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Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting submissions for Scareactors, Stilt Walkers, and Puppeteers for Halloween Horror Nights; Fear Factory SLC fights food insecurity with a donation to two local elementary schools; Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Tampa holds Mayhem Flash Sale through May 14th; celebrate Mother's Day with Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's production of "Mother"; Enjoy a musically macabre evening at The Abbey with Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics this October; Baldwin Asylum Haunted Attraction is now publicly listed for sale; TransWorld Live: The Road to Midwest Haunters will stream on Tuesday, May 9th; The Texas Haunters Convention is sold out of vendor spaces; New trailer released for the horror film "Haunt Season," filmed at Realm of Terror Haunted House. 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.

Today we’re exploring the musical challenges behind some of the most iconic horror film soundtracks in “COMPOSERS OF THE APOCALYPSE.” This panel took place on the Main Stage of last year’s Midsummer Scream. Today’s episode is a replay, but it’s the perfect time to reflect since Midsummer Scream returns to Long Beach July 29-30, 2023; Tickets for Midsummer Scream are available here. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

Adding Killer Food & Beverage to your haunt is a great way to boost revenue, and these Bar & Restaurant Expo trends will get you started. Subscribe to future episodes of Green Tagged here.

This week: Southeast Hollows Haunt Convention takes place this weekend - May 5th - 7th; Sir Henry's Haunted Trail adds a Hayride for 2023; Dark Hour Haunted House opens a year-round escape game experience; Horror comes to Broadway with Levi Holloway’s Grey House; The Cleveland Haunt Club will host a Halfway to Halloween Trivia Fun Night; The next Haunted Attraction Association online mixer is scheduled for May 27th; Learn about ADA requirements and best practices from Leonard Pickel in this month's Haunters Toolbox Master Class; LVCRFT releases a new single from their upcoming pride-themed EP; Spirit Halloween kicks off their 40th anniversary with product announcements, sales, and more; Updated Spring & Summer haunts list. 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.

Are you looking to start or grow a haunted attraction? If so, having a business plan is an absolute must! A business plan for your haunted house not only helps with permits and funding but keeps your goals on track. Think of it like a "road map" or an "outline." This masterclass was taught by Allie Stones of Heart of Horror Productions as part of the Haunter’s Toolbox Haunt Master series. To join us once a month in these LIVE Master Classes, become a Haunt Master Member. 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.

Now in its third year, the spooky swap meet combines shopping, food, and music with trick or treating at the Victorian manors of the Heritage Square Museum! We’ve reported on the evolution of this event over the years, and this year includes two walkthrough experiences plus plenty of interactives. Today, we’ll preview this event with the two co-creators, Claire Dunlap and Sarah Cooke. Get tickets here, watch our video from 2022 here, and Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

Read the full stories here. The Maleficent dragon at Disneyland catches fire; Cedar Fair implements chaperone policies at its theme parks across the country; Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Walt Disney World; Oogie Boogie Bash returns to Disney California Adventure; Halloween at the High Seas will set sail on Disney Cruise Line voyages this fall; The Spooky Swap Meet takes place this weekend; The Ohio Haunters Association's Halfway to Halloween event at Carnage Haunted House takes place this Saturday; Scare USA & Fear Factory SLC announce Halfway to Halloween events; Knott's Berry Farm is hiring a Knott's Scary Farm Venue Supervisor; Screamville Haunted House debuts custom card game; Spirit Halloween sells out of new exclusive life-sized Ghostbusters Proton Pack replicas; Applications for the Haunted Attraction Network's 2023 Hauntathon close Friday, April 28th.

The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) has five new board members, each with a unique specialty. Today, each new board member shares advice that you can use to ensure this season will be your best yet. Tyler Kozar (Hundred Acres Manor, Mortem Manor, Post-Mortem Horror Boutique, and Nethercraft) speaks on designing the Customer Experience, Shalee Mudgett (The FEAR PDX, RCFX) on hiring, Mike Quill (Fear Town Haunted House) on succeeding with temporary set-ups, Brett Molitor (Hysterium) on safety, and Kevin Donovan (Everhaunt) on leadership development. Apply for our 2023 Hauntathon here and subscribe here.

Sustainability, Safety, and Staffing- these areas continue to be challenging in the attractions industry. We don't have answers yet, but IAAPA plans to ask questions. We'll discuss what it might mean for the industry and whether politics has anything to do with it. Subscribe to Green Tagged here.

Read the stories here. Haunted Attraction Network is now accepting Hauntathon applications through April 28th; Disney Blog Celebrates Halfway to Halloween; Walt Disney World Resort invited local students to learn from costuming and cosmetology cast members; Disney Parks release limited-time Halfway to Halloween food & beverages; Disneyland Paris replaces its Halloween & New Year's Eve parties with extended park hours; The Hotel of Terror petition successfully suspends eminent domain ruling; Scream Dreams is hiring an experienced General Manager; Pumpkin planting tips from Better Homes & Gardens.