Haunted Attraction Network

RIP City has rebranded to RCFX after seeing demand for their makeup grow in the mainstream market. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rebranding and why all that extra sanitizing might be here to stay in makeup rooms. This episode features Shalee Mudgett. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association leading up to this year’s Transworld. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Today’s show is all about the impact of policies on the attractions industry. From Chapek’s latest debacle to the Russian Oil Ban, Tokyo Disney’s new passes, and the cancellation of IAAPA Expo Asia – it’s a policy week on Green Tagged. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Today we’re previewing the new products from Gore Galore and learning a tip for engaging your actors (https://gore-galore.com/). Now in their 24th season, Gore Galore is known in the industry for pioneering ‘actormatronics.’ Here’s owner and Creative Director Kevin Alvey to explain what exactly that is. This is our vendor showcase series in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association leading up to this year’s Transworld. Visit Gore Galore in booth 1103. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group Kicks-Off Their 30th Season with BLOOD ALLEY HAUNT – this weekend only – and we went on-location to find out more (http://www.zombiejoes.com/). This weekend - Dare to Wind-Your-Way through a Forgotten Passage...Haunted by the Unspeakable Spirits of Its Diabolical Past! Blood Alley is showing March 11-13, 2022, and is only $10 in advance. Featured in this episode: Norman Gidney from Horrorbuzz, Zombie Joe, Jorge Lozano, Charlotte Cocker, and Joe Filippone. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Field of Screams is open this Saturday, March 12th, for their 3rd annual St. Paddy’s Day event – and we’ll hear all about it (https://fieldofscreams.com/). The single-day event features uniquely themed building décor, scenes, evil leprechauns, and sinister trolls. If that seems like a lot of work for a one-day event, we’ll get into that as well. This interview features co-owner Jim Schopf. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week's news: The Haunted Attraction Association announces their TransWorld events; Tickets now on sale for Midsummer Scream; Exhibit sales begin for West Coast Halloween Convention; Halloween Club Costume Superstore's 9th Annual Spookshow announces date change; Fear Expo announces location and dates for 2023 event; CalHauntS hosts March Zoom meeting and April In-Person Make and Take workshop; Haunt Comp returns for their 3rd annual competition; the next Fear Expo Haunt Master Class takes place Thursday at 5:00 p.m. PST; Hershy Park in the Dark teases "all-new frightening experiences"; Dark Castle discusses creating unique off-season immersive events; Garner Holt Productions inspires the next generation of potential attraction industry members with hands-on workshops; Granite Insurance is hiring two Business Insurance Account Managers; Sir Henry's Haunted Trail selected as location for new indie film; Disney's new Haunted Mansion film to be released March 10th, 2023. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-march-07

Rotten Apple 907 in Burbank CA celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021 with the theme ‘Evil in the London Fog’ (https://www.rottenapple907.com/). They welcomed over 4000 guests for a 6-night run that raised over $6000 to Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter. The home haunt is a local legend and known for their attention to detail and outstanding sets. I visited during Haunter’s Night, which happened in November after the haunt had officially closed to the public. I grabbed Diane Meyer to ask her how it felt to be back with a full walkthrough after having only a display for 2020. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

From free seminars to the auction, CHAOS, and the annual OSCARES awards – the Haunted Attraction Association has a ton of events planned for Transworld. Several events are free and available for both members and nonmembers to participate. Today, association president Spencer Terry previews each event for you. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week we discuss the latest SeaWorld earnings, takeaways from the PLASA survey on live events, and why two cedar fair parks are discontinuing scary Halloween events.

Cynthia MacDonald from Zombie Farms in Athens, Georgia shares her experience from start to finish on how she started their outdoor trail and how you can start one too.

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Some tips in this podcast:

The pros and cons of outdoor haunts
How actor management is different in the woods
Where to find cheap & free materials to build
ohh...and sooo much more....