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The administration is asking entertainment venues to require vaccines for guests; what should attractions do? Also – a discussion on SeaWorld’s inaugural Halloween event HowloScream, Universal Orlando’s Sellout nights, and Disneyland’s Very Merriest Nites.

It’s Alive is a new experience centered around Mary Shelley’s journey to writing Frankenstein. The show was extended through October 31st at the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena California. In this episode we’re on-location at It’s Alive to find out what this new show is like. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-alive-frankenstein-intimate-immersive-experience-tickets-162864485059

In day 11 of our Hauntathon, ghost stories about Haunted Battlefields, grave friends and ghostly lovers from whispers of a witch. Follow our hauntathon: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/hauntathon-2021/

This video from Gantom explains why using too many strobes has the opposite effect on guests. To follow along to our Hauntathon, signup for our weekly newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

A primer on preparing your haunt for guests with disabilities from Scott Swenson. The best way you can support us this Halloween season is by sharing our Hautathon with someone you think will enjoy it. Our Hauntathon is made possible through generous support from Gantom Lighting & Controls. To follow…

This year marks a deviation for Winchester Mystery House and their Halloween events; where they usually take guests through sets and stories, this year they’re flipping the event on its head. But why? On today’s show – the backstory behind this year’s event. All Hallows’ Eve at the Winchester Mystery…

Shipping delays affect the Halloween industry supply chain; WeHo cancels annual Halloween carnival; Scare-It Halloween canceled for 2021; Haunted Attraction Association releases Sexual Harassment Training Video; Kings Dominion celebrates 20 Years of Fear; Rainforest Car Wash Haunted Car Wash returns; The Dark House comes to NY; Purgatory Road denied permit;…

We’re one year old! The stories in today’s show deal with attractions choosing between wide audience appeal versus targeting audience segments.

Have you ever wondered what drives haunt reviewers crazy? On today’s show, reviewers from The Scare Factor discuss their haunt pet peeves! While these pet peeves are simple fixes, they’re easy to lose track of. The Scare Factor provides Haunted House and Halloween lovers with the most professional and accurate…

There are 57 days until Halloween. In day 4 of our Hauntathon, three haunting poems from whispers of a witch: The Amber Witch, The Haunted Oak, and The Two Witches. Support for our Hauntathon comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls. Follow our hauntathon: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/hauntathon-2021

The Fear Factory in Salt Lake City is celebrating their 10th season and beyond remodeling, they’ve added a season pass ticket option. Spencer Terry is the General Manager and President of the HAA; Spencer’s team was the first haunted house to reopen after the start of the pandemic and they’ve…

Day 2 of our Hauntathon! There are 59 days until Halloween. Coming up – Are you struggling to paint that pesky brick pattern? Today’s haunt hack is for you

After some quick hits, our deep dive this week is retail experiences versus app extensions; while many brands are crafting experiences with licenses, Disney is doubling down on app experiences. Stories: Walt Disney World requiring COVID vaccine for unionized cast members; Delta’s Extra $200 Monthly Healthcare Surcharge To Unvaccinated Airline…

USO #hhnorlando to install vinyl dividers; Oaks Park cancels annual Oktoberfest; Hop Hari Halloween celebrates 20 years; Swampus Returns to New Orleans; The franklin institute unveils new Halloween science shows; The Bronx Halloween parade returns for its 36th year; Freeform's Halloween Road returns; Thirteenth Floor Haunted House Chicago announces new…

In June, we shared the association’s new strategic plan. Well it’s been a few months, so how are things are shaping up? Coming up, Spencer Terry the new President gives us an update. Several programs are ready to go, and there’s even content available free for all haunters. Member group…

HERSHEY'S finds 86% of Americans will celebrate Halloween; The Home Depot sells out Halloween merch; Disney unveils adaptive costumes; Fifolet Halloween Festival transforms; USH HHN Ruled not a mega event; Airbnb banned one-night stays on Halloween; GlasgowBotanicGardens' "GlasGlow"; Warner Bros. Studio Tour London's "Dark Arts"; Haunt 'O Ween LA; Miami…

This week’s big news is the unveiling of Disney Genie. The service puts Disney one large step closer to the ‘park sharing’ model of peak efficiency. While the service democratizes concierge planning for every ticketholder, the lightning lane marks another set of ‘velvet ropes’ to get more spend per guest.…

Earlier this year 13th Floor Entertainment quietly acquired another property, one very different from their other properties. Delusion, known for their immersive horror shows, joined the 13th floor brand with Jon Braver becoming the Director of Immersive Entertainment. When the largest haunted attraction company makes a move like this into…

This week's haunt news: Spirit Halloween seeks "Chief Spirit Officer"; HauntPay launches Haunt Industry Survey; Party City Plans 4X More Pop-ups; Free Haunter's Toolbox Master Class; Salem Mask Mandate; "Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins" Returns to Gatorland Orlando ; Midsummer Scream Announces Cemetery Lane; 10Best.com's Top 10 List Voting; Ferrero 31…

Last week we mentioned that Universal matching 2019 attendance levels with Cedar Fair at 85%. Disney’s Q3 Earnings report is better. Stories Covered: Disney’s Earnings Report; Cedar Fair Announces 2022 Investment; 12 Hasbro-themed entertainment Centers Openings; San Francisco’s Mandates; Disney Very Merriest After Hours offerings revealed; K11 Art Mall in…

Haunters Against Hate was established in the aftermath of the Pulse shooting in 2016 and raises money for LGBTQ+ organizations. Earlier this year, Haunters Against Hate became a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This past July 30-August 1st, Haunters Against Hate launched their first in-person event at the Crowne-Plaza in…

Trent from The American Horrorplex in Louisville KY discusses their upcoming 2021 season and the importance of diversity in casting.

The industry professional's weekly dose of important Theme Park news in 30 minutes. As China begins to shut down again, attractions in the US are fighting to stay open and working. NYC’s new mandate program for recreation is one path, while Florida’s is another. And yet, numbers released this week…

Ever since the first Women in Haunting panel at HAuNTcon, a movement has been building to acknowledge women in the haunt industry. And now, finally, we have an industry book telling their stories. “Not Afraid to Slay: Women of the Haunt Industry” is a new book by Jan Knuth and…