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  • NEWS: Transworld 2026 - The Full Recap

    NEWS: Transworld 2026 - The Full Recap
    Apr 4 2026
    TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show wrapped up Sunday in St. Louis, and this week's newsletter is dedicated to the full recap. We spoke with 16 vendors across the show floor, where the trend toward retailtainment was impossible to miss: booths are becoming experiences. We also covered the OSCARES (record attendance this year), a new HAA president, and an insurance conversation the industry can't avoid.
    In this issue:
    - 16 Vendor Spotlights from the Show Floor
    - OSCARES 2026 Winners
    - HAA Elects New President, Approves Bylaws Change
    - State of the Industry (With Full Audio)
    - TransWorld Announces 2027 Dates
    - Halloween Horror Nights 35 Tickets on Sale

    Read the stories here
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    16 m
  • The Haunted Attraction Association's 2026 State of the Industry Seminar

    The Haunted Attraction Association's 2026 State of the Industry Seminar
    Mar 30 2026
    Held annually at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show, the State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead. Moderated by outgoing President Jim Werner (Pennhurst Asylum), this year's discussion covered the ongoing insurance crisis, AI's impact on search and operations, and a push for collaboration over competition. Read our full recap here.
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  • NEWS: Transworld Week is here

    NEWS: Transworld Week is here
    Mar 30 2026
    TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show kicks off this week in St. Louis. Whether you're heading to the show floor or following from home, here's what the industry is talking about heading into the biggest week of the year.
    Also this week:- Halloween Horror Nights 35 Reveals First Haunted House and Returning Icons- Jana Partners Pushes Six Flags to Explore Sale- Sesame Workshop Sues United Parks to Terminate Licensing Agreement- Carowinds Brings The Conjuring: Beyond Fear to Spring Break with First-Ever Scream Break- HAA Proposes Bylaws Changes That Would Open Board Seat to Non-Owner/Operators- Minecraft World Announced for Chessington World of Adventures in 2027- Funland to Renovate Haunted Mansion Ride- Horror at Hinchingbrooke House Cancelled Due to School Grounds Damage
    https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/transworld-week-is-here
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    13 m
  • NEWS: The Haunt Industry Descends on St. Louis

    NEWS: The Haunt Industry Descends on St. Louis
    Mar 23 2026
    TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show returns to St. Louis next week with 450+ exhibitors, dozens of seminars, and a full week of industry events. We put together a guide to help you navigate it all.
    Also this week:- Travis Kelce Signs On as Six Flags Brand Ambassador- New State Lease Terms Put Old Joliet Haunted Prison's Future in Question- Will Attractions Be Impacted by Conflict in the Middle East?- Limited-Time Savings on Universal Horror Unleashed Tickets- Wicked New England Returns to Salem With Year-Two Expansion- Slashers Axe Throwing Hosts 2nd Annual Purge Night Tournament.

    Read more: http://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/the-haunt-industry-descends-on-st-louis-next-week
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    12 m
  • NEWS: Haunt Convention Season is Underway

    NEWS: Haunt Convention Season is Underway
    Mar 4 2026
    It's March, and that means convention season for the haunted attraction industry is upon us! This week: Preview the floor plans for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show, coming up March 26th - 29th in St. Louis; Midsummer Scream Tickets On Sal; East Coast Haunters Convention Haunt Tour Tickets On Sale; Texas Haunters Convention Registration Open; United Parks Reports Declining Revenue Amid Stock Buybacks; Dark Masquerade Returns to Queen Mary in March; Distortions Unlimited Reveals Frankenstein Animatronic. Read the stories here.
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    11 m
  • NEWS: six Flags Rethinks Seasonal Events

    NEWS: six Flags Rethinks Seasonal Events
    Feb 26 2026
    Six Flags is rethinking seasonal events after cancelling Christmas lead to an estimated loss of 425,000 visitors. Also this week:- Imminent Doom Haunted House wins OSCARES Best New Haunt Award. Read the news here
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    7 m
  • NEWS: 2026 OSCARES Award Winners, Haunt Tours, & More

    NEWS: 2026 OSCARES Award Winners, Haunt Tours, & More
    Feb 20 2026
    The 2026 OSCARES Award winners have been announced, honoring excellence across the haunted attraction industry ahead of the March 28th ceremony at TransWorld.
    Also this week: Glenwood Caverns Files for Bankruptcy After $116M Verdict; Dark Masquerade Returns in March After Sold-Out Debut; Derry Halloween Proposes Ticketing System for 40th Anniversary; East Coast Haunters Convention Announces Haunt Tours; HAA Live Auction Moves to Thursday Night; Midsummer Scream Haunter Pass Applications Open; 7 Gates Screampark Rebrands as Pine Street Horror. Read more here
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    13 m
  • NEWS: what Disney's new CEO means for Halloween

    NEWS: what Disney's new CEO means for Halloween
    Feb 13 2026
    D'Amaro is Disney's new CEO, underscoring that Disney's future runs through physical experiences rather than linear media; we explain why this will benefit Halloween events.
    Also this week: Spooky Swap Meet Tickets on Sale; Runway Showcase at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show; East Coast Haunters Convention Announces Haunt Tours; 3rd Annual Halfway to Halloween Festival Comes to Rancho Jurupa Park; Six Flags Restructures Season Passes Into Regional Tiers; Haunted Calgary Delivers Ghoulish Greetings for Valentine's Day. Read more here
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    18 m