283 Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Studios

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 283 for Sunday 27th October 2019.  If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching app.
On this week's show, Michelle is joined by James H Carter II. James is the director of the Foolish Mortal documentary, the videographer/editor at Nightmarish Conjurings and founder of The Creepy Kingdom Podcast.  Together, they chat through the offerings guests can find at Halloween Horror Nights at the Universal Studios - primarily in Hollywood. 

Universal Studios offers horror nights at four of its parks, namely, Orlando, Hollywood, Japan and Singapore. During the discussion, they focus on Hollywood however a lot of the discussion covers what to expect when attending such an event at any one of these parks.  To view a park map showing all the offerings - park map or we have a smaller image below.

Firstly, James helps de-mystify what to expect at an event as Michelle did struggle initially a little to conceptualize what it involved but she did know it involved mazes and houses. However, a maze is not a maze and a house is not technically a house. So what are there? James explained that rather than saying maze, think a pathway through your favourite movie and the boundaries of these were like large walled structures - with each theme being kept within each structure. 

James listed some of the headlining attractions and discussed what could be expected at each. From Stranger Things to Ghostbusters to Us there sounded to be something for everyone. 

Then he talked a little about some of his personal favourites at this event and also shared some top tips on how to maximise guests time to ensure as much as the key events were enjoyed. From utilising a paid service - called Express Pass - to having a park strategy, James said it was possible to cover a lot of it in one visit. However, each visit would be different so many people opt to visit on multiple occasions.

Moving away from the horror nights, James explained that there is a permanent Walking Dead attraction at the park and suggested that Michelle visited. At this point Michelle went a little faint as we all know how much of a scardy pants she is! But with a little bit of coaxing, James persuaded her she should visit on her forthcoming California trip and report back about the park in general. So listen in for no doubt an awesome review come January!

If you wish to contact James directly he can be found @Creepykingdom on all social media platforms. 

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Foolish Mortals Music Now Available!

Spell   Caster   Media   has   released   the   soundtrack   to   “Foolish   Mortals”.      The   album   includes seventeen   original   spooky   musical   compositions   written   and   performed   by   the   composing   duo   of William   Dodson   and   Wendall   Jones   that   make   up   Sideshow   Sound   Theatre.      The   album   is available   digitally   in   the   iTunes   store.
“Foolish   Mortals”   is   an   examination   of   the   fan   culture   surrounding   Disney’s   Haunted   Mansion attraction.      

Director   James   H.   Carter   II   has   dug   into   the   lives,   creative   work   and   experiences   of the   countless   masses   who   have   reached   out   to   share   their   interest   in   our   mutual   obsession, looking   for   the   reasons   they’re   in   love   with   this   attraction   while   unearthing   the   ghostly   materials within.

Some   of   the   people   that   appear   in   the   film   are   Disney   legend   Rolly   Crump,   artist   Topher   Adam, former   Imagineer   Jason   Surrell,   Robert   Kurtzman,   Dutch   Bihary,   Terri   Hardin,   Mike   Mendez, Spooky   Dan   Walker,   Lance   Henriksen,   and   many   more!

The   next   public   screening   of   the   film   will   take   place   on   November   19,   2017   at   the   Buried   Alive Film   Festival   in   Atlanta,   Georgia.      More   screenings   will   be   announced   soon.      The   limited   edition Foolish   Mortals   DVDs   are   available   to   order   until   12/1/17   on   the   film’s   website FoolishMortalsDoc.com   .         The   film   will   be   released   on   Video   On   Demand   platforms   in   early 2018.

Disney Dream Girls 173 - A Foolish Mortal Tackles the American Pavilion

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast for show number 173 for Sunday 20th August 2017. If you wish to listen to the podcast, whilst reading this blog, all you have to do is click on the audio player below. Alternatively, our podcast can be found in most places that host podcasts such as iTunes (click here to subscribe) and Stitcher Radio.
 
Coming up on todays show, Michelle is joined by James H Carter II to talk not only about the Foolish Mortals documentary he and Ryan Gulich have made but also how he would turn the America Pavilion into something creepier and patriotic.

Foolish Mortals Documentary
Our good friend James loves the creepier side of Disney and one of his favourite attractions in the Disney theme parks is The Haunted Mansion. Over the past year, he has been busily making a documentary that focuses on the fan culture surrounding Disney's Haunted Mansion. Find out more by watching the trailer below.

The world premiere took place earlier this year in Anaheim, California but there will also be a showing in Orlando between 22nd to 24th September 2017.

On the show, James shares details about some of the people he met whilst filming from fans to imagineer Rolly Crump. He even discusses the involvement of our good friend Terri Hardin.

Recording segment with Rolly Crump

After our discussion about Foolish Mortals, we move on to re-theming the America pavilion at EPCOT. James decided it should be claimed as the American princesses home - namely Tiana and it should boast an attraction with Friends on the Otherside. I must admit, it does sound amazing!

To keep up to date with news about the Foolish Mortals Documentarty, go to their Facebook page Foolish Mortals Doc.

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Disney Dream Girls 106 - Haunted Mansion and What Flavour Would Star Wars Be?

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast, show 106 for Sunday 8th May 2016.

We start the show by answering a listeners question, what doe we consider to be the best value Disney snack, meal and sounvenir. Obviously, this is something that is open to your perspective. I know I have paid $$$ for a meal at Club 33, was it good value no but was it memorable - yes! Why not get in touch and let us know what you think is good value at your favourite Disney park.

Plaza Inn (DLR) - Photo Credit Disneyland Website

Next, we welcome our guest, host of the Creepy Kingdom Podcast, James H Carter II. Somehow, we got off topic and distracted by the talk of the new ice cream parlour - Ample Hills Creamery. We pose the question, if Star Wars was a flavour, what would it taste like? Well, over on our Facebook page we have a competition for our listeners... design your own Star Wars themed sundae! So why not visit our Disney Dream Girls Facebook page to enter.

Photo Credit - Ample Hills Creamery

Finally, we got to talk about the Haunted Mansion. After that, James discusses his new project, Foolish Mortals, which is a documentary he is looking to create about the Haunted Mansion. To find out more, visit Foolish Mortals: A Haunted Mansion Documentary.

Haunted Mansion (WDW) - Photo Credit Disney World Website

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