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For the first time, streaming outperformed cable & broadcast TV; Shanghai factories are shut down again due to record heat waves; Both Knott’s and Universal Orlando test chaperone policies to curb violence at their parks in preparation for Halloween. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

On August 13th, I had the opportunity to conduct a live interview with three Board members from the Haunted Attraction Association: President Spencer Terry, Secretary Krista Brower-Wood, and Brent Wilson. We touched on the toughest subjects facing haunted attractions this season, including inflation and rising ticket prices, staffing incentives and pay, and building around supply chain backlogs. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

The 2nd annual Idaho Halloween & Horror Convention was last weekend In Boise, Idaho, and we went to learn more. In addition to fan events and a costume ball, the convention featured classes from the Fear Factory Haunted Attraction in Salt Lake City and a presentation from the Haunted Attraction Association Board of Directors. Today, we’ll hear how the convention went from the co-founders (Mike Murray and Evan Morris). Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

The Chamber of Haunters held its annual member meeting last month during the Texas Haunters Convention – we’ll catch up with the president to learn about the organization’s future. Save 50% off your membership for 2022 with the discount code ‘HauntingU’. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Howl-O-Scream Returns to 4 cities; Universal Unveils The Reaping; Six Flags sees revenue decline; Disney surpasses predictions during latest earnings; CityWalk at Universal Orlando has implemented a 9 p.m. curfew for guests ages 17 and under on Friday and Saturday nights; Delusion (Pomona, CA) is returning to the historic Phillips Estate with a brand-new horror experience for the Halloween season; 13th Floor Entertainment Group shared new details around SHAQTOBERFEST at Midsummer Scream; Castle Park (Riverside, CA) announced three new mazes and an overhauled look for the park’s Halloween experience, Castle Dark; The Birmingham 8 Theater (Birmingham, MI) will cease showing movies on October 1st and transform into a haunted attraction, complete with scare actors; Otherworld has partnered with Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group to bring a new location to Philadelphia. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

More earnings reports are out, and we'll compare and contrast Six Flags with Disney. Despite record attendance at its competitors, Six Flags is losing crowds. The chain will attempt to copy the Disney playbook, despite having assets that don't align with that plan. Meanwhile, Disney is exceeding predictions in both Disney + and Parks. Now, if only those pesky Magic Key members would spend more...

We’ll learn about how CalHaunts created “Midsummer Estates,” the immersive entryway experience for this year’s Hall of Shadows at Midsummer Scream. Midsummer Scream stands out from other conventions because of its Hall of Shadows. The ‘Hall of Shadows’ is where local haunts set up walkthrough experiences to preview the upcoming Halloween Season. This year, CalHauntS created the entry portal into the Hall of Shadows from the show floor. This year’s entry was called “Midsummer Estates” and featured a small neighborhood with 8 homes decorated for the community’s annual Halloween Festival. Today we’ll hear about the process and learn more about each home from member Kate Thien. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Part walk down memory lane and part exploration of art – we’ll sit down with the creators of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre to discuss their past 30 years. We’re continuing our Midsummer Scream coverage with another panel recorded live from this year’s show. This panel “30 years of Zombie Joe’s Underground” took place on Sunday July 31st and was moderated by Norm from Horrorbuzz. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Coming up, it’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! We’ll hear from the cast as they reflect on the movie’s legacy. It’s been 29 years since Hocus Pocus was released and 30 years since the Filming. The film originally was a bit of a dud, but over the years has gathered a massive following. Today, we’ll learn about the filming and discover more about the film’s legacy with two of the cast – Vinessa Shaw and Omri Katz. Vinessa played Allison and Omri played Max in the film. Jeff Depaoli from Dizney Coast to Coast conducted this interview LIVE on stage during midsummer scream. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Idaho Halloween & Horror Con is this weekend, August 12-14, 2022, in Boise, ID; Registration is OPEN for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show 2023; Guests at Universal Studios Florida can get their photo etched onto a mausoleum monument in the Halloween Tribute Store; The Universal Monsters Gallery of Legends allows hotel guests an extra experience corresponding to the "Universal Monsters" Legends Collide" house; The Walt Disney World Resort has revealed the food for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022 at Magic Kingdom; "WITCH!" an immersive experience based on the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612, opens Friday, August 19 at Heritage Square Museum; Frightworld Returns for its 20th year; Attack of the Rotting Corpses opens August 19th at Zombie Joe's in Hollywood; Deadmonton (Edmonton, AB) announced the themes for their 2022 haunted houses; Scare City (Manchester, UK) will open at the old Camelot Theme Park from September 30th; The SoCal Haunt List is now open for submissions through September 17. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork