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Theme Park Legends

46 Episodes

36 minutes | Jan 4, 2023
David Gorman-Waldameer/WaterWorld-Customer Service,Accounting
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 this and so much more on this episode of Theme Park Legends! Follow Reptilian Media and never miss an episode! #TWITCH #YOUTUBE #TicToc #Twitter #Instagram Check our other podcasts: Obscurity Now! #Erie #Pennsylvania #vacation #travel #books #writing 
90 minutes | Nov 8, 2022
Max Ivy-Ride Broker/Carnival Professional-Astro City Amusements, R&R Amusements
Check out Max Ivy here- Equipment sales-Midwaymarkeyplace.com Blindblogger.net Wwhyexcuse.com Max's podcast Support Reptilian Media Buy copies of Escape To Earth Here: https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/   Support us on Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Current ride broker and podcaster Max Ivy takes us on a #rollercoaster ride through the world of #Carnivals. Max's father, and grandfather both ran carnivals in south #Texas, and he sheds light on not only the hidden carnival world, but also the day to day life of a ride broker, who's visually impaired. All this and more on this episode of #Themepark legends! #work #disney 
58 minutes | Oct 4, 2022
John B. Garcia-ShowControl/Retail-Universal Studios Hollywood
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 Halloween Horror Nights! But this time not as a scareactor, but as a member of show control at #UniversalStudiosHollywood, and filmmaker John B. Garcia is going to tell us all about it. Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQ Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI Google Play https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fmusic%2Fm%2FI6tilavvz35i3be74loiegr7r6e%3Ft%3DTheme_Park_Legends%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16
57 minutes | Apr 9, 2022
Danny Kurtz Ride-Technician/Scareactor, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Discovery, Rye Playland
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! Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQ Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI Google Play https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fmusic%2Fm%2FI6tilavvz35i3be74loiegr7r6e%3Ft%3DTheme_Park_Legends%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16
58 minutes | Feb 18, 2022
Robert Dunne- Cook/Scareactor, Universal Studios Hollywood/Wizarding World of Harry Potter/Halloween Horror Nights
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 he's created, and encountered during his time working for Universal Studios Hollywood! Be a guest on the show! E-Mail- Reptilianmedia@gmail.com or Tweet @reptilianmedia Check out Rob's Youtube channel: Good form Films: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_edodYkPgV8GK7nyrgMtQ Escape To Earth https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/378217602/escape-to-earth-issue-1?ref=clipboard-prelaunch The Trailer: https://youtu.be/H1tTH6S_zVU Ray Can't Sleep- www.raycantsleep.com Obscurity Now! Streaming live: Every Sunday at 6pm Eastern, 3pm Pacific PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/stevin-finite TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/stevinfinite YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9soXmKCTIcY4FuaOr_OpQ
35 minutes | Jan 27, 2022
Evan Schuler- Rollercoaster Construction/Rocky Mountain Construction/Busch Gardens/Six Flags
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/stevin-finite Coming Soon, Escape To Earth comic book! Email Reptilianmedia@gmail.com for more info!
46 minutes | Dec 15, 2021
Alex Morgan-Ride Operator/Scareactor- Universal Studios Hollywood
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 Media: Ray Can't Sleep: www.raycantsleep.com Obscurity Now: Podcast:  PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/stevin-finite   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/stevinfinite YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReptilianMedia
61 minutes | Nov 12, 2020
Adam Barr-Stunts/Face Character/M.C.-Universal Studios Japan /Universal Studios Singapore/Aussie Heat
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 ended up working on the Las Vegas strip! Check out Adam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambarr8 www.themeparklegends.com Twitter:@themeparklegends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/themeparklegends/
53 minutes | Oct 23, 2020
Lee Mansfield-Janitor/Food Service-MGM/Hollywood Studios/Magic Kingdom (DisneyWorld)
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 Check out the paranormal audiodrama Ray Can't Sleep at www.raycantsleep.com http://www.inebri-art.com/ https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
57 minutes | Oct 16, 2020
Rick Spencer-Tech Supervisor/Creative Manager-Universal Orlando/Halloween Horror Nights
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. Check out some of Rick's work: https://thespencerlibrary.com/ Rick's book: https://www.amazon.com/Icebound-Viking-Cipher-Rick-Spencer-ebook/dp/B0079QQAQ6 Check out my audiodrama: Ray Can't Sleep http://raycantsleep.com/feed/podcast/ray-cant-sleep www.raycantsleep.com Check out my audiodrama :http://raycantsleep.com/feed/podcast/ray-cant-sleep
46 minutes | Sep 23, 2020
Dane Ortega-Attractions/Food Service -Disneyland
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 Legends! Check out Dane on @PapillonPodcast Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV- S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQ Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s? fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI Google Play https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/? ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https %3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fmusic%2Fm%2FI6tilavvz35i3be74loiegr7r6e%3Ft%3DTheme_Park_Legends %26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16
66 minutes | Aug 26, 2020
Carlos Leon- Performer/Host- Legoland Florida/Nickelodeon Hotel/Universal Studios Hollywood
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 Subscribe!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubF
75 minutes | Aug 12, 2020
Taylor Sokol- Scareactor/Mascot/Cruise ship Director- King's Island/TradeWinds Resort/ Celebrity Cruises/Holland America Cruises
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  Download and Subscribe!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI
108 minutes | Jul 29, 2020
Dirk Ellis -Performer/Stunts/Mascot- DisneyWorld/HongKong Disney/Universal Studios Singapore/ Universal Studios Hollywood
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.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&am
77 minutes | Jul 15, 2020
Eric Modyman -Performer/Mascot-Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, Warner Bros. Studio Tour
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! Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD
83 minutes | Jul 1, 2020
Daryl D'Cotta Performer/Stunts/Stilts-Universal Studios Singapore, Legoland Dubai
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/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI
123 minutes | Jun 17, 2020
Matt Smith -Performer/Attractions/Management -Universal Orlando Resort/ Nickelodeon Hotel
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 on a journey not fueled by the love of performing, but a love of paying the rent. Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQV
76 minutes | Jun 3, 2020
Trevor Dion Nicholas-Performer/Singer- DisneyWorld/Universal Studios Japan
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/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI
90 minutes | May 27, 2020
Chris Duir -Singer/Performer/Mascot- Disneyland, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Celebrity Century Cruises
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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcIApple
53 minutes | May 20, 2020
Jenna Hellmuth -Mascot/Dancer/Stunts, Universal Orlando Resort, Six Flags America, New York Renaissance Faire
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-legends/id1455444792Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6qStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stprGoogle Play: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/…?   https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us https://www.sixflags.com/america https://renfair.com/ny/
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