OK everyone who is in and who is out??

[mindtumor]

I wonder if Transworld would be willing to set up a hotel to sponsor our after hour get togethers.
I have been working with Michael Lisberg since the beginning, So I think I will try to call him today and see if they can do something about this.
That way they can put signs around the show floor showing where the after hours party is. And we can post the info everywhere.
It would suck to have all these people in one place and everyone is just hanging out in their own respective hotels.

We may end up just having to go down there and scope things out on like Friday or Saturday to find somewhere. Then just anyone that wants to hang have a prearranged spot to meet like the show lobby or something and then head to the hotel or whereever as a group.

[Neena]

Las Vegas Makeup and Casinos

Hi Everyone,

Don't count on being in makeup and visiting the casinos! Some are very strict against it. I believe some use facial recognition technology.

Last time we were at the Transworld Vegas Attractions and Haunt Show we were accosted by a swarm of Security at the Bellagio. We were dressed up in clown (Kelly Collins was Scary, I had Fantasy makeup on) to see Cirque Du Soleil. After an ordeal we were admitted. The Theater Manager loved us, the ushers all came by to see us (everyone had a radio), and the patrons thought we were part of the show! I wouldn't try it again.

Hope to see you in March!
Neena

[TheGallows]

I'll be there

I am going for sure, I feel like I know a lot of people from this site but have no clue what they all look like. This will be my first because chicago was too expensive. But one thing that I think people have not thought about, is that the west is really catching on to pro hauntings. I would think that there are hundreds of people wanting to start a pro haunt here in the west and we finally have the option to attend.

Home haunters are plentiful but don't put us all in the same area. There are those of us with big dreams and deep pockets (I have much shallower pockets) but I think the west has a lot of money because of less competition there are alot of larger haunts trying to attend.

Is there a site or link with everything that is happening?

Also, I would say lets get a local boy from vegas that could do some leg work on the party sites.

Also, I wouldn't recommend the dressing up either, sunglasses are usually prohibited near some casinos and large masks would be a big no-no. The strippers will charge you more if there is a possiblility of getting make up on them. JK.

Ryan

[drfrightner]

Neena ... GREAT POINT!!!!!!!

I never even thought of that. In Chicago the whole town knows there is a Halloween show going on but Vegas ahhhh they won't even know we where there. Great point! No casino is going to let someone in their place dressed like that no one. Yeah I'd say leave the costumes at home this year.

Larry

[drfrightner]

I just wanted to confirm something I said earlier.

The map you're looking is in fact not accurate. In fact many of the vendors have much smaller booths that what you are looking at. Some of the vendors listed haven't even bought booths yet. So what you're seeing is wrong for many many vendors. I think it will work itself out to something more accurate in about 30 days. If I hear something I will keep you posted.

Larry

[bodybagging]

30 days out from a show as PROFESSIONAL as Transworld is supposed to be is PATHETIC, Im sure they have alot going on but come on, honestly how hard is it map out a floorplan, not like they havent had 365 days to do it.
What used to be something I couldnt wait to attend has quickly become something that Im not so excited about. Now thinking about the Casinos and Hotels not allowing you to wear costumes has just pounded another nail into this coffin. for those of you that know us, KNOW WE DRESS UP FOR THE SHOW.... At the booth, after the booth, going to the booth....... not pleased with thinking about this......

[screamlinestudios]

Bah - I say "What, Me worry?"

It's Vegas baby! Everything is bigger and better in Vegas. It will be hip, it will be right on and it will be Hot! No Doubts.

I think the biggest concern is stepping up your game for Vegas. It's so flashy 24/7 if it's not outta sight than you may just be over looked.

Let's all have fun, make the best of it and PARTY!!

Yeah baby!

[Motograter]

Bah - I say "What, Me worry?"

It's Vegas baby! Everything is bigger and better in Vegas. It will be hip, it will be right on and it will be Hot! No Doubts.

I think the biggest concern is stepping up your game for Vegas. It's so flashy 24/7 if it's not outta sight than you may just be over looked.

Let's all have fun, make the best of it and PARTY!!

Yeah baby!

I agree with you Screamline. Even tho I'm anti-gambling, I think it will be a blast!!!

[screamline studios]

WELL, WELL,WELL , i thought this was steve but i was wrong.
IT IS!!!!!

Look at ME MR. footloose and fancy free living it up!!
HAHAHA usually i am the one glugging beers but if you are that excited than maybe its time to pass the mug your way and let you enjoy yourself for once!!and let me chew on nails,gravel,glass, or anything else thats harmful!

Jason Blaszczak

SCREAMLINE STUDIOS

[Gravely]

Boy I sure hope it works out for everybody.
We won't be going or displaying.

One thing I herad that was odd, but probably won't effect haunters, is that Rubies just did a big convention in vegas last week ( sorry if this is old news)

So a lot of regular vendors are really sweating that costume shops went there and won't go back out a second time.

best of luck to all our vendor friends.

[screamline studios]

Hey, Ricky

You are not the only one who has heard this rumor, and i believe there was many more companys involved than rubies,here is my take on it, there was a private invite only to this gathering, so will certain companys go to transworld or avoid it like a disease, i say they voted on avoiding it like a disease??and not attend.
I hope i am wrong and just talking shit, but you never know maybe the rumor mill was right on the money??

Jason Blaszczak
SCREAMLINE STUDIOS

P.S It sure will suck that you and the crew will not be there!!

[screamline studios]

Just one more thing that really BURNS my ass that i have to get off my chest, if this rumor is true and there were many people attending this invite only event and dont attend transworld#$#$#%^#THIS IS WERE I GET MAD then why in the F....k shoud us haunters attend, remember folks they never wanted us there to begin with so i guess i just dont get it!!!buyer, manufactures,distributers having a private showing?? and us haunters going to transworld??? I GIVE UP...

[Tater]

Jason

You bring up a good point about the haunters not being wanted. It seems that they are trying new stuff and hopefully they will realize that the haunt industry is huge and stop trying to squeeze us out. In anycase...you may not know me but there will be a beer waiting for you and steve in my room

[screamline studios]

Thank you tator,
but can i please have two beers,or three ,or four???haha ok maybe more. This is what i dont get with the big vendors at transworld they want potential buyers only!! and i get that , but all of us haunted house guys help keep this holiday alive do all people meet a minimum on ordering i am sure with actors the answer is no, but the big vendors rather bitch than understand the indusrty as a hole.This is my break down of it all, as children we go trick or treating, get dress up, get scared,and get candy!! the break down is simple....."dress up"costume shops or big chain retail stores,"get scared"halloween actors or haunted house actors,"get candy"even more retail!!we all belong in the mix, just imagine just for a second halloween without haunted houses....Now that would be truly scary!!!

Jason Blaszczak
SCREAMLINE STUDIOS

[RJ Productions]

OK let's think of the reality of this.
Our Haunt Vendors focus on Haunters first, then costume shops. So the bulk of our vendirs still see the bulk of their market.

Whether or not Rubies or any other costume line does or doesn't do a private event will again have little impact on our vendors and our part of the show.

IF costume shops traveled to TW JUST to see one major vendor why even go to the show??? They could just go that vendor online and bag the trip. Even if a costume shop does a major part of their buying from Rubies, they still buy from other vendors and will attend the show. If that shop only buys from Rubies, then they wouldn't be buying from our vendors anyway!

The only people really effected will be Rubies themselves. IF customers saw their line previously they will have less of a reason to visit them again in Vegas. So they go see other vendors instead. If they didn't order in the "pre-show" then, they may loose a sale.

Face it, if a customer is only going to buy from Rubies, he wasn't going to buy from you anyway! All you've done is save the cost of a catalog!