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20 MAR 2025 · This week: Horror Unleashed Analysis; 18 Haunts opened for St. Patrick's Day events; Wicked New England plans Halfway to Halloween in Salem; Scarehouse Windsor wins Innovator of the Year Award; John Carpenter announces NYC concert; Disney Halloween Festival returns to Disneyland Paris; East Coast Haunters Convention exhibitor list. Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/will-year-round-scares-succeed-off-the-vegas-strip
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17 MAR 2025 · Universal’s Horror Unleashed is set to bring year-round horror to Las Vegas, launching August 14, 2024, at AREA15. But can Universal’s seasonal HHN magic translate into a sustainable permanent attraction? During the TEA Stories from the Fringes series, a panel of Universal Creative team members—including Shelby Honea, Sean Chung, Abbye Finnan, and Corey Schurr—shared their vision for Horror Unleashed, from rotating IPs to a fully immersive, never-breaking experience. This episode features the edited panel recording, exploring the challenges and opportunities of bringing year-round horror to the Vegas Strip.
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11 MAR 2025 · This week: Transworld RECAP; Midsummer Scream tickets now on sale; East Coast Haunters Convention and pre-show tours; Registration opens for Texas Haunters Convention; Six Flags prepares for a massive 2025 season; United Parks' earnings show trouble ahead; Field of Screams Montana Honored with Legacy Haunt Award. Read more https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-convention-season-is-upon-us.Â
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8 MAR 2025 · Description: For 26 years, Field of Screams MT has been a staple of Montana’s Halloween scene, growing from a simple corn maze into a multi-attraction haunted destination. This year, they received the Legacy Haunt Award from the Haunted Attraction Association, honoring their decades of innovation and impact. In this episode, we sit down with the Kirkland family for an unedited, free-flowing conversation about their journey, the evolution of their haunt, and what keeps them scaring year after year. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free https://gantom.com/demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork.
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7 MAR 2025 · The 2025 OSCARES Awards celebrated the top vendors, haunts, and industry leaders during TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis. As producers of this year’s ceremony, we had a front-row seat to the energy and excitement, from the debut of the Spirit of Leadership Award to the Lifetime Achievement honor for Timothy Gavinski. This episode features the FULL, UNEDITED recording of the ceremony, so you can experience every acceptance speech, surprise moment, and industry recognition. Read more about the OSCARES https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/announcing-the-2025-oscares-winners-a-night-of-haunt-industry-excellence/. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free https://gantom.com/demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork.Â
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4 MAR 2025 · Held annually at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead. Moderated by newly seated President Jim Werner (PennHurst Asylum) and outgoing President Spencer Terry (Fear Factory), this year’s discussion focused heavily on the insurance crisis, the future of CHAOS safety training, and expanding resources (including AI) to help members. Read our full recap https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunted-attraction-association-state-of-the-industry-2025-recap/.
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25 FEB 2025 · This week: Universal's Horror Unleashed Opens Aug 14; The Haunt Industry will gather in St Louis this week for the world's largest Halloween Trade Show; Highlights from IAAPA's Middle East Trade Summit; "Alien: Earth" invades SXSW with an immersive pop-up experience; Spirit Halloween reaches $1 Million milestone in donations; Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/hhn-vegas-details-transworld-is-this-weekend.
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23 FEB 2025 · This week: Universal Fan Fest Nights tests if guests will pay for hard-tickets outside of Halloween; Tokyo Disney’s Halloween investment; Disney’s pricing power is strong, but how high can prices go before guests push back?; HAA Annual Meeting & OSCARES; TransWorld’s free seminars; Netflix Bites in Vegas serves horror-inspired dishes. Read the news http://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/theme-parks-want-halloween-every-month.
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11 FEB 2025 · This week: 88 Haunts Open Nationwide This Weekend for Valentines; Disney Struggles to Impress Wall Street; Tokyo Disneyland Leans into Halloween; Spooky Swap Meet Tickets;
TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show Updates;Â Haunted Attraction Association's C.H.A.O.S. recertification program. Read all the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/halloween-remains-cash-cow-for-theme-parks. 87HnXoDKm1F1jwRJbbTj
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5 FEB 2025 · This week: 95 Valentine Haunts Opening this Month; Ed Roberts (West Coast Halloween Con; Nightmare Factory) passes; Insidious: The Further You Fear cancels tour; John Carpenter announces 4-night residency in Los Angeles; Tickets on sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights; 2025 expected to see growth in the Halloween retail industry; Transworld Updates. Read the news https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/95-haunts-opening-this-month-ed-roberts-passes.
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