Ep. 116: Frights, Fun, and Family: Halloween at Mall of America

This Halloween, Mall of America is the ultimate destination for spooky fun! From the thrills of the all-new Twin Cities Fear Fest, featuring immersive haunts like Deadwater Hollow and Sanctum of Shadows, to family-friendly adventures in Nickelodeon Booniverse, there’s something for everyone. Plus, MOA is celebrating 75 years of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF with a special pop-up experience, adding a meaningful twist to the festivities. Dive into sneak peeks of haunted attractions, exclusive add-on experiences, and unique partnerships—like the Elvira Pop-Up Bar and shop—that make Halloween at MOA unforgettable. Get ready for scares, surprises, and seasonal magic that appeal to families, teens, and thrill-seekers alike.   2:00       How Josh grew to love the haunted house business…as a child 5:30       All about Twin Cities Fear Fest, including Zombie GellyBall experience 6:30       All about Elvira and the Elvira Pop Up Bar at Fear Fest 8:15       Nickelodeon Booniverse – family friendly Halloween fun 9:00       A partnership with UNICEF: Kids Helping Kids 10:20    The annual tradition of Malloween continues at MOA 12:30    Economic impact on retail industry: by the numbers 14:10    Fear Fest: the haunted houses are where the scares happen 15:45    From E.T. to Toto to homemade costumes our guests wore as kids 18:00    A Halloween quiz to test your knowledge   For more information on Twin Cities Fear Fest visit: https://twincitiesfearfest.com/ For more information on Booniverse visit: https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/booniverse/   Guests: Josh Overturf, General Manager at Twin Cities Fear Fest and Kelsey Cunningham, MOA Marketing Manager   Your hosts: Jill Renslow   Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.