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Halloween Past & Present

Halloween Past & Present

Day 57 of the #Emilys100DaysOfHalloween challenge is: Get Lost in a Corn Maze. That makes this the perfect time to share this old podcast from the Haunted Attraction Network. In “Halloween Past & Present”, Philip takes listeners on a journal through Halloween Past & Halloween Present. He visits haunted attractions all over the US, including: Kinetic Theory in Los Angeles, The Queen Mary in Long Beach, Forbidden Acres in El Paso, The Maize in Buffalo, Howl o Scream in Tampa, Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa, The Dark Seance and The Tunnel of the Damned, and Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Orlando.

I had the pleasure of joining Philip at The Maize in Wheatfield, NY. It was a corn maze that I visited frequently when I was growing up. I had a lot of nostalgia returning after many years away. Listen to my stories starting around 11:56. 

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2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions

2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions

Haunted Attraction Network’s 2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions


 

The Haunted Attraction Network’s 2025 Hauntathon is open for submissions! Now in its eleventh year, the 61-day multimedia celebration spotlighting haunted attractions worldwide brings fans long-form video features, short-form social content, podcast episodes, and a fabulously-written newsletter (if I do say so myself). The event runs daily September 1st through October 31st. 

“We’re proud to provide a platform that celebrates haunts of all sizes and styles,” said Philip Hernandez, founder of the Haunted Attraction Network. “From industry legends to home haunters, Hauntathon gives creators the visibility they deserve during the most exciting season of the year.”

Hauntathon 2025 is open to haunted attractions of all sizes—from large-scale commercial scream parks to heartfelt home haunts. Selected haunts will be featured in documentary-style videos, podcast interviews, and viral-ready social clips released throughout the Halloween season.

Why Apply?

In 2024, the Haunted Attraction Network delivered:

  • 📺 40.2 million video views across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

  • 🎧 33,000 podcast downloads from horror-focused listeners

  • 📰 13,000 monthly website views and 4,500 engaged email subscribers

  • 💬 National media features on outlets like NBC’s California Live and NPR’s Marketplace

With a social media reach of over 550,000 followers, Hauntathon offers unmatched exposure for haunted attractions looking to build long-term visibility and connect with an engaged Halloween audience.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Want to support the haunt industry while reaching a highly targeted Halloween audience? Hauntathon 2025 offers several sponsorship options:

  • 🔦 Haunt Feature Sponsorship – Sponsor a haunt’s feature segment

  • 🎙️ Podcast Advertising – $75 per episode

  • 📰 Newsletter Feature – $300 for dedicated placement

  • 📱 Vertical Video Ad Integration – $300 for reels/shorts

To inquire about sponsorship packages, contact Philip directly at philip@hauntedattractionnetwork.com

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Emily Events Theme Parks

Scream Break 2023

Scream Break 2023

Do you ever wonder what monsters do in the off-season? This year Six Flags Magic Mountain showed us how their terrifying Fright Fest monsters celebrate Spring Break with Scream Break 2023. Fridays – Sundays, March 18th – April 16th, park guests could add some vitamin SCREAM to their visit during this special, separately ticketed after-hours event. The event included two haunts, three scare zones, specialty food & beverages, and more. 

Scream Break with the Haunted Attraction Network

I was beyond excited to get to experience this event myself as part of the  Haunted Attraction Network. Philip let me out of my newsletter writing-only cage to get a little monster R&RIP at Scream Break 2023. 

I started the evening with some delicious BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese. To drink, I had the event’s signature cocktail, “Skulls on the Beach” (but as a mocktail version for me). Then it was out into the night for mazes & scarezones!

We first walked through “Vault 666: The Initiation”. Through some clever negotiations on my part, we made it out alive and successfully joined Sigma Phi Mu Mu (Six Flags Magic Mountain). Then we were off to one hell of a frat party at “Condemned: House Party”. Afterwards we mixed and mingled with the spring break monsters. 

Next, we walked through a sinister soiree at Bloodborne Hollow. The area’s denizens were half-human, half-animal – but all terrifying! The chandeliers along the pathway indicated that we had made our way over to the  classy area of town. Much nicer than the dilapitated old house of the frat area.

Finally, we ended the evening with a [G]RAVE at the Dead Man’s Party area in the DC Universe. I had a blast busting out my best dance moves to the DJ’s rocking beats. Not too shabby of a night out for this ghoul!

Scream Break was a great twist on some classic Fright Fest attractions. It certainly satisfied my need for Halloween halfway through the year. I look forward to seeing how this event grows in future years.

Watch the Video

Thank you to Philp and the Haunted Attraction Network for the opportunity to experience this awesome event!

Want to see more of my haunt walkthroughs? Check out these links:

Scream Break with Sharp Productions

The Darkness Animatronics-Only Walkthrough

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