HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of Haunted Attractions, Scare Attractions, and Halloween? We tell those stories here! We capture the stories of the people behind the scary events and share tips along the way on HOW YOU can make your own Haunted House scary and effective...without spending lots of money to do it. We've done it and are still doing it. Join us, Brian Foreman and Darryl Plunkie, as we pick the brains of the professionals that make up the Haunted Attraction Industry!
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Inside a Haunted Attraction, it's all about the SCARE! But how do you pull it off when your audience gets braver every year? Learn the proper techniques to create that perfect scare that can be effective over and over again. We'll talk about Actor Tools, Set Design, & Scare Techniques.
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Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn located in Erie, Colorado, shares his knowledge about building corn mazes, designing haunted houses, scare actor management, and how he changed his marketing strategy to...
What can you do before next season to improve your brand, your marketing, and your attraction? Are you focused on the right things?
Philip Hernandez, from the Haunted Attraction Network, lets us in on a few things he noticed in 2023 that will be game-changers for the future of your haunt.
Find Philip here: Haunted Attraction Network
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What makes a Haunt a GREAT one? The Scare Factor reveals their secret list of what they look for as they review haunted attractions. What to do and what not to do. We all can improve our attractions, here's your list.
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Come with us as we tour a couple of haunted attractions in and around Hannibal, Missouri.
Hannibal's inaugural Halloween & Horror Con!
October 7th 2023 ~ 1:00PM until 9:00PM
Celebrity Guests, Vendors and Costume Contest.
Kids 10 and under are free.
Price of admission: $20.00
Guaranteed to be frighteningly fun
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center ~ 301 Warren Barrett Dr.~ Hannibal, MO. 63401
More info: https://www.facebook.com/wickedfest
Don't forget the ScareIt Badges for your Scare Actors and Staff. NEW badges this season!...
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Japes Palles, a scare actor manager and scare actor, shares many tips and tactics to build a strong team and how to make your haunted attraction one to remember.
We cover things like queue line acting, creating zones, actor safety, handling rude customers, how to scare someone using the word BOO! (yes, it's true), and lots more...because Japes loves to talk about acting!
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The tables have turned! We get drilled by the team at Haunt Hour. Everything from how we got started in Halloween, who we would choose "Dan or Troy"??, and what is going on with ScareIt Badges...
PLUS a ton more questions and BS from the Haunt Hour crew. These people are funny and informative. We love the energy over the...
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Leonard Pickel shows you how to design your haunted attraction for people with disabilities so that they can enjoy your show as well. Not only wheelchair accessibility but other disabilities as well.
Contact Leonard Pickel at Hauntrepreneurs.com
Would you like to have more control over your queue line? Would you like to know how many people are going to be there for the entire night before you even open?
Implementing a virtual queue line can let your customers be entertained the whole evening while they spend more money at your event. Timed ticketing can let you streamline your ticket sales and fine-tune your throughput.
Alex Linebrink from HauntPay.com explains how you ...
The Haunted Attraction Network interviewed 5 new board members from the Haunted Attraction Association about their experience in the haunt industry and picked their brains. You get to enjoy their tips & strategies!
To check out the Haunted Attraction Network, go here: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/
To learn more about the Haunted Attraction Association, go here: https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/
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A business plan for your haunted attraction is necessary for keeping you on track with your goals and it helps when you need to get your permits or funding. Think of it like a "road map" or an "outline". It shows you how to get there and keeps you on the right road to success.
Find Allie Stones at Heart of Horror Productions or on ...
The word "Consultant" can leave a bad taste in your mouth if you've ever been burnt by someone who promised to make your attraction better but didn't. Or if you think that you can do everything on your own, without professional feedback.
It doesn't have to be that way. Choosing the right Haunt Consultant doesn't have to be scary. Scott Swenson explains what makes a great consultant, things to avoid when it comes to hiring the righ...
We'll be at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions show in St.Louis, MO between Feb.2-5th, 2023 at booth 1443 at the ScareIt Badges booth. Stop by and say hello. Mention that you're a podcast listener and receive a special gift.
We'll also be holding a contest if you're at the show. Take a photo of ScareIt Badges in the wild and be entered to win (2) $50 Gift Cards. Make sure to play!
More info on the show: https://www.haashow.com...
How did your Haunt Season go?? We had some ups & downs. And some BIG changes are in store for 2023. Some of our Haunt Master members share their experiences and give you a sneak peek behind their businesses.
In this podcast episode you'll learn:
- How marketing varies greatly depending on where you live
- How to overcome burnout and choices you can make to help
- Steps to set a goal for each new haunt season
- Ways to help reward act...
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