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http:// Brian Luallen was the Director of Attractions at The Queen Mary/Evolution Hospitality. He’s a veteran attractions, special event, and entertainment leader with over 22 years of experience ranging from front-line operation to senior management. In his presentation, “Historic Chills: Creating Interactive Experiences in Protected Spaces,” Brian talked about the…

http:// Only a few short months to this year's Halloween! Have you started your tombstones? Ben Courtney from Tombstone Factory, LLC teaching How To Paint Tombstones

http:// Jon Cooke was involved in Entertainment Design at Knott’s Berry Farm and oversaw some of the most interactive mazes at Knott’s Scary Farm including Special Ops: Infected (2014-2016), Paranormal Inc (2015-2016), and ShadowLands (2016). In March 2018, Jon left Knotts to found the immersive-based attraction company, Black Market Escape…

http:// Did you see this maze last year? If Trick or Treat: Lights Out comes back to @Knott's Scary Farm this year, will you go?

http:// Quan Gan is the Founder/Owner of Gantom Lighting & Controls, a manufacturer of specialty lighting and interactive equipment for theme attractions. Quan’s presentation was titled, “Properly Integrating Technology into Attractions,” in which he made the points that when guests are truly immersed in an experience, they shouldn’t notice the…

http:// Ricky Brigante was the founder and Editor-in-Chief of InsideTheMagic.net, one of the leading media outlets devoted to covering the themed entertainment industry. Today he’s the Producer and Technical Director of Pseudonym Productions, an interactive design company specializing in creating uniquely immersive live experiences. In his symposium presentation, “How to…

http:// Scott Swenson has been bringing stories to life as a producer, director, writer, and performer for more than 30 years. His work in theme parks, consumer events, live theater, and television has provided him with a broad spectrum of experiences. Scott says, “It All Starts with a Story,” which…

http:// Dr. Margee Kerr is a sociologist and author. She teaches and conducts research on fear—specifically, how and why people engage with "scary" material. Dr. Kerr is the co-investigator in a first-of-its-kind study that measures how the brain and body respond to "fun-scary" experiences like haunted attractions, paranormal investigations, and…

http:// Great mannequins from Nevermore Productions

http:// Come play with us Nevermore Productions

http:// "What do Dr. Evil, Bigfoot, and a cherry bomb all have in common? They are all part of the legacy of Charlotte-based Morris Costumes"

http:// Alex Wer carves custom craft pumpkins which last forever! Capture your favorite Movie Hero/Villain, Sports Legend, Musician, Actor/Actress, or Child's portrait on a unique, artistic pumpkin canvas! Video by Haunt Collective

The 2nd Annual Leadership Symposium is July 30th, 2018, aboard the historic and haunted Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. The theme of this year’s event is “First Impressions.” Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seasonal-attraction-leadership-symposium-2018-registration-45141589710?aff=0a3e2d60b4

Dr. Kerr’s presentation focused on training actors in the science of immersive interactivity—and, especially, how we define and create that interactivity. The talk began: “When we educate actors on why they're doing what they're doing, on the science of senses like touch and sound, on agency and prediction, we empower…

Merging technology into attractions is essential for interactivity. However, that merging of technology is often poorly executed. In his keynote presentation, Quan Gan of Gantom Lighting & Controls discussed the three essential elements of technology integration and proposed a more integrated approach to the future of attraction design. The 2nd…

“In a world where children are practically born with smartphones in their hands, interactive design is no longer optional. But the best form of interaction isn't found on a screen. It's face-to-face. Themed entertainment has gotten personal. You're no longer just telling stories but including audiences in them as the…

Storytelling has “been programmed into us for generation after generation after generation. Because we’ve done this as long as human beings have been human, we’re now programmed to think in stories. In fact, scientists say, ‘If you want somebody to remember something, put it into the context of a story.’…

Attendees are the lifeblood of attractions, yet, the more attendees, the more difficult it is to immerse each one in the story individually. This is the classic attraction conundrum. In this keynote address, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ken Parks and Jon Cooke address this age-old challenge using examples from local properties.…

Creating haunted attractions in a protected historic space is a challenge. The crew of The Queen Mary uses unique storytelling, unique experiential elements, and cutting-edge technology to engage guests all year long. In his presentation, Luallen discussed how The Queen Mary works with space instead of against it to create…

http:// The Southeast Halloween Enthusiast Convention arrives July 14th 15th in Ocala, Florida Southeast Halloween Enthusiast Convention - SEHEC is both a Halloween fandom-based educational event and a charitable fundraiser dedicated to the largest portion of Halloween-lovers: the Halloween Enthusiast.

http:// Gremlins themed room at West Coast Haunters Convention

http:// Children of the corn room at West Coast Haunters Convention

http:// The Beetlejuice Room at West Coast Haunters Convention These guys did a GREAT job decorating.

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