Both Disney and Six Flags posted strong earnings this week, and while haunts are a few steps removed from the major theme park operators, it tells us something useful: guests are still booking, still spending, and still showing up. The two chains are taking different approaches to the same moment, with Six Flags leaning into value and regional passes while Disney leans into premium. For haunted attractions, the takeaways are the same ones we've been tracking since TransWorld. In this issue:

• Disney Q2 Revenue Up 7% as D'Amaro Pitches Disney+ as Everything App
• Six Flags Q1 Revenue Up 12% as Reilly Doubles Down on Pass Strategy
• Oogie Boogie Bash Returns for 33 Select Nights
• AEOStudios to Close in June After 30 Years
• ScareCON 26 Takes Place May 18-20
• Mars Unveils New Seasonal Treats for Halfway to Halloween

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