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Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show is the largest trade show for our industry, where tens of thousands of haunters gather yearly in St. Louis to shop, network, and learn. Scott Swenson and I sat down on the final day of Transworld to discuss our thoughts on the show, and today, I’m playing that conversation for you. This episode originally aired on our companion podcast, ‘Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30.’ Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

This week's Headlines: Howl-O-Scream returns to SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego this Fall; Full Schedule for the Midwest Haunters Convention; Artwork for the Haunted Mansion Parlor; Haunters Against Hate Awards are June 7th; Screamfest screens "Prom Night" with director Q&A. Read more:
https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/howl-o-scream-returns-nationwide-summer-conventions 

After a multi-year hiatus, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returns to Long Beach, CA, on select nights from September 20th through November 2nd—this time, produced by the folks at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. Today, I’m taking you to the press conference where the big announcement was revealed. I’m playing snippets from the conference for you, and you’ll hear familiar folks like Amy Hollaman and Brett Bertalino. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing with a free demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

This Week's News: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Returns August 9th, Oogie Boogie Bash Returns August 25th, Halloween returns to Disneyland Hong Kong and Disneyland Paris, Dark Harbor Returns September 20 to the Queen Mary, IAAPA predicts strong summer travel, Bayville Scream Park owner sentenced to 2 years in federal prison, Halfway to Halloween Expo this Saturday, Spirit Halloween's two new animatronics, "Terrifier 3," releases October 11th. Read more here.

This week's news: Dark Nights at Hersheypark returns for 25 nights, beginning Sept 13; Dark Nights and EPIC entertainment group to host nationwide talent search; Tram collision at Universal Studios Hollywood; Tickets and theme announced for Creep It Real OC; May the 4th Corrupt You at Lincoln Mill Haunted House; Lowe's teases 2024 lineup; The Home Depot sells out of early Halloween releases within one hour of launch; Spirit Halloween's Grand Opening is August 1st. Read the stories here.

This week: The East Coast Haunters Convention, Spooky Swap Meet returns, Evermore permanently closes, Carnage Haunted House closes at current location, The Haunt Supershow returns to LA County Fair, Hallmark's 2024 Halloween Ornaments, Jim Henson's Creature Shop begins work on "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Read the stories here.