Blogs
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Andy's Web Log
Updates on Haunted Wisconsin's development. Changed.
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Halloween Hodgepodge
Jennifer is co-owner of HauntedWisconsin.com and shares random thoughts, news and information on various Halloween goodies including tv shows, cartoons, shopping and more.
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MacabreSnob
Dan Strelecki Director of Marketing, Communications and Special Operations
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Sarah's Blog
Sarah's Blog
October 27, 2012 3:52 p.m.
Android Application
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
I bottled up the event list into a free mobile app for Android and posted it to the Google Play store.
You can find the app by searching for "WI Haunts" or using this link ...
October 17, 2012 8:29 p.m.
HW @ Dr. Scary's Haunted House
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
This past weekend, the HW staff had the terrifying opportunity to visit Dr. Scary's in Fort Atkinson. Now, normally the HW staff doesn't post "reviews" of events that we attend. We take great ...
October 17, 2012 6:47 p.m.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be on ABC on Wednesday, October 31st at 7pm (CST). Be sure to set your DVR's, because unfortunately many little ones will be out trick-or-treating during ...
September 20, 2012 3:36 p.m.
Halloween TV 2012
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
(Updated: 9/24/12) October is almost here which means we'll soon start seeing pumpkins, monsters and other spooky things on TV. Here's a listing of some of the Halloween specials that will ...
September 18, 2012 3:51 p.m.
Pumpkin goodies at Einstein Bros Bagels
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
If you like the taste of pumpkin, you should stop into your nearest Einstein Bros Bagels and try out their selection of pumpkin goodies! Items include; Frozen Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Muffin, Pumpkin Cream ...
August 22, 2012 9:22 p.m.
Halloween Magazines
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Several 2012 Halloween magazines are now on store shelves! You know the season's getting closer when you see these. Hopefully Martha Stewart's Halloween magazine will be packed with all new articles unlike last ...
August 22, 2012 9:11 p.m.
Halloween items now at Menards
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
While out at Menards today, Andy and I spotted three and half isles of Halloween goodies! Apparently most of it's been out for about a week or so already, and while it may seem ...
August 14, 2012 7:58 p.m.
Pumpkin drinks at Caribou Coffee this Friday
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Caribou Coffee is getting a head start on and will be serving their pumpkin drinks this Friday. According to their Facebook page, they've improved their recipe, which means I'll be there this Friday ...
October 31, 2011 9:14 a.m.
On the air in Steven's Point
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
HauntedWisconsin's very own Director of Marketing, Communications and Special Operations, Dan Strelecki (that's me!) will be on the Portage County airwaves this afternoon. I will be a guest on the What's Your ...
October 30, 2011 2:15 p.m.
Halloween Cartoons
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Two more Halloween cartoons will on this October! Local Milwaukee station will be showing Fat Albert's Halloween Special today at 5:30pm and tomorrow (Halloween) from 7-9pm. And ABC will ...
October 28, 2011 1:56 p.m.
Overview - Village of Terror
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Village of Terror
Attended on Saturday, October 8
This was my first time attending the Village of Terror and I can say I will definitely return! I’ve never attended such a unique event/haunt ...
October 28, 2011 2:10 a.m.
Overview - Dreadwood Haunted Forest
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Dreadwood Haunted Forest
Attended on Friday, October 7
Dreadwood is located in the middle of nowhere. At least that’s what it feels like to someone who doesn’t know the area at all. We ...
October 28, 2011 1:39 a.m.
Overview - Haunted High
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Haunted High
Attended on Saturday, October 1st
We arrived near closing time and at the beginning of the season so we didn’t we have to wait in line long. Haunted High takes place ...
October 28, 2011 12:55 a.m.
Overview - The Dark Side
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
The Dark Side
Attended on Saturday, October 1st
One of the things I like about The Dark Side is how they combine three haunts into one. This year we received a plastic token with ...
October 16, 2011 3:59 a.m.
Overview - The Haunted Barn
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
The Haunted Barn
Attended on Saturday, September 24
I've attended The Haunted Barn in the past and I'm always impressed at how much they improve every year.
Last year they added Beetlejuice as ...
October 15, 2011 9:08 p.m.
Horror and other things that make us happy...
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
I thought I'd clear the decayed remnants from my keyboard and make a delightful post for all you guys and ghouls on this brisk October night. After many an inquiry, the topic is plain ...
October 4, 2011 7:42 p.m.
Wisconsin Fear Grounds: rated #1 Must See Haunt for 2011 by Haunted Attraction Magazine for a reason!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here. I was able to head out this past Saturday to visit the Wisconsin Fear Grounds to see the attraction recently rated #1 by "Haunted Attraction Magazine".
I must say, the Magazine was ...
October 4, 2011 7:29 p.m.
BIG contest news coming from HauntedWisconsin.com!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Just like the title says. . .BIG contest news coming from Haunted Wisconsin and one of your favorite haunts! More details to come. . .Muwhahahahah. . .
September 7, 2011 3:06 p.m.
Caribou Coffee now serving thier Pumpkin drinks
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Today Caribou Coffee announced their fall items are now available including; Pumpkin Latte's, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha and Caramel Apple Crisp Oatmeal.
Caribou seems to change their receipes every year, so I ...
September 6, 2011 10:20 a.m.
Fall has arrived at Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks & Culver's
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
In late August, Starbucks held a contest on Facebook to pick which city would enjoy Pumpkin Spice Latte's a week early. Unfortunately, our neighbors to the south, Chicago, won this contest and have been ...
August 27, 2011 10:18 p.m.
Spooky Halloween Kit Kat
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I checked out our Walgreens the other day to see if any Halloween merchandise yet. Currently the have half an isle stocked with Halloween candy and a few Disney characters in Halloween costumes on the ...
August 27, 2011 9:58 p.m.
Halloween has arrived at Menards
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Andy and I stopped out at the Waukesha Menards yesterday and found two and half isles of Halloween merchandise! They have all sorts of Halloween goodies including a selection of nicely priced costumes, Lemax Spooky ...
August 23, 2011 10:27 a.m.
Pumpkin drinks now at Dunn Brothers Coffee
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
If you've been craving the taste of fall, it's now available at Dunn Brothers Coffee! Stop in today to try their Pumpkin Spice Latte or Blended Pumpkin Pie IceCremaTM and let ...
August 2, 2011 9:18 a.m.
The Boney Bunch Halloween Preview Party - Saturday, August 6
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Yankee Candle is holding thier "After Life Party" Halloween Preview this Saturday, August 6 from 10 - Noon. This is your chance to preview their new 2011 Boney Bunch collection and all new Skeleton Crew accessories ...
July 30, 2011 1:36 p.m.
Halloween items now at Bath & Body Works
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Bath & Body Works announced earlier this week that their line of Halloween items are now available. New items include a green apple scented Light-Up Coffin Hand Soap which actually lights up and makes spooky noises ...
July 25, 2011 2:31 p.m.
Spirit Halloween giveaway begins today
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Want to win some Halloween decorations? Of course you do! Starting today, July 25th through August 7th, Spirit Halloween is having their “WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT GIVEAWAY – Décor Sweepstakes”. Go online to ...
July 24, 2011 11:32 a.m.
Halloween merchandise beginning to show up in stores!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Hey everyone! Big Daddy here.
The staff and I have began our yearly pilgrimage to stores to report what Halloween merchandise has been rolled out. I can report the following stores have some level of ...
July 13, 2011 10:11 a.m.
It's time to start thinking about fall
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Sure, the temps this weekend may be in the 90's, but it's time to start thinking about fall. The 4th of July holiday is over, school supplies are filling store shelves, and "end ...
July 3, 2011 1:48 p.m.
Greater Milwaukee Paranormal Research Group (GMPRG)
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
As you have read, HauntedWisconsin.com has formed an affiliation with the Greater Milwaukee Paranormal Research Group (www.gmprg-wi.com).
Big Daddy has recently had the honor of meeting with DW Steffen and his team ...
October 21, 2010 1:23 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Returns on Thursday, October 28
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
One of my favorite Halloween cartoons, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, returns to ABC next week Thursday, October 28 at 7pm.
On Friday, October 29 at 7pm, ABC will be repeat It's ...
October 14, 2010 11:01 p.m.
This Weekend
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
Hey everyone! I just wanted to tell you about a really cool event happening at Point Beach State Forest near Two Rivers this weekend. It's the 11th annual Friends of Point Beach Halloween Bash ...
October 14, 2010 7:04 p.m.
SECOND ANNUAL: Are YOU Haunted Wisconsin.com's BIGGEST FAN Contest?!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here - last year's Biggest Fan contest was so successful that I am now upping the game and holding the second annual contest!
Are you "Haunted Wisconsin.com's BIGGEST FAN?" contest! There ...
October 14, 2010 10:11 a.m.
Halloween Horror Flicks on the PS3
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
D
o you have a PS3? If so, you may want to check out the PlayStation®Store "Monster Mayhem Deal of the Week". This Saturday, you can get a FREE Movie Rental! You can rent ...
October 10, 2010 8:32 p.m.
Wisconsin FEAR Grounds!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Hey peeps! Big Daddy here.
I ventured out last night to Wisconsin Fear Grounds. This place was ROCKIN'! From my experience; attendance is a way to tell if a haunt is good. Well, the HUNDREDS ...
October 6, 2010 8:14 p.m.
Family Fall Recipe
Sarah's Blog
Posted By: Sarah
With the suffering economy we find ourselves cutting corners and sacrificing entertainment. However, the inability to enjoy the simple adventures can make one's soul unhappy. So I've decided to create several recipes for ...
October 3, 2010 10:50 p.m.
My Fright Finder - Printable View
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Some of you may have noticed the My Fright Finder feature on Haunted Wisconsin where you can create a list of haunts you want to visit by clicking the skulls in the event list or ...
October 1, 2010 3:36 p.m.
Friday The 13th movies featured on AMC's 2010 Fear Fest!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here. Just found an article which says that AMC's 2010 Fear Fest will feature everyone's favorite masked and machete-wielding person, Jason Vorhees!
The Schedule
Friday the 13th Mon Oct 18 @ 8 ...
September 24, 2010 11:02 p.m.
Elvira is coming back to TV
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Elvira returns to TV this weekend with her new show, "Elvira's Movie Macabre". (Click here for showtimes) According to Fangoria.com, "the new season, currently filming, will showcase 26 movies, ranging from such classic ...
September 24, 2010 12:41 p.m.
Pumpkin Down
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Oh, nooooooooooo! The great pumpkin is down again.
The crew at Halloween Express will likely have the store open again soon. They have had plenty of experience at resurrecting the iconic pumpkin shaped store that ...
August 28, 2010 8:17 p.m.
Taste of the Halloween Season!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here:
I heard it thru the Halloween grapevine (thanks, Grampa!) that Starbucks had begun selling it's tasty seasonal treat, pumpkin spice latte!
After a visit to a few Starbucks in my area ...
August 28, 2010 8:02 p.m.
Halloween Express is NOW OPEN!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here!
I was driving down S. 27th street, and low and behold, the Halloween Express anchor store is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! YAY!
Needless to say, I stopped in. I was fortunate enough to ...
August 28, 2010 4:41 p.m.
2010 Harvest Fair website is now up and running!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
The 2010 Harvest Fair website is up and running!
Thanks for the folks at the State Fair administration for providing me with updates on when the website would be up and running!
JR
July 22, 2010 9:38 p.m.
2010 Harvest Fair website
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
I just checked - and the 2010 Harvest Fair website is now under construction! Here is the link and be sure to check it often! The dates for this year's Harvest Fair are September 24th ...
July 20, 2010 4:39 p.m.
Halloween is just around the corner
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
That subject caught my eye while looking through emails today. abc distributing sent out their Halloween merchandise email this morning, which means it's time to start getting into the Halloween spirit! One of their ...
July 16, 2010 2:52 p.m.
Halloween 2010 - merchandise starting to roll out
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here. I have been "feenin'" for Halloween for a few weeks now. Why? Because last year, stores began rolling out the Halloween merchandise around June 29th.
Not so this year. BUT. . .I was ...
October 31, 2009 2:36 a.m.
All Hallow's Eve
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
Perhaps you are a Wiccan preparing to celebrate the New Year, bless the Guardians of the Watchtowers in a Samhain rite and give thanks for the harvest... Perhaps you're a haunt fan preparing for ...
October 25, 2009 11:41 p.m.
Haunted Wisconsin is On Your Phone
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
UPDATE (2010-02-20): This feature is temporarily disabled.
Do you like Haunted Wisconsin but wish it traveled with you everywhere? Well, now it does.
Send a text message with a city name or event name from ...
October 25, 2009 11:27 p.m.
Haunts 2009
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
After three days and 385 miles I have attended my four assigned haunts for the 2009 Review Crew. Please keep an eye out for them as they should be posted early this week. As a ...
October 24, 2009 1:22 p.m.
Thanks for the scares
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
I want to extend a belated thank you to a few haunts for the hospitatlity and good times given to myself, my friends and family:
Spooky Stalks was great again this year. We went on ...
October 19, 2009 9:47 p.m.
The great pumpkin returns
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
The Halloween classic, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be on ABC next week Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm.
October 17, 2009 9:25 a.m.
AMC's Fear Fest '09
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
AMC's website is now updated with Fear Fest '09 info! Check it out:
http://www.amctv.com/fearfest/
October 17, 2009 9:24 a.m.
ABC Family's 13 Nights of Halloween!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Check out the full schedule for the ABC Family's "13 Nights of Halloween" now posted:
http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/path/section_Specials+13-Nights-Halloween/page_Schedule
October 7, 2009 6:24 a.m.
Great Pumpkin Down
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
The giant pumpkin at the state fair grounds off of highway 94 was taken down by high winds last night. The clip I just saw on TMJ4 said they will try to get that Halloween ...
October 5, 2009 1:12 p.m.
Win tickets to an advance screening of "The Stepfather"
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Win tickets for you and a guest to see an advance screening of "The Stepfather" on Thursday, October 15 starring Penn Badgley, Sela Ward, Dylan Walsh and Amber Heard. Select grand prize winners will also ...
October 4, 2009 2:03 a.m.
First haunts of the season
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
We finally got to get out to some haunts this season! The staff of HauntedWisconsin.com along with our Biggest Fan contest winner and guest headed out for a night of haunting. Our first stop ...
October 4, 2009 1:51 a.m.
Biggest Fan Haunt Night
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
I'm sure you will be hearing more details from Johnny shortly but here is a quick summary of tonight.
Our biggest fan contest winner, Teri, may actually travel farther and to more haunts than ...
October 3, 2009 3:56 p.m.
Four Reviews Already
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
I just refreshed the reviews page and noticed four new reviews. Thanks everybody!
We will be heading out to meet the contest winner in a few minutes. I hope there will be a ton of ...
October 2, 2009 1:47 a.m.
Historical Reviews
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Ever want to see reviews from previous years? Well now you can without digging through our archives. Event operators have been asking for this feature for quite a while and we finally made it happen ...
October 1, 2009 11:38 p.m.
Hubertus House of Horror
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
This is just a quick note to anyone who missed Hubertus House of Horror last year. The haunt season is just starting so now is a great time to visit those big name haunts that ...
September 23, 2009 4:41 p.m.
Trick-or-treat ... when is Halloween?
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Okay, it's time for a rant. What is wrong with some communities in Wisconsin (and elsewhere)? Do they not know when Halloween is? It's on the calendar! October 31st, always. Even so, some ...
September 20, 2009 9:26 p.m.
Are YOU Haunted Wisconsin.com's BIGGEST FAN Contest!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here - here are the details to the contest I promised!
Are you "Haunted Wisconsin.com's BIGGEST FAN?" contest! There are two requirements to enter:
1. Be 18 years of age or older ...
September 14, 2009 9:04 p.m.
Contest coming soon. . .
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Stay tuned; Big Daddy has a very exciting contest coming soon. . .
BD
September 13, 2009 8:29 p.m.
Ghost Story Submissions!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Here is another submission - thanks to Larry from The Haunted Barn for this one!
One night, my wife decided to go out to the Barn to make sure there was nothing left in the refrigerator ...
September 13, 2009 8:23 p.m.
Ghost story submissions!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Here is the first of many ghost story'/paranoramal events that I have received - Thanks to Pamela for this one!
As promised, I would post the best:
"My youngest son was 3 at the time ...
September 13, 2009 10:56 a.m.
Update: Halloween Express pumpkin at State Fair Grounds
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Halloween Express is NOW open at the State Fair Park grounds. Actually opened yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised to see the throngs of people parked outside, going in and out.
Makes me feel that I ...
September 13, 2009 10:51 a.m.
Ghost Stories!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Big Daddy here - Thanks and mad props go out to those of you that have
submitted your ghost stories! I will be posting some of the stories I
have received shortly.
Please feel free to ...
September 12, 2009 1:35 a.m.
My Fright Finder Updates
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
We're working hard on My Fright Finder and hopefully we can make it a useful tool for remembering haunts you want to visit and planning scary nights out.
I added some basic functionality tonight ...
September 11, 2009 5:27 p.m.
Freaky...
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Ok - the freakiest thing just happened to me - wifey and I, after putting our son to bed, were sitting in the living room.
All of a sudden, a glass on the table in the next ...
September 8, 2009 10:32 a.m.
Fall Wild drinks now at Caribou Coffee
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I just got the email that Caribou Coffee now has NEW Fall Wild Drinks available.
The flavors are:
Hot Wild Pumpkin
Wild Pumpkin Cooler
Hot Wild Caramel Apple
Wild Caramel Apple Cooler
Hopefully the pumpkin ...
September 7, 2009 9:10 p.m.
Halloween Express pumpkin at State Fair Grounds
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Wifey, Mrs. Big Daddy, just told me that the pumpkin is now up at the fair grounds. Seeing that she has me on house arrest for being naughty, I have not yet seen it - but ...
September 7, 2009 9:08 p.m.
Haunt Fest website now updated!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Just visited the website for Hauntfest - the haunted house, located on the state fair park grounds. The first thing that caught my eye; this year's theme (and I quote):
"Hauntfest welcomes Never Land: (a ...
September 7, 2009 9 p.m.
Harvest Fair 2009 - Sept. 25th - 27th
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
The website for Harvest Fair 2009 is now up and running! Check it out - and if you have the chance, please visit Harvest Fair, located at the state fair park grounds.
Fun, food, pumpkins, and ...
September 7, 2009 3:13 p.m.
Thanks to HW.com
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Johnny here - just wanted to officially say thank you to the staff of HW.com for making me one of their own!
I am truly humbled and excited to be a member of the family ...
September 5, 2009 9:21 p.m.
Welcome Big Daddy
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
I want to take a minute to welcome the HauntedWisconsin staff's newest team member, Johnny "Big Daddy" Ramos.
Johnny is an RC OG, meaning he's one of the four original founding members of ...
September 1, 2009 9:58 a.m.
The taste of fall is back!
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Attention Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers! Today is September 1st which means pumpkin spice latte's are now back at Starbucks. Yum!
Never had a pumpkin spice latte? What's wrong with you?
According to Starbucks ...
August 31, 2009 8:38 p.m.
Firefox Halloween Theme!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
For those of you that use Firefox, check out this VERY COOL theme (and free, I must add!)
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1360
August 24, 2009 7:44 p.m.
Coming up at da State Fair Grounds. . .
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Just checked the Wisconsin State Fair Park website and saw two exciting things:
1. Halloween Express will be open on September 15th;
2. Harvest Fair is September 25th -27th
Check it out: http://www.wistatefair ...
August 23, 2009 8:43 p.m.
Halloween thru a child's eyes. . .
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
My son just celebrated his first birthday! He was born at the end of July. Last year, he was way too young to appreciate the Halloween season (even though I still took him trick-or-treating! I ...
August 23, 2009 6:46 p.m.
Stopped at Bartz's today. . .
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
I journeyed over to Bartz's today on highway 100. They are starting to put out their Halloween stuff, but only had about a half of an aisle out. Literally, as I looked, the clerk ...
August 22, 2009 9:02 p.m.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
The word on the streets, and by streets I mean from an employee at the local Waukesha Starbucks, says the nectar of Autumn gods will make its triumphant return on September 1st. Pumpkin Spice Latte ...
August 22, 2009 6 p.m.
It's about that time, GIGGITY!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Hey Halloween freaks, Big Daddy here! Halloween is in the air - especially after today's high is only in the upper 60's. . .MMM can almost smell the scent of cooking pumpkin seeds. . .
Been making ...
August 15, 2009 10:42 p.m.
The Scent of Samhain
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
So I wanted to let everyone know that the Yankee Candle store in Brookfield Square has an assortment of limited edition Halloween candles and accessories in stock. The on-hand stock is quickly depleting and the ...
August 10, 2009 6:44 p.m.
The Zombie Blog
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
This is my first blog entry in quite some time and for good reason: I've lost my creative edge lately. However, I practice makes better. I just wanted to say that your favorite Halloween ...
August 8, 2009 3:21 a.m.
Making Things Nicer
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Today we upgraded the sites underlying framework to Django 1.1 and fixed the various bugs that cropped up. Let me know if you run in to any zombies caused by the upgrade.
I made ...
July 27, 2009 9:05 p.m.
It's time to start shopping for Halloween decorations
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
It's that time of year! Over the past week, I received two email ad's from Grandin Road and The Lakeside Collection letting me know that Halloween merchandise was now available on their websites ...
July 26, 2009 10:59 p.m.
Zombies and iPhones
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
We've added zombies somewhere on the site...
Also, we're experimenting with an iPhone interface located at http://www.hauntedwisconsin.com/mobile/.
July 19, 2009 11:11 p.m.
Lots of Small Updates
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Jenny and I made lots of small updates to the site this weekend. Some of the changes are:
- Added e-Ticket info for events
- Some cosmetic changes to the event pages
- Using your message board account ...
July 1, 2009 9:15 p.m.
Halloween merchandise at Michaels craft stores tomorrow
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
October is only three months away, so now is the time to start getting ready for Halloween. No, it's not too early! According to employees at several local Michaels craft stores, shipments of Halloween ...
May 28, 2009 1:34 p.m.
Muppets' Halloween special this fall
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
According to The Muppet Newsflash, Disney is developing the idea of a Muppet Halloween special to air on TV this fall! You may also be able to dress up as your favorite Muppets character for ...
April 4, 2009 7:46 p.m.
Halloween Design Resources
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I came across a great site today, Design Bliss, which has over 150 links to free clipart, spooky photoshop tips and other Halloween design resources. Even if you don't have a website, the clipart ...
October 28, 2008 1:36 a.m.
Long Time
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
Wow, I'm not sure how I managed to go through the entire haunt season without updating! I guess it's been a pretty busy month! I missed out on Haunts this past weekend as ...
October 24, 2008 6:21 p.m.
Review Comments
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
There have been a few requests to put comments back on reviews. The feature is now back.
Comment away!
October 21, 2008 5:50 p.m.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
One of my favorite Halloween cartoons, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will air on ABC Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST. Afterwards, ABC will also be showing a ...
October 17, 2008 3:40 p.m.
Recap of our second Friday
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
On Friday, October 10th Andy, Dan, Sarah and I headed north and went to the following haunts:
October 17, 2008 3:04 p.m.
Seven Scares to See
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
There is something creepy going on in Wisconsin and you don't want to miss it. I've been to seven events so far and I can tell you each one is worth whatever it ...
October 17, 2008 2:58 p.m.
Recap of our first Friday
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I've been meaning to write a follow-up to the haunts Andy, Dan and I have traveled to so far this season and will do my best now. My memory has never been that great ...
October 11, 2008 8:41 p.m.
Reviews in IE7
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
If you are using IE7, you may have noticed the text in reviews can disappear. I put in a workaround for that rendering bug today. It's the same workaround I put in for IE6 ...
October 9, 2008 9:27 p.m.
Friday night haunts
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Andy, Dan and I will be checking out haunts again this Friday. We'll also be dragging Johnny along again if he's not stuck working on Saturday morning.
This week we'll be visiting ...
October 5, 2008 10:14 p.m.
Pardon The Dust
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Sorry about the intermittent errors throughout the day. I was making a bunch of changes throughout the site and I cringed every time an error log flashed by as one of you attempted to load ...
October 4, 2008 8:36 p.m.
Halloween Haunts on Today's TMJ 4
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Halloween Haunts will be back this year on TODAY's TMJ 4. Submit your Halloween decorated house or one you've seen by sending an email to halloweenhaunts@todaystmj4.com or send pictures or a ...
October 4, 2008 12:10 p.m.
Changes
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
With October here, the changes have become more noticeable. The leaves turn colors, peoples moods change, the temperature changes, and all the buildings that sit dormant 11 months out of the year begin emitting sounds ...
October 4, 2008 12:42 a.m.
Reviews, Accounts Fixed, Printable Event View, and More
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
We made a whole bunch of updates today:
- Fixed the calendar on event details pages
- Added weather links to event details
- Added a printable event listing view with lots of handy info
- Fixed the accounts ...
October 3, 2008 10:31 a.m.
Waukesha Feargrounds Today
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
We will be at the Wisconsin Feargrounds located at the Waukesha Expo Center tonight. Come on out and say "Hi."
This is a great time of the season to see this haunt because of the ...
October 2, 2008 10:53 p.m.
Dunkin' Donuts pumpkin is back
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Lattes, muffins and donuts are now available along with their festive Fall Decorated Donuts. Unfortunately there aren't any Dunkin Donuts near me anymore, but I'm sure they're pretty tasty ...
October 2, 2008 8:40 p.m.
Krispy Kreme jack-o-lanterns
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
It's that time again! Time for jack-o-lantern and pumpkin spice cake doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. Yum! The jack-o-lantern doughnuts will be available through the end of October and the pumpkin spice cake will be ...
October 2, 2008 9:58 a.m.
Appleton trick-or-treating hours extended
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Kevin Hash is an inspiring young lad at 13 years of age. He went before the Appleton common council and requested that trick-or-treat be held until 8pm instead of the original 7pm to accommodate changes ...
October 1, 2008 8:13 p.m.
Upcoming Halloween TV shows
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
It's that time of year when Halloween programs finally start to pop up on TV.
Listed below are some upcoming shows.
You can also find a list of spooky movies on TCM by checking ...
September 30, 2008 8:56 p.m.
Outing with the HW owners!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Well, it HAS BEGUN!
We are about to venture out on our first group outing of the year (and ever, at least for me!) and we are going to hit the Wisconsin Feargrounds THIS Friday ...
September 23, 2008 8:44 p.m.
Transylmazeia
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
I'm posting this evening with a little sad news from the north. One of my favorite haunts of the past few years, Transylmazeia at the Marion Amazement Park in Marion WI, is closed. A ...
September 23, 2008 8:20 p.m.
The Real World
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
As everyone knows, things online can differ greatly from the real world. For example on here I can say that I'm 6'5" 250 lbs, but in reality I'm 6'1" 270 lbs ...
September 21, 2008 11:27 p.m.
Racine trick-or-treat times
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Thanks Carrie for the following information!
Racine will likely be changing their current trick-or-treat day/hours from Friday, October 31, 4-6 p.m. due to numerous complaints. You can vote for your favorite date on ...
September 21, 2008 6:23 a.m.
Extraordinary Review Crew
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Last night I got to meet a few of the review crew members and it turns out they are as extraordinary in real life as they are online.
I don't know much about most ...
September 19, 2008 11:32 a.m.
Bath & Body Works Halloween collection
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I'll admit it. I don't go to the mall very often. I was never really into the whole mall thing. Maybe it's cause I'd end up buying everything I wanted and ...
September 19, 2008 10:57 a.m.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Yarrrrr! Ahoy ye landlubbers. Today be talk like a pirate day! Celebrate this fine holiday by wearing ye best eye patch and filling up on some grog. Or watch some mighty fine pirate booty tonight ...
September 18, 2008 10:09 p.m.
Fall is Here...Almost
Adam's Blog
Posted By: Adam
Before I go into my first post, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Adam, but I go by pud27 on the message boards and reviews. I'm a member of the Review ...
September 14, 2008 11:19 a.m.
Contact me!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Hey there! Big Daddy here!
If you freakin' LOVE Halloween as much as I do, and begin your countdown for the next Halloween season on November 1st, hit me up and e-mail me! Just click ...
September 14, 2008 10:49 a.m.
Harvest Fair 2008, BABEE!!!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Oh, it is SO ON! The leaves are beginning to fall, the pumpkins are starting to be sold (my wifey brought me some from the U.P. of Michigan quite a number of days ago ...
September 14, 2008 10:36 a.m.
ABC's 13 Nights of Halloween
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Hey all of you Halloween "freaks!" I, just like Jenny, was doing some Halloween TV snooping, and found that ABC will be hosting the annual 13 Nights of Halloween!
One word - AWESOME! I love everything ...
September 13, 2008 4:52 p.m.
AMC Monsterfest is now Fearfest
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I love watching the many horror movies on AMC as well as TCM (see other post), so after I saw the TCM schedule I checked out the AMC site for their Monsterfest schedule. Their general ...
September 13, 2008 4:16 p.m.
TCM's 2008 October schedule
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
October is right around the corner which means more Halloween and horror movies on TV! TCM has their October schedule out and as always will be having a marathon of horror movies the day before ...
September 7, 2008 11:20 p.m.
Fixed RC Application
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
The review crew application had an annoying limitation of 200 characters for any response (and you got an unhelpful "500 Server Error" if you went over that limit). This is the same bug we had ...
September 1, 2008 10:18 a.m.
Caribou Coffee pumpkin flavored drinks now available
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
I love coffee. Especially pumpkin flavored coffee. So, I was very happy this morning when I checked my email and saw that I had received a coupon from Caribou Coffee announcing that I could get ...
August 10, 2008 10:23 p.m.
Lots of Updates
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
It's been a while since I posted what we've been working on since I broke the blogs a few weeks ago. Too much has changes for me to remember it all but here ...
July 20, 2008 11:23 p.m.
Today's Updates
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
- Hooked up new calendar widget to the actual event dates
- Combined address and location on the event details page
- Added geocoded maps on the event maps and direction pages
July 20, 2008 1:33 a.m.
Bartz's - New Waukesha Location!
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Good news for those of us who shopped at the Bartz's in Brookfield. While at the Westbrook Shopping Center (E. Mooreland & Springdale Rd.) Andy and I spotted what looked like the Bartz's logo ...
July 20, 2008 12:55 a.m.
Site Update
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Between yesterday and today, I implemented the following:
- Linked site accounts to message board accounts
- Profile page only shows blog info if you have a blog
- Linked blog summaries to the author email and main ...
July 19, 2008 6:44 p.m.
Waukesha Bartz's
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
There's a new Bartz's coming soon in Waukesha. The obviously moved the store from Brookfield to Waukesha to be closer to their biggest customer....Jenny.
Exciting times!
July 16, 2008 12:41 p.m.
Youngest Review Crew member is about to arrive!
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Hey Boos and Ghouls! Wifey and I are expecting our newest edition to the family and the youngest member of the Review Crew to date any day now!
This is an exciting time for the ...
July 14, 2008 12:16 a.m.
Today's Updates
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Today Jenny and I worked on a few more things:
- Added a calendar to the event details
- Added contact information to the event details
July 12, 2008 7:25 p.m.
Today's Updates
Andy's Web Log
Posted By: Andy
Jenny and I spent the day on getting Haunted Wisconsin ready for the 2008 season.
- Added nicEditor Editor for blog posts
- Press Releases - Moved to Site Information section and took out haunted attractions and”
- Submit ...
July 1, 2008 6:50 p.m.
Bartz's - Brookfield Location Closed
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
Unfortunately, Bartz's closed their Brookfield location this year, so anyone who used to frequent that store (like Andy & I) will now have to travel to Greenfield, Menomonee Falls or Wauwatosa... or just find another ...
June 30, 2008 6:16 p.m.
How to eat fried brains
MacabreSnob
Posted By: Dan
OOooooooooooooooooooo!!! Look at Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I have a bllllaaaaaawwwwwwwggggg! I'm special. PUMPKINS!!!!!!
June 30, 2008 4:18 p.m.
And so it begins. . .
Johnny a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
Posted By: Johnny
Every year, I wait upon baited breathe, for the arrival of the first Halloween merchandise of the season! And every year, to my surprise, it has arrived earlier and earlier. Last year, I began checking ...
June 29, 2008 8:29 p.m.
Michael's Craft Stores - Halloween Items Available July 3rd
Halloween Hodgepodge
Posted By: Jennifer
According to the Brown Deer and Brookfield Michaels stores, Halloween merchandise should begin arriving THIS THURSDAY (July 3rd)! Johnny has already seen some Halloween goodies at the Michaels in West Allis!! Check out his blog ...
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