TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show

01/20/2025

It’s officially TransWorld season, and we’ve got an action-packed show lined up for you this Tuesday night! John LaFlamboy will join us to reveal how Zombie Army Productions is gearing up. Plus, he’s bringing along Mike and Chris to introduce the haunt industry to their newest film, The Fright Stuff.

Heather from Scream Score will also be here to showcase their groundbreaking coming to the show.

And that’s not all... Team Froggy’s Fog is in the house as they prepare for the haunt industry’s biggest trade show of the year!

Join us with our guests:
John LaFlamboy - Zombie Army Productions
Mike Myers & Christ Sato - The Fright Stuff
Heather Doggett - Scream Score

Plus we once again have some great giveaways for those watching it all LIVE!

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01/18/2025

40 Days Away. That's all. 🎃

01/17/2025

Tickets are going quick for The Vampire Circus!

📅 Friday: Feb 28th
🕒 Time: 7:30pm (cst)
📍Ferrara Theatre in America's Center & The Dome

Experience a mesmerizing live show that takes you on a spirited journey through an eerie, abandoned cemetery, where a remarkable circus springs back to life. The Vampire Circus immerses you in a whimsical world inhabited by an eclectic cast of eccentric characters and exceptional acrobats. This visually stunning spectacle unfolds within a surreal acrobatic fantasy universe, where the enchanting chaos gradually transforms into a jubilant celebration. Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable performance that blurs the line between reality and imagination!

Sponsored by TicketSauce

01/16/2025

We are thrilled to announce that ShowOffs Body Art / ProAiir Hybrid Makeup is the official sponsor of the 2025 TransWorld Zombie Prom makeup room!* That’s right—get ready to be transformed by their talented volunteer artists into the ultimate undead look for an unforgettable night!

*Transformation room location to be announced.

01/15/2025

"This has become my favorite event of the tradeshow."

TransWorld’s Networking Night Out!
📅 Date: Wed. 02/26/2024
🕒 7:30 pm-11:00 pm
📍 Holiday Inn – Ballroom

This is a networking event you won’t want to miss! Join us for an exciting evening filled with networking opportunities, where round table topics will cover a wide range of industries, including Halloween, Christmas, Interactive Entertainment, and more! Connect with the TransWorld Advisory Boards and fellow attraction owners as TransWorld hosts a night dedicated to relaxed and productive roundtable discussions. This is not your typical party; it has been thoughtfully designed with the needs of attraction owners in mind! The event aims to expose you to individuals across all phases of business, allowing you to make valuable connections and share insights to enhance your operations. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and exchange ideas in a supportive environment!

Please note dinner will only be served from 7:30pm-9:30pm

Here’s how it will work: Each table will have a set of topics (yes, you will change throughout the night); you freely join a topic table that interests you and your business, ask questions, get answers and build business relationships with operators just like you!

Networking table topics will cover all industries (Halloween, Haunt, Christmas, Interactive Entertainment and more!*) and will include (but not be limited to) the following topics:
🎃 Marketing
🎃 Getting Started in the Industry
🎃 Day to Day Business
🎃 Scenic and lighting design
🎃 Tech Talk
🎃 Customer Service
🎃 Booking Software and Ticketing
🎃 Corporate and Special Events
🎃 Puzzle & Game Design
🎃 Ask The Expert
🎃 Immersive Environments
🎃 Expansion
🎃 Management and Employees
🎃 Buying and Selling
🎃 Partnerships and Collaborations
🎃 Open Conversation

*Each table will have 1-3 topic-specific facilitators who will keep the conversation focused.
Seating is extremely limited so register ASAP!

01/15/2025

"Your choice to come to TransWorld (Halloween & Attractions Show) WILL increase your business" - Michael Chaille: Ghost Ride Productions, INC.

01/15/2025

The most anticipated industry event of the year is just 43 days away! We're excited to host Haunted Attraction experts Timmer Gavinski and Billy Groeneveld for an insightful discussion. Plus, Donna Nowak will join us to reveal ProAiir's plans as they gear up for the year's biggest event.

Join us with our guests:
Timmer Gavinski - The Itty Bitty Book Series
Billy Groeneveld - Haunt Shield Risk Advisors
Donna Nowak - Showoffs Body Art / ProAiir Hybird Makeup

Plus we have a ProAiir Prize Pack Giveaway!!!

01/14/2025

He’s not only the star of today’s seminar spotlight but he will also be featured on TransWorld Live tonight at 7 PM CST!

>>Seminar Spotlight

01/13/2025

>>Breaking News

01/13/2025

Friday Feb 28th The Haunted Attraction Association Live Auction Returns!

FREE to all Attendees | Cash Bar
📅: Friday 2/28
🕒: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm (Doors Open @ 4:30 pm)
Auction starts @ 5:15 pm
📍: Room 231

Haunted Attraction Association’s (H.A.A.) exciting, incredibly fun, and fast-paced live auction fundraiser begins just after the closing of the show floor, up the escalators near the front of the convention center entrance. Don’t miss your chance to grab a drink (cash bar) with friends, support vendor members of the H.A.A., and bid on some of the industry’s finest props, animatronics, and services, usually at below ticket prices….all to benefit H.A.A. members. Often, one-of-a-kind props, special molds, and peak interest items are in this auction, making it a must attend event of TransWorld! Plus, 100% of all funds raised benefit H.A.A. members & operations! Don’t miss out on the deals or the fun at this exciting, fast paced, packed room event.

01/10/2025

>>Seminar Spotlight

01/10/2025

Congratulations to our Premier Show Sponsor, Froggy's Fog, on celebrating 20 incredible years in business!

Froggy's Fog is the leading manufacturer of SFX fluids, Machines, and Scents—an essential stop for all your special effects needs. Don't miss out—check them out today!

01/09/2025

>>Seminar Spotlight

01/08/2025

You won't want to miss this SPECIAL HAUNT INDUSTRY SCREENING of the Documentary “The Fright Stuff”

📅: Friday; Feb. 28th
🕒: 9:30pm-11:00pm
📍: Convention Center Rooms 123 & 124 | Cash Bar

Zombie Army Productions and Yokai Films invite you to a special screening of “The Fright Stuff”. From the creators of Days of the Living Dead comes The Fright Stuff, a documentary that chronicles the life and times of the haunted attraction industry. Detailing the history and legacy, the ideas and ex*****on, the passion and pitfalls… this film tells the story of the industry from the inside, from its legendary behemoths to the scrappiest of home haunts. It also follows haunt impresario John LaFlamboy as he attempts to build and open his decades-in-the-making masterwork HellsGate Haunted House. Laughter, tears, and terror abound in… The Fright Stuff!

76 minute run time and a Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards. *

This will be the ONLY chance to see The Fright Stuff for at least a year (without attending film festivals!)

01/08/2025

Agritainment Networking Mixer | FREE to All Attendees

📅: Thursday 2/27
🕒: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
📍: Holiday Inn Ballroom

Join us for an engaging evening where you can mix, mingle, and network with fellow agritainment buyers, owners, and vendors while enjoying a selection of tasty beverages (cash bars) and light appetizers. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry peers and savor a delightful experience!

This event is proudly sponsored by Corn Maize Group and Boscoyo Studio.

01/08/2025

The holiday season may have ended, but the Christmas industry is already gearing up for 2025. One of the key events in this industry is the TransWorld Christmas Show, and we have two fantastic guests ready to share everything you need to know about what their companies are bringing.🎄✨

Join us with our guests:
Caroline Puller - Seasonscapes
Kurt Carr - Vickerman Company