The haunted attraction industry descended on St. Louis, Missouri from February 27 to March 2, 2025, for TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the largest trade show of its kind in the world. The Haunted Attraction Network was on-site, capturing interviews with over 25 key vendors to spotlight the latest innovations in props, costumes, animatronics, and haunt technology. The full video—“Inside The World’s LARGEST Haunted House Trade Show | Transworld 2025”—is now available on YouTube, offering a comprehensive look at the trends shaping Halloween 2025.
Quick Facts
Event: TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2025
Dates: February 27 – March 2, 2025
Location: America’s Center, St. Louis, MO
Website/Video: Watch on YouTube
Focus Keyword: Transworld 2025 Vendors
Vendor Highlights
Animatronics and Props
Distortions Unlimited revealed The Xenovore, a massive new animatronic designed for center-stage scares.
Dead Farm Productions showcased two new animatronics: Art the Clown and the Curse of the Skull Witch.
FrightProps debuted their Monstrous Living Limbs prop, a dynamic scare device featuring expressive movement.
Beastcraft brought out the Hillary Attack animatronic, built for high-intensity performance.
Morbid Monstrosities introduced Skinned Lynn, a grotesque and highly detailed horror figure.
Frank N Fab demonstrated air-powered startle scare props, built for reliability and sudden impact.
Costumes and Characters
BrandiBeast unveiled 7-foot full creature builds that show how her masks transform into complete characters.
Studio 1031 Concepts showed off their sold-out Rott and Harvester jack-o-lantern costumes.
Closed Casket Studios launched new werewolf costumes, crafted in latex for maximum realism.
Mini Mayhem Productions presented a full zombie costume geared toward scare actors.
Macabre Intentions, in collaboration with BrandiBeast, displayed post-apocalyptic costumes tailored for immersive events.
AdamJessFX introduced vintage-style Trick-or-Treater characters, sculpted by Jessica Dollins, along with large jack-o-lantern props.
Scenic Design and Decor
Morbid Entertainment walked through their immersive Vintage Burning Hotel, a full-scale scenic environment.
Ghost Ride Productions returned with hyper-realistic bodies and new scenic props, continuing their reputation for lifelike gore.
Technology and Control Systems
Clockwork Dog demonstrated Actor Assist, a new feature in their COGS show control system allowing actors to communicate silently with zone managers.
Froggy’s Fog showed the Hyperion TJ-10, a dual-nozzle fog machine capable of 50-foot bursts without CO₂.
VFX Creates offered a full booth tour including their puppets, lunging heads, and bungee props, led by Patrick Voss.
Recognition, Gear, and Support
ScareIT Badges‘ Darryl Plunkie explained their merit-style badge system for haunt crews and revealed new 2025 colors.
Insane Haunt Productions highlighted their sliding gear for scare actors, designed for performance and safety.
Features, Availability, and Pricing
Most products featured in the video are now available for pre-order or direct purchase through the vendors’ websites. Custom builds, scenic packages, and show control systems may require lead time or consultations. Pricing varies widely—from badge systems under $10 to full animatronics exceeding $5,000.
Watch Now
To explore all these innovations in action, including exclusive booth tours and after-hours event coverage from the Dark Zone, Zombie Prom, and Vampire Circus, watch the full video now on the Haunted Attraction Network’s YouTube channel:
🔗 https://youtu.be/IwhslV-IJtk
Stay tuned for more in-depth vendor spotlights and behind-the-scenes looks at the attractions industry.
