🧛♂️ How to Slay Dark Universe – Epic Universe Horror Tips & Reactions In this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show , host James H. Carter II is joined by Creepy Kingdom’s own Ellie Logan and Rebekah Daly to share their reactions, tips, and must-do recommendations for Dark Universe, the brand-new Universal Monsters–themed land at Epic Universe in Orlando! We cover everything horror fans need to know to maximize their experience—from the best rides and immersive details to how it compares to ...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min
🌍 SPONSORED BY THE VACATIONEER Planning your next theme park adventure? Let The Vacationeer, Creepy Kingdom’s official travel agent, help you get the best deals for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, and more—with no extra cost to you! Get expert guidance and a free, no-obligation quote today at https://www.creepykingdom.com/vacationeer VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zovUiULO6RE Step into the dark side of theme park nostalgia! In this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show ,...
Mar 17, 2025•47 min
Creepy Kingdom is excited to announce a new partnership with The Vacationeer, offering Disney and Universal theme park tickets and travel planning services at no cost to you! Skip the long queues and website crashes—Rebekah from The Vacationeer will handle all the hard work for you. When you book Universal tickets through The Vacationeer, you get early access to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, a perk usually reserved for onsite guests. Fill out the form at www.creepykingdom.c...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In Episode 4 of After Agatha , we journey deeper into the Witch’s Road as more mysteries unravel. Agatha and Rio’s past comes into question, Aubrey Plaza’s return as Rio brings some much-needed energy, and a gnarly bat-demon makes an appearance. Host James H. Carter II also wonders—where’s all the dark, spooky horror teased in the trailers? Join us as we explore these questions and break down the episode’s surprises! Spoilers for Agatha: All Along and WandaVision ahead, so make sure to catch the...
Oct 05, 2024•13 min
In this episode of the Dark Theme Park Show, hosts James H. Carter II and Josh Taylor break down the most exciting announcements from the D23 Ultimate Fan Experience 2024. Here's what you can expect: Villain's Land at Magic Kingdom: Disney is finally delivering a Villain's Land, complete with a rumored Villains Mountain attraction. We discuss how this long-awaited dark kingdom will bring Disney's infamous villains to life at Magic Kingdom. Monsters Inc. Land at Hollywood Studios: Disney is launc...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 41 min
In Episode 3 of After Agatha , we dive into "Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials" where Agatha and her coven venture down the perilous Witch’s Road. Spoiler alert: It’s a wild ride with strange beach houses, creepy trials, and unsettling hallucinations. But does it all make sense? Host James H. Carter II shares his thoughts on the tonal shifts, Golden Girls nostalgia, and whether this episode lives up to the dark and spooky vibes we’ve been waiting for. Spoilers for Agatha: All Along and Wan...
Sep 26, 2024•14 min
Welcome to another episode of After Agatha, where we dive into the twists and turns of Agatha: All Along. In this episode, "Circles Sewn with Fate: Unlock Thy Hidden Gates", we explore more of Agatha Harkness's mysterious journey and unravel the secrets behind the Witch's Road. 🚨 Spoiler Warning 🚨: This episode contains spoilers for Agatha: All Along and WandaVision. If you haven’t watched the latest episode or WandaVision, consider this your warning—spoilers ahead! Join James H. Carter II as ...
Sep 23, 2024•11 min
Welcome to the first episode of After Agatha, our new aftershow series where we break down and discuss every episode of the Disney+ series Agatha: All Along. In this episode, titled "Seeketh Thou the Road", we're diving deep into Agatha Harkness's return and all the intriguing mysteries and shocking moments from the premiere. 🚨 Spoiler Warning 🚨: This recap contains major spoilers for Agatha: All Along and WandaVision. If you haven't watched the episode or WandaVision yet, proceed with caution...
Sep 23, 2024•11 min
In this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show , host James H. Carter II and Ellie Logan, Creepy Kingdom's Community Sorceress, dive into Universal's upcoming Epic Universe theme park and its groundbreaking Dark Universe land, set to open in 2025. As the first-ever theme park land dedicated to Universal Monsters, Dark Universe promises an immersive experience that brings iconic figures like Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Wolfman to life. Join us as we explore the creative vision behind th...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Video Version : https://youtu.be/uFub_MypGZo This bonus podcast explores the 20th-anniversary celebration of Spooky Empire, a beloved Halloween event in Central Florida. The founder, Petey Mongelli, shares the intriguing origins of Spooky Empire, which emerged from his desire to create a rock 'n roll convention but found inspiration in the growing world of horror, particularly through artists like Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. Spooky Empire's journey is characterized by its evolution from the e...
Oct 18, 2023•25 min
🎃 Welcome to The Dark Theme Park Show, where James H. Carter II and Josh Taylor dive into the spooky magic of the sold-out Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure! 🎃 You can watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/FWYxpBTEFto In this episode, join us for a frightfully fun night at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, as we review the spine-tingling highlights of this year's Oogie Boogie Bash. From Judge Doom to Agatha Harkness, and more, we're covering it all! ...
Oct 15, 2023•50 min
Welcome to The Dark Theme Park Show! Join hosts James H. Carter II and Josh Taylor as they review this year's Halloween offerings at Disneyland Resort. They discuss Haunted Mansion Holiday, the new Gingerbread House, Candle Man Rolly Crump Tribute, Jack & Sally Meet & Greet, Characters Costumes, Halloween Screams, Popcorn Buckets, Guardains of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark, Spooky Buena Vista St., Chernabog Concept Art, and the Headless Horseman & more! Let's take a deep dive into t...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to a spine-chilling episode of The Dark Theme Park Show! Join your hosts, James H. Carter II and Josh Taylor, as they take you on a thrilling journey through the Knott's Scary Farm Nightmares Revealed event that sent shivers down our spines on August 24, 2023. Get ready for the ultimate fright-fest as we dive headfirst into the full scoop on the upcoming 50th anniversary season of Knott's Scary Farm, set to unleash its horrors at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, starting on Septembe...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show Tanitia recaps and shares her thoughts about all Disney Theme Park announcements that were made at the D23 Expo that took place September 9-11, 2022. Tanita even share her experience meeting two Disney Imagineering legends, Tony Baxter and Joe Rohde!
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Stay Haunted, we go along on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Blumhouse and Universal Monsters mazes at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood! Warning HHN Spoilers Ahead!
Sep 08, 2022•50 min
In the first episode of Tea Time With Serena, The New York Times bestselling author of the Disney Villains book series hosts her own podcast along with Creepy Kingdom’s Gretchen and Tanitia! In the premiere episode, they take a deep dive into Serena’s latest Disney Villains book “Never Never”, chat with John York, the narrator of the “Never Never” audiobook, and give a sneak preview of Serena’s next book “Raising the Horseman”! NEVER NEVER SPOILERS BETWEEN 18:33 -33:33 Click to watch the Video V...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show JHC2 explains to Josh Taylor how he pulled off experiencing 45 attractions at the Disneyland Resort using the up-charge line skipping offering Genie Plus as well as other tricks to accomplish the goal!
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 50 min
On this Creepy Quest, James H. Carter II spends his 45th Birthday in the creepiest place on earth, Disneyland USA! Watch as he attempts to experience 45 attractions at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure within the 16-hour operating window on December 18, 2021. Utilizing the Touring Plans app & the extra upcharge Genie+ service listen James attempt to accomplish this ridiculous challenge and slowly decent in madness. Luckily he spent his birthday in a place where "we're all mad h...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min
On this very special episode of The Dark Theme Park Show, we bring you the audio from the Making Haunted Mansion Panel with theme park legend Garner Holt that took place at Midsummer Scream’s Season’s Screamings convention in Pasadena, CA on December 18, 2021! Listen to some behind the scene’s stories about making the iconic Nightmare Before Christmas-themed seasonal overlay that “wrecks the halls” of Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion every year since 2001!
Dec 31, 2021•46 min
CK's Tanitia and Gretchen chat with Serena Valentino, the author of the Disney Villains Book Series, as she drops some breadcrumbs about her upcoming novel "Never Never" which focuses on Captain Hook from "Peter Pan". Listen in for a sneak peek of the first chapter! Video Version: https://youtu.be/FeE6QSRcM1E
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of the Stay Haunted podcast our spooktacular hosts Ashley & Sara from The Haunt List share their first-hand experiences attending this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm and Creep L.A. haunt events! Video Version: https://youtu.be/xm4Hh8DTdzA
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Join hosts Sara & (birthday boy!) Johnny D. for The Weekly Creepy! They'll be discussing interviews with some of the fabulous Pattycake Productions team, new trailer releases, upcoming haunts and much more!
Sep 27, 2021•48 min
In this episode of Stay Haunted our hosts Sara and Ashley share their tales of visiting Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA, and then Lady Jaimz chats with JHC2 about her time returning to Scream n’ Stream, an Orlando area drive-thru laser gun haunt!
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Join hosts Sara & Johnny D. for this week's show! They'll be discussing the trailer for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and much more!
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Stay Haunted our hosts Sara, Ashley, & JHC2 share their spoiler-free thoughts about the opening night of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights! The crew shares their rankings of this year’s mazes and things get a little controversial! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ihNAbM7mNbI
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Join hosts Sara & Johnny D. for this week's show! They'll be discussing Halloween at Disneyland, an exciting new Muppets special, opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Hollywood - and much more!
Sep 13, 2021•51 min
In this episode of Stay Haunted our hosts Sara and Ashley share their tales of visiting Larry Bone’s Horrorworld Haunt in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and then Lady Jaimz chat with JHC2 about everything that went down on the opening night of Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Orlando!
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Join host Sara, along with CK's founder James, for this week's episode! They'll be chatting about Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings, opening night of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, and always, tons more!
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The Stay Haunted podcast returns for an all-new season with brand new hosts! Sara and Ashley from The Haunt List are taking over the show and bringing James H. Carter II along for the ride! In this episode, we give a preview of some of the haunts we will be covering in the fall in southern California and central Florida! We also share a clip of Sara and Ashley going through an extreme haunt on the news!
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Join hosts Sara & Johnny D. for The Weekly Creepy! This week they'll be sharing more announcements leading into 'spooky season,' such as Six Flags Magic Mountain's 'Fright Fest' & Freeform's 'Halloween Road!'
Aug 30, 2021•55 min
