This Halloween, Mall of America is the ultimate destination for spooky fun! From the thrills of the all-new Twin Cities Fear Fest, featuring immersive haunts like Deadwater Hollow and Sanctum of Shadows, to family-friendly adventures in Nickelodeon Booniverse, there’s something for everyone. Plus, MOA is celebrating 75 years of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF with a special pop-up experience, adding a meaningful twist to the festivities. Dive into sneak peeks of haunted attractions, exclusive add-on experiences, and unique partnerships—like the Elvira Pop-Up Bar and shop—that make Halloween at MOA unforgettable. Get ready for scares, surprises, and seasonal magic that appeal to families, teens, and thrill-seekers alike.
2:00 How Josh grew to love the haunted house business…as a child
5:30 All about Twin Cities Fear Fest, including Zombie GellyBall experience
6:30 All about Elvira and the Elvira Pop Up Bar at Fear Fest
8:15 Nickelodeon Booniverse – family friendly Halloween fun
9:00 A partnership with UNICEF: Kids Helping Kids
10:20 The annual tradition of Malloween continues at MOA
12:30 Economic impact on retail industry: by the numbers
14:10 Fear Fest: the haunted houses are where the scares happen
15:45 From E.T. to Toto to homemade costumes our guests wore as kids
18:00 A Halloween quiz to test your knowledge
For more information on Twin Cities Fear Fest visit: https://twincitiesfearfest.com/
For more information on Booniverse visit: https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/booniverse/
Guests: Josh Overturf, General Manager at Twin Cities Fear Fest and Kelsey Cunningham, MOA Marketing Manager
Your hosts: Jill Renslow
Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.
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