NEWS: Halloween Creep hits a new record

Halloween creep is officially here. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to the Magic Kingdom on August 7th, the earliest start date in the event's history. But Disney is moving up the calendar without really reinvesting in the event itself. Combined with Universal bringing back HHN icons and recent earnings flagging softer summer demand, the question is whether the major operators are quietly bracing for a slower fall. In this issue: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns August 7th Universal Parks Revenue Surges 24%, But There's a Catch Dark Nights at Hersheypark Returns September 12th SCAR Awards 2026 Nominees Announced Ahead of ScareCON Winchester Mystery House Halfway to Halloween Events Dark Hour Hosts Halfway to Halloween Spring Market Spirit Halloween Reveals 2026 Store Theme Lowe's Halloween Early Access for Rewards Members HAA Silent Online Auction Live Until May 31st Read More: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/halloween-creep-hits-a-new-record