The DoomBuggies Podcast

This month, DoomBuggies celebrates the start of the spooking season with some crafty tips from some bewitching artists. But first, we take a look at the results of the recent Van Eaton Disneyland memorabilia auction to consider the value of some of the high profile Haunted Mansion souvenirs that were sold. Then, DoomBuggies welcomes artisans Emma "Emmacabre" Mosier and Tina Biles to the show to discuss some ways to keep things spooky this Halloween, from inspiration to methodology. Learn easy ways for you to spookify your own home. We also have all the latest Haunted Mansion news, including new merch, comics, rumors of a new movie, and special events hosted by the Walt Disney Family Museum.

This month, DoomBuggies celebrates the Haunted Mansion's 51st birthday with a plethora of spooky happenings. We all might be locked down, but opportunities await. While Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash might have been cancelled, you can still get your scare on by buying candles with dancing flames using licensed Imagineering technology, or taking a haunted virtual run while learning about the Bay Area's most ghostly places. We also discuss Super 7's Comic Con Haunted Mansion "ReAction" figures, which quickly sold out... and then we explore the upcoming Van Eaton Galleries auction called "Disneyland: The First 65 Years," which contains a plethora of amazing artifacts for Haunted Mansion fans to ghoul over.. er, drool over. Plus - our favorite Haunted Mansion-related experiences - and more!

In this month's episode of The DoomBuggies Podcast, DoomBuggies' founder Jeff Baham introduces co-host Julia Layne and they introduce the show's new format, then talk about some new Haunted Mansion merchandise hitting the virtual shelves, including dolls, tiki mugs, Funko, face masks, and more. Next, Jeff offers a short history lesson on the contributions of Disney Legend (and Walt's original business partner) Ub Iwerks to the special projection effects used in the Haunted Mansion.

In this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show, we look at some opportunities that are coming quickly as the Haunted Mansion's 50th anniversary rapidly approaches on August 9, 2019. DoomBuggies offers a special event on August 9, while Disneyland offers its own overnight spooky celebration celebrating the anniversary with two parties and the release of a plethora of new art and collectibles. Then, Jeff talks about the winners of the D23 Expo Design Challenge and reviews "Happy Haunts Materialize: Fifty Spirited Years of the Haunted Mansion" at the Disney Gallery at Disneyland. Finally, we take a look at two potential moments of inspiration behind the Haunted Mansion - one being an article from a Kansas City newspaper from 1921, and one being an episode from a radio show from 1949. Both provide an interesting context to the world into which the Haunted Mansion emerged in 1969.

In this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show, we look at the earliest plans for Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion as envisioned by WED Imagineer Ken Anderson in 1957. Thanks to recent discoveries this year, new details about Ken Anderson's plans for a haunted house at Disneyland have been unearthed, and we take a deep dive into the various ideas and proposed floor plans for this surprisingly grim attraction. From a conceptual link between the pirates of New Orleans Square and Walt Disney's proposed haunted house, to an old house haunted by Disney's Lonesome Ghosts, we mull over Ken Anderson's various ideas for the haunted house before it became known as The Haunted Mansion. Plus - plans for DoomBuggies 20th anniversary events are announced; Haunted Mansion products are discussed; and a review of AtmosFX's latest digital decorating kit.

Happy Halloween! Celebrate the 20th year of DoomBuggies.com with this special episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show. In this episode, we speak with the director (James H. Carter II) and executive producer (Ryan Grulich) of "Foolish Mortals," a documentary about Haunted Mansion fandom. Learn about their inspiration, goals, and discoveries along the way toward finishing this film, and their own personal histories with the Haunted Mansion. We also will take an audio trip through Disneyland's Haunted Mansion with a twist - join me in a special Doom Buggy designated for Ghost Post subscribers, and communicate with the Mansion's happy haunts directly! Plus - Disneyland's family plot returns to the Haunted Mansion grounds; new podcasts announced; new merchandise reviewed; Disney XD premiers animated Haunted Mansion shorts; and Jeff announces a special appearance at Creature Features in Burbank on November 19. 

In this special Friday the 13th episode, we welcome Imagineer Patrick Romandy-Simmons to the show to talk about the anniversary of the reappearance of the Hat Box Ghost in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. Patrick sculpted the new character, and shares secrets about the creation of the ghost, as well as other haunting tales about his career with Disney, including a story about Marc Davis and "Friday the 13th Part VII". In other news, Guillermo del Toro is trending again with a tidbit about his Haunted Mansion film project; Disney uses RFID to personalize your trip through the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion; the Haunted Mansion comic book from Marvel is going strong, and The Disney Store releases a subscription to the "Ghost Post," a box of Haunted Mansion collectibles that doubles as an alternate reality game. Visit Patrick Romandy-Simmons at https://www.facebook.com/ArtOfPatrickRomandySimmons, www.instagram.com/ipatrickromsim, and www.patrickromsim.tumblr.com . 2yf3w6kk

On this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show, host Jeff Baham speaks with comic book writer Joshua Williamson about Marvel's new Disney Kingdoms title, "The Haunted Mansion." Williamson talks about his history as an artist, his interest in Disney's Haunted Mansion, and his trek through Disney fandom. We talk about how he goes about creating characters for this enigmatic attraction, and the book's balance of spookiness and silliness. In other news, Jeff talks to actor Doug Jones about the possibility of becoming Guillermo Del Toro's Hat Box Ghost, and we remember WED Imagineer Paul Saunders, who recently passed away. Also, we host a custom Haunted Mansion Mickey Ears giveaway, courtesy of Etsy's Pixie Dust Dreams by Renee.

Bridget Marquardt, the "Queen of Halloween," joins this jam-packed holiday edition of the DoomBuggies Spook Show to share some tips for celebrating Halloween as we dive into the fall season. Imagineer Daniel Joseph joins us to talk about the triumphant return of the Hat Box Ghost to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, and to discuss some of the obstacles that WDI had to overcome to bring the beloved character back to (after) life. Author Jason Surrell joins us to talk about the new edition of his book "The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic," and to talk about some of the heroes from the development of the incredible attraction. Finally, Disney voice actors Mark Silverman, Margaret Kerry, and original "Ghost Host" Peter Renaday join DoomBuggies' own Jeff Baham and Mousetalgia's Kristen Pfeifer in a re-enactment of the original 1969 "Story and Song of the Haunted Mansion" record album. Plus - a free Halloween soundscapes album, lots of Halloween news... and more!

On this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show, we discuss the mysterious new wall that recently materialized in the attic of the Disneyland Haunted Mansion, and ponder the possible return of the long-awaited Hat Box Ghost. Jeff Baham gives a history of the storied character, and talks about when it first appeared in the Mansion, why it disappeared, how it has inspired a multitude of artists (including Disney's famed creative team Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily), and what fans might expect as the date of his expected return nears. Jeff also briefly discusses Walker Stalker Con, a convention dedicated to celebrating AMC's "The Walking Dead" television show. Learn more about what you can expect from this convention, which is curently making its way across the country. Also: Disney's March Magic features Gracey's Ghouls, Killer Pumpkins releases Disney-themed artwork, a Haunted Mansion fan reveals a note from Yale Gracey from 1969, and more!