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WRISTBANDS FOR SEMINARS & EVENTS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE SEMINARS & EVENTS REGISTRATION COUNTER DURING THE SHOW

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

TransWorld’s Networking Night Out! | $75 Person Pre-Show | $95 Onsite | BUY NOW
7:30 pm-11:00 pm
Holiday Inn – Ballroom

This is a networking event that you don’t want to miss! Networking table topics will cover all industries (Halloween, Christmas, Interactive Entertainment and more)! Join the TransWorld Advisory Boards and other attraction owners as TransWorld hosts a night full of networking with relaxed and productive roundtables. This is not your normal party – this party was created with your needs as an attraction owner in mind!  This event is designed to expose you to individuals in all phases of business to make connections and share information!

Please note food 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!

Ticket Includes :

  • Hamburger sliders
  • Cheeseburger sliders
  • Grilled chicken sliders
  • House-made chips with dip
  • Mozzarella sticks
  • There will also be a Cash Bar all evening long!

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

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! Sponsored by TicketSpice

THURSDAY, MARCH 7th

Makeup Demonstrations
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage

Conducted by the experts in the industry and located right on the show floor on the Makeup Demo Stage located at the front of the 1300 aisle! FREE to all who attend with limited seating available. Don’t miss out on all the latest special effects and makeup techniques that will make your haunt and your actors really scary and realistic to your customers. Sponsored Granite Insurance


Agritainment Networking Mixer | FREE to All Attendees
5:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Marriott- Statler Room (Behind the main bar)
Cash Bar

Mix, mingle & network with your fellow agritainment buyers, owners and vendors while enjoying tasty beverages and light appetizers which include: Toasted beef ravioli, Meatballs with marinara, Cheddar bacon tots and Spinach artichoke poppers! Sponsored by Corn Maize Group, S4 Lights, NAFDMA & Boscoyo Studio


Christmas Show Networking Mixer | FREE to All Attendees
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Holiday Inn- Ballroom
Cash Bar

Meet and mingle with other Christmas Show buyers, owners, and vendors while enjoying some holiday “spirits”! Appetizers will be mozzarella sticks, unbreaded chicken wings and pigs in a blanket. A cash bar will be provided.


Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Darkness | GET TICKETS
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
The Darkness Haunted Attraction
Please note that this is an independent event and tickets are sold by the haunt tours’ producers.


City Museum Party | $60 Person Pre-Show | $75 On Site | BUY NOW
7:30 pm-11:30 pm
City Museum, 750 N 16th St.

City Museum Party

The always popular City Museum party is back and is completely private! Come have fun with friends and fellow attendees, we will have the entire museum all to ourselves! Your ticket includes your choice of a hotdog, large hot pretzel, large popcorn, nachos, or a slice of pizza (if you purchased tickets on or before February 29th). The pretzel and hot dog can be redeemed at Guard Dogs on the 2nd floor, the popcorn can be redeemed at Baby Elephant on the 3rd floor, the nachos can be redeemed at Beatnik Bob’s on the 3rd floor and the pizza slice can be redeemed at Lizard Lounge on the mezzanine level. We will have complimentary soda for all guests.

NEW for 2024: The Science of Guinness World Records exhibit in Architecture Hall.

DJ Psych Jam from Basement of the Dead playing music on the 3rd floor in front of the castle between 7:30 pm-11:30pm

Cash bars will be available in the following locations from 7:30pm-11pm:

  • The Cabin Inn – Full Bar (1st Floor)
  • Lizard Lounge Bar -beer, wine & soda (mezzanine level)
  • Baby Elephant – canned cocktails, beer (3rd Floor)
  • Architectural Hall – Cowboy Bar, Full Bar (3rd Floor)
  • Beatnik Bob’s – Full Bar (3rd Floor)
  • Castle Bar –  Alcohol, no soda (3rd Floor near DJ)
  • Overflow Cafe Bar on the 4th floor (beer, frozen drinks and coffee)
  • The FearWorm drink will be available at: Beatnik Bob’s, Cabin Inn and the Cowboy Bar in Arch Hall B
  • Bar locations subject to change.
  • City Museum reserves the right to shut down any bars early or stay open later depending on the flow of business
  • Last call is 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
  • Food and snacks available for purchase
  • Lockers available for $8 on the 1st Floor and 3rd Floor to store any personal items
  • There will be first-come, first-served coat racks in front of Cabin Inn
  • FREE parking in the main lot for up to 80 cars

Sponsored by FearWorm Hauntvertising & TicketLeap

FRIDAY, MARCH 8th

The Haunted Attraction Association State of the Industry Seminar | FREE
10:00am-11:00am
America’s Center – Location Room 231

Join the Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) Board of Directors as they quickly review 2023 and discuss 2024 concerns and insights with audience members.  This is a must-attend seminar – from small to large, indoor to farms/trails, hear what other haunters are doing across the U.S. and abroad, from marketing to safety to operational tips. It’s always packed with content, information and people, so get in line early and do some networking.  Whether you’re new to haunting, or a veteran DO NOT miss this seminar to plan for your future. This seminar qualifies for one credit toward C.H.A.O.S. certification.


Makeup Demonstrations
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage

Conducted by the experts in the industry and located right on the show floor on the Makeup Demo Stage located at the front of the 1300 aisle! FREE to all who attend with limited seating available. Don’t miss out on all the latest special effects and makeup techniques that will make your haunt and your actors really scary and realistic to your customers. Sponsored Granite Insurance


The Haunted Attraction Association Live Auction | FREE to all Attendees | Cash Bar
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm (Doors Open @ 4:30 pm)
Auction starts @ 5:15 pm
America’s Center – Location  Room 231

The Haunted Attraction Association’s (HAA) exciting and fast-paced live auction fundraiser begins just before the closing of the show floor. Grab a drink (cash bar) with friends, support vendor members of the HAA, and bid on some of the industry’s finest props, animatronics, and service, usually at below ticket prices.  Plus, 100% of all funds raised benefit HAA members & operations! Don’t miss out on the deals or the fun at this exciting, fast paced, filled-room event!


Interactive Entertainment Mixer | FREE to ALL Attendees
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
BLT’s, 626 N 6th St.,  just a couple of blocks from the America’s Center
Meet other owners and operators from around the world and get a chance to mingle at our Interactive Entertainment Mixer. Appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Buyers and exhibitors will get an opportunity to relax, kick back and catch up with industry leaders and operators of all levels. We look forward to seeing you there. We will be serving the following: Nacho bar with chips, queso, ground beef, sautéed veggies, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. There will be a cash bar.


Lemp Brewery Live Show | GET TICKETS
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Lemp Brewery Haunted Attraction
Please note that this is an independent event and tickets are sold by the haunt tours’ producers.


Interactive Entertainment Game: Dusk ’til Dawn, A Zombie Showdown Challenge | $45 Pre-show | $60 On Sit | BUY NOW
8:00pm- 10:00pm
America Center, Room 223

Dusk 'til Dawn: A Zombie Showdown Challenge

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline-fueled rush with ‘Dusk Till Dawn: Zombie Showdown Challenge’! As daylight dwindles, teams race against time, fortifying defenses amidst lurking danger of the undead onslaught!

But as night descends, hold onto your wits! As ravenous zombies emerge from the darkness, will you be able to evade capture, safeguard your supplies, and navigate through the night?

Will your team conquer the darkness, emerging victorious with the sunrise, or fall victim to the relentless horde? Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding test of strategy and teamwork!” Sponsored By BRUSHFIRE


TransWorld’s Christmas Show presents: VIVA LAS CHRISTMAS!  | Pre Show $60 | Onsite $75 | BUY NOW
8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Holiday Inn Ballroom

Viva Las Christmas

TransWorld’s Christmas Show Party has become an iconic industry tradition and this year is no exception. This isn’t your ordinary holiday celebration—oh no! It’s an extravaganza where the vibrant energy of Las Vegas collides with the enchantment of Christmas.

Picture this: The iconic glitz and glamor of Vegas converge with the joyous cheer of Christmas, creating an electrifying atmosphere that’s nothing short of spectacular! As you enter the ballroom be prepared to be immersed in a sea of shimmering lights, adorned with glittering decorations that rival the dazzling Vegas strip!

The Viva Las Christmas Party is sure to be a show-stopper so don’t gamble with fate and book your ticket before it’s too late!

Menu:

  • Hamburger sliders
  • Cheeseburger sliders
  • Grilled chicken sliders
  • House-made chips with dip
  • Mozzarella sticks
  • Cookies & brownies
  • Cash bar

Sponsored by TicketSpice & Boscoyo Studio

SATURDAY, MARCH 9th

Buyer Board Breakfast

The TransWorld Halloween Buyer Board Breakfast | $75 Pre-Show | $90 On Site | BUY NOW
8:30am-10:00am
America Center, Room 241
Have you ever wished you could pick the brains of the owners of some of the country’s largest, most successful haunted houses?

Do you wonder about their successes, their failures and the knowledge they have to share that could benefit your own attraction?

Then take advantage of this unique opportunity to have breakfast with the owners of some of the USA’s top haunted attractions and get a solid peek “behind the curtain”, not in a they-talk-you-listen situation, but in a conversational setting where you are welcome and encouraged to ask questions! These owners will share with you what has (and has not) been successful for them, as well as the many situations they have had to deal with during their countless Halloween seasons. We encourage you to come prepared with questions to get the most out of this amazing opportunity!

This event brings you face-to-face with the entire Halloween & Attractions Show Buyers Board, with owners/representatives from:

  • 13th Gate Haunted House
  • Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
  • Erebus Haunted Attraction
  • Factory of Terror
  • Fright Kingdom
  • Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
  • Netherworld Haunted House
  • Rise Haunted House
  • Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
  • Universal Orlando
  • Woods of Terror

…from A to Z, if you have any questions, this is the place to seek those answers. Learn the tricks of the trade, whether you are just starting out or have been in the Halloween industry for years, what better way to kick off Saturday morning than breakfast and this educational and networking bonanza?


Makeup Demonstrations
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage

Conducted by the experts in the industry and located right on the show floor on the Makeup Demo Stage located at the front of the 1300 aisle! FREE to all who attend with limited seating available. Don’t miss out on all the latest in special effects and makeup techniques that will make your haunt and your actors really scary and realistic to your customers. Sponsored Granite Insurance


Transworld’s Flamingo Bowl After Party | Pre – Show $75 | Onsite $90 | BUY NOW
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Flamingo Bowl, 1117 Washington Ave (Just up the street from the America’s Center)

This party is  included if you bought the Professional Holiday Lighting Education Series . For those wishing to just attend the party you are welcome to join this event.

  • Open bar featuring domestic draft beer, wine and well drinks for two hours
  • Pizza, salad, quesadillas, chicken tenders and meatballs
  • Bowling!

Haunted Attraction Association OSCARES Awards Banquet | FREE

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm, Event begins at 5:40 pm)
America’s Center – Location Room 241

The most celebrated awards event of our industry with light food and a cash bar! Back and better than ever, the all new format and feel of OSCARES is being raved by all!  HAA has added new awards for mid and small tier attractions nominated by HAA members.   All HAA members get a free drink and priority seating (stop by the HAA booth for your coupon *prior* to the event).  This event rolls out the black carpet and recognizes attraction owners, vendors, and others who have excelled in our industry…nominated by YOU. Presented by The Haunted Attraction Association, these awards are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry, so join this FREE event with light food and a cash bar, as we celebrate some of the best in the industry!


The Darkness Live Show | GET TICKETS
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
The Darkness Haunted Attraction
Please note that this is an independent event and tickets are sold by the haunt tours’ producers.


TransWorld’s Interactive Entertainment Show presents:
All Bets Are Off in the Wild West: A Night of Intrigue  | $65 Pre Show | $80 Onsite | BUY NOW
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Hotel St. Louis Ballroom

All Bets Are Off in the Wild West

It is your first day in this town called Intrigue, and everything is bustling. People are trading, working, finding their way. But you? You are a member of a bandit crew looking to make this a part of your territory and score the most cash. Just be wary of all the things that can go wrong, and keep your wits about you- the winning team will be the most cunning, tricky, and ready to steal. There is some law around these parts, but, in the end, maybe if you can win the local election, you will be the Sheriff, and it will be your town after all!

A Wild, Wild West event with puzzles, plotting, thieving, and plenty of scoundrels racing to get their team on top.

Doors open at 7:00pm. Players are encouraged to come in costume and be ready to play by 7:20pm. The game will last about 90 minutes.  After the game is over you will have time  to take photos, catch up with your friends, and talk about how you survived the frontier life!

Menu:

  • Build your own pulled pork sandwiches
  • Coleslaw
  • Chile Con Carne
  • Baked Potato Bar
  • Chef’s Selection of Season Dessert
  • Cookies & Brownies
  • Cash Bar

Sponsored by TicketSpice


TransWorld Halloween Party: Dia de los Muertos – Party with the Dead! $45 Pre-show | $60 On Site | BUY NOW
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
America’s Center – Ballroom

Dia de los Muertos

As TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show winds down join us for a live DJ (DJ Psych Jam from Basement of the Dead), dancing, drinks (cash bar), appetizers (beef skewers, chicken quesadillas, vegetable spring rolls, and cheddar bacon tater tots), and more (food served from 8:00pm-10:00pm)! This is your chance to party with haunters from around the world and celebrate the end of another successful show. Costumes and creative attire ARE ALLOWED and encouraged (but not required) as you party the night away at the final celebration of the 2024 Halloween & Attractions Show! Tickets are limited, and when they’re gone… they’re gone! You won’t want to miss this ultimate Halloween party as it only happens once a year! Sponsored by TicketSpice, Froggy’s Fog & Strega Moon Productions

All seminars and event payments are final at the time of purchase. Seminars and events are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Attendees must be at least 10 years old. Kids between 10-15 years old need to have a copy of their birth certificate. Kids 16 and older need a driver’s license or a government issued id. A valid photo id for every attendee is required for entry. All seminars and events are subject to change.