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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 12 MIN

NEWS: Who Is Still Spending on Attractions?

from Haunted Attraction Network · host Haunted Attractions Network

Our job is to entertain people. How they want to be entertained, though, might be changing. New data from PGAV and Integrated Insight show that the audience for paid attractions is shifting, with visits down about 11% year over year, with the steepest declines among lower-income households, women, and families without kids.This week, we break down who's still spending, what they want, and why Disney's new Oogie Boogie Bash street party might point to where entertainment is heading.In this issue:-Madame Leota's Swinging Wake Comes to Oogie Boogie Bash-Monstropolis Celebrates H.U.M.A.N. Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios-Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announces Werewolf Gorge Launch Coaster-Nightmare Wharf Reveals Attraction Themes-Midsummer Scream Announces Main Stage Theme Park Panels-C.H.A.O.S. Training to Be Held on June 27th- Midwest Haunters Convention Returns June 10th-13th, 2027https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/whos-still-spending-on-attractions 

Our job is to entertain people. How they want to be entertained, though, might be changing. New data from PGAV and Integrated Insight show that the audience for paid attractions is shifting, with visits down about 11% year over year, with the steepest declines among lower-income households, women, and families without kids.This week, we break down who's still spending, what they want, and why Disney's new Oogie Boogie Bash street party might point to where entertainment is heading.In this issue:-Madame Leota's Swinging Wake Comes to Oogie Boogie Bash-Monstropolis Celebrates H.U.M.A.N. Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios-Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announces Werewolf Gorge Launch Coaster-Nightmare Wharf Reveals Attraction Themes-Midsummer Scream Announces Main Stage Theme Park Panels-C.H.A.O.S. Training to Be Held on June 27th- Midwest Haunters Convention Returns June 10th-13th, 2027https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/whos-still-spending-on-attractions

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