Sun, 13 December 2020
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks

This month, we take a dive into the newest gigantic tome for your tomb published by Disney Editions - Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter, by Graham Allan, Charlie Price and the director of the Walt Disney Archives, Rebecca Cline. We dig specifically into the book-length chapter about Haunted Mansion Holiday, and discuss some of the revelations and artwork unearthed by this magnificent collection of photos and facts. Plus - some Haunted Mansion related gift ideas, and more.

Direct download: DoomBuggies_-_Episode_26.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

Fri, 13 November 2020
DoomBuggies Episode 25: The architecture of the Haunted Mansion, part 2

This month, we present part two of our discussion of the architecture of the Haunted Mansion, and discuss the look, feel and architectural style and era of the facade buildings in Anaheim and Orlando that give the Haunted Mansion its spooky setting. We discuss the atmosphere and styling created by WED Imagineer Claude Coats, the historical setting dedicated to each of the Mansions' settings, and the single book that started it all. Plus - news about Haunted Mansion paper projects, spooky "no-touch pulls," NBC pop-up advent calendar... and a discussion of Haunted Mansion Holiday's pros and cons.

Direct download: DoomBuggies_-_Episode_25.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:53am EDT

Fri, 30 October 2020
DoomBuggies Halloween 2020: The Haunted Mansion, Nov. '68 script

In this special Halloween 2020 edition of the DoomBuggies Podcast, Jeff and Julia present a word-for-word dramatization of the continuity and narration working script for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion from November 13, 1968, as written by famed WED Imagineer X. Atencio. Enjoy this peek behind the scenes at the production of the greatest haunted house attraction ever created. Happy Halloween, Doombugs and Foomorts!

Direct download: DoomBuggies_-_Halloween_2020.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:40pm EDT

Wed, 14 October 2020
DoomBuggies Episode 23: The Architecture of the Haunted Mansion

Welcome, foolish mortals, to the DoomBuggies Podcast! This week, we celebrate the start of the spooking season by listing our favorite Disney Halloween video treats (all of which are available to stream on Disney Plus, to boot!) Then we discuss the latest news, including a virtual fan-created Haunted Mansion project, some new Haunted Mansion merch, and a cool virtual trick-or-treat fundraiser. Finally, we discuss the origins of the Haunted Mansion's architecture, and consider what really lies under the foundations of that old house on the hill.

Direct download: DoomBuggies_-_Episode_23.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:24pm EDT

Mon, 14 September 2020
DoomBuggies Episode 22: Creepy crafting, auction results

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.

Direct download: DoomBuggies_-_Episode_22.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:04am EDT

Sun, 9 August 2020
DoomBuggies Episode 21: "Disneyland: The First 65 Years" auction

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!

Direct download: DoomBuggies_-_Episode_21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:45am EDT

Mon, 13 July 2020
DoomBuggies Episode 20: Mansion merch report, Ub Iwerks

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.

Direct download: DoomBuggies_Episode_20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

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