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This week on Haunt Weekly, we are doing the news!

It's a bit of a bummer episode as we say goodbye to several haunts, and another major attraction is searching for a new location. We also have an update on the tariff situation and its possible impacts on Halloween.


It's a packed episode with a lot of rough news, but also a really fun ending.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Work We Did for the Haunt
4. Question of the Week
5. Conference Reminders
7. Fear Farm Halloween attraction seeks new home for 2025 -  https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/glendale-fear-farm-halloween-attraction-seeks-new-home-for-2025-21593939
8. Hammond Common Council passes resolution supporting the development of Reapers Realm property - https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/hammond-common-council-passes-resolution-supporting-the-development-of-reapers-realm-property/article_c03b7774-bafe-11ee-aecd-47c79c253cf8.html
9. Gotham, LI’s Gothic Event and Entertainment Venue, Sadly to Close Doors Permanently - https://www.longisland.com/news/04-09-25/gotham-lis-gothic-event-and-entertainment-venue-sadly-to-close-doors-permanently.html
10. That $20 Halloween costume you bought for your kid last year will cost $40 in 2025, warns industry trade group - https://fortune.com/article/halloween-christmas-price-increases-tariffs-costumes-ornaments/
11. The Mortuary is Hosting Tales of the Macabre
12. Woods of Terror Calls for Influencers - https://www.facebook.com/100064819267650/posts/1127546469415985/?rdid=FonNrFYJRbVW2Bv7#
13. HalloweenCostumes.com - 50Ft Stay Puft - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAA-zEkd2N0
14. 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 examining one of the most difficult and most common questions we ask ourselves: Should this be our last year haunting?

In this episode, we will discuss the reasons to make 2025 our last year, the reasons to keep going and also some talk about this podcast.

It's a difficult episode, but maybe not as difficult as you might think. So sit back and take this ride with us.

This Episode Includes: 

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. Intro to the Topic
5. Reasons to Retire
6. Reasons to Keep Going
7. About the Podcast
8. Final Thoughts
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 taking a virtual trip to Alaska to examine The Great North's latest episode, The Ghost Boat. 

When we saw this episode, we knew we had to discuss it. It represents haunted attractions in a fairly positive light and expresses a feeling that every haunter knows: Dealing with VIPs.

So, how did the Tobin family deal with this? As usual, poorly.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Work We Did for the Haunt
4. Question of the Week
5. Conference Reminders
6. Why We Chose This Topic
7. Understanding The Great North
8. Going Over the Episode
9. What Haunters Can Learn
10. Conclusions

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

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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

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

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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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