NEWS: Trends shaping the 2026 Halloween season
From Haunted Attraction Network by Haunted Attraction Network
May 12, 2026 · 10 min
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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