsylvania. Team Houdini (Scott Gibellino) chats with Spencer at Hundred Acres Manor (https://www.hundredacresmanor.com/) about how demand is going so far. Find a haunt near you at The Scare Factor (https://www.thescarefactor.com/). Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Coming up, Temecula Terror is the Inland Empire’s newest haunted attraction. Today is their opening day, but I went out to preview the experience and I’m sharing it with you! This Indie-Style Haunt invites thrill-seekers to visit the Inland Empire’s first-ever sinister Halloween harvest carnival starting Friday, October 1, through…
Last week we talked about affordable media outreach for your haunt. Today we're diving into one specific tactic - hosting a media night. Today’s expert is Tori Elder, owner of victori solutions (https://victorisolutions.com/). In the haunted attraction space, Tori is best known for her work with The Queen Mary’s Dark…
Reign of Terror in Thousand Oaks CA reopens in a new location after an 18 month hiatus. Owner Bruce Stanton discusses how they’ve pivoted this year. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Land of Illusion is celebrating 25 years. Tyler and Nora check-in with Brett Oakley at Land of Illusion in Middletown Ohio. Follow Along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Andrew Montoya from Team Hauntarama chats with Michael Edwards, Greg Allen, and Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn in Colorado. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Scott Swenson on ways to use rubber stamps in your haunt (that you may have forgotten). Follow Along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Recap: Erebus Haunted Attraction adds 2 new mazes; Vancouver's Stanley Park Ghost Train canceled due to coyotes; Mars Wrigley developed a formula to plan your candy purchases; Temptations Cat Treats celebrate Halloween with "Tasty Human" flavor; Amusement Today announces 2021 Golden Tickets; Edinburgh Zoo hosts first Spooktacular; Fear Island returns…
After some quick hits, we’re discussing the Golden Ticket awards and how attractions are engaging their super fans. Stories covered: LA County Guideline updates; Amusement Today’s Golden Tickets; Universal Beijing’s Opening; Takeaways from Knott’s Scary Farm, Universal Orlando Horror Nights, SeaWorld, and more.
Published in 1902, "The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs, first published in England in the collection The Lady of the Barge in 1902. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with an…
This is Day 19 of our Hauntathon! Today we’re on-location at Scream N’ Stream in Oviedo Florida and The Devil’s Attic in Louisville Kentucky. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Nora and Tyler are on-location at The Devil's Attic in Louisville Kentucky. https://thedevilsattic.com/
Have you ever wondered what the RIP tours are like? Do you want to know the backstory behind the offerings at Halloween Horror Nights? Well, I went on the RIP tour (strickly for research, of course) and today I’m bringing you along. This isn’t a review of the experience, this…
Design easter eggs in your haunt to delight your superfans. This is day 15 of our daily Hauntathon. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Tim from Scary Good Marketing explains why you need a scare cam this season. This is day 15 of our daily Hauntathon. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Julia from Gantom explains how to make your haunt's colors POP and not wash out your props and actors. This is day 15 of our daily Hauntathon. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
News from around the industry, Tyler and Nora from The Scare Factor check-in with Malice Manor in Clarksville Indianna, and Josh from Socalloween909 gives us a roundup of haunted house events this weekend in Southern California. Read more about the news in our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-sept-13