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Are you looking for a way to experience the thrill of running a haunt in a card game? Well, Scream Park may have just what you want. With fantastic artwork and colorful characters, it replicates the building of a haunt in card game format.

While some bumps could be ironed out, it's an interesting game that I am sure many a haunter will identify with. 

If you want to learn more about it you could either check it out in their store (https://dvc.games/products/screampark) or listen to us babble about it here.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. Spoiler of Our Opinion
5. What is Scream Park?
6. What Comes in the Box?
7. How We Played It
8. The Big Problem We Faced
9. How the Game Works
10. The Good
11. The Bad
12. Ideas for Improvement
13. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're doing the news. Though there aren't many stories, we have several important news items to share.

First, we have details about the upcoming Universal haunted attraction in Vegas year-round. A major international player is buying up US theme parks, and one haunt is a finalist for a special award.

It's a surprisingly important episode, considering it's the end of March...

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
5. Universal Horror to Open in Vegas - https://attractionsmagazine.com/universal-horror-unleashed-haunt-las-vegas-area15-analysis/
6. Herschend Acquires 20 Entertainment Venues - https://www.hfecorp.com/whats-new/herschend-to-acquire-palace-entertainments-us-attractions-from-parques-reunidos
7. Scarehouse Windsor Named Finalist for Innovator of the Year - https://windsorite.ca/2025/02/scarehouse-windsor-named-finalist-for-innovator-of-the-year-at-the-southern-ontario-tourism-conference/
8. Filipino Haunt Featured in Local Media - https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/prinsesa_ng_city_jail/120566/sofia-pablo-allen-ansay-will-ashley-radson-flores-and-lauren-king-bond-over-haunted-attraction
9. UGO Grad to Host April Ghouls - https://www.onlineathens.com/story/entertainment/events/2025/02/23/hauntfest-event-brings-a-spooky-spring-for-third-year-in-athens/79090300007/
10. Potioncast to Provide Interactive Entertainment - https://blooloop.com/immersive/news/potioncast-haunt-experience-halloween-orlando/
11. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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Have you ever been in a place that just felt "off?" A place that looked lived in but felt abandoned? Then you've visited The Backrooms.

In this episode, we're looking at The Backrooms, a meme that's been around for 6-7 years but has remained relevant. Best of all, it has some real potential for haunted attractions.

So we're talking about the meme, what it is, its history and how haunts can use it.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. Intro to The Backrooms
5. Our Introduction 
6. What Are The Backrooms?
7. Why Haunts Should Use It
8. Why It May Not Work
9. How to Make it Work
10. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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We are in the post-Transworld hangover period. With Transworld behind us, the photos all posted to social media, and us awkwardly explaining why we couldn't go, it's time to recap Transworld, our trip to St. Louis, and some other stuff to fill the time.

So get ready for a potpourri episode as we discuss the Transworld aftermath, our trip to St. Louis and a short discussion about haunts doing St. Patrick's Day events.

It's a strange episode, but both fun and important.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro.
2. Housekeeping Notes
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
5. Our St. Louis Trip
6. Transworld Recap
7. Haunty Stuff We DID Do
8. St. Patrick's Discussion
9. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're discussing Transworld and sharing some of the things we wish we knew on our first trip.

So, whether you're a veteran or a first-timer, this is a great way to get caught up on what you need to know before heading to St. Louis.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Work We Did for the Haunt
4. Question of the Week
5. Intro to the Topic
6. 11 Tips for Transworld
7. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're doing the news. This episode includes a haunt that has failed to issue refunds, another shuttered by a deep freeze, and one haunt that's also a movie theater.

All in all, this is a surprisingly packed episode filled with the latest haunted attraction news that's fit to print.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt (Hutch Weekly)
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
5. Missouri AG Investigating Fear Fest - https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/state-attorney-general-opens-investigation-into-fear-fest-haunted-house/article_73275f76-de9c-11ef-b504-83dfdc3097db.html
6. Hudson Haunted House Hurt By Deep Freeze - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19xgxdgrwf/
7. Valentine's Haunt Supports Local Food Bank - https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/general/boos-bites-haunted-house-helps-fill-food-bank/ar-AA1z8w4t
8. Haunt Hosts Murdery Mystery Event - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQHszDgcH/
9. The Slaughterhouse is a Haunted House, Tattoo Parlor and Movie Theater Combo - https://www.newschannel5.com/news/meet-the-couple-behind-a-haunted-house-tattoo-studio-retro-movie-theater
10. Old Courthouse Catacombs Still Dealing with Radon - https://www.14news.com/2025/01/23/radon-still-old-courthouse-officials-provide-an-update/
11. New Ghost Face Masks Are Coming - https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3852518/new-ghost-face-masks-this-year-include-easter-bunny-and-voorhees-style-hockey-mask/
12. How Much Can a Garage Truss Hold - https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/garage-storage-how-much-weight-can-trusses-take/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=67a3d189fbf55e0001cbfc56
13. Conclusions

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're reliving the nightmare that was a New Orleans Superb Owl but taking the opportunity to find ways haunts can be better neighbors.

Having a home or a business near a haunt isn't always easy. But there are many things we can do to make it better and get fewer complaints along the way.

So strap in as we turn on our inner Mr. Rogers and try to be a better neighbor.

This Week's Episode Includes.

1. Intro
2. Injury Update
3. Question of the Week
4. Recalling the Superb Owl
5. The Bitter Truth About Haunts
6. Location
7. Communication
8. Hours of Operation
9. Security
10.  How We Handle Things
11. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're discussing tariffs and how they might impact the industry in 2025.

So yes, this is another sad episode. However, our industry is not immune to this issue and could face serious challenges should the tariffs proposed come into effect.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping Updates
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
5. Intro to the Topic
6. Elli's Tariff Situation
7. How Tariff's Might Impact the Industry
8. Other Considerations
9. Conclusion

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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Many haunted attractions claim to be actually haunted. Some have reasonable claims to the title. Others, less so.


But is it a good idea? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a truly "haunted" attraction? That's what we're looking at in this episode.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Our Crazy Past Week
3. Question of the Week
4. Cards on The Table
5. Advantages of Being Haunted
6. Disadvantages of Being Haunted
7. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're doing the news. This includes tragic news from Malaysia, updates from Cedar Point and Disney as well as the closure of Party City. 

If it's haunted attraction news, it's in this podcast. That includes good news, bad news and weird news...

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Question of the Week
3. Conference Reminders
4. Teacher Allegedly Molests Students in Haunted House - https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/teacher-nabbed-for-allegedly-molesting-students-at-school-carnival
5. TikTok Update
6. Former Fear Fair Wiring Stolen - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14juBdAJE4/
7. Fear Factory and Local Dentist Give Actor $20,000 Makeover - https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9333305/fear-factory-and-station-park-dental-partner-to-give-andrea-mangum-20000-smile-makeover
8. Ralph's Haunted House Sparks Religious Protests - https://www.worcestersucks.email/p/breaking-ralphs-haunted-attraction
9. Cedar Point Confirms Changes - https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/places/cedar-point/cedar-point-removes-highground-playground-forbidden-frontier-future-development-tony-clark-roller-coaster/95-ba7d2702-8c87-40b6-9bd5-5bd2e8dc9773
10. Nightmare in the Country Announces Closing
11. Haunted Hotel in Ballinger Looks for New Owners - https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2024/12/27/haunted-olde-park-hotel-in-ballinger-looking-for-new-owners/77257729007/
12. Miltown Haunt donates to The Arch of Loundoun - https://www.loudounnow.com/giving_back/milltown-haunt-donates-to-the-arc-of-loudoun/article_82c4a36e-be38-11ef-b157-d7178c1ef3db.html
13. Disney Removes REdBubble Artwork from Haunted Mansion Gift Shop - https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/disney-removes-redbubble-artwork-from-haunted-mansion-gift-shop-following-criticism/ar-AA1wZWOJ?ocid=BingNewsVerp
14. Party City is Closing Down - https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/disney-removes-redbubble-artwork-from-haunted-mansion-gift-shop-following-criticism/ar-AA1wZWOJ?ocid=BingNewsVerp
15. Conclusions

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