About this episode

The episode discusses emerging trends that could shape the 2026 Halloween season.

It was a slow news week after the rush of Halfway to Halloween, but a few major trends are emerging that could shape this Halloween season. In this issue: -Dead Man's Party Returns to Six Flags Great Adventure -Six Flags St. Louis Enacts Strict Chaperone Policy -Universal Horror Unleashed Teases New Dinner Series -Nocturne Theatre Debuts The Eaves -Ohio Haunters Convention Takes Place This Weekend -Midwest Haunters Convention Announces Pre-Show Tours -Spooky Swap Meet Announces 2027 Dates READ MORE: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/the-trends-shaping-the-2026-halloween-season

Topics covered

• Halloween trends
• Haunted attractions
• Theme parks
• Conventions
• Entertainment news

Keywords

• Halloween 2026
• haunted attractions
• Six Flags
• Universal Horror
• Ohio Haunters Convention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags St. Louis, Universal Horror Unleashed, Nocturne Theatre, Ohio Haunters Convention, Midwest Haunters Convention, Spooky Swap Meet

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