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/

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Adam Barr-Stunts/Face Character/M.C.-Universal Studios Japan /Universal Studios Singapore/Aussie Heat

Ray, a struggling musician in Los Angeles, realizes one day he hasn't slept in a month. Broke, jobless, and without healthcare, he begins recording his day to day activities in hopes that he can discover the reason for his insomnia. While recording on the bus, Ray blacks out, and when he awakens and checks his recorder, it reveals his life may be in danger. www.raycantsleep.com https://www.patreon.com/Reptillianmedia

Ray Can't Sleep Ep-101

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/

Lee Mansfield-Janitor/Food Service-MGM/Hollywood Studios/Magic Kingdom (DisneyWorld)

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

Rick Spencer-Tech Supervisor/Creative Manager-Universal Orlando/Halloween Horror Nights

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

Dane Ortega-Attractions/Food Service -Disneyland

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

Carlos Leon- Performer/Host- Legoland Florida/Nickelodeon Hotel/Universal Studios Hollywood

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

Taylor Sokol- Scareactor/Mascot/Cruise ship Director- King's Island/TradeWinds Resort/ Celebrity Cruises/Holland America Cruises

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

Dirk Ellis -Performer/Stunts/Mascot- DisneyWorld/HongKong Disney/Universal Studios Singapore/ Universal Studios Hollywood

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

Eric Modyman -Performer/Mascot-Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, Warner Bros. Studio Tour

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

Daryl D'Cotta Performer/Stunts/Stilts-Universal Studios Singapore, Legoland Dubai

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

Matt Smith -Performer/Attractions/Management -Universal Orlando Resort/ Nickelodeon Hotel

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

Trevor Dion Nicholas-Performer/Singer- DisneyWorld/Universal Studios Japan

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

Chris Duir -Singer/Performer/Mascot- Disneyland, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Celebrity Century Cruises

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/

Jenna Hellmuth -Mascot/Dancer/Stunts, Universal Orlando Resort, Six Flags America, New York Renaissance Faire

Everyone's path in the theme park world is different. Performers can go years auditioning again, and again never getting cast, and then there's todays' guest Adam Horwitz who started his career in theme parks when he auditioned as Indianna Jones for the Indianna Jones Epic Stunt  Spectacular in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida and got cast on his first try. What follows is an epic journey in which Adam collects multiple stunt roles, at multiple parks, not only stateside, but overseas as well. When you wish Entertainment: https://www.whenyouwishentertainment.com/ Facebook @Whenyouwishent Downlaod and Subscribe! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park-legends/id1455444792 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6q?fbclid=IwAR22cfDJRjfmYV-S31ybFsZH4rudOlxQm1yJkjN4HUmgW97rDUC67bIaAXQ Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=383249&refid=stpr&fbclid=IwAR0z5pGqbWUuCwGDbEIGm9KgRC7ddv_4Z2GzjQA8i8vubFKQVracEiD-EcI Google Playhttps://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I6tilavvz35i3be74loiegr7r6e?t%3DTheme_Park_Legends%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16   https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Adam Horwitz -Performer/Stunts- Disney World,Hong Kong Disney, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore

Theme Park Legends takes you behind the scenes of your favorite theme parks with candid interviews by the people who worked there! From the General manager, to the performer, even the parking attendant, at Disney, Universal Studios, Six Flags, and every park in between, Theme Park Legends leaves no story untold!

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