Haunted Attractions Podcast

We have an opening date for Super Nintendo in Hollywood, and its set off an avalanche of announcements from the US Parks. Meanwhile, massive investment continues to be announced for the UAE. Stories: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood; SEVEN begins construction of Al Hamra entertainment district; Free Queen Mary guided tours offered during the holiday season

Disney’s Haunted Mansion inspires many haunters, and the Nightmare Before Christmas is an annual watching tradition. So in 2001, when Jack Skellington took over the haunted mansion – it was glorious. Today – we’ll hear the story behind this holiday takeover. Disney tapped Garner Holt (http://www.garnerholt.com/) to bring Jack Skellington’s Nightmare to life, and although he had a background in haunting, the path was anything but predictable. This episode contains excerpts from a panel recording from the inaugural Season’s Screamings event in Pasadena. In it, you’ll hear garner holt live on stage recounting the process behind the attraction layover. https://fightface.com/). See what you’re missing with a free demo (https://gantom.com/demo).

Now in its 8th season, Containment Haunted House in Lithia Springs, Georgia, just celebrated its 4th season of running a holiday haunt. The holiday haunt ran for four nights on Dec 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th. Today, we’ll speak with Joey McCollough about how they craft a new story for this off-season experience. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Consistently ranked one of the top haunted houses in the world, Netherworld in Stone Mountain Georgia is a pillar of the haunted house industry. The theme evolves yearly, with each season seeing massive renovations. Today, we’ll speak with co-owner Ben Armstrong about his season, the future, and navigating the upcoming Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions show. This interview was recorded on-location during Netherworld’s Lights On Tour on December 10th. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show's 2023 Seminars are now listed online; Holiday horror comes to Conroe Texas with TerrorFest: A Christmas Horror Convention; The next Ohio Haunters Association meeting will take place on January 22nd, 2023 at the Ohio State Reformatory; Two men have been charged for the July 15th break-in and robbery at Planet Doom Haunted House; Strangest Things Farms will present their "Krampus Nights" Christmas haunt every Friday and Saturday through December 31st; Nightmare on Edgewood finishes their 45th haunt season this Saturday with their Holiday Nightmares event; Sugarmynt Gallery hosts a Very Tim Burton Xmas Party this Saturday; Revenge Of will host a Krampus Village on December 17th; The Haunted Attraction Association is now accepting Board of Directors applications; Reminder - The Haunted Attraction Association's Annual Scholarships entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. EST on January 1st; Knott's Scary Farm will celebrate their 50th anniversary season select nights September 14th -

Stories this week: NBCUniversal CEO shares more details of new Epic Universe; Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says quarantine-free travel to mainland China next year ‘very realistic possibility’; Ocean Park posts deficit of almost HK$1.82 billion; Minion Land featuring Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction and Minion Café coming to Universal Orlando; and Dubai Parks and Resorts in UAE celebrates holiday season

This is the 2022 Halloween Special from HaunTopic Radio. In it, Lesley Bannatyne shares some spooky tales about October traditions, the beginning of Halloween, and the evolution of haunted attractions. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

VFX specializes in interactive and wearable puppets, props, and electronics. Today, we’ll hear about some of their new toys from owner Patrick Voss. This interview was recorded during the IAAPA Expo on the show floor. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs CO was home to the Haunted Mine Drop. Built on the side of a mountain, the ride drops you 120’ under the ground. The ride has been closed since a guest died on the attraction in September 2021. But now, Creative Visions is retheming the entire ride and the park plans to reopen it. Today we’ll hear a preview from Mark McDonough, Founder of Creative Visions, on what the new ride will be like. This interview was recorded during the IAAPA Expo on the show floor. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Inside the Box Productions announces SLEEPWALKR: an immersive 360-degree audio experience; Netherworld Haunted House will host a Lights On Tour on December 10th; Niles Scream Park raised over $134,000 for area charities in their 49th season; Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show debuts the 2023 t-shirt design from Sinister Visions; Updated Holiday Haunt List

We explore a series of stories that illustrate how, despite how it feels, things are proceeding according to plan: The Grinchmas heart is growing at Universal Studios Hollywood; Hong Kong Disneyland begins a ‘new Christmas tradition’ with concert series; Great Movie Escape room at Universal CityWalk opening next week, tickets available; IAAPA report expects spending boost on Middle East parks; PortAventura World announces world’s first ‘Uncharted’ coaster

Hear from 6 different haunts about the challenges they faced this season. This episode is courtesy of HaunTopic Radio and features a Haunter’s Toolbox Masterclass Recording; if you want to join future sessions, head over to haunterstoolbox.com. Featured in this episode: Terror Isle, Deadmonton Haunted House, Grey House Haunts, Country Dream Farms, Dead Factory, and Haunted Hallows. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Nightmare on Edgewood in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a large indoor facility with three haunted attractions. They were awarded both the Highest Rated Haunt in Indiana & Scariest Haunt in Indiana this year by The Scare Factor. Despite all that, they faced a few challenges this year which we will explore in today’s show with Kevin Cook. If you’re bummed about not catching the show this year, Nightmare on Edgewood will open Dec 10th and 17th for their Holliday show. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Season's Screamings takes place at the Pasadena Convention Center this weekend; Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show announces their events lineup for 2023; The Scare Factor presents their 2022 Haunt Awards; Submissions now open for the 2022 Home Haunter Awards Show; Area15 to host enhanced screenings of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas; The Newburgh Civitan Zombie Farm hosts their 3rd annual A Creepy Little Christmas December 9th - 10th; The Dent Schoolhouse presents "A Christmas Nightmare" December 9th & 10th; The House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction raised over $60,000 for charity in their 4th season; Twisted Haunts LA returns this year with Gremlins: Fan Tribute Haunt; Twisted Christmas horror double-feature will take place at The Friday Cinema on December 17th; Dive into the mysterious backstory of The Haunted Mansion with Tokyo Disney Resort's Disney Story Beyond AR Event January - March 2023; Spirit Halloween releases new Toothy the Clown Animatronic; 12' Home Depot Skeleton Thanksg

We discuss the return of Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show is the largest gathering of haunters in the world, and the annual show has moved up its timeline this year to February 2-5, 2023, in St Louis. The show also added a new Interactive Entertainment section. While at IAAPA Expo last week, I stopped by to learn more. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

In 2020 we dedicated our Thanksgiving special to Robbi Lepre, who had recently passed. Most haunts were unable to open at the time, and vaccines weren’t a thing yet. While things are moving ahead in the US, many haunts saw dips in attendance this year, and we’re still dealing with supply chain prices. So today, I’m replaying our 2020 special – a celebration of Robbi Lepre. Listen and reflect on where we were, where we are, and where we’re going. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Set to open in 2023, Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine, has partnered with Sally Dark Rides to add the Whispering Pines Hotel to their property (AKA the Haunted Hotel dark ride). Four-passenger ride cars will move guests through 14 scenes concluding with a final visit through an otherworldly dimension. Guests of the Haunted Hotel will play a key role in the story. Sally unveiled the new Dark Ride during this year’s IAAPA Expo, and we stopped by to learn more from Drew Hunter (Vice President of Creative Design). Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Updated Holiday Haunts List; Funtown Splashtown USA & Sally Dark Rides unveil new Haunted Hotel Dark Ride at IAAPA; Creep It Real FESTIVE announces new celebrity guests and Fear Farm haunt experience; Brokepam Productions launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund their new haunt "The Haunting of Bloody Mary"; Jingle Hells returns to Awaken Haunted Attraction; Fear Columbus expands their Krampus: A Haunted Christmas Experience to two weekends; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents "Turkeys! The Musical" and "Cabaret Macabre Christmas"; The Frida Cinema hosts a special screening and panel of Silent Night, Deadly Night; The Haunted Museum Nottingham is set to open in January of 2023; a Halloween-themed Thanksgiving display is featured on the local news in Parma, Ohio. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-news-haunted-hotel-comes-to-funtown-splashtown-usa

Scott and Philip walk the IAAPA Expo Show Floor, meet with some friends, and discuss the 2022 show. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/VfCV88YemuU