The East Coast Haunters Convention is TransWorld’s newest Halloween trade show event. Much like its sister convention, the Midwest Haunters Convention, this show features a pre-con bus tour, educational sessions, expo floor, party, and more. East Coast Haunters Convention is open to the public and is dedicated to all things Halloween! Welcoming home/pro haunters, actors, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves to celebrate Halloween!
Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling Halloween season with the Haunted Attraction Network’s 2023 Hauntathon. Lasting 61 days September 1st – October 31st, this celebration of haunted houses from around the globe will feature videos, podcasts, VIP in-person experiences, and more.
The Haunted Attraction Network has gathered 13 ghoulish partners – including me – to bring viewers to 61+ haunted attractions worldwide. Hauntathon will explore some of the world’s best and most mysterious haunted attractions, from the classic to the cutting-edge. What does it take to scare people? You’ll find out. In this year’s Hauntathon, viewers will get an inside look at the creative process behind some of the world’s most famous haunted attractions.
I am beyond excited to once again be a part of this incredible endeavor! Be on the lookout for me in various videos and be sure to subscribe to the weekly newsletter for up-to-date industry news written by yours truly.
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Blood & Bones: The Ultimate Fan Experience
From show producers Joshua Grannell (“Peaches Christ”) and David Flower, comes an experience that’s taken the bay area by storm, and already garnered a cult-like following. Brimming with freakishly fabulous performances, this hybrid haunt-theatrcial horror show leaves you begging for more. Join us on October 7th, 2023, at this Superfan event! You’ll get to experience The Initiation, hear from show producers Joshua Grannell (“Peaches Christ”) and David Flower during a panel, shake your bones with Skeleton Sam from LVCRFT (Hocus Pocus 2, Hubie Halloween the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), and even get bloody with exclusive photo moments!
Sir Henry’s Legacy: A 10-Year Retrospective
From its humble origins as an outdoor trail in Plant City, Florida, a legendary scream park has emerged. This multi-attraction destination has captivated thrill-seekers and inspired podcasts, books, and even a film. Join us at Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail on November 4th, 2023, to celebrate Sir Henry’s Dark Legacy. You’ll get an express pass to experience every attraction, hear from founder Zach Glaros during a panel, and get exclusive photo moments with Sir Henry himself!
Attractions Magazine covers all the major theme parks and attractions. The Attractions Magazine website, YouTube, and social media accounts are filled with an exciting new looks at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Legoland, and other major attractions. Their coverage includes in-depth articles, tips, reviews, restaurants, hotels, and much more!
Covering the Spooky Side of Films, Theme Parks, & Beyond! Creating Original Films, Podcasts & Events.
Founded out of a love for haunted attractions and theme park spookiness, Freaks of HHN reports on haunted attractions through social media posts, blogs, and vlog-style videos.
HaunTopic Radio is a monthly audio podcast about HOW to start and grow a Haunted House Attraction or Halloween Event.
Kevin is an Orlando Vlogger covering all things theme parks, attractions, conventions, and haunts.
MUSE TV features the best in film, television, music, lifestyle, tech, and so much more. If it is an interview with one of your favorite celebrities or musicians, special features from the red carpet or blockbuster movie, theme parks or travel destination, a concert with your favorite band, or experience an attraction from another part of the globe MUSE TV has you covered! Their reporters are the future of journalism today with many of them attending the best journalistic colleges and universities in the Southern California area. Their legacy of journalists on MUSE TV can now be seen across the nation in front of and behind the camera in newsrooms at NBC, CBS, FOX, and more. MUSE TV Now Available on Roku & Amazon Fire TV.
A couple of fun-loving adventurers! They specialize in organic event coverage in the SoCal area.
ScareTrack is the UK’s first podcast dedicated to the Scare Attraction & Haunted House Industry.
With over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube, Sharp Productions is a leading expert in POV content for Roller Coasters, Theme Park, and haunted attractions.
Halloween fans scream! Listen along as they celebrate the greatest day of the year. From discussions about Halloween movies and specials, to traditions, games and more, this podcast is for all of the spooky folks out there whose lives perk up a bit every October. Host of the show, Jeff DePaoli, welcomes many guests to the podcast who have worked on your favorite scary movies and haunted attractions.
The Horror of Being Emily showcases resources, creative projects, small businesses, and more related to my weird and wonderful Halloween & horror obsession. (You should probably already be aware of this one since you are currently reading this blog)
The Scare Factor provides Haunted House and Halloween lovers with the most professional and accurate info possible.
This Weekend, with Nick Pagliochini
Tune in to “This Weekend, with Nick Pagliochini” on Fridays at 8p PST/PDT, during “Later, with Mo’ Kelly” to get the lowdown on what you could be doing over the weekend and beyond: theme parks, museums, music festivals, community events, foodie finds, etc. You name it, Nick likely has the 411, or will know who to ask to find out what it is that you’re lookin’ for.
The 2023 Hauntathon is made possible through generous financial support from Gantom Lighting and Controls. Gantom Illuminates attractions worldwide with the world’s smallest intelligent fixtures. See what you’re missing with a free demo.
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.
Springtopia LA 2023 brought 200,000 square feet of exciting and immersive fun to Southern California March 29th – April 23rd. The event offered haunts, a laser light experience, silent disco, carnival rides, and more – all for $35 per person.
Philip Hernandez of The Haunted Attraction Network invited me along to explore each of the seven themed lands:
We also stopped by the food court and midway for rides, carnival games, and snacks. It was quite the evening!
Want to see more of my Haunted Attraction Network escapades? Check out more videos below:
Don’t forget to follow The Haunted Attraction Network on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and their website for the latest Halloween news & entertainment. You can also sign up for their newsletter (written by yours truly) for weekly haunt news delivered stright to your inbox.
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.
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.
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.
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:
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.
14 select nights March 9th – April 16th, Six Flags Magic Mountain presents “Scream Break”. The after-hours event features two haunts, three scare zones, frightfully delicious treats, and more. The weekend of March 25th, I experienced Scream Break 2023 with Sharp Productions.
We started the evening with a haunted cocktail hour and the event’s signature cocktail/mocktail, “Skulls on the Beach”. Then it was ghouls gone wild as Elsie and I survived some monster hazing with “Vault 666: Initiation”. Next we made our way to one hell of a frat party with “Condemned: House Party”. We met quite a few frighteningly friendly monsters in the scare zones, and danced the night away at Dead Man’s Party. Plus, I scored some devilishly handsome light-up devil horns! It was a fantastic evening!
It was so fun to celebrate spring break with haunts and a mini version of the larger October Fright Fest event. I loved how committed and enthusiastic the scareacters were, and the theming was cohesive throughout. Each haunt and scare zone had a uniquely Spring Break feel. I can’t wait to return in the Fall for the main event!
Learn more about Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Scream Break on the event’s official website.
Thank you very much to the Sharp Productions team for letting me tag along to Scream Break 2023! See more of their amazing haunt walkthrough and ride videos on their Youtube Page. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram.
Want to see more Emily & more haunts? Check out my past walkthrough of The Darkness Haunted House in St. Louis, MO.
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.
Get ready to come along with me on a walkthrough of The Darkness with animatronics-only (no actors)!
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, The Darkness Haunted House is one of the major players in the U.S. for a traditional walkthrough haunt. I remember first learning about it one summer when I was in junior high school. I saved all my money from my summer job to buy the entire HauntWorld DVD set and proceeded to spend hours upon hours watching and re-watching the series’ haunter tips, location walkthroughs, and hilarious skits from Dr. & Laura Lady of the Horror Hotel in Chatfield, Ohio. The videos were made by The Darkness owner Larry Kirschner and I vowed that I would one day travel to Missouri to see his creation first-hand.
It took me a little over ten years, but when I finally made it out to TransWorld’s Halloween & Attraction Show, I immediately signed up to go on the behind-the-scenes tour – and boy did it live up to the hype! The team of haunters that create each room have top-notch skills in fabrication and design. They take guests from the deepest regions of the jungle to a yeti’s ice lair, from a cannibal’s kitchen to a sinister circus. I love going back every year to revisit my favorite areas and check out what’s new. (Maybe one year they will finally replace that horrifying spider room. A girl can dream!)
This year I had the opportunity to accompany Sharp Productions & The Haunted Attraction Network on a private walkthrough with full show lighting and animatronics. Of course, I jumped at the chance – and then jumped quite a few times from the scares within the haunt!
For those who do not have the full half-hour to marvel at the superb detail in this haunt, here are a few of my favorite moments:
I want to hear from you! What where your favorite parts of the haunt? Let me know on Facebook or Instagram!
Thank you to Philip of The Haunted Attraction Network and the Sharp Productions team for letting me be a part of this walkthrough! Thank you to Larry Kirschner and The Darkness team for letting us tour the haunt!
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.
Countdown to Halloween with daily podcasts from the Haunted Attraction Network’s annual Hauntathon. September 1st through October 31st, this daily programming will help haunters navigate the unique challenges of this upcoming Halloween season.
“This year’s Halloween is critical for the industry, and we’ll be there every day to help. While we’re producing serious segments on emerging issues, we also need some room to enjoy the holiday; I’m thrilled with the balance of informative and entertaining content that we have lined up. I’m grateful to all the partners that have stepped up to help this year,” – Philip Hernandez, Publisher at the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom Lighting.
As a contributor to the Haunted Attraction Network, I am proud to be a part of this 61-Day Hauntathon. Keep an ear out for my interviews with various haunters and some on-location audio from haunts around California! As usual, I will also help create the weekly newsletters to keep you up-to-date with all the haunt industry news from around the globe.
Follow the Haunted Attraction Network for daily podcasts, available on: iTunes, Spotify, Soundcoud, RSS, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Haunted Attraction Network’s Annual Hauntathon has gathered a gang of ghouls to provide a wide range of informative and entertaining content, including:
The Haunted Attraction Network connects and educates the Global Haunted Attraction Industry through weekly podcasts and newsletters. In 2021 they’re celebrating their 7th year, 500th episode, and over 2 million downloads!
Follow the Haunted Attraction Network for daily podcasts, available on: iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, RSS, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Gantom illuminates attractions worldwide with the world’s smallest award-winning intelligent spotlights.
ScareTrack is the UK’s first podcast dedicated to the Scare Attraction & Haunted House Industry. We bring listeners in depth interviews with some of the biggest names in the UK scare scene, discussion & debate episodes as well on on-location review episodes from scream parks, zombie chases, immersive theatre and much more.
For over 30 years, Scott Swenson has been bringing stories to life as a Producer, Director, Writer and Performer. His work in Theme Park, Consumer Events, Live Theater and Television has given him a broad spectrum of experiences. After 21 years working with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Scott has now formed Scott Swenson Creative Development LLC and is working with various clients developing shows, events, festivals and training classes.
The Hauntline is a YouTube show and Podcast dedicated to SoCal Haunts & Events! Follow for Haunt Reviews, Rumors, & Behind the Screams!
SoCalloween909 is the 909’s LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS Source On All Things Horror, Haunts, Halloween, & Everything In Between in SoCal, 365.
The Haunted Attraction Association, the only official association in the haunt industry, serves as the voice of the haunted attraction industry. Their mission is to promote their worldwide network of haunted attractions including Haunted Houses, Haunted Hayrides, Scream Parks, Mega-Haunts, Halloween Festivals, Haunted Outdoor Trails, Corn Mazes, and Amusement Park Halloween Events.
“Our board members are a wealth of knowledge and we’re excited for this opportunity to share solutions to the challenges for this season. It’s also in alignment with our goal of connecting more with our members,” – Spencer Terry, Board President of the Haunted Attraction Association.
The Scare Factor provides Haunted House and Halloween lovers with the most professional and accurate info possible. They are not the oldest or the newest, but they are BY FAR the most complete and up-to-date website of our kind in the haunted attraction industry.
Do you have questions about starting your own haunted attraction or keeping the doors open at your current one? The Haunter’s Toolbox is the place to get those answers. Monthly online masterclasses with professionals in the haunt industry, access to the exclusive toolbox media library, and a private community to get instant feedback. Get the tools you need at HauntersToolbox.com
Created by actress and voice over artist Jennifer Anne Scott this weekly podcast provides something of a different sort to listen to and enjoy – a dark escape if you will. If you love spooky stories, you will love Whispers of a Witch!
Hot Wire Foam Factory offers a wide range of foam cutting and shaping tools, foam coating products, instructional DVDs and patterns for the hobbyist, home crafter and professional artist.
At Scary Good Marketing, they take the fear out of marketing and advertising your business using battle-tested strategies and creativity to bring you a better ROI.
I hope you give these podcasts a listen! Happy haunting!
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Central Florida’s Horror & Pop Culture Convention. Features a vendor floor, celebrity signings, and more.
Texas Haunters Conventions is a Halloween convention with over 35,000 square feet of family-friendly vendors, events, demonstrations, and classes for Halloween and cosplay enthusiasts.
Midwest Haunters Convention is a haunt industry trade show that is open to the public. The event is known for its networking opportunities, haunt tours, and party. There is a tradeshow floor with a variety of vendors – many of which offer cash & carry options – and an education program led by industry leaders. While the event is smaller than the flagship Transworld event, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet other haunters and strengthen your haunt skills.
HauntX is a Haunter’s and Halloween DIY Trade Expo for haunters and Halloween enthusiasts. The event features hands-on workshops, presentations from industry experts, and Halloween supply vendors. This is a wonderful networking opportunity for SoCal haunters & Halloween enthusiasts and highlights local Halloween groups.
Welcome to my home of all things horror & Halloween! The Horror of Being Emily showcases resources, creative projects, small businesses, and more related to my weird and wonderful Halloween & horror obsession.
