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I run a haunt in Branson and while there is a large convention center that would house a Transworld show just fine and there would be plenty of hotel rooms, the one thing we are lacking down here is...

I've been seeing a few of the bigger haunts doing "cover" videos of popular songs. Dent Schoolhouse just did one and it was great! Is there a way they're skirting the whole copyrighted music thing...

"Battleship" was one of the most fun experiences I've had at the movies in a while (besides the AWESOME Avengers), but it was for all the wrong reasons. I laughed non stop at how completely awful it...

Just my 2 cents on this, but I think it would make sense to split up your renovations between March and your opening in October and then do minor ones after the season until TW opens. That way...

How many haunt owners out there would interested in having access to movie and game franchises for use in their haunts, either as a second attraction or a primary? I've been in the movie business...

Too soon? :D

Thanks guys for the info! A friend of mine is putting something pretty cool together and was curious to know. It's called a "Moneyback Haunt" franchise. Kidding, I'm kidding. Just a little haunt...

Does anyone know the average foot traffic for the 4 major trade shows? Transworld, IAAPA, Midwest Haunters and Hauntcon? Their sites don't really advertise how many people each trade show garners a...

We're based out of Branson and thankfully only a few people were injured with no deaths. If the tornado had struck during the early evening during tourist season it would have gone very differently....

Hey Kelly -- We're just west and south of you in Branson and in our second season. We use armbands as tickets and both last year and this year ran a deal where as long as the ticket buyer still had...

Yes, I will be posting new pics soon. We've changed our entire maze from last year!

About to enter our second season and in the middle of a tough, but fun build. Just got in this artwork for our 2011 T-shirts and had to share! What do you guys think?
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I'd like to give it a try. Thanks! jdblackerby(at)gmail (dotcom)

This is really great Allen! You are definitely one of the most innovative and generous haunters out there.

Yes, it was actually Dream Scape. I contacted them and checked. Thanks DA!

For the life of me I can't find where I put this vendor's info. Much appreciated if anyone can tell me who makes it!
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We really dodged a bullet here. I live just outside Branson, Missouri and the same hook echo that caused the Joplin tornado passed right over our heads. It just kills me to hear the stories of...

The most important thing to consider with budget is if you're using investor money, you want to pay back the initial investment within 3 years. So when you do your demographic study (find a marketing...

Been wanting to meet up with you anyway Erick. We're both past our first year. Hope to catch up with you!

We've already got one for you and Shane. ;)

I'm planning on bringing a bunch of shirts from our haunt and thought it would be fun to trade out with other haunters since there are so many cool T-shirt designs out there. Anyone else doing this,...

We used Ken for our first year last year. Very good to deal with and reasonable prices.

We're staying at the Drury Inn right across the street from the convention center. Can't argue with free parking and a free breakfast buffet in the morning!

Our last Saturday night of the season I witnessed one of our chainsaw guys chasing six people out of the exit, running at top speed. The chainsaw guy picked his victim -- a college age guy and ran...

One of the funniest things I witnessed happened to our chainsaw guy. We had a fire spitter outside the haunt, near the exit. Well I guess the lamp oil she used was all over the pavement. The...