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Oct. 4, 2020

Green Tagged for Oct 4

This week on Green Tagged: Florida governor lifts restrictions as Disney lays off workers; the CDC and White House disagree on “no-sail” guidelines; associations worldwide continue to plead for assistance; guests are on-edge and attractions must respond; and pandemic-resistant ideas. Show notes: https://greentaggedshow.com/theme-park-industry-news-green-tagged-oct3/

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Oct. 2, 2020

Mid-Season Check-in at Fear Factory

Spencer from Fear Factory Salt Lake City offers a mid-season check-in and some advice for haunts going into this weekend!

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Oct. 1, 2020

Southern California Haunt Update from The Hauntline

Watch Reviews from The Hauntline on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHauntline/ Listen to The Hauntline Podcast: hauntline.com The SoCal Haunt List is here: http://www.socalhauntlist.com/

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Sept. 30, 2020

Haunted Attractions in Ohio: What's up?

Max from the Ohio Haunters Association drop in to give us an update on what’s happening in Ohio. This is a segment from our daily podcast, listen to the full show here: https://app.wavve.co/videos

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Sept. 28, 2020

Beware The Dark Realm Home Haunt Prepares to Open This Weekend!

Christian from Beware The Dark Realm in Santa Clarita California discusses how they’re pivoting for reopening this weekend! Info: http://bewarethedarkrealm.com/

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Sept. 27, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 27

This week on Green Tagged: An update on policies at play in the attractions industry; the latest pandemic proof ideas including flights to nowhere and Driven: A Latinx Artist Celebration; expansions and openings; how attractions in the US and Japan are planning for a longer recovery. Full show notes: https://greentaggedshow.com/theme-park-industry-news-green-tagged-sept27/

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Sept. 23, 2020

Green Tagged - Theme Park News in 30: Everything Happening in Halloween BONUS

On this Bonus Green Tagged: What 11 drive-in haunted attractions have in common, where they differ, and why it matters; a rundown of what every major US theme park is doing for Halloween; musings on The Haunted Toilet Experience; what hotels, a small town in Maine and, Mars Candy is…

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Sept. 20, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 20

Halloween-themed drive-in movies debut at theme parks in the US and UK; Round One is slated to Replace a Sears store in Florida; while droves of escape rooms pivot virtual others reopen in-person; updates from the attractions industry in Singapore, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong on working towards recovery plans.…

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Sept. 11, 2020

Melding Music & Sound with your Haunt’s Story

Add another layer of fear to your attraction my merging your Music and Sound with your story! While music and sound are only a part of the picture, they have the power to elevate or diminish your entire haunt. This discussion centers on how to integrate music & sound into…

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Sept. 11, 2020

Fright Attraction Design From the Inside Out

In this thought-provoking session Leonard Pickel, owner of Hauntrepreneurs Themed Attraction Design and Consulting Firm, will explain how he uses his Architectural education and over 35 year design experience to create terrifying Haunted Attractions, and how you can use these methods to strike terror into the hearts of your patrons.…

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Sept. 11, 2020

It's ALIVE?! Prop Controllers For Your Attraction

Are you looking to add more life into your attraction? Using prop controllers to animate props and lighting with sound effects doesn't have to be scary. Join Allen Redmon for a hands-on demonstration on adding life into your attraction. Speaker: Allan Redmon, aredmon@zoominternet.net

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Sept. 11, 2020

Using Contrast: Ratchet Up the Fear in Your Haunted Attraction

While panic-inducing, COVID is kind of boring and your virus-themed haunt might not do well, unless you use the power of contrast to make it different. Speaker: Darryl Plunkie

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Sept. 11, 2020

Engaging Fear: Go beyond the maze

What are we afraid of? As attractions become more and more user driven, the need for emotional connection to unique experiences have begun to play a larger role. Creating unforgettable moments that resonate with each individual guest is the north star, but at times creating those moments can be challenging.…

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Sept. 11, 2020

Ask the Experts: Bart Butler and Michael Edwards from Terror in the Corn

Recorded LIVE during the "Virtually Prepared" Conference on March 29th, this is a lunch and learn Q&A session with Bart Butler and Michael Edwards from Terror in the Corn.

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Sept. 11, 2020

Don't Panic, Pivot: New Rules, New Ideas.

Haunt professionals discuss the creative and operational ramifications of COVID-19 and brainstorm solutions and alternatives that will make our industry safer and more profitable. Live Q&A throughout Moderator: Scott Swenson Panelists: Phil Raybourn, Dan Doble, and David Ruzicka.

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Sept. 11, 2020

How To Open Your Haunt Post-Pandemic

On May 29, 2020, Salt Lake City’s Fear Factory became the first professional haunted attraction in the world to safely open during the coronavirus pandemic. Their “Halfway to Halloween” event took place from 8 pm to midnight, and tickets sold out. Fear Factory went to great lengths to ensure the…

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Sept. 6, 2020

Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30 For Sept 6

We divided this week’s news into three piles: the Florida and New York governors’ responses to how themed attractions can move forward during the pandemic, the evolution of IP experiences, and the trend to virtual. Full show notes here: https://greentaggedshow.com/theme-park-industry-news-green-tagged-sep6/

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Aug. 30, 2020

Green Tagged PREMIER - Theme Park in 30

"Green Tagged" is a NEW show for themed entertainment industry professionals. It's an insider’s take on the attraction industry’s trending news for the week from our editor and Scott Swenson. We're airing the first episode here - let us know what you think! This week we covered stories from Blooloop,…

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Aug. 16, 2020

Effective Scaring & Storytelling in 2020. Scaring with Intent from over 6 ft away.

Description: As 2020 is giving Haunters a wonderful opportunity to adaptively find new ways of telling our stories to our guests, we will walk you through some effective methods of scaring from a distance and getting into your client’s head. Using a combination of intensive theory, application, and combined with…

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Aug. 15, 2020

What do I say to them? Personalizing Your Haunt Messaging during the Pandemic

Continuing our Road to Reopening Halloween education, this session focuses on what to tell your guests. What should your signage say? How will you enforce safety? Should you film cleaning? How can you work safety into your haunt's narrative? What should you include in online advertising? Should you survey ahead…

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July 18, 2020

Redesigning for COVID: Social Distancing Technology and Accommodations for your Haunted Attraction

The session focuses on tactics used by attractions to implement social distancing; from actor training to technology. Attendees will leave with concrete steps to take. This session aired live on July 18th as part of HAuNT Connect. Speakers: Peter Cliff of Holovis Scott Swenson of Scott Swenson Creative Development Cody…

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July 18, 2020

Virtual Make and Take - 3D Cat Sculpting and Pattern Design!

Learn the basics of 3D sculpting from the comfort of your home! This is a recording of Victoria Lohman from Hot Wire Foam Factory in our first-ever ‘virtual make and take’ session on July 18th! Kit details below. You will complete the 3D Cat Sculpt along with Victoria, with the…

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May 13, 2020

Integrating Music & Sound with Story: Letting your Story guide your score

Recorded LIVE during the "Virtually Prepared" Conference on March 29th: "Have you experienced a story so good the fantasy momentarily becomes reality? Isn’t that an experience we all aspire to create? While music and sound are only a part of the picture, they have the power to elevate or diminish…

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May 13, 2020

How to Get Away with Lighting: Tips and Tricks to pull off effective lighting design.

Key topics this session will cover: 1. Control- Tools that won't break the bank and will give you the flexibility to create elaborate designs. 2. DIY Lighting Accessories- How to make lots of custom lighting accessories out of things you probably already have 3. Designing Darkness- How to focus on…

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