Park Journey
  • Home
  • Six Flags
  • Universal Studios
  • Disney Parks
  • SeaWorld Parks
  • Other Parks
  • Beyond The Parks
  • Industry News
  • Cruise Journey
  • Cedar Fair (Legacy)
  • Theme Park Art
  • The Other Side of the Tracks
  • Past Updates
    • 2021 Updates
    • 2020 Updates
    • 2019 Updates
    • 2018 Updates
    • 2017 Updates
    • 2016 Updates
    • 2015 Updates
    • 2013 and 2014 Updates
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Six Flags
  • Universal Studios
  • Disney Parks
  • SeaWorld Parks
  • Other Parks
  • Beyond The Parks
  • Industry News
  • Cruise Journey
  • Cedar Fair (Legacy)
  • Theme Park Art
  • The Other Side of the Tracks
  • Past Updates
    • 2021 Updates
    • 2020 Updates
    • 2019 Updates
    • 2018 Updates
    • 2017 Updates
    • 2016 Updates
    • 2015 Updates
    • 2013 and 2014 Updates
  • Contact Us
Search by typing & pressing enter

YOUR CART

Beyond The Parks

6/9/2023

Preview the West Coast’s Biggest Halloween Events at Midsummer Scream

Guests to the World’s Biggest Halloween and Horror Fan Convention Get Sneak Peeks at What’s Coming from
Universal Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags, 13th Floor, Winchester Mystery House and More

Picture
LONG BEACH, Calif. (June 9, 2023) – It’s never too soon to be scared, and guests to Midsummer Scream, the world’s biggest Halloween and horror convention, will be able to see what’s going to frighten them most this Halloween season as the West Coast’s biggest haunts all come together at the Long Beach Convention Center to show off what they’ve got in store.

Only at Midsummer Scream will Halloween lovers be able to get a first look at plans for Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights”; the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm; Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest, which marks its 30th year; the 100th anniversary of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose; and attractions from 13th Floor Entertainment, including Delusion, Shaqtoberfest and L.A. Haunted Hayride.

There will also be a special “Hot Haunts for Halloween” panel, hosted by Midsummer Scream’s Creative Director and Co-Founder Rick West, that brings together some of the best of the grass-roots community of talented haunters — home haunters, local attractions, and traditions that are, in many ways, the inspiration for the largest of the haunts.

“Haunted attractions of every type and size are at the very core of what Midsummer Scream is all about, from the most elaborate to the most handmade, whether family friendly or truly extreme,” West said. “Midsummer Scream fans love to discover what’s new and exciting for the Halloween season ahead, and it’s incredibly exciting to be able to bring all of these attractions together to begin a countdown to the best night of the year.”

Panel presentations featuring the creative teams and visionaries behind each of the haunted attractions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30. The panel schedule (which is always subject to change) is:

SATURDAY, JULY 29

  • 12:30 p.m.: 13th Floor Entertainment with a preview of L.A. Haunted Hayride, Delusion and Shaqtoberfest
  • 3 p.m.: Hot Haunts for Halloween, hosted by Rick West
  • 5 p.m.: Knott’s Berry Farm — A 50th anniversary presentation featuring Ken Parks, Corporate Director of Creative Development, Cedar Fair; attraction designer John Cooke; and Knott’s Scary Farm historian and show writer Ted Dougherty

SUNDAY, JULY 30

  • 12 p.m.: Winchester Mystery House, celebrating its 100th anniversary
  • 2:30 p.m.: Six Flags Magic Mountain and the 30th anniversary of Fright Fest
  • 4:30 p.m.: Universal Studios Hollywood previews this year’s Halloween Horror Nights

All Midsummer Scream passes provide access to these special panels. Guests will also get to experience an enormous range of frightfully fun and eerily irresistible entertainment throughout the three days, which are expected to attract more than 40,000 fans to the Long Beach Convention Center. 

The centerpiece of Midsummer Scream is Hall of Shadows, a massive dark zone featuring a stunning array of haunted attractions, interactive photo ops, and live entertainment as creatures lurk and screams flow from the swirling fog.

Additional highlights of Midsummer Scream include The Screaming Room, presented by Horror Buzz, a curated short-film festival of terror-filled submissions from around the world, screened throughout the weekend; Paranormal Pixie’s Pumpkin Patch, a gore- and scare-free zone for the “little monsters” who visit Midsummer Scream; and Black Cat Lounge, a unique way to take a break from the action of the weekend by cuddling with adorable feline friends, all available for adoption.

Throughout the three days, a massive show floor filled with more than 350 vendors — specializing in ghoulishly delightful products and collectibles — is open to all guests.

In addition to attractions, events and experiences throughout the weekend, Midsummer Scream also hosts “Midsummer Scream After Dark,” its special Saturday-night party. Attendance at “Midsummer Scream After Dark” requires a separate, nominal fee for general admission passholders, and is included with the Gold Bat Pass Package.
Single-day passes to Midsummer Scream, now in its sixth year, range from $35 for adult admission to $140 for a three-day VIP “Gold Bat” pass. Children under 10 are free with an accompanying adult. More information on passes to Midsummer Scream, plus full details on the show schedule and area accommodations, can be found at www.MidsummerScream.org.
 
About Midsummer Scream
Midsummer Scream is presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror community as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun!


Related Videos

Related Updates
  • For Three Full Days, Hall of Shadows Haunted Attraction Zone Returns to Midsummer Scream - June 2, 2023
  • IAAPA 2022 Show Floor Fun! - November 17, 2022
  • Cemetery Lane 2022 - The Ultimate Family Fun Halloween Event! - October 24, 2022
  • Nights of the Jack 2022 - An Immersive Halloween Experience - October 10, 2022
  • Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Opening Weekend 2022 - September 12, 2022


​If you enjoyed this update please share with your friends and make sure you "like" us on Facebook and "follow" us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. ​

Comments are closed.

    Categories

    All 13th Floor Entertainment Boo At The Zoo Buffalo Bills Candlelight Tour Cemetery Lane Chill Dark Harbor Dark Harvest Dark Horizon Orlando Delusion EA Evil Twin Studios Explore More Tour Fear In 3D From The Mind Of The Editor Ghost Train Give Kids The World Griffith Park Halloween Horror Made Here Kingdom Hearts LA Haunted Hayride Las Vegas LA Zoo Legacy Of Arrow Luxor Mandalay Bay Map Monday MGM Life MGM Resorts International Midsummer Scream Motel 6 Feet Under National Parks Night Of A Million Lights Nights Of The Jack Nintendo Plague Productions Queen Mary Reign Of Terror Rise Of The Jack O' Lanterns Roaring Nights Ronald Reagan Library Scream N Stream Shaqtober Sinister Pointe Sir Henry's Haunted Trail Skyslide Skyspace LA Star Wars Star Wars Battlefront Star Wars Celebration The 17th Door The Getty Valley Relics Museum Ventura County Fear Grounds Video Games Walt Disney Family Museum WB Studio Tour Winchester Mystery House WonderCon Yosemite National Park Zombie Joes Zoo Lights

    Archives

    December 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    February 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    April 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013

    RSS Feed