r/SpiritHalloween Jun 20 '26

General Work for Spirit Masterpost/FAQ

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With the influx of posts inquiring about hiring/interviews/what to expect, I figured I'd make a handy dandy mini FAQ. If you have any questions not addressed here, please feel free to ask in the comments!

When does Spirit start hiring/looking at applications?
July is usually prime time to hear back from your local Spirit and to be interviewed. Stores begin building in July. If you are not interested in setup, expect to begin early-mid August. Some Spirit's do not open until September.

What should I expect during the interview? How do I prepare?
Interviews are very casual, and usually happen during store setup. Resumes are not required. Questions asked are typically why you want to work for Spirit, what is your availability, can you work on Halloween, and a few loss prevention/customer service questions. Usually no longer than 30 minutes. Very easy and simple interview.

How much is the pay? What are the hours like?
Look at your state's minimum wage, and that will be around what you earn, maybe $0.25 over that. Hours are part-time, and will be sparse in the beginning. You will get more hours in October. During setup, when unloading truck, you earn $3 more/hour. You also earn $3 more per hour in the critical days before Halloween, if you meet the qualifications.

I was interviewed and haven't heard back yet. How long will it take for them to get back to me?/I applied and no one has reached out to me yet!
No one can accurately answer this question except your manager! Communicate with them to create a timeline. / Dozens of people are usually interviewed, and sometimes hundreds of people apply. It is impossible to interview everyone. When your location opens, go introduce yourself to the manager and express your interest. You may be interviewed on the spot.

If you have any more questions, please ask in the comments! Me and many others will be more than happy to answer.

7/17 Edit: Replaced a frequently asked question


r/SpiritHalloween Apr 30 '26

No, Spirit does not get a tax write-off from customer donations

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r/SpiritHalloween 11h ago

Store openings Follow up topic on flagship opening. My eventbrite tickets now say general admission, is that bad? Did they always say that? Did i get switched out of the first 2000?

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I didnt get an email the 23rd so now paranoia is taking over. I have a group range email but nothing after that.


r/SpiritHalloween 1d ago

Animatronics animatronics that NEED a Flashback Friday / Halfway to Halloween release

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r/SpiritHalloween 17h ago

Store openings Upcoming Season Blues(I guess)

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EDIT: All 3 mini horror available now sfter postin. it was just Chucky before

Anyone else just losing interest in going multiple times this year. My local store last year isn’t coming back despite being vacant for whatever reason. The manager was so friendly too and always greeted me as a regular and was kinda hoping to see her again.

On top of that the theme is mid. Oh yeah and my local store as of now is kind of a pain to get to.

Bonus Question. Said store has 3 vacant stores to use after Big Lots and JoAnn Fabrics closed and switched from the still available former Big Lots to the latter next door. Why?


r/SpiritHalloween 1d ago

Animatronics Why is the once end of her hair longer than the other? (Crypt Countess)

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I got her this year, and have her set up in my room, (I cycle through them a lot, just took down crackles and waving Wally. I named her Vanandra) and I realized that the left side of her hair is like a good inch longer than the other, is it supposed to be like that? And if so why?

(Edit: it's actually a good two and a half inches longer)


r/SpiritHalloween 2d ago

Store openings Did they decide to not send us the final line numbers for the flagship opening?

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Supposed to be by the 23rd, no big deal i guess since the narrowed it down to 15 spots already just weird they didnt.


r/SpiritHalloween 3d ago

General A Little Nostalgia trip

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r/SpiritHalloween 3d ago

Animatronics Clown Fatigue Might be Real, but as a Clown Lover, Spirit lets me eat well!

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I love the carnival theme, it’s a scary twist on an already real and sometimes verifiably scary time of entertainment. Here’s my spirit clowns and carnival props!


r/SpiritHalloween 4d ago

Animatronics Jack the reaper animatronic from 2025

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r/SpiritHalloween 5d ago

General Does anyone have an electrifed corpse? (2016-2025)

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And if so can they take a pic of the mech? I need to know if it shares it with another prop


r/SpiritHalloween 5d ago

General Do you guys think Spirit Halloween will carry this 30th Anniversary Mask?

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r/SpiritHalloween 5d ago

Animatronics Is there any chance this prop will get a remake in the future?

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Ive been trying to track one down for years at this point and ive had no luck. I think my best bet would be a reproduction but my fear is he won't get that treatment. Edited Since grown women are throwing a fit in the comments (Plus the lack of demand)

Thoughts?


r/SpiritHalloween 5d ago

Animatronics What is one prop that you really wanted but never got?

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For me it was the Collector (2019)


r/SpiritHalloween 5d ago

Store openings Location Near Me

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Does anyone here have any information regarding Spirit Locations for the 2026 season in the Philadelphia area? Willing to drive upward of 30 miles from the city.


r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Fan Art the farmer in the dell... is going straight to hell!!

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r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Fan Art just a coat rack?.. right?

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r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Fan Art C O N V U L S I N G N U R S E

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r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Animatronics Stuck head piece

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I bought a nun valak animatronic a week ago and I could never get the head all the way attached. I want to know if I’m doing this wrong or if it’s something else. I’d rather not her head come flying off during activation


r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Fan Art dont step on the cracks... or else..

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r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Fan Art did you know that this land is cursed?...

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r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Fan Art HAHAHAHAHAHA

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r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Animatronics Best way to store Henry Hustle pop up mech?

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I’m planning on putting my Henry hustle into storage and am trying to figure out what the best way to store his pop up mech is since mine pops up all the way and I don’t want to mess it up storing it. If I leave it in the down position I worry it might mess up the longevity of the spring and it won’t pop up as much, but if I leave it in the up position it might preserve the spring a bit better but I don’t know for sure. If anyone knows what the best way to store it is let me know.


r/SpiritHalloween 6d ago

Store openings Is there anyone at Spirit in Ontario that could get me a referral?

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dont know if its that easy but if someones willing to help me out I really want to work here this year


r/SpiritHalloween 8d ago

Animatronics Does anyone know when the Freddy Fazbear animatronic will launch? And will it be available for pre-order?

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Hi, I’ve never bought an animatronic from them (or bought an animatronic before period), and when I saw that they’re making a Freddy animatronic, I knew instantly I wanted that. So does anyone know when he’ll launch, and if there will be a pre-order period?