Haunted Attraction Network

This week Scott and Philip argue quite a bit over the Six Flags Q1 Earnings and Meow Wolf’s 2 new locations. Plus, are teens convinced about the Metaverse? Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-make-your-position-known

Coming up, we’re discussing how affordable ways you can do media outreach for your haunt. You don’t need a large budget, but you need a focus on building allies. It may seem early, but now is the time to lay the groundwork for our season. This episode features John Singh from J2 Communications. Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/affordable-haunt-media

Coming up, we’re visiting the Spooky Kids Club exhibit at SugarMynt Gallery. Open now through June 19th, this exhibit focuses on the Halloween-loving child in all of us. We’ll hear from the co-creators, 2 of the artists, some guests, and even get a guided tour and hear about some of the easter eggs. Featured in this episode: Jeff Depaoli, SaraRose Orlandini, Jimi Martinez, Victor Acuña, The Creepy Cool Kid, and Ted Dougherty. Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/spooky-kids-club

The West Coast Halloween Convention returns this weekend, May 13th - 15th, in Portland, Oregon; ScareCON comes to Thorpe Park May 9th - 11th; The Haunted Attraction Association will host their next virtual Monthly Mixer on May 23rd at 8:00 p.m. EDT; The Midwest Haunters Convention announces their complete seminar lineup; The Scare Factor is now accepting haunted attraction review requests; Nethercraft Founder Tom Baksik passes away at the age of 51. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-may-09

Attractions are doing everything they can to mitigate the upcoming rush. This week: The new queueless experience from Disney, SeaWorld and Cedar Fair are seeing financial recovery (despite still losing millions), Universal staffs up, and performer safety.

Scare USA in Two Rivers Wisconsin is opening this weekend, May 13th and 14th, for Slasher weekend – an experience where guests use flashlights to follow arrows and find PRIZES! We’ll hear all about it. Today, we’re talking with John Schwarz. He’s the owner of Scare USA. Notes: https://www.haunt.news/scare-usa-slasher-weekend-2022

In the wake of recent violence against live performers, Scott discusses the importance of performer safety. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/haunt-performer-safety

The Scare Factor is a nation-wide haunted house review website and directory. Today, we’ll learn about an opportunity for free and paid advertising for your haunt on The Scare Factor. And if you don’t have a haunt, you’ll learn where to find the best ones. This interview features Tyler and Nora, who reported for us at this year’s Transworld. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/the-scare-factor-haunt-directory

VFX offers a full line of interactive and wearable puppets to help you promote, entertain, and scare your haunt’s guests. Today, we’ll hear from Patrick Voss about the company history and their 2022 products. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/vfx-puppets-haunt-2022

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to The Magic Kingdom select nights August 12th - October 31st; The Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party will return to Disney California Adventure this Fall; The Disney Cruise Line will debut all-new Halloween experiences with "Halloween on the High Seas"; Nightmare on Chicago Street is back from the dead as the Elgin Council reverses their previous decision to cancel the event; Netflix & Fever present a new immersive Stranger Things Experience in Brooklyn, New York; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group Presents "The Boogeyman" Sundays & Mondays May 15th - 30th; SugarMynt Gallery's newest exhibition, "Spooky Kids Club" opens May 7th. Read the stories: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-may-02