{"id":4188,"date":"2024-02-28T15:44:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T23:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/?p=4188"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:44:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T23:44:54","slug":"5-things-to-do-transworld-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/5-things-to-do-transworld-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Dos at Transworld&#8217;s Halloween &#038; Attractions Show 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4188\" class=\"elementor elementor-4188\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e83f4a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e83f4a4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-263a701e\" data-id=\"263a701e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f6aaa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34f6aaa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Must-Dos at Transworld&#8217;s Halloween &#038; Attractions Show 2024<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e0b23ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e0b23ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5MustDosatTransWorld_2024-1024x732.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4233\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5MustDosatTransWorld_2024-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5MustDosatTransWorld_2024-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5MustDosatTransWorld_2024-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5MustDosatTransWorld_2024-1200x858.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5MustDosatTransWorld_2024.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25276be9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25276be9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haashow.com\/\"><strong>TransWorld&#8217;s Halloween &amp; Attractions Show 2024<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn, and see the latest products and services from top vendors. In recent years this show has also been co-located with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twchristmasshow.com\/\">TransWorld&#8217;s Christmas Show<\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/transworldieshow.com\/\">Interactive Entertainment Show<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Although they may not seem to mix, these are two complimentary industries that have much to offer haunt owners &amp; operators. With so many haunts offering year-round experiences, these shows are sure to inspire. The combined events features a show floor with over 450+ exhibitors, educational seminars &amp; workshops, and a plethora of networking events and parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TransWorld&#8217;s Halloween &amp; Attractions Show 2024 takes place March 7th &#8211; 10th at America&#8217;s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">There is so much to see and do, it might be overwhelming to someone who hasn&#8217;t navigated it before. 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The\u00a0 450+ exhibitors on the show floor are sure to have new and interesting products and services aimed at haunters of all levels. Make sure to plan out a good chunk of time to explore the aisles and shop industry-leading vendors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Here are my tips to make the most of your visit:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Plan your route in advance with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/transworld.darkimaginings.com\/\">floorplan <\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haashow.com\/buyer\/exhibitor-list\/\">exhibitor list<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Bring a small bag to carry any brochures, catalogs, and rate sheets you collect from each booth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Check social media prior to the event to see what sorts of show promotions vendors may be offering. Some even extend their sales to online customers, allowing you to place your order early and avoid large in-person crowds at the booth. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Be sure to shop at your preferred spots early &#8211; sometimes exhibitors can become fully booked prior to the end of the show!<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be748d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0be748d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74705fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"74705fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">I hope that you can visit all the booths throughout the show floor. So many exhibitors have fantastic products &amp; services and go all-out with their booth designs. Some highlights include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.froggysfog.com\/\"><strong>Froggy&#8217;s Fog<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> (Booths 124, 522, 523, 623) &#8211; This past year they won the Best New Product Brass Ring Award at IAAPA for their<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.froggysfog.com\/froggy-s-fog-a1-thanos-fog-blaster-machine-110v.html\">Thanos A-1 Fog Blaster<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">. Their high-powered fog machines are wonderful tools for haunts of every size. As a major sponsor of TransWorld&#8217;s Halloween &amp; Attraction Show, their booth is always lively and filled with exciting products.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poisonprops.com\/\">Poison Props<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">(Booths 123 &amp; 227) &#8211; Head into the Dark Zone to see their scary animatronics in action. With eerie lighting and sound effects, you can truly get a sense of how these animatronics can look in a haunt environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hauntedattractionassociation.com\/\"><strong>The Haunted Attraction Association<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">(Booth 2023) &#8211; Protecting, promoting, and educating their worldwide network of haunted attractions, vendors, artists, and enthusiasts, the HAA is the premiere organization for haunters. They offer education, resources, networking opportunities, and more for their members. Stop by to meet with members of their board and learn more about how the group can help you to further your haunt goals. You can also become a member right at the show.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toxicfxproductions.com\/\"><strong>Toxic FX<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">(Booth 1003) &#8211; Offering professional quality masks and props, their booth is a must-see on my list for their rotten pumpkin props. New for this year is a line of &#8220;Ghost Pumpkins&#8221; &#8211; similar to their rotten pumpkins aesthetic, but with a ghostly white color.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infernoeffects.com\/\"><strong>Inferno Effects<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">(Booth 1131) &#8211; Extremely detailed and high quality, these masks and props from Inferno Effects are unique and durable. New products for this year&#8217;s event include the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infernoeffects.com\/product-page\/niko\">Niko<\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">line (Flesh, Rotten, Swamp, &amp; Custom Variants),<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infernoeffects.com\/product-page\/werewolf\">Werewolf<\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">(Grey, Brown, Black, &amp; Custom Variants), and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infernoeffects.com\/product-page\/cracked\">Cracked<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a843770 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a843770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81be86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d81be86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#2 - Learn from the Pros<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8991cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8991cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TransWorld&#8217;s Halloween &amp; Attractions expo offers a wide array of seminars and workshops. From safety to social media, design to scareacting, there are many options to help you perfect your craft and elevate your business practices.\u00a0 Be sure to take notes and don&#8217;t be aftraid to ask questions during any Q&amp;A portions to get the most out of your experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Seminars are not included in general admission tickets, and must be purchased separately. Most classes are $65 ($55 early bird pricing through February 22nd). VIP Passes include 3 seminars of your choice (some exclusions apply) and the VIP &amp; Unlimited Seminar Pass offers full access to most offerings (still some exclusions).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Check out the entire lineup of classes with descriptions &amp; instructors on the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haashow.com\/seminars-events\/all-seminars-events\/\">official website<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8b1505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8b1505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a99034f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a99034f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">There are no bad options in their lineup of educational sessions. Depending on your job and passion within the industry, certain classes may be more relevant to you than others. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Here are some unique and particularly interesting options:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>The Haunted Attraction Association&#8217;s C.H.A.O.S. Fire &amp; Safety Seminar<\/strong> (Thursday, March 7th at 9:30 a.m.)($20 for HAA Members, $75 for Non-Members) &#8211; Focusing on safety concerns, fire marshal issues, and proper methods of building a safe event, this is the premiere safety course for haunters. This class counts towards the 8-hour training requirement for the full HAA CHAOS Completion Certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Make Your Guest Experience Legendary! Delivering an Incredible Visitor Experience Every Time<\/strong> (Thursday, March 7th at 1:45 p.m.) &#8211;\u00a0 Amy Hollaman and Brett Bertolino of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group will share their methods and tips on how to improve customer satisfaction and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Having attended her panels in the past, I can attest that Amy is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker, making the class fun in addition to educational!<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Foundations of Fear: Opening or Growing an Attraction in Today\u2019s Fast-Paced Business World<\/strong> (Friday, March 8th at 11:15 a.m.) &#8211; Spencer Terry will discuss how to start your own professional haunt and how to grow it into a successful business. His track record at Fear Factory SLC and the knowledge he has acquired as President of the Haunted Attraction Association lead me to believe this class will be an asset to those entering the business or ready to take the next steps to grow their haunt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Critical Emerging Trends In The Haunted Attraction Industry<\/strong> (Saturday, March 9th at 2:00 p.m.) &#8211; This panel discussion with Chris Stafford<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">(Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group), TJ Mannarino (Universal Orlando) and Ben Armstrong (Netherworld Haunted House) will look at what opportunities and challenges may arise in the 2024 Halloween season.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a81d3 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"06a81d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1109cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1109cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#3 - Attend the HAA Industry Events<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-362c92f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"362c92f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Aside from their educational seminar\/workshop options, the Haunted Attraction Association hosts two other events you won&#8217;t want to miss: The State of the Industry Presentation and The OSCARES. Both events are open to all attendees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e59a6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e59a6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The State of the Industry<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-374c917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"374c917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">On Friday, March 8th at 10:00 a.m. the HAA Board members will host an open discussion about the 2023 haunt season and what trends they see for the 2024 season. They will also discuss the HAA&#8217;s new<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n8n4lavSreM\">3-Year Strategic Plan<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">. This is a highly informative event with the opportunity to ask questions and share your own experiences. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran haunter, you are sure to get value out of this event.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05cec3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05cec3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The OSCARES<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99f469d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"99f469d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_HauntedAttractionAssociation_OSCARES_171021-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4212\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_HauntedAttractionAssociation_OSCARES_171021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_HauntedAttractionAssociation_OSCARES_171021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_HauntedAttractionAssociation_OSCARES_171021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_HauntedAttractionAssociation_OSCARES_171021.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb2707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eb2707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Taking place Saturday, March 9th at 5:00 p.m., the annual OSCARES recognizes the achievements of haunted attraction owners, vendors, and others who have excelled in the industry. The HAA rolls out the black carpet for an evening of networking, honors, and some good food &amp; drinks. Come out to support the best in the industry and celebrate those who contribute to the enduring success of haunts around the country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Award Categories Include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Vendor Excellence Awards<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Board of Directors Awards<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Special Recognition<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Home Haunt Award<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Life Time Achievement Award<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Obviously, nominations are closed for this year&#8217;s event, but the HAA is already<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd9jGHp1wBGPW_XqbBaB3xz57gksiZHXONs5oudn7P2L3LcxQ\/viewform\">accepting nominations for the 2025 awards<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2e9c5 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4e2e9c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c85afa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c85afa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#4 - Party the Night Away<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fdf8238 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fdf8238\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8217de\" data-id=\"e8217de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7f878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5a7f878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2ab616 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2ab616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The TransWorld Halloween Party is the place to dance, drink, and mingle with friends both old and new.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">DJ Psych Jam from Basement of the Dead will play a killer mix of exciting tracks as haunters from around the world celebrate another successful show. I am a huge fan of the appetizers and dessert, and those with more of a sophisticated pallet will enjoy the cash bar.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This year&#8217;s theme is D\u00eda de Los Muertos. Costumes and creative attire are allowed and encouraged, but not required. You won&#8217;t want to miss the intricate and imaginative costumes your fellow haunters create!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2004c14\" data-id=\"2004c14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a52344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a52344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_EmilyRua_DeadMansParty_213735-958x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4216\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_EmilyRua_DeadMansParty_213735-958x1024.jpg 958w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_EmilyRua_DeadMansParty_213735-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_EmilyRua_DeadMansParty_213735-768x821.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230204_EmilyRua_DeadMansParty_213735.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdc134a elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cdc134a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M10.7,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L0.7,17L4,13.1L0,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L10.7,6z M23.9,6.6l4.2,4.5L32,7.2l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9L32,19.1l-3.9-3.3l-4.5,4.3l-2.5-1.9l4.4-5.1l-4.2-3.9L23.9,6.6zM73.5,6L76,8.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-5.2l-3.9,4.2L63.5,17l4.1-4.7L63.5,8l2.3-1.3l4.1,3.6L73.5,6z M94,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,5.4L94,20.1l-3.9-5l-3.9,4.2L84,17l3.2-3.9L84,8.6l2.3-1.3l3.2,3.9L94,6z M106.9,6l4.5,5.1l3.9-3.9l2.3,1.3l-4,4.5l3.2,3.9l-1.6,2.1l-3.9-4.2l-4.5,5.2l-2.5-1.9l4-5.4l-4-4.3L106.9,6z M53.1,6l2.5,2.6l-4,4.3l4,4.6l-2.5,1.9l-4.5-4.5l-3.5,4.5L43.1,17l3.2-3.9l-4-4.5l2.3-1.3l3.9,3.9L53.1,6z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b2b0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0b2b0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#5 - Network, Network, Network<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23b46b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23b46b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">I&#8217;ve saved the most-important thing to do at TransWorld&#8217;s Halloween &amp; Party Expo for last: Network! <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Haunters come to TrasWorld from around the globe. You can learn so much by taking the time to meet your peers in this professional-but-relaxed environment. Ask a haunter from another state about their experience in their market area, share advice with a newbie, and just connect with other haunters. As my favorite podcaster\/ themed entertainment professional,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/podomatic.com\/podcasts\/ascottinthedark\">Scott Swenson<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">, often says, &#8220;when the tide comes in all ships rise.&#8221; If we band together and support one another, the whole industry will benefit. Personal connections are paramount.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a864cc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a864cc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78151f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a78151f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TransWorld offers a miriad of opportunities to mix and mingle. View the full list on TransWorld&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haashow.com\/seminars-events\/daily-events\/\">official website<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">, but here are a few of my favorites (Separate Tickets Required):<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>TransWorld\u2019s Networking Night Out!<\/strong>\u00a0(Wednesday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m.) ($75 Advance, $95 On-Site)- Kick off your event with this fun and relaxed social. The event will feature productive roundtables focused on specific topics within the Haunt, Interactive Entertainment, and Christmas industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>City Museum Party<\/strong>\u00a0(Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m.)($60 Advance, $75 On-Site) &#8211; Get to experience this weird and wonderful venue without the crowds. During the private party, TransWorld Attendees can explore the museum, dance to tune from DJ Psych Jam from Basement of the Dead, eat, and purchase drinks from multiple cash bars throughout the venue. It is a wild and crazy evening!<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Interactive Entertainment Game: Dusk \u2019til Dawn, A Zombie Showdown Challenge<\/strong>\u00a0(Friday, March 8th at 8:00 p.m.) ($45 Advance, $60 On-Site) &#8211; Work as a team to defend against the zombie horde in this intense game of teamwork and strategy. 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Planning ahead can help to maximize the number of things you see and do (and often save a little money with the pre-sale pricing), but also be sure to be open to all the exciting experiences that pop up along the way. With a gigantic show floor, lots of educational seminars, and a plethora of after-hours events, there is no way to see everything this show has to offer in one trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Just have fun &#8211; I&#8217;ll see you there!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0ea2d elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9a0ea2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 126 26&#039; 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Wharf Comes to Buffalo Navel Park\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tMarch 26, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Nightmare Wharf is brining nautical terror to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park (Buffalo, NY) this Halloween season. For 16 nights October 2nd &#8211; November 1st, guests<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/nightmare-wharf\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nightmare Wharf Comes to Buffalo Navel Park\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4396 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-film category-news tag-event tag-film tag-horror\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/screamfest-presents-darkman\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darkman_FilmPoster-203x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4399\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darkman_FilmPoster-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darkman_FilmPoster.jpg 305w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/screamfest-presents-darkman\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tScreamfest Presents &#8220;Darkman&#8221;\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJuly 3, 2025\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Screamfest presents &#8220;Darkman&#8221;. Join Screamfest Horror Film Festival at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Glendale on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, for a special screening of Sam Raimi&#8217;s Darkman (1990).\u00a0 Dive into<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/screamfest-presents-darkman\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Screamfest Presents &#8220;Darkman&#8221;\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4380 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-halloween tag-haunt tag-haunted-attraction tag-haunted-attraction-network tag-haunted-house\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/2025-hauntathon-open-for-submissions\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hauntathon-2025-300x157.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4382\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hauntathon-2025-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hauntathon-2025-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hauntathon-2025.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehorrorofbeingemily.com\/blog\/2025-hauntathon-open-for-submissions\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJune 17, 2025\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Haunted Attraction Network&#8217;s 2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions \u00a0 The Haunted Attraction Network&#8217;s 2025 Hauntathon is open for submissions! 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