Haunted Attraction Network

Halfway to Halloween is just around the corner, and plenty of haunts are opening this year to celebrate. Here in Los Angeles, we have a unique event that involves multiple haunts called the Spooky Swap Meet (https://spookyswapmeet.com/). Today, I’m going to replay our episode from the Spooky Swap Meet last year so you can hear what it was like. Here’s the background: Guests can ‘shop among the spirits for Halloween treasures!’ The backdrop for the event is the Victorian era houses of the heritage square museum. There are plenty of vendors and food, but there’s also trick or treating. Local haunts will each decorate one of the Victorian manors and create mini trick or treat experiences for the guests. Spooky Swap Meet is next weekend April 30th and May 1st. This year the haunts involved are AdamJess FX, Fear Farm, Bones Gulch Haunted Attraction, LA Haunted Hayride, Samhain Cemetery, and Vamp and the Fiends! Get tickets to Spooky Swap Meet here: https://spookyswapmeet.com/

One of the biggest hurdles that Haunters face is preparing your attraction for the fire marshal. This podcast episode will get you ready for your inspector and help make your Haunt safer, for your customers and staff.

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Over the last 19 years Fright Props has grown from smaller mechanics to distributing most anything you’d need for your haunt. Today, we’ll hear about the new products and cutoff times. Their animatronic division, poison props, also launched 15 new props this year. Tyler from The Scare Factor conducted this interview and he’s interviewing Doug from Fright Props on the Transworld show floor. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/frightprops-2022

Nightmare on Chicago Street cancelled for 2022; Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Egan Escape Productions present the "Escape IT" experience in Las Vegas; Ghost Bus Hawaii offers year-round Japanese-themed horror; Book Your Hotel for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show 2023; Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with the Idaho Halloween & Horror Convention's mini event on April 30th; Read the stories: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-news-april-18

Fearworm is the first and largest full-service marketing agency dedicated to haunted houses; Today, we’ll learn about their firm and get a tip for managing your haunt’s social media. This interview was recorded during Transworld, conducted by Scott Swenson, and features Tyler Barnett. Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/fearworm-2022

We’ll review the most important new attractions openings and break down why they’re all continuations of ongoing trends. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-trend-convergence

Wristband Resources is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of identification wristbands and accessories in the world – and for the past 16 years, Bonnie has been building relationships in the haunted house space. This interview was recorded during Transworld, conducted by Max, and features Bonnie Lewis. Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/wristband-haunt-2022

We check in with Von Grimm Productions to hear about their 2022 products. The owner has worked in the haunted attraction and special makeup effects industry for over 14 years, in attractions large and small; Von Grimm settled into making masks and started with their signature burlap designs.This interview was recorded during Transworld by Darryl Plunkie and features Matt Scott from Von Grimm Productions. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/von-grimm-2022

Reaper’s Revenge, in Scranton Pennsylvania, started in 2006. A founding member, Travis oversees most of the things that involve the employees. With a staff of 240 every show night, there’s certainly a lot to keep track of. Over the years, Travis has developed a family philosophy to retain team members, and today, we’ll explore some concrete things you can do to retain you haunt team. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/haunt-retention-travis-rhoad-reapers-revenge

Since 2006, minispotlight has been providing LED lighting solutions for haunts. They have the standard stuff sure, but as you’ll hear, their real differentiation is in custom creations like the LED Warp Tunnel and Jacob’s Ladders. This interview was conducted by Scott Swenson during Transworld 2022 and features Bert Zelten; it’s part of our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/minispotlight-2022