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Universal just dropped details about the Scooby-Doo Experience coming to Fan Fest Nights: After being cast as “extras” in a fictitious monster movie, things go wrong when The Phantom Director unleashes The Universal Monsters, bringing the filming to a halt. Equipped with a Mystery Manual at their disposal, guests will join forces with Scooby-Doo and The Gang to uncover the Phantom Director’s identity and restart production. Guests will explore Universal’s world-famous outdoor film sets at their leisure to uncover a series of clues and solve the mystery. UPDATED Guide at @Attractions attractionsmagazine.com/universal-fan-…

Funland in Rehoboth Beach will begin a full renovation of its Haunted Mansion dark ride after the 2026 season. The park is bringing back Jim Melonic of JMM Studios, the original creative mind behind the ride, with a reimagined version expected to debut in 2028.

Sesame Workshop filed a federal lawsuit in Manhattan on March 12 against United Parks & Resorts, seeking to terminate their licensing agreement and end a partnership that dates back 45 years. The complaint alleges United Parks stopped paying royalties in September 2025 while continuing to operate Sesame-branded parks and attractions. The pattern of payment disputes goes back further: an arbitration panel found United Parks in breach over Sesame Place Philadelphia royalties in 2023, and a federal judge ordered payment of $11.4 million, including interest, in September 2024. United Parks did not pay until October 2025, over a year later. United Parks' defense is that the Sesame Workshop "failed to invest in its brand" after its HBO Max distribution deal wasn't renewed. Sesame Workshop calls that accusation "preposterous." If the license is terminated, it affects both standalone Sesame Place parks (Philadelphia and San Diego) and Sesame-themed lands at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, and Busch Gardens Tampa. A Sesame-themed area at SeaWorld San Antonio was already permanently closed during the payment disputes.

Minecraft World, the first-ever Minecraft theme park land, will open at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London in 2027 with a world-first coaster, interactive adventures, themed dining, and more. Via @Attractions attractionsmagazine.com/minecraft-worl…

Carowinds is bringing The Conjuring: Beyond Fear back for Spring Break. The 20-minute interactive experience built by Plague Productions will headline the park's first-ever Scream Break event, running April 3-12, six months ahead of SCarowinds' fall return. DETAILS: hauntedattractionnetwork.com/carowinds-brin…

Jana Partners sent a letter to the Six Flags board pushing the company to explore a sale and replace board chair Marilyn Spiegel — just one week after the Travis Kelce brand ambassador announcement. Then: Sesame Workshop filed a federal lawsuit against United Parks to terminate their licensing agreement. United Parks stopped paying royalties in September 2025, took over a year to pay a court-ordered $11.4 million judgment, and is still operating Sesame-branded parks and attractions. youtu.be/G70LC-Pq0OE

📣 New Podcast! "Six Flags Pushed to Sell | Sesame Sues SeaWorld" on @Spreaker #sesame #sixflags #themepark #themeparks spreaker.com/episode/six-fl…

📣 New Podcast! "NEWS: The Haunt Industry Descends on St. Louis" on @Spreaker #attraction #halloween #haunted #hauntedhouse spreaker.com/episode/news-t…

The Haunted Attraction Association is proposing bylaws changes that would open its 18th Board seat to a non-owner/operator for the first time. The vote takes place Friday, March 27 at 8:30 AM in Room 231 at TransWorld. #haa #hauntedattraction

@KeithPrevite Might be why they're doing it lol

@HauntedPod Hate clowns.

Halloween Horror Nights 35 is officially the "Infernal Carnival of Nightmares." Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow return as co-icons, and the first haunted house, 'Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control' has been revealed! #hhn35 returns Select nights Aug. 28 - Nov. 1. Read the details in my article for @Attractions attractionsmagazine.com/halloween-horr…

Terror in the Corn at Anderson Farms in Colorado is hiring a full-time, year-round Production Manager. The role covers nightly show operations, cast management, and off-season production planning, starting at $30–$35/hr. secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/AndersonFKC…

Wicked New England returns to Salem's Old Town Hall on April 19 for its second year, expanding outdoors into Derby Square for the first time. New additions include kids trick-or-treating, a traveling Halloween museum from Heirloom Hallowe'en, & a VIP tier. hauntedattractionnetwork.com/wicked-new-eng…

Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is offering up to $50 off select tickets through April 30. General admission starts at $39 for Nevada residents and $49 for non-residents. hauntedattractionnetwork.com/universal-horr…

📣 New Podcast! "Middle East Tourism: The Elephant in the Room" on @Spreaker #disney #themeparks spreaker.com/episode/middle…

Haunters Against Hate, the event returns this August 1st and 2nd, 2026. This time, it is coming to Kalamazoo, Michigan and including celebrity guests and haunt tours. #hauntlife #hauntedattraction hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunters-again…

📣 New Podcast! "Six Flags just sold 7 parks for $331M - here's what happens next" on @Spreaker #sixflags #themeparks spreaker.com/episode/six-fl…

📣 New Podcast! "NEWS: Haunt Convention Season is Underway" on @Spreaker #halloween #hauntedhouse spreaker.com/episode/news-h…