Gonna throw two bits of a thoughtful speculation for the sake of the event. One a scarezone spec, in consideration to something; and the other to Dia De Los Muertos.
Back in the Early 2010's--HHN had a certain bark to it's bite in the form of a live barker that was in-front of the event, acting as a vocal face. He'd exchange barbs, clap backs; and insults while being the face of that central scarezone. Perhaps in a bit of idle speculation; I wonder if they have warmed back up to the idea of a barker again.
We know they're willing to revisit ideas if the idea strikes them, like the return of a live Chucky show last year; and I have to wonder if they could tone down the insults, if a live barker could make sense to be back in the event again.
I think it'd certainly be long overdue of a return, as it has been over a decade since they had to yank it. Even if it'd be somewhat neutered.
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Pivoting to Dia De Los Muertos, I am oddly wondering if USH might be considering and weighing their options for evolving the live entertainment experience. One has to wonder if a more "Generic" form of the concept could be more flexible for things down the road, especially if it could invite M&G opportunities ala' FFN with the sake of some of the IP represented at the event.
With Club Horror being a more "Generic" Party Zone that should have live actors and live entertainment as part of it; with how much Orlando has taken from Hollywood--this is one case to where I wonder if Hollywood might just take from Orlando. Dia De Los Muertos, while will still probably happen this year; does have limitations in it's theme that could evolve to something else. Especially as they finish up the Monstruos trilogy.
Pivoting away from Dia De Los Muertos; even for a short term bit after this year, might not be a bad idea.