Are you going to be in Southern California this weekend? Then you need to get your butt over to Midsummer Scream, where you’ll be treated to panels from legends from the theme park industry, haunted house demonstrations, and more. From the press release: LONG BEACH, CA – Bringing an incredible array of haunt and horror icons
Tired of roses, chocolate and lingerie? Why not give the gift that is truly unique on February 14? Not to worry, I’ve got you covered. This year, why not take her to a Valentine’s Day Haunted House? Blood Manor in New York City runs a Bloody Valentine’s Weekend with a unique haunt walk-through of their
If you follow Theme Park University, you’ll know I am a fan of immersive theater. Regulars may also know I am fascinated with extreme haunted houses. Doesn’t mean I like them, but they sure as hell are interested. Blackout is arguably the grandaddy of all modern extreme haunt experiences. Very hands on, very sexual and
I know it seems like common sense, but if you buy a ticket for a haunted attraction, aren’t you paying to be scared? Not if you’re Scott Griffin. Back in 2011, Griffin went through the Haunted Hotel in San Diego, California. For those unfamiliar, the Haunted Hotel actually runs three separate attractions, including the Haunted Trail,
In what has become a tradition for us at Theme Park University, the Spooky Empire convention descended on Orlando as it does every October. Thousands of eager horror movie fans descended upon on the Hyatt Regency on International Drive. As usual, the costumes rival some of the best and most creative you’ll find at any
Several employees of Universal Orlando have recently made the news about the kind of abuse they receive from guests while working as scare actors at Halloween Horror Nights. William Gallit, 27, was working in a haunted house when a guest reportedly kicked him in the face. Orange County Police was called to the scene and
I have written about dozens of haunts over the years here at Theme Park University, but by far the one that gets the most buzz, clicks, and shares is anytime I talk about the Freakling Brothers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Even if you aren’t a horror fan, people seem to be fascinated by the fact
Finally. After living in Central Florida for nearly 20 years, I have been craving a form of entertainment that goes beyond what can be done in a theme park. Something that can throw away all the rules of waiting in long lines, keeping your hands to yourself and being herded like cattle in order to
Our friends over at Extended Queue Podcast were able to go behind-the-scenes at Fright Dome at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. They also got a chance to interview Jason Egan, Head Designer at Fright Dome in Las Vegas, to get some insight on to this year’s event. “We teamed up with ‘Friday the 13th’ in our
We have raved about the San Francisco Dungeon several times here at Theme Park University for their unique blend of haunted attraction that is not only based on real events, but funny and family-friendly. For those of you looking for something a little more adult, the Dungeon offers unique entertainment for those 21-and-up called Wicked
Great article from @thepointsguy about the situation @UniversalORL yesterday. I’ve always been a fan of their unbiased reporting. twitter.com/thepoint…
