Inside Gatorland's Haunted House with Dan Carro | Gators, Ghosts & Goblins | Hunter & Hound Kickstar
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What this video covers
HauntScene hosts a live interview with acclaimed haunted attraction designer Dan Carro alongside Gatorland creatives Ken and Maryl Guzzetti, exploring the making of the Gatorlando Haunted House for Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts & Goblins Halloween event in Orlando. The conversation covers attraction design philosophy, storytelling in themed entertainment, and what it takes to create a standout seasonal haunt within an established wildlife park. The episode also touches on Dan Carro's independently created comic series Hunter & Hound, which successfully completed its Kickstarter campaign.
Key takeaways
- ◆Dan Carro and Gatorland's creative team discuss the design and storytelling behind the Gatorlando Haunted House
- ◆The conversation offers rare behind-the-scenes insight into building a Halloween event within a Central Florida theme park
- ◆Themed entertainment storytelling and character-driven design are highlighted as core creative pillars
- ◆Hunter & Hound, Dan Carro's Kickstarter-funded comic, is introduced as a companion creative project
- ◆The livestream format includes audience Q&A, making it an interactive industry conversation
Who this is for
Haunt industry professionals, themed entertainment enthusiasts, and Halloween fans interested in behind-the-scenes creative discussions with experienced attraction designers.
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