Haunted Attraction Network

Coming up, we’re discuss the earnings reports from Universal and Cedar Fair – plus changing ticketing policies at Tokyo Disney. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

We’re covering the top 13 cheap ways to promote your haunted attraction. On August 2nd, Brian and Philip taught a free class for the Haunter’s Toolbox Group members. This is the full recording of that class, covering the topics of Local involvement, Press releases, Media nights, Influencers, Email, Instagram, TikTok, the Google Business Suite, Website Optimizers, Facebook Freebies, Wristbands, Customer-generated content, and Direct Mail. Find Haunter’s Toolbox on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/123536027777548 ) or become a Haunt Master ( https://www.haunterstoolbox.com/main-pages/haunt-master-subscription/ ). Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Coming up, discover how music supervisors select tunes that appear in spooky TV shows, movies, and even commercials. This is the first 30 minutes of “Spooky Music in Visual” which took place on the 2nd Stage this past Saturday, July 30th at Midsummer Scream. For haunters especially, this provides insight you can apply when selecting media for your haunt. Featured in this panel are: Evan Bogart, Jennifer Smith, and Rebecca Rienks. . Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

In this episode you’ll learn about the history, process, and musical challenges behind some of the most iconic horror film soundtracks of all time. This is the full panel presentation “COMPOSERS OF THE APOCALYPSE” from the Main Stage this past Sunday, July 31st. This was a 90-minute presentation featuring talented musicians that have created iconic horror film scores and famous themes of films and shows that have thrilled us for decades. Joining moderator Michael Kolence of Grimm Life Collective was John Massari (Killer Klowns From Outer Space, The Ray Bradbury Theater, The Wizard of Speed and Time); Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th and sequels, The Swamp Thing, House); Holly Amber Church (Open 24 Hours, Ruin Me, Dark Light); Alan Howarth (Halloween 2-6, Christine, They Live); Richard Band (Re-Animator, Troll, Ghoulies); and Christopher Young (Hellraiser, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities). Also featured are the Midsummer Scream producers – David Markland, Claire Dunlap Gary Baker, and Rick West. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week’s news: The Weeknd is joining forces with Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights to inspire all-new, terrifying haunted houses based on his record-breaking “After Hours” album. Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream (Tampa, Florida) has announced another haunted house for this year's event: The Residence will return for 2022 - but with a special holiday twist. Midsummer Scream took place this weekend and saw record-breaking crowds at the Long Beach Convention Center. Candy manufacturer Hershey has stated that the company will not be able to meet Halloween demand this year. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Today we discuss the CDC lifting restrictions for Cruise Ships; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort enhancing cast benefits; GDP data fanning concerns about a U.S. recession; and why Meta’s Profit is down 36%. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Coming up, Scott Swenson explains why you should design easter eggs into your haunt to engage your superfans. Apply for our Hauntathon before July 29th ( http://hauntathon.info/ ) and Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

USH has added a section to the studio tour for the first time in a long time. Jupiter’s Claim is the actual set from Jordan Peele’s new movie NOPE, and it was added to the studio tour to correspond with the movie’s debut. Today, we’re joined by Horrorbuzz founder Norm Gibney to discuss the film and the in-person immersive event that universal put on to launch the film. Apply for our Hauntathon before July 29th ( http://hauntathon.info/ ) and Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Today we’ll hear from three haunters at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 vending. Featured in this episode: Garner Holt, President of Garner Holt Productions; Doug P'gosh, Creative Director of Retro-a-go-go; Tabitha Barron, Composite Effects. Apply for our Hauntathon before July 29th ( http://hauntathon.info/ ) and Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Midsummer Scream takes place this weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center; Reaper's Realm Haunted Farm and Trail is set to reopen for 2022; The new horror escape room "The Weeping Witch" comes to Cross Roads Escape Games this August; House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soiree returns this fall with new characters, new locations, and new cocktails; Spookslot Haunted Castle in Efteling theme park will close on September 4th; Spookers haunted attraction has been sold to Armageddon Expo; SeaWorld Orlando announces the first of their new and returning haunts, scare zones, shows, and themed bars; Halloween Horror Nights Orlando set facades appearing in parks. Apply for our Hauntathon before July 29th ( http://hauntathon.info/ ) and Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork