Haunted Attraction Network

Fear Overload in the bay area and Ultimate Terror Scream Park in the Sacramento area are both owned by the same brothers. And while these two northern California area haunts seem similar, they have vastly different approaches. Coming up, we’ll hear how two attractions in overlapping markets differentiate. Fear Overload is open for their Valentine Day event February 11, 12, and 14, 2022; that makes this the perfect time to learn about the attraction. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland Michigan opens TONIGHT for their Valentine Haunt (https://valentinehauntdetroit.com/). It’s valentine’s day weekend and there are over 50 haunts all over the country opening this weekend to celebrate. Some haunts are reopening with their normal show (see our Feb 5th Show). Others, like Hush Haunted Attraction, are adding entirely new scenes and characters to celebrate. We’ll find out why that’s important in this interview with owner Cody Bailey. See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Established in 2010, Immortal Masks is known for delivering film quality products at competitive pricing (https://www.immortalmasks.com/). They’re launching 3 new product lines at Transworld next month and we have the details. This is the 3rd episode of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the haunted attraction association. See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

From new bladder blood to scholarships, a free burn class and giveaways – Bobbie Weiner AKA Bloody Mary has a ton planned this year (https://www.dearbloodymary.com/). This is the 2nd episode of our vendor showcase series, featuring Haunted Attraction Association member companies participating in the annual auction happening at this year’s Transworld Halloween & attractions show (https://haashow.com/). Bobbie Weiner AKA Bloody Mary is a prolific contributor to the community. The US Department of Defense recognizes Bobbie as their #1 supplier of Camouflage Face Paint for which Bobbie has received Gold Medals. She has been featured in CNN, Entertainment Tonight, Fortune Magazine, The Huffington Post, and the NY Times. In 2005 “The Tales of Bloody Mary” Comic Books premiered and the 5th comic book was used by Six Flags Over Texas as the basis for their “Bloody Mary’s Circus Of Fear” haunted house. In 2008 Bobbie licensed her brand name to Universal Studios Orlando where Bloody Mary was their attraction at Halloween Horror Nights. See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week's news: The next Haunters Toolbox Masterclass is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16th and will feature Cynthia MacDonald of Zombie Farms; HauntPay highlights six ways to fund your haunted attraction; Monsterpalooza announced their exhibitor list; Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show posted the official floor plan; The Ohio Haunters Association will hold an in-person meeting at Hell's Dungeon on Sunday, April 3rd; Hell's Dungeon is now offering wedding and engagement services; Three SoCal home haunters unite to create the new Bones Gulch Haunt; Beetle House LA hosts a My Bloody Valentine celebration Saturday, February 12th; Darryl Kirby of Kirby Family Farm Scary Train discusses how his team rallied to make 2021 their best year yet; Todd Fedyshyn of Reapers Revenge discusses how they used dynamic pricing and employee retention to increase profitability in a tapped-out market; Haunted Overload donated $71,328 to the Pope Memorial Human Society; Fear Fair hosts Halfway to Halloween event; Camelot Rises postpones weekend shows due to a power outage; Seaworld Entertainment proposed an offer to acquire the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company; Universal Studios Florida opens Universal Monsters: A Tribute to the Creatures of the Night store; Voting is now open for Ocio Terror's Horror Awards IV Edition 2021; Job Postings from Merlin Entertainments and Gantom Lighting & Controls; Mind Games Productions offers mobile-friendly escape rooms; Spirit Halloween donated more than $200,000 to the University Medical Center Children's Hospital; Haunting with Heart documentary features Arizona haunters. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-news-feb-07

Jack O’ Lantern Journey (https://jackolanternjourney.com/) has been popping up everywhere over the last several years. Sometimes as a single photo op like at the Winchester Mystery House and sometimes as a full-scale event. I’ve been so curious how it all works. Today, we hear all about the process from CEO Debbi Katz and Creative Director Bill Bywater. If you want to meet Jack o Lantern journey in person they’ll be at Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show March 17-20, 2022 in booth 914. Support comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls; See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week we discuss SeaWorld offering to buy Cedar Fair, Bob Iger’s exit interview with the NY Times, and what it all says about the attention economy. Notes: SeaWorld’s offer (https://www.inparkmagazine.com/sseaworld-offer-for-cedar-fair/) and Bob Iger’s Exit Interview (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/opinion/sway-kara-swisher-bob-iger.html?). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Haunts across the country are rolling out the blood-red carpet to welcome couples for an evening of treats. The first haunt to open was The Haunt in Atascadero, which opened last night and will run their scary tales on 5 select nights through February 14th (https://www.thehauntinatascadero.com/). We’ll go on-location to experience their Valentine’s Scary Tales Revisited. Featured in this episode are owner Chris Towers and actors Mo and Trevor. Support comes from Gantom Lighting & Controls; See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Home Haunting is where most haunters begin; it starts with lavish decorating and evolves into something that eventually takes over the house and neighborhood. But no matter the size of the haunt, all haunters have one thing that ties us all together – a love for Halloween and entertaining the community. Wilson Halloween House in Ironton Ohio decided this year to move from a yard display to walkthrough – complete with actors. Maximus has today’s story. See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Scott discusses the importance and benefits of people in the Haunt Community joining and participating in various organizations. View our list of organizations here: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunted-attraction-associations-groups/