Midsummer Scream Says Goodbye to Long Beach with Epic 2026 Convention

Welcome to our yearly update from one of our favorite events of the year, Midsummer Scream!

In this update we've got a lot of fun horror goodies to share with you as well as some videos and updates from some of the theme park panels that were held over the weekend.

This years coverage was a bit different for us, I (Gregg) had a previously planned family weekend the weekend of Midsummer Scream so I enlisted the help of our dear friend Chris and his fiancé Mark to cover the event for us. As you can see we didn't miss a beat (I knew we wouldn't).

I also want to give a shout out to our good buddy Theme Park Wizard who shared some pics of the theme park panels on Sunday.

Thank you once again to the Midsummer Scream crew for not only putting on an amazing event, but for including us as media partners. The privilege is never lost on us.

Let's dive right in for some Halloween shenanigan's.

Welcome to Midsummer Scream 2026!

Every convention should have a greeter like this

I know we all have a list of people we'd like to see abducted by aliens

Fright Fest on the show floor!

To us, the Hall of Shadows is the heart of Midsummer Scream

Looking forward to seeing if Hall of Shadows gets expanded in Anaheim!

It's so amazing what these haunters do with such a short turnaround time

Midsummer Scream cosplay is always amazing

Be careful what you wish for

Halloween Horror Nights had a big presence at the event, as always

All are welcome at Midsummer Scream. It is truly a family event.

So cute!!

Theme Park and Halloween Event Panels

There were a few theme park and other Halloween event panels.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest

Click Here For Full Details for Fright Fest 2026

Tricks and Treats is coming back and has been expanded for 2026

Let's dive into Fright Fest

Retiring Mazes and Scare Zones

Returning Scare Zones

Returning Mazes. Trick 'r Treat is taking over the former Saw location and will be revamped for 2026.

Sliders of the Night is returning with an all new show

New to the Full Throttle Stage

Margo Rita's Monster Ball is returning and will be in the Gearworks Theater

The Conjuring Universe is back and will be revamped for 2026 including all new characters

I don't think anybody saw this one coming, which is pretty spot on for this franchise.

An all new maze coming, the first collaboration with their partners at Knott's Scary Farm

Wolves Blood will be taking over the spot vacated by Truth or Dare. So lots of space to work with.

Our good buddy Gus Krueger designed this maze. Cannot wait!

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

Click Here For Full Details for HHN Hollywood 2026

Art the Clown is back as a walk around character and ...

TERRIFIER TRAM!

We are doing this tour on September 12th! Can't wait to share it with all of you.

John also announced the Scare Zones for this years event! Included in the Press Release is also the return of the Death Eaters in Wizarding World Hollywood.

Other Midsummer Scream Announcements

Midsummer Scream Moves to Anaheim Convention Center for 2027 and the return of Season's Screamings in December 2027 - Click for Details

Delusion: Den of the Mosquito - Click For Details

That's going to wrap it up for Midsummer Scream 2026! We can't wait to see you in 2027!

We will have MUCH more Halloween event coverage coming up over the next 2 1/2 months including our Annual Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Survival Guide which should be completed next week.

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