Did Spirit Halloween Say It Would Not Open Stores in 2020?

Halloween may look a little different in 2020, but not due to a lack of Spirit Halloween stores.

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A message supposedly written by Spirit Halloween announcing they would not open their seasonal stores in 2020 was widely circulated on social media in the weeks leading up to the fall holiday:

This message did not originate with Spirit Halloween. As of this writing, the horrific holiday store is still planning to open in time for Halloween 2020.

Spirit Halloween addressed the rumor in a Facebook post dated June 28, writing:

Dear Halloween Fans,

We heard you're crushed, disheartened, and downright sad. Well, don't worry, the rumors aren't true.

WE ARE BACK & WE GOT THIS COVERED

We are safely preparing the best in-store experience possible and can't wait to welcome you back at our 1,400 locations Nationwide - popping up this August! It's been a challenging year, but we promise to keep the Halloween spirit alive.

Come early, come often and help make this year the #BestHalloweenEver.