If you have to choose only one day to attend ScareLA, this news won’t make your decision any easier. Our first two presentation confirmations are both going to tempt you: a Haunted Mansion 45th anniversary presentation on Saturday, and a Halloween Horror Nights presentation on Sunday.

This is just the first of many programming announcements for ScareLA. In the next few weeks, you’ll learn about dozens of hours of panels, presentations, classes, workshops, and more that will make you itching to buy a weekend pass. (and at the end of this post, will explain why you’ll want to rush to buy one of our premium level tickets).

Our first two presentation announcements are…

Saturday, August 9th
When Hinges Creak: Celebrating 45 Years of the Haunted Mansion

On Saturday August 9th, ScareLA will celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion with “When Hinges Creak,” a presentation hosted by Doombuggies.com‘s Jeff Baham. The presentation will feature a fantastic assortment of images, historical insight, and many more ghoulish delights! Joining Jeff on stage will be Disney Legend Bob Gurr, who developed the ride system for Walt Disney in the ’60s that is used in the Mansion. Bob will share stories of the attraction’s development at WED Enterprises, and discuss the men and women that helped create the most beloved “haunted house” of all time. We’re just dying to have you in attendance!

John Murdy, creative director of Halloween Horror Nights, returns to ScareLA Sunday, August 10th.

Sunday, August 1oth
Halloween Horror Nights presentation

Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will return to ScareLA with a special presentation by creative director John Murdy and art director Chris Williams. Last year, they revealed the Insidious maze during their panel, and this year John Murdy has been teasing they’ll be revealing something even more exciting.

So, to recap – Saturday, August 9th: Haunted Mansion tribute panel. Sunday, August 10th: Halloween Horror Nights panel. Which offers you this chilling challenge: to choose which ticket to buy!

If either panel is a must see, we highly recommend the Fear Freak or Scare Student, which offer priority seating for panel presentations. As long as you arrive before doors open (approximately 15 minutes before each presentation) you will fiind a seat.

Or, for a guaranteed, front row reserved seat, consider a VIP ticket.

Whatever ticket level fits your needs and budget,  grab them now!