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Halloween Episodes

Sept. 17, 2025

Halloween Trends 2025: What Guests Really Want (and What That Means f…

Only 19% of U.S. adults say they want “scary vibes” this Halloween—while 30% plan to wear multiple costumes and 70% say organized events are steady or increasing. Philip and Scott unpack the annual HalloweenCostumes.com surve...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Art the Clown Harassment? Navigating Safety Challenges at Theme Parks

How can we keep roaming characters safe at theme parks?

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Sept. 1, 2025

HHN’s Festival Future: Crowds, Comfort, and Casual Fans

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is quietly reshaping its playbook; will it work?

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Aug. 17, 2025

Six Flags Adds Haunted House Fees—Will Guests Pay for What They Once …

Legacy Cedar Fair parks are moving to the Six Flags model this Halloween, requiring a new $10–$20 Haunted Attractions Pass for mazes—and an extra $15 for The Conjuring house.

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Aug. 4, 2025

Six Flags Cuts —What Happens When Cost Savings Kill Return Visits?

Six Flags just canceled its Christmas and Halloween events at multiple parks - will this save cost or cost more in lost visitors?

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June 29, 2025

The Modern Halloween Event: Gaming IPs, Immersion, and $350 previews

Universal leans hard into gaming IPs for Halloween Horror Nights while Winchester Mysery House doubles down on immersion.

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