Although it's only April, Halloween is already on the horizon, and Spirit Halloween, the nation's largest Halloween retailer, is inviting fans to start the celebrations early. In honor of Spirit Halloween's 40th anniversary, the brand has planned a spine-tingling week of festivities for its most thrilling Halfway to Halloween event yet.
The week begins with Spirit Halloween offering fans the opportunity to win a fully immersive experience at the Winchester Mystery House, one of the world's most haunted destinations. One fortunate winner and their guest will enjoy an exclusive tour, including RIP VIP access to rooms not open to the public, a catered culinary experience in Sarah Winchester's dining room, and an after-dark walkthrough of the mansion with a professional medium, complete with a séance. Fans can enter by commenting on the contest post on Spirit Halloween's Instagram from now until April 27—if they dare!
Having created horrifyingly haunting in-store experiences for 40 years, Spirit Halloween has established itself as the industry leader in Halloween décor and animatronics. Fans seeking guaranteed scares this year can explore the brand's exclusive line of animatronics and home décor, with three jaw-dropping creations being revealed this week on Spirit Halloween's social channels.
Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween, said, "It's shaping up to be a big year for us, and we wanted to get the party started earlier than ever in a way only Spirit Halloween can." He added, "Our loyal fans truly embrace the Halloween lifestyle year-round, so the halfway mark felt like the perfect time to give everyone a taste of what's to come throughout our 40th anniversary season." Halloween enthusiasts eager for a sneak peek of the 2023 season should stay tuned all week long.
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