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Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:54 pm
by HappyCamper
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Can you share what's the creepiest, scariest thing that happened to you either behind the scenes or on stage?
I saw this article and fell in love with the movie and the concept. You know that I love all things Disney parks. [/font]
Great Movie Ride
No, it’s not the third movie in the Night at the Museum series staring Ben Stiller, but it seems like it could be. The Night at the Great Movie Ride trailer is a well produced parody by some talented Disney World cast members.
Each year around Labor Day, Disney arranges a get-together for The Great Movie Ride cast members. The event highlights those who’ve gone above and beyond in their duties and is also a chance for cast members to show off skits they’ve put together.
James Hermle had helped his co-workers with their annual skits in the past but he wanted to do his own while also raising the bar. Now all he needed was an idea. “I was sweeping up around the ride one night before closing and noticed a few of the animatronics slightly moving,” said James. “They do that because the safety valve and air pressure lets their arms drop a bit and then adjusts back to normal when not in use. But imagine walking by one of them in total silence and seeing them move slightly. It can be a very eerie experience.”
After he had the idea, James spent the next few months learning everything he could about cinematography, making props and costumes and getting used to his new camera. Finally ready to start shooting, James got management’s approval, enlisted some cast members and scheduled time to shoot in the attraction after hours. Five months later, the trailer was finished.
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:17 pm
by drcorey
I heard they once left a AA head on they were testing, the last tech out was suppost to shutdown the computer system but forgot. so a janitor was cleaning up in the lab and after the rest cycle the head started up with it's routine again. it scared the janitor so bad he ran out of the lab screaming and wouldn't go back in. :D:
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:45 pm
by DisneyMom
Ooooooh, would love to hear some stories! ;)
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:33 am
by turkeyham
Have you been on Space Mountain at Disneyland? I did it last year with one of my managers. He was scared from all the creapy monsters inside. I am just hoping that they have this going each year for Halloween. My sister would freak out.
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:16 am
by Freak
^ Yup, Ghost Galaxy is back. I'm excited.
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:46 am
by CujoSR
*raises hands* What What! *raises the roof*
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:55 am
by LucyintheSky
A co-worker and I were doing the closing ride though on Small World. Long story short, the person at dispatch forgot we were in there
, and stopped sending out the boats. They were backed up into the finale scene, and that's where we made it. Then the flume goes off. Now we're sitting there thinking WHAT is going on? We sat there a few minutes, not knowing what to do, when the music went off.
You might think that's a good thing, but think about this, no music, and all the dolls are STILL MOVING. I was completely creeped out. I was praying they didn't turn the lights off on us. We ended up having to climb though all the boats to get out, nearly falling in several times. I still shudder when I ride through that section. :D:
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:27 pm
by PatchOBlack
CujoSR wrote:*raises hands* What What! *raises the roof*
Oh, dear. I hope someone knows how to get the roof back on... :cat1:
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:29 pm
by BRWombat
PatchOBlack wrote:Oh, dear. I hope someone knows how to get the roof back on... :cat1:
I thought it'd have to be completely replaced, since the roof, the roof, the roof is on fire. :p:
Re: Creepy, scarey, etc.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:33 pm
by Lasolimu
BRWombat wrote:I thought it'd have to be completely replaced, since the roof, the roof, the roof is on fire. :p:
Oh, was that me? Sorry, sometimes I just can't control myself.