Haunted Attractions Podcast

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"WITCH!" is an original immersive experience based on the true story of the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612; we’ll learn about the writing and design process on today’s show. The team behind Witch also created ‘It’s Alive’ last year ( https://www.haunt.news/its-alive-a-frankenstein-immersive-experience/ ). Today, we’ll speak with co-writer Devon Armstrong about the process. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Haunters Rejoice because Season’s Screamings (https://seasons.ticketspice.com/seasons-screamings-2022) is coming to Burbank Dec 2-4; Now in its 2nd year, Season’s Screamings holiday horror convention in Burbank is where you’ll find scores of spooky stocking stuffers, wandering evil, and so many other not-so-nice surprises. Today, David Markland joins us to preview some of the chilling holiday entertainment they have planned for this year. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Universal Studios & Blumhouse Productions celebrated their partnership with the first-ever in-person Blumfest featuring a Halloween Horror Nights Q&A; IAAPA Expo takes place this week - November 14th - 19th in Orlando, Florida; The Scare Factor hosts their annual Monster Bash at Nightmare on Edgewood this Saturday, November 19th; Seasons Screamings announces full panel lineup; Krampus Tavern comes to The Globe Theatre December 10th & 11th. Read More: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-news-nov-14

Scott and Philip outline their plan for the annual IAAPA expo in Orlando.

Cedar Fair Earnings are great; Supply chains will be strained more for Chinese New Year; Seoul's Halloween Stampede is a cautionary tale.

Remaining Halloween events in Seoul canceled after a deadly Halloween celebration stampede; Creep It Real Festive takes place November 25th & 26th at the Heritage Museum of Orange County; The Legendary Haunt Tour visits Nashville area haunts this weekend; The Hall of Yuletide Spirits returns to Season's Screamings this December 2nd - 4th; The Idaho Halloween & Horror Con has changed its name to Horrorween Con Idaho; Universal announced the first Halloween Horror Nights maze of 2023: Chucky; Bennett's Curse presents "Krampus Haunted Christmas" December 2nd - 3rd; Castle Dark returns to Castle Park this holiday season with "Krampus" interactive maze; NPR shared 4 creative ways to keep leftover pumpkins out of landfills. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/news-nov-08

We're taking a post-halloween break to work on new shows and will return on November 14, 2022. Check our feed for all 61 Hauntathon episodes, plus our Halloween Special.

On October 9th, we went to the Frida Cinema and recorded this audio from ‘An Oogie Boogie Afternoon,’ a panel presentation from Disney on the making of the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney’s California Adventure. Jeff Depaoli from Dizney Coast to Coast produced the panel and aired it on his show ( https://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com/ ) . Today, we’re playing that full episode from Dizney Coast to Coast. Happy Halloween! Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Today, we’re visiting ScareUSA in two rivers to learn about their 10th season from John Schwarz Jr. ScareUSA is open November 4th and 5th so there’s still a chance for you to visit this year if you’re nearby. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Now in its 11th season, Fear Factory in Salt Lake City, Utah, spans 6 floors and nearly 90,000 square feet. If you’re worried about missing the show this year because it’s nearly Halloween, Fear Factory will open for blackout nights on November 4th and 5th. Today, we’ll speak with two owners (Rob Dunfield and Spencer Terry) about the show and get insight into what it takes to operate. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Scott and Philip discuss the 2022 Halloween Season

An abandoned farm’s bloody history is revealed during Darktober at M&D’s Scotland's Theme Park in Scotland. Scotland's Theme Park has been celebrating Halloween with a maze since 2014. The maze is part of this year's larger event called Darktober, which acts as a second gate for the park. Today, we’ll learn about the event from Carly McCleary, who produces the maze. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Nestled in rural Nebraska, Grey House Haunts is a 7,000 Square Foot linear haunt celebrating its 9th year. Today, we’ll speak with owner Jan Knuth about the season and what it’s like haunting in an isolated area. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, has offered Halloween for many years, but they made a massive expansion this year with Dark Nights at Hersheypark. Billed as an immersive haunt experience, Dark Nights expands Hersheypark’s Halloween offerings with four haunted houses, three scare zones, themed food, and merchandise. Guests can still enjoy the Halloween entertainment as normal and can purchase wristbands that allow entry into the haunted houses. Adding Dark Nights makes the Halloween programming more multi-generational, but it’s a balancing act adding something scarier to a traditional family-friendly park. Today, we’ll learn about the event and how the team maintains that balance. Featured in this episode are Quinn Bryner (Director of PR), Chris Brown (Director of Planning and Design), and Rob Gordon (Managing Director for Food & Beverage). Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

News stories from Hell Week! Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Scott and Philip take a break from the news to discuss marketing a Halloween event at your attraction.

Now in its 49th Season, Reindeer Manor in Red Oak, Texas, is preparing to move to a new location after this season. Today, we’ll speak with Co-Owner Alex Lohman to learn about this year’s show, the reasons for the move, and their approach to staffing. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Requiem Haunted House in Downtown Caldwell, Idaho, is celebrating its 9th season this year. The haunt is roughly 13,000 square feet spread over multiple levels and takes 30-45 minutes to walk through. However, what makes Requiem stand out is its fun and community engagement culture. Today, we’ll speak with co-owner Krista Brower Wood about Requiem and their haunt’s culture. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

The Herman Brothers Haunted Mine has reopened for tours, but if you descend into the mine, will you make it back out? Wicker Manor is a 300 square foot experience built within a two car garage in Denver, CO. Now in its 6th year, the last two years have explored a haunted gold mine. Despite the size, this home haunt is broken into 5 scenes, each brimming with effects. Guests descend into the mine via a fake elevator and then must make it out. Today, we’ll hear from owner Sean Herman about designing and building wicker manor.