Theme Park Legends

Escape To Earth Issue 3 #kickstarter: http://kck.st/45Uk63F Keith James takes us through his extensive career, going from a stage manager, to developing and planning some of the biggest theme parks in the industry, and living and working all over the globe. If anyone in-bodies the moniker of "theme park legend" it's Keith James. Other podcasts by Reptilian Media: Ray Can't Sleep...

Support Reptilian Media, buy a comic book! https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Jenifer Davis takes us through her #Themepark journey as a #dancer and #performer at #DisneyWorld in #Florida, and tells us what was waiting for her, when the journey ended. Find Jenifer Davis on #instagram: Xripprincessx Also in this episode, host Steve Honeycutt talks about his recent visit to #LegolandCalifornia, a...

Theme Park Legends takes you behind the magic of all your favorite theme parks, as well as other forms of themed entertainment. From ride operators, to entertainers, and even upper management, we know everyone has a story, and the tell it right here on the Theme Park Legends podcast. Universal Studios, Disney, Six Flags, and smaller regional parks, every park is represented on Theme Park Legends!...

Buy Copies of Escape To Earth Here: https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Have you ever gone to a museum, or other historical monument to find they have actors there, pretending like they are living in the past? Well that 'actor' is called a historical interpreter, and Rachel Linkous shares with us what it takes to be one! Follow Reptilian Media and never miss an episode! # TWITCH # YOUTUBE # TicT...

Checkout The Waldameer Mystery Files by David Gorman  Waldameer and WaterWorld Escape To Earth Issue #2 Kickstarter ends 02-01-2023 David Gorman talks about what it's like being the son of parents who own a #themepark, #Waldameer! David talks about his various jobs in the park over the years, his favorite rides, and how his children's book series The Waldameer Mystery Files came to be! All th...

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Buy copies of Escape To Earth Here: https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/   Support us on Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... John's movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFFeWctFX34&list=WL&index=1&t=12s&ab_channel=VirginsNeverDieFilm It's that time of year again, spooky season! And what better way to celebrate, then with stories from behind the scenes of Hallo...

Check out Escape To Earth #1 Kickstarter and Teaser Trailer Andy's Youtube Channel 2 Real Geeks. Ride Technician Danny Kurtz takes us on a fascination journey that begins with him working as a scareactor in New York, and ends with him moving with his wife to the theme mark mecca of the world Orlando, Florida and becoming a ride tech. How did he do it you may ask? Check out the episode to find out!...

What's it like being a cook in the most magical place on Earth? I'm talking about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter of course, and Robert Dunne worked there for 3 years, and he tells all the magic that goes into working at a magical eatery such as the Three Broomsticks, but that's not all! Rob has 3 years of Horror Nights under his belt as well, and he let's us in on all the scares, and frights...

Ever look up at a rollercoaster and wondered who built it? Well on this episode we talk to Evan Schuler, the guy who very well might have! Check out Evan! Insta: @rollercoasterroady Tic Toc: knwmad Check out our other podcasts! Ray Can't Sleep- www.raycantsleep.com or where ever you get podcasts. Obscurity Now! on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReptilianMedia As a podcast: https://anchor.fm/st...

Alex Morgan worked at Universal Studios Hollywood as a ride operator for The Mummy attraction, as well as getting his scare on as a scare-actor for Halloween Horror Nights. Alex gives us a detailed account on both jobs, and what eventually lead to him leaving the theme park world behind him. Be a guest! E-mail: reptilianmedia@gmail.com Twitter: @reptilianmedia Check out other podcasts by Reptilian...

Adam Barr is a stunt man, and actor from Australia who got his start in theme parks at Universal Studios Japan in the Wild Wild Wild West stunt show. From there he added a few more theme parks notches to his belt, eventually finding himself as the MC of the Magic Mike Style Las Vegas show known as Aussie Heat. Adam shares with us some memorable stories of working at both parks, as well as how he e...

Lee Mansfield takes us through the employee only corridors of DisneyWorld. Lee was a participant in Disney's summer college program, not once but twice, first as a janitor at MGM Studios, and second in food service in Magic Kingdom. That was enough of an experience, that Lee then penned a college paper comparing Disney to Scientology. Do you think they are one in the same? www.themeparklegends.com...

Rick Spencer has had a legendary career (pun intended) spanning 20 years diligently working for Universal Studios Orlando Resort, and Halloween Horror Nights. Rick started as a Tech Supervisor for Universal and eventually made his way to the creative side of the park and ending up as a creative manager for art and design. Rick takes us behind the scenes of both the park, and the popular haunt. Che...

Dane Ortega takes us behind the scenes of the alleged happiest place on Earth, Disneyland. Dane worked in both attractions and food service, and tells us how terrifying the ride It's a small world is after hours. He also answers the question, which is better, the bread bowls in Disneyland, or the ones in San Francisco. These questions answrered and much, much more on this episode of Theme Park Leg...

Performer and Host Carlos Leon shares what it was like working at Legoland Florida, as well as the Nick Hotel, and what inspired him to move out west to take his shot in Los Angeles, California. Check out the Tif for Tabble Podcast! https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85MDg5NTAucnNz?fbclid=IwAR1sH0pgIqAKfPLb-szcI9oL8gSBeWul-SjVlpeFDqKq1PW4dOHcfGsLpxs Download and...

Taylor Sokol takes us on a journey that starts with his first job ever as a scare actor for the King's Island Halloween event know as Fear Fest, then it's on to high sea's adventure, as Taylor joins the rough and tumble crew of Celebrity cruises! And that's just the beginning of this salty tale! The potential podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-potential-podcast/id1511812866  Downloa...

Performer and stuntman Dirk Ellis tells us what it takes to go from suit characters at Disney World in Florida, to performing stunts in Hong Kong Disney! Dirks Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/trashbash2001 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_dirkellis_/?hl=en Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify....

Eric Modyman is a performer who started his theme park journey at Disneyland, and after an extended stay working for the mouse, decided to branch out to not only Knotts Berry Farm, but also as a tour guide for Warner Brothers studios. If you ever wanted to know what it was like working at Knott's Berry Farm, or how to become a tour guide at Warner Brothers Studio, then this is the episode for you!...

Performer and stuntman Daryl D'cotta regales us with tales of opening up Singapores' first major theme park, Universal Studios, and much, much more! Social media for Daryl- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daryldcotta/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVgLvNXEB6PdTp-pqI6iLw Download and Subscribe! Apple podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id14554447...

Is it possible to be a successful performer, if you're only motivated by money, and have no experience in the performing arts? Todays guest Matt Smith proves that you can! From his humble beginings in attractions as a Skipper at Jaws in Universal Orlando, to taking on entertainment roles like Barney Rubble, Betelgeuse and , to working his way into management at the Nickelodeon Hotel, Matt takes us...

How do you take your career in theme parks to the next level? Trevor Dion Nicholas tells us what it takes to go from singing at theme parks like DisneyWorld and Universal Japan to singing in Broadway shows like Disney's Aladdin, and Hamilton.  Trevor's band: https://neighborhoodgoliath.com/   Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id145544479...

How do you go from the happiest place on Earth, to the sandiest place on Earth? Singer, performer Chris Duir takes us on a globetrotting adventure that starts with his early days as a mascot at Disneyland in Anaheim California, and ends with a contract as a singer in Dubai. How did he do it? The answers lie within this episode of Theme Park Legends! Download and Subscribe!  Podcastshttps://podcast...

What happens when your theme park career hits the dreaded glass ceiling, and you find yourself unable to move forward in the company? That's exactly what happened to performer Jenna Hellmuth. Jenna tell us about her time at Universal Orlando as a performer, and what she did when her ambitions collided with the dreaded GLASS CEILING!!!!   APPLEPODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/theme-park-legen...

Everyone's path in the theme park world is different. Performers can go years auditioning again, and again never getting cast, and then there's todays' guest Adam Horwitz who started his career in theme parks when he auditioned as Indianna Jones for the Indianna Jones Epic Stunt  Spectacular in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida and got cast on his first try. What follows is an epic journey in...