From Costume Shops To Horror Theme Parks | The Incredible Life Of David Bertolino

In this very special episode, we sit down with Spookyworld founder and creator David Bertolino for an incredible journey through the history of one of the most influential names in the Halloween and haunt industry.David shares the story of how Spookyworld began, how it evolved from a passion project into the world’s first horror theme park, and the challenges, risks, and triumphs that came with creating such a groundbreaking attraction.He opens up about the highs and lows of running a massive Halloween event, the importance of adapting when things don’t go to plan, and how he stayed committed to his vision through decades of change.We dive into David’s fascinating life beyond Spookyworld, including his family’s legendary costume, joke shop, and Halloween superstore, his time working with Rubie’s Costume Company, and the many incredible friendships and relationships he built throughout the Halloween industry.David also discusses his brand-new book, documenting the full history of Spookyworld — a stunning collection filled with behind-the-scenes stories, rare photos, memories, and the incredible journey behind one of the most iconic haunt attractions ever created.We talk about the upcoming documentary exploring his life and the creation of Spookyworld, his current work promoting the book at haunt conventions, and his exciting plans for a second book that will serve as a travel guide to the best Halloween, horror, and theme park experiences across America.David is truly one of the kindest and most passionate people in the industry, with a lifetime of stories, experiences, and connections with some of the biggest names in horror, Halloween, and entertainment.Whether you love haunted attractions, theme parks, Halloween history, or the behind-the-scenes stories of how legendary experiences are created, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.A must-listen for every Halloween and haunt fan.For more of my content - CLICK HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/class-horror-cast-horror-movie-podcast--4295531/support.