In this spook-er-sized Halloween episode, we discuss the recent "Ghostly Materials" exhibition at Disneyland and speak with one of the artists, Bridget McCarty, about the opening day of this release of Haunted Mansion-related artwork. We also talk about the recent flood of Haunted Mansion merchandise in the parks, and the new Haunted Mansion-specific store called "Memento Mori" at the Magic Kingdom. Also, the Walt Disney Family Museum hosts a "Haunted Mansion Halloween" party, and we talk to an attendee, and hear from the musical troupe that performed at the special event. Next, the bride in the attic has long been one of the Mansion's most mysterious residents, so we take a brief look at her history and possible origins. And finally - as a special Halloween treat - we take a rare audio tour through the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion that must be heard to be believed. Plus - a tour through some of Hitchcock's haunts, and will the Hat Box Ghost return in 2015? 

Disney Legend Alice Davis joins the DoomBuggies Spook Show this week to talk about her late legendary husband Marc Davis, who was one of Walt Disney's original Nine Old Men and was largely responsible for the majority of the scenes and gags in the Haunted Mansion. Alice talks about Marc's childhood and early art, and explains why Walt selected him to become an Imagineer, and some of Marc's artistic aspirations. Also, Jeff's new book has been published - "The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion," from Theme Park Press and now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions. Jeff explains what's new about this book, which acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro has called "a haunted tour that is both scholarly and thrilling - an E-ticket ride!" Get your copy at http://www.doombuggies.com/book . Plus - we introduce a new segment for home haunters called "Club Haunt Corner," to offer tips and tricks to budget or home haunters looking to spook up their surroundings for the haunting season. Plus Disneyland Haunted Mansion merchandise news - and more!

This week, the DoomBuggies Spook Show presents an abbreviated news-only show, featuring a variety of topics, including the recent passings of horror artists; a Haunted Mansion pin-up calendar; news about Marvel's Seekers of the Weird; minor news about Guillermo del Toro's possible Haunted Mansion film; the opportunity to spend the night in a "real" Santa Ana Haunted Mansion; and the announcement of ScareLA's tribute called "When Hinges Creak: 45 Years of the Haunted Mansion" featuring your host Jeff Baham and Disney Legend Bob Gurr on stage, celebrating the Haunted Mansion's anniversary on August 9. ScareLA, a Halloween convention in downtown Los Angeles, promises top Halloween attraction designers and operators, manufacturers, artists, filmmakers, a trade show, and much more.

Paul Saunders was a WED Imagineer in the late '60s, working on the Omnimover system, New Tomorrowland, and the Haunted Mansion. In an exclusive interview, DoomBuggies talks to Paul about working for WED, working for Walt, and helping to develop and engineer the Haunted Mansion. Paul discusses what it was like in Imagineering at the time, and how he, as an architect and designer, interfaced with the art directors and creative legends that Walt selected to work for WED. Also, the Walt Disney Family Museum opens a new exhibit of Marc Davis artwork, and DoomBuggies speaks with Disney Legend Alice Davis about her husband Marc and his legacy. Plus - a designer creates a Haunted Mansion out of Legos, and wants your help to get it manufactured by Lego... and more!

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion briefly used live characters to portray a knight inside of a suit of armor inside of its dank halls in the 1980s, and in this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show we learn more about the experiences and challenges that these actors faced in bringing some true scares into the Haunted Mansion. We'll also take a tour of the Corridor of Doors inside of the Haunted Mansion, and learn some behind-the-scenes information about this brief yet surprisingly integral scene in the attraction. Also - the Winchester Mystery House intends to host sleep-overs, Wolfe Manor auctions off haunted items, film (and Phantom Manor) composer John Debney schedules a CD signing in Burbank, and a Haunted Mansion art contest is announced.

As the start of an intermittent series on the nature of fear, this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show deals with the nature of fear, and how and why we, as human beings, enjoy and/or abhor being scared. We interview camera operator Craig Fikse, who has experience filming series like American Horror Story and films like Van Helsing, The Invasion, and The Ring 2. Fikse discusses working with directors like Guillermo del Toro and his thoughts regarding the methods and tactics filmmakers use to create dread and fear in audiences. Also - a Micechat Haunted Mansion forum report, Haunted Mansion artwork at the Disneyland Resort's Wonderground Gallery, Maleficent in the news - and more!

Disney producer and author Greg Ehrbar joins us on this episode of the DoomBuggies Spook Show to discuss the seminal spooky sound effects record "Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House" released by Disneyland Records in 1964. In this 50th anniversary year of the album's release, we take a look back at the history and circumstances surrounding the creation of the world's most popular Halloween record. From the kooky narration and stories to the familiar sounds from the Disney sound library, this collection of various situations and set-ups made the studio a mint while costing next to nothing to produce. Learn all of the behind-the-scenes secrets in this episode. Plus - a new bronze based on Jean Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast is released, haunted industry events are scheduled - and more! 

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In this episode, DoomBuggies talks to WED Imagineer Rolly Crump in an exclusive interview. Crump, who worked directly with Walt Disney in the planning and design of Disneyland, was assigned to the development of the Haunted Mansion, where he worked with Imagineer Yale Gracey on many proposed scenes and special effects. In this interview, we talk to Crump about working with Gracey, his relationship with Walt Disney, and his ideas for the Haunted Mansion. We also speak about the recent Marvel comic that is based on his original Haunted Mansion concepts that came to be known as a "Museum of the Weird." Also - Disneyland brings the Tightrope Girl to life; WDI-designed candles appear at Sundance; Drew Struzan art is shown at Forest Lawn - and more. Thank you for listening to the DoomBuggies Spook Show, a podcast "dead-icated" to fans of Disney's Haunted Mansion attractions, and other spooky things. Leave us voice mail at 1-888- 5-HATBOX or email [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @doombuggiesweb and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/doombuggies

Welcome to episode number four of the DoomBuggies Spook Show, a podcast "dead-icated" to fans of Disney's Haunted Mansion attractions, and other spooky things. In this episode, we discuss a listener's "Top Ten Questions About the Haunted Mansion," since they echo many questions regularly asked about this seminal haunted attraction. What exactly is inside of that big Haunted Mansion building facade? Will Guillermo de Toro ever come through with his proposed movie treatment of the Haunted Mansion? Does Tim Burton support the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay? Get the DoomBuggies perspective on these and many other topics. In Spook Show news, Rolly Crump will be signing Marvel's "Seekers of the Weird" comics at Beach Ball Comics in Anaheim; the Disney Parks Blog unveils new Haunted Mansion artwork for upcoming merchandise, and a DIY special effect. Plus, a listener tells a ghost story, buying and selling Haunted Mansion merchandise opportunities - and more!

In this special episode, the DoomBuggies Spook Show celebrates Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday seasonal overlay with an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the development and creation of this extremely popular attraction. After taking a trip back to 2001 to look at some of the promotional material Disneyland produced in anticipation of the new overlay, DoomBuggies invites you to jump into our black coffin sleigh to take a tour through the history of the Haunted Mansion Holiday, including a look at a proposed Nightmare Before Christmas ride, an overview of the musical history of the overlay, and interviews with former Disneyland Entertainment artist Tim Wollweber and voice actor Corey Burton, both of whom had integral roles in the development of the attraction which is celebrating its 13th anniversary this year. Plus - WDI wins some Thea Awards, new Haunted Mansion merchandise is announced, remembering Diane Disney Miller - and the DoomBuggies Spook Show hosts its first sweepstakes!