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Now in its thirteenth season, fear factory in lake lake City has added a new storyline throughout their haunt - plus a new mocktail lounge. Spencer Terry explains what fear factory has planned for 2023.

Woods of Terror is celebrating its 32nd year, and we went on-site to hear about the journey from founder Eddie McLauren.

Scott and Philip discuss Halloween at Universal Studios Japan.

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail expanded in 2023 with a new haunted hayride. Owner Zach Glaros explains how he continues to grow the event into a full scream Park. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

Scott Simmons explains how Scarehouse has transitioned to a new location during the pandemic. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

Dark at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Canada, is celebrating its 6th season by adding a new haunt and expanding its event footprint. We hear from Teresa Ryan about the evolution of the event. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

Haunted Little Tokyo returns to Los Angeles with a ghost tour, scavenger hunt, and 21+ block party; Zombie Joe's Undgerground Theatre presents the live A.S.M.R. experience, "Dark A.S.M.R."; Nextdoor's annual Treat Map allows users to explore Halloween celebrations in their neighborhood and beyond with new features; HauntPay has released their 2023 Haunt Industry Report; The next episode of TransWorld Live will air Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. CDT.

Join the Haunted Attraction Network this weekend for Blood & Bones: The Ultimate Fan Experience; The Anaheim Fall Festival celebrates its centennial; The Edgar Alllan Poe Speakeasy cocktail experience comes to Philadelphia; Ring in Halloween with a Spooktacular Sleepover at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater; The Pageant of the Monsters announces their theme for 2023 - "Maze of the Minotaur"; Discovery Cube hosts second annual Pumpkin Palooza event; New haunt ScareScape opens in the Inland Empire September 29th; Midsummer Scream returns July 26 - 28, 2024; Butterfinger becomes Spirit Halloween's official candy bar; HalloweenCostumes.com lists 2023 costume trends.

Read the stories here. Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest delays opening of The Conjuring haunt; The Haunted Attraction Association announces Top Haunts for 2023; The Canadian Haunters Association announces 2022 Home Haunt Winners; The House of Horror Haunted Carnival celebrates their 21st season; Kim's Krypt hosts annual "Anything Goes Night"; Boo at the Zoo returns to the Buffalo Zoo; Chuck E. Cheese announces 4th annual Halloween Boo-Tacular; Chobani releases AR-enabled Halloween packaging for their Chobani Flip Yogurt 4-packs.

This week: Busch Gardens Spooktacular returns bigger than ever on select dates through October 31st; The Vault of Souls returns to Tampa with new sinister spirits and "Darker Secrets Pass"; Thirteen Floor Entertainment's Los Angeles Haunted Hayride celebrates 15 years of fears with new wagons, maze, and interactive experiences; Meyer2Meyer Entertainment's Haunted Soiree: A Macabre Cocktail Party comes to 7 cities this Fall; Angel of Light debuts at the historic Los Angeles Theatre September 15th; Las Vegas Horror Show, LLC and Vegas Theatre Company present ABANDON for a five-week run this October; Frightworld America's Screampark opens for its 21st season; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents Cabaret Macabre Halloween; Creature Feature in the Dark returns with drive-in movies & live haunted house performances; Everhaunt Haunted House adds Delaware Creek Pumpkin Spectacular and "The Storm" experience to their 2023 event; Creep It Real OC takes place this weekend, September 16th - 17th.