Best Haunted Attraction Network Podcasts (2025)

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NEWS: SLASH at Halloween Horror Nights; Fire at Fear Factory; Candy Trends; and More! 12:31

6d ago12:31

12:31

This week's headlines: SLASH to Create All-New Experiences for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood; Want us to visit your haunt? Tell us by July 31st!; Lagoon Show and Nightmare Fuel Return to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando; New Villains for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland- Disneyland's Halloween Foodie Guide 2025; Tivoli Gardens Celebrates 20 Years…

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NEWS: HHN Tests Street Experiences; Texas Haunters This Weekend 7:52

10d ago7:52

7:52

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando announced two "all-new street experiences - "Mel's Die-In Zombies," featuring zombie carhops, and "Club Horror," featuring undead DJs. While we've seen 'street' shows in prior years, they're not typically announced and this could mean a stronger entertainment for this year's event. Also: The Texas Haunters Convention…

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NEWS: Stranger Things Haunts Heads to Singapore; Terrifier at HHN; & More 9:50

18d ago9:50

9:50

A Stranger Things Haunted House will debut at Singapore's Halloween Horror Nights, joining the returning house, Singapore's Most Haunted: Build to Horror, two yet-to-be-announced houses, two scare zones, and three live shows. Also this week: "Terrifier" Comes to US Halloween Horror Nights; Howl-O-Scream San Diego Returns; "Fresno Fright Nights" Com…

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NEWS: Summerween Hits the Mainstream 9:27

27d ago9:27

9:27

With the last major holiday celebration of summer out of the way (no one really decorates for Labor Day), retailers are now fully embracing the "Summerween" season, stocking Halloween-themed products earlier than ever before. As reported in last month's newsletters, stores like Michaels, Target, and Lowe's took advantage of Friday, June 13th, to be…

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NEWS: Universal's Chicago Haunt; Fear Dome; & HHN Houses 12:31

1M ago12:31

12:31

This week: Universal Destinations & Experiences Announces Horror Unleashed Chicago; Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Announced 5 Original Haunts; La Llorona, La Muelona, and La Siguanaba Come to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood; Haunts Return to the Las Vegas Adventuredome with "Fear Dome"; Screams Halloween Theme Park Announces Closure; "Graveyard…

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NEWS: Festival Fright Nights, Hauntathon, & MHC Recap 14:59

2M ago14:59

14:59

This week: Winchester Mystery House Unveils Festival Fright Nights; Hauntathon seeks Haunted Attractions for 2025 Season; Midwest Haunters Convention Draws Massive Crowds; Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale June 26th; Friday the 13th's Jason comes to Halloween Horror Nights; Universal Japan gets new maze and collab with KATE makeup; Top 5 theme p…

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Industry Mourns Sudden Passing of Edward Terebus of Erebus Haunted Attraction 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

This week: Industry Mourns Sudden Passing of Edward Terebus of Erebus Haunted Attraction; Fallout Comes to Halloween Horror Nighte; GUIDE to Halloween Horror Night Tickets; Ghost Boat Collaborates with Moment Factory; Haunt Shirts Announces Closure; Midwest Haunters Convention Returns June 5th - 7th, 2026. Read the stories here: https://mailchi.mp/…

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NEWS: Haunt Trends Playing Out in Real Time 12:20

2M ago12:20

12:20

This week: How trends from InterPark Magazine and theme parks impact haunts; Monsterpalooza Comes to Pasadena This Weekend; Six Flags validates horror IP expansion & themed F&B; Spirit Halloween Cancels Flagship Store Grand Opening; Queen Mary's Dark Harbor To Open June 13th; Zombies Takeover Hello Kitty Land This Summer; Ghostly Manor Debuts at Pa…

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NEWS: MHC Returns June 6-8; Theme Park Shifts 7:32

3M ago7:32

7:32

This week: The Complete Guide to the Midwest Haunters Convention; Decreased Production of Halloween Goods; Disney's Stock Jumps 7% After a Blockbuster Quarter 2; Jack Skellington Gets a Makeover for Disney Halloween 2025; Paint The Night returns to Disneyland; Danny Elfman, John Carpenter, and More to Perform at "Future Ruins" Festival. Read the st…

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Theme Park Trends That Can Transform Your Haunt 1:03:19

3M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Recently, I joined Tyler Barnett on the Fearworm Wormhole show to discuss how major theme park innovations could transform haunted attractions, and this is the full recording. We unpack Universal’s new Fan Fest Nights, Horror Unleashed, Dark Universe, and the rise of off-season activations like music festivals and “summer slasher” events. You’ll he…

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Marketing Your Haunted Attraction: Full Haunter's Toolbox Masterclass 1:49:17

3M ago1:49:17

1:49:17

Today we're playing the FULL audio from a marketing masterclass I recently hosted for Haunter's Toolbox, answering YOUR QUESTIONS on marketing strategies for haunted attractions. This is the complete, unedited recording! If you're a haunt owner or operator looking to boost ticket sales and reach new audiences, you'll find tactics you can immediatel…

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Smart Stupid Horror: Director Eli Craig on Clown in a Cornfield 8:55

3M ago8:55

8:55

Director Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) breaks down his new slasher film, "Clown in a Cornfield," in this exclusive interview. Discover how he balances horror and comedy, creates authentic Gen Z characters, and draws inspiration from classics like Jaws. This is essential listening for haunted attraction creators and horror fans alike, with ins…

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NEWS: Halloween Creep: August Becomes Haunt Season’s New Start 8:12

3M ago8:12

8:12

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Begins Aug 15, following Aug announcements for Horror Unleashed & HHN; Marketing Your Haunted Attraction; Six Flags America To Close- ScareCON comes to Birmingham May 20th - 21st; Midwest Haunters Convention's Exhibitor List; Eli Craig Talks Clown in a Cornfield and Modern Horror; FX’s Alien: Earth Brings Immer…

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NEWS: Can Universal turn Spring into Second Halloween with Fan Fest Nights? 9:51

3M ago9:51

9:51

This week: Can Universal turn Spring into Second Halloween with Fan Fest Nights?; Theme Parks Turn to Diversification Amid Uncertainty Epidemic; Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream Mayhem Sale; Midwest Haunters Convention Friday Haunt Tour to Feature Abandoned Haunted House Complex; Fright Nights WV "Fright Nights Final Cut: Summer Slaughter"; …

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NEWS: East Coast Haunters Convention Draws MASSIVE Crowds 7:42

3M ago7:42

7:42

East Coast Haunters Convention delighted attendees with haunt tours, programming, vendors, and more; Comcast's Stock Dips Despite EPIC Universe Opening; Wicked New England comes to Salem this Saturday; Creep It Real OC Tickets; The VHS Society presents "Mother of Evil" on May 16th; Street Food Cinema's "Boo-ze, Bites & Frights: Half-O-Ween;" Read t…

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NEWS: It's Hot Haunt Summer! Haunt and Halloween Convention Season 9:55

4M ago9:55

9:55

Halloween convention season is underway with a myriad of events that are partnering with haunts for programming and attractions; TransWorld's East Coast Haunters Convention takes place next week with pre-con haunt tours on April 24th & 25th and convention days on April 26th-27th; The Spooky Swap Meet returns to Los Angeles on April 25th-27th; Unive…

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NEWS: OSCARES 2025 Ceremony; Halfway to Halloween Events 8:31

4M ago8:31

8:31

This week: The full OSCARES 2025 Awards; Dark Harbor returns on Sept 19th; Halfway to Halloween at Winchester Mystery House & Reign of Terror; The Mystic Museum's Horror High Prom; Previews begin for Dark Universe at Universal's Epic Universe; Zagone Studios to close. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/oscares-2025-ceremony-…

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NEWS: Transworld Recap Video & Tourism Struggles 5:40

4M ago5:40

5:40

Watch our video on the 25 Best New Products from Transworld 2025 here ( https://youtu.be/IwhslV-IJtk ) ; U.S. tourism decline threatens attractions; Epic Universe's Darmoor Monster Makeup Experience; UF Swamp Haunters host halfway-to-Halloween haunt; Haunters Toolbox to host a live Q&A with Philip Hernandez of the Haunted Attraction Network on Apri…

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NEWS: Herschend's Acquisition: Will Halloween Haunts Survive? 9:21

4M ago9:21

9:21

This week: Herschend to Acquire Palace Entertainment's U.S. Attractions; Limos: Immersive Tarot Experience Returns to LA; The John Wick Experience Opens in Las Vegas; The London Dungeon Seeks Haunted Items; Home Depot Teases "Ultra Skelly" Animatronic; "It's Alive" Panel Returns to WonderCon. Read the stories here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattract…

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NEWS: Will Year-Round Scares Succeed Off the Vegas Strip? 8:43

5M ago8:43

8:43

This week: Horror Unleashed Analysis; 18 Haunts opened for St. Patrick's Day events; Wicked New England plans Halfway to Halloween in Salem; Scarehouse Windsor wins Innovator of the Year Award; John Carpenter announces NYC concert; Disney Halloween Festival returns to Disneyland Paris; East Coast Haunters Convention exhibitor list. Read the stories…

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Universal Horror Unleashed: Can Year-Round Scares Survive in Vegas 33:06

5M ago33:06

33:06

Universal’s Horror Unleashed is set to bring year-round horror to Las Vegas, launching August 14, 2024, at AREA15. But can Universal’s seasonal HHN magic translate into a sustainable permanent attraction? During the TEA Stories from the Fringes series, a panel of Universal Creative team members—including Shelby Honea, Sean Chung, Abbye Finnan, and …

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NEWS: Convention Season & Transworld RECAP 20:26

5M ago20:26

20:26

This week: Transworld RECAP; Midsummer Scream tickets now on sale; East Coast Haunters Convention and pre-show tours; Registration opens for Texas Haunters Convention; Six Flags prepares for a massive 2025 season; United Parks' earnings show trouble ahead; Field of Screams Montana Honored with Legacy Haunt Award. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/haunt…

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2025 Legacy Haunt: The Story of Field of Screams MT 46:57

5M ago46:57

46:57

Description: For 26 years, Field of Screams MT has been a staple of Montana’s Halloween scene, growing from a simple corn maze into a multi-attraction haunted destination. This year, they received the Legacy Haunt Award from the Haunted Attraction Association, honoring their decades of innovation and impact. In this episode, we sit down with the Ki…

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SPECIAL - The 2025 OSCARES Awards: Honoring the Best in Haunted Attractions 1:14:27

5M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

The 2025 OSCARES Awards celebrated the top vendors, haunts, and industry leaders during TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis. As producers of this year’s ceremony, we had a front-row seat to the energy and excitement, from the debut of the Spirit of Leadership Award to the Lifetime Achievement honor for Timothy Gavinski. This epis…

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The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2025 State of the Industry Seminar 1:03:56

5M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Held annually at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead. Moderated by newly seated President Jim Werner (PennHurst Asylum) and outgoing President Spencer Terry (Fear Factory), th…

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NEWS: Universal's Horror Unleased and Transworld Prep 6:07

5M ago6:07

6:07

This week: Universal's Horror Unleashed Opens Aug 14; The Haunt Industry will gather in St Louis this week for the world's largest Halloween Trade Show; Highlights from IAAPA's Middle East Trade Summit; "Alien: Earth" invades SXSW with an immersive pop-up experience; Spirit Halloween reaches $1 Million milestone in donations; Read the stories here:…

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NEWS: Theme Parks Want Halloween Every Month 5:06

5M ago5:06

5:06

This week: Universal Fan Fest Nights tests if guests will pay for hard-tickets outside of Halloween; Tokyo Disney’s Halloween investment; Disney’s pricing power is strong, but how high can prices go before guests push back?; HAA Annual Meeting & OSCARES; TransWorld’s free seminars; Netflix Bites in Vegas serves horror-inspired dishes. Read the news…

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NEWS: 88 Haunts Open Nationwide This Weekend for Valentines 10:28

6M ago10:28

10:28

This week: 88 Haunts Open Nationwide This Weekend for Valentines; Disney Struggles to Impress Wall Street; Tokyo Disneyland Leans into Halloween; Spooky Swap Meet Tickets;TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show Updates; Haunted Attraction Association's C.H.A.O.S. recertification program. Read all the stories here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattrac…

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NEWS: 95 Valentine Haunts Opening; Ed Roberts Passes 15:40

6M ago15:40

15:40

This week: 95 Valentine Haunts Opening this Month; Ed Roberts (West Coast Halloween Con; Nightmare Factory) passes; Insidious: The Further You Fear cancels tour; John Carpenter announces 4-night residency in Los Angeles; Tickets on sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights; 2025 expected to see growth in the Halloween retail industry; Transworld Updates. …

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NEWS: Halloween Horror Nights Returns Aug 29; Haunt Conventions 13:19

6M ago13:19

13:19

This Week's News: Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Returns Aug 29; Six Flags Live Entertainment Open Casting; NEW Details: "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After"; "Insidious: The Further You Fear" theatrical experience begins; CreepIE Con is this weekend; SCARECON returns May 20th - 21st; TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show adds an evening net…

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NEWS: Disneyland's New Ghost Bride; 12' Skeleton Wars 10:37

6M ago10:37

10:37

This week: Disneyland's new ghost bride; A woman goes to court over her year-round skeleton display; Fear Fest Haunted Attractions given a rating of "F" by the Better Business Bureau; Derry Halloween's "Awaken the Walls" will remain free; Dark Universe Construction Updates from Attractions Magazine; Halloween & Costume Association announces inaugur…

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NEWS: Sony's The Last of Us Experience 12:58

7M ago12:58

12:58

Read the full stories here ( https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/sony-debuts-the-last-of-us-attraction ). This week's headlines: Sony Debuts "The Last of Us" proof-of-concept at CES; Updated Valentine's Day Haunt List; Salem adjusts safety plans for Halloween festivities; Former Haunted House of Wax to become a food hall; Vendor & haunt…

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NEWS: Halloween Horror Nights & Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 Dates Annoucned 14:09

8M ago14:09

14:09

This week: Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Returns Sept 4th - Nov 2nd, 2025; Oogie Boogie Bash returns for 31 select nights on Aug 17th; United Parks ordered to pay $5 Million in suit; Seminar Registration open for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show; Harvest of Horror Haunted House: New details on death; Nosferatu: The Immersive Experience…

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NEWS: Madame Scrooge Returns & Holiday Haunt Updates 11:07

8M ago11:07

11:07

This week's news: Madam Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Musical returns Dec 5th; Distortions Unlimited debuts first 2025 prop; Researchers suggest that haunts may reduce inflammation; 2024 Holiday Haunt Updates. Our 2024 Holiday Haunt guide is here ( https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/2024-holiday-haunted-houses-near-you-discover-the-best-spooky-attra…

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NEWS: IAAPA's inaugural Haunting Grounds; Creep it Real Festive 17:10

9M ago17:10

17:10

This week: Creep it Real Festive is this weekend; IAAPA Expo Adds Halloween "Haunting Grounds" area; Fear Expo & HAuNTcon announce closure; OSCARES Nominations close Dec 15th; Denton Celebrates "31 Days of Denton Halloween" initiative; Hysterium Haunted Asylum's Krampusnacht is Dec 5th; After canceling Halloween celebrations, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighb…

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NEWS: Haunts Nationwide to Open in December for Holiday events 14:04

9M ago14:04

14:04

This week's news: 85 Haunts Nationwide will open this December; Six Flags considers closing select theme parks; Danse Macabre opens at Efteling; New Villains Land Details; Egan Escape Productions revamps The Official SAW Escape; Doncaster Fear Factory faces opposition from local council; Spirit Christmas stores to open in the Northeast U.S. Read th…

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NEWS: Universal Horror Unhinged; Dark Universe Animatronics Preview 6:28

9M ago6:28

6:28

Universal Destinations & Experiences announces the first four haunts coming to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas; Take a sneak peak at the new animatronics for Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment at Universal Epic Universe; Transworld's Legendary Haunt Tour takes place this week; The Haunted Attraction Association will host a C.H.…

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(Green Tagged) Universal Announces Horror Expansion in 2025 Amid Declining Park Revenue 31:41

9M ago31:41

31:41

Universal promises 2025 will be its biggest year ever, but are those promises genuine or distractions covering up declining park revenue? This week saw two major announcements from Universal. First, Universal’s new experiment in year-round horror, Universal Horror Unleashed, will open in Las Vegas next year – the same year as Universal’s new Epic U…

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NEWS: Hayride Closes After 200+ Teens Disrupt Event 11:57

9M ago11:57

11:57

This week's headlines: 200+ disruptive teens cause closer of Haunted Hayride; Shanghai police crackdown on Halloween celebrations; University poll says kids should stop trick-or-treating at 13; "Insidious: The Further You Fear" to visit 80 theaters in 2025; "The House on Watch Hill" extends through November 2024; Vendor applications now open for Mi…

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From Farm to Fear: The Evolution of Halloween at Maan Farms 46:32

9M ago46:32

46:32

Discover how Maan Farms in Abbotsford, Canada, transformed Halloween from a simple corn maze in 2013 into one of Canada’s largest multi-attraction events. In this episode, Farmer Amir Maan shares the family’s journey, diving into the design of their signature attractions—The Slaughterhouse, The Way Down, and Homestead—and how each offers a unique l…

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Costume Trends Driving Haunt Experiences (Green Tagged Halloween Special) 31:49

9M ago31:49

31:49

Weekly bonus episodes on our Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/GreenTagged ). We're sharing this special from our sister podcast: Green Tagged. We dive into Fun.com’s costume data to see how IP-driven favorites like Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, and Inside Out define the season, showing Halloween’s unique synergy across homes, media, and theme parks. …

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Behind the Screams: Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group on LA Haunted Hayride 2024 57:16

9M ago57:16

57:16

Get an exclusive look into the different offerings from Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group during this presentation from Midsummer Scream! NOTE: this originally aired during Midsummer Scream, and I forgot to post this earlier!By Haunted Attraction Network

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NEWS: New Zombie Stunt Experience Debuts at HHN Japan 9:35

10M ago9:35

9:35

This week: New Zombie Stunt Experience Debuts at HHN Japan; Halloween Wars: Theme Parks Are Fighting for Bigger Share of Scream Economy from The Hollywood Reporter; A Haunting in Hollis shut down by NYFD; 12-year-old boy passed away after being run over by a hay ride tractor at The Haunted Hilltop; The Sunset Strip's Afterlife Transfer Trolley; Sca…

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Scarehouse Windsor: Immersive Dining & Haunted Houses 23:58

10M ago23:58

23:58

ScareHouse Windsor in Windsor, Canada, offers guests full-themed dinners before the haunt opens. For an additional charge, guests can arrive 90 mins early and enjoy a three-course themed dinner, complete with live actors, before getting expedited entry into the three haunts at Scarehouse Windsor. Today – I speak with Co-Owners Shawn Lippert and Dar…

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John Murdy Breaks Down 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' & 'Universal Monsters' Mazes 1:02:05

10M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

In this episode, John Murdy, Creative Director at Universal Studios Hollywood, takes a deep dive into the design process behind two iconic mazes: 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and 'Universal Monsters.' Learn how these terrifying experiences come to life, from concept to creation. This episode is just the beginning of our Hauntathon, where we celebrate …

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NEWS: Maze Delays Plague Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme Nationwide 13:22

10M ago13:22

13:22

Read the stories here ( https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/hush-expands-entertainment-maze-delays-plague-six-flags ).This week's Headlines: Hush Haunted Attraction expands live entertainment; Fright Fest Extreme Plagued by Delayed Openings; Kings Dominion brawl described as "mass chaos" by Sheriff's Office; Peacock TV & Blumhouse debut…

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Woods of Terror's Largest Expansion; Park Troubles 13:02

10M ago13:02

13:02

Read the stories here ( https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/woods-of-terrors-largest-expansion-park-troubles ). Woods Of Terror opens largest expansion; IAAPA's Quarterly Outlook Survey; Knott's Scary Farm opens two new mazes; Dark Nights at Hersheypark creates a well-balanced Halloween Experience for all ages; The Haunted Trail of Balb…

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NEWS: Dark Nights and the "Home of Halloween" 13:58

11M ago13:58

13:58

Read the full stories here ( https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/dark-nights-opens-at-hersheypark ). Dark Nights at Hersheypark opened this past weekend - featuring 5 haunts and 3 scare zones; Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg has seen two incidents over the past two weekends: a large altercation in its opening weekend and a s…

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NEWS: Netflix brings Stranger Things Scare Zone to Korea 17:15

11M ago17:15

17:15

A Jackson Wang haunted house, "Under the Castle", comes to Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Singapore; Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme at Six Flags Magic Mountain suffered challenges during opening this past weekend; Eveerland and Netflix collaborate to bring "Stranger Things" and "All of Us Are Dead" to Blood City 8; a new Disney Vi…

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NEWS: HHN Orlando Opens to Mixed Reviews 13:17

11M ago13:17

13:17

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort opened to mixed reviews this past weekend; Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood announces "Late Night with Chucky" live talk show; Go behind-the-scenes of HHN's "A Quiet Place" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" with Theme Park Insider and Attractions Magazine; Six Flags Magic Mou…

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