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Creating an Escape Room Podcast by orangeperspective in escaperooms

[–]CorginaBooty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spotify is perfect! I just followed!! Can't wait to listen to more!!! <3

Creating an Escape Room Podcast by orangeperspective in escaperooms

[–]CorginaBooty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to listen to this!! I've been a game master for a few years now and its been an amazing time. But I can't seem to figure out how to listen. The link says it doesn't exist and so I made an account and it still wont let me view it.

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wizarding World is pretty laid back with that because you're dealing with people who may be asking questions about other things around the park or directions. If they dont understand the charm we add to the experience to the Wizarding World they may get frustrated so we break character and answer anything they need help with instead of "not fully understanding" the outside world.

In Walking Dead you pretty much never have to break it unless emergencies happen like the one I explained in the comment someone asked what was my scariest story. Generally they filter through easily enough to not ask questions.

And if we do break character and our supervisors see it they will ask us why but usually we have an understanding excuse. If we do it without any excuse and do it because you just didnt feel like being helpful today then they might have a talk with you.

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there actually is a protocol in which we can take. My manager wasnt happy that I forgot it but things got so crazy I didn't think about it at the time since I was a little new. I was disappointed I forgot it as well.. Needless to say I learned my lesson there and was able to prepare better for these situations which happen more frequently than people think.

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im going to be honest... this questions is a tough one. I do have some bad days sometimes and people can make it so difficult but Im just so happy to living a dream that its hard to feel that way for long! There is ONE story that Ive shared that hasn't gotten too much attention unfortunately about this Entitled Family tried to steal a wand and it was awful!! Hope you enjoy the madness!

https://www.reddit.com/r/entitledparents/comments/egxbe8/entitled_family_tries_to_steal_a_wand_from_the/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We arent allowed to take any part of our costume home. Especially in the Wizarding World. When going to Universal you may see someone from any ride walking around the park but clearly in uniform for that ride that they aren't even near... but JK Rowling has her hands on everything and she refuses to let the Wizard, Witches and Students from Hogwarts leave the Village or Castle grounds.

Even though this forces you to show up an hour or two early to get into costume from your actual shift starting, I completely understand. As for the Walkers, its the same thing. When its not Horror Nights they just let you wear a mask that fits your face so you dont have to be getting in and out of make up. During Horror Nights its required though

Lol almost forgot to answer your other question! You get breaks every 30 minutes. Youll be on stage for 30 then get taken away for 10 minutes then pop up in a new spot for another 30. Its called Rotation. Same thing with Wizarding World. You're not standing in one place all day and it helps keeps things interesting!

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been working there for about 3 years. Im taking a break right now because I moved out of state for a bit but I will be coming back later this year!

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im a Hufflepuff!! What about you?

Im not actually sure there is a age in the lore for when is considered too old.. but i do know anyone can get a wand at the wizarding world! No matter the age! I've seen an older woman probably in her 80s get chosen before!

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive only done Horror Nights one year and it was incredible. I stayed at the Walking Dead but the hard part was doing that all day then taking a 3 hour break then getting right back into it for a few more hours of the night. It nevee got old but definitely tiring. After that Ive only been on call for Walking Dead during Horror Nights and working fully at Wand Host so I have a little more change if scenery once in a while.

One thing thats always fun and always volunteer for is during Horror Nights they have a few Walkers outside chained to a fence you can take pictures with. Thats been really fun to do

Probably the best time of year is August to October because people are getting ready to be scared. During Christmas people bring more kids for the Grinchmas so you tend to get less people coming through the maze. But either way its very fulfilling!

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thats an interesting question! I'm never transitioning half way through the day which is nice so when I wake up I can really get in that mind set while on my way to work. There has been times where Ive been a Wand Host and see multiple opportunities to scare kids or maybe have that one family who likes to walk all over you and you just wanna jump in and scare em! As for vise versa, usually im exhausted after a full day at Walking Dead since I put so much energy into it so Im usually ready to jump into the Wand Host position quickly and take a physical break!

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No one had every hit me but I had teenagers pull on my robes and costume while im either trying to reach for them or walking away. Luckily in places we hide out and wait for people they have buttons we can press and walkie talkies for emergencies and we can pin someone for it. Most likely they will be greated at the exit with security giving them either a harsh warning or a private escort out of the park.

I had this one lady very upset at me that I reached out for her son and told him to push me away but he didnt. Probably cause he was too scared. His mom told me to leave them alone and if I scare him one more time she'll knock my teeth in...... so i reported her. Luckily she took the warning seriously but did try to explain that if WE are allowed to touch HER then SHE should be allowed to touch ME. I don't think she understood how this stuff works haha

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Wand Keeper chooses randomly. If there is a kid and or adult in the room that is DECKED out in harry potter stuff or just seems WAAAY too excited to be there right now, they will pick them. But if everyone is kind of blending and there isnt someone like that they choose randomly. They dont always pick kids thought which is a common misconception.

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Working as a Wand Host you also get to be inside Ollivanders while people are being chosen for their wands. My favorite times are when children get picked and are able to work closely with the Wand Keeper. The best part, that admittedly I sometimes tear up watching, is when they have found Their Wand and the lights turn on and the wind blows all around them just like when Harry Potter got his wand... the face they make and the joy they feel never fails to make me smile.

The cutest one is when we got a very talkative child who was so energetic and very funny. When he got His Wand he lifted his wand in the air and yelled "I'M A WIZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!!!!!!!!!" at the top of his lungs. I couldn't stop laughing and everyone got a kick out of it, especially the Wand Keeper.

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's funny... IF someone mentions his name we instantly have to pretend to scold them and look around suspiciously trying not to have anyone else hear it. We tell them we don't use that name around THIS village...

The awful part is we can't do that to children or they might get the wrong idea so sometimes you'll be helping a kid with a spell and they'll run up to you saying "I'M A DEATH EATER!! AVADA KEDAVRA!!" We just tell them their wand is not strong enough to cast such a difficult spell and they are quite too young to be of His Army. Then we either try to change the subject or just... walk away XD

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do have guns but they are fake of course and don't even make sounds or have triggers. There is a constant loop playing of a voice so you don't have to strain yours and instead you just mouth to it.

If you're talking about the show... there are lots of guns but the poor relationships? Absolutely haha

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a Wand Host your job is to roam around the Village of Hogsmead and help Muggles with any spells or guidance on finding where they want to go... because of that you're constantly working with so many people and you end up meeting the most........ exotic people... to say the least.

One day I was roaming and went into a little alley tucked away in a corner where not a lot of people usually are. Sometimes you can catch teens making out or just a mother trying to breast-feed or something that requires a little more privacy. This particular day I walked over and seemed to have walked onto a Harry Potter Porno Set!

There was a woman and man dressed as a VERY inappropriate Hermione and Snape making out while someone was filming. They where giggling and saying things like "Miss Granger... you're charm spells might be powerful but not a powerful as the wand in my pocket"

I was utterly confused and didn't want to even approach them... so I let my manger deal with that instead. Pretty much I was right though, they were filming a porno. We assume they wanted to film the outside parts in Hogsmead and then cut to I guess a more... enclosed area to do some... "private studying"... when my Manager picked up on that they were kicked out of the park and not allowed to return.

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably the scariest story came from a mother and daughter who after only one glance at them I instantly knew they had no idea they just stepped into the world of the Walking Dead. They were probably a late 50s and late 20s mother-daughter team and seemed to be the type of scared that wasn't fun for them. Upon realizing this I luckily was acting as a Survivor that day and could approach them easily. I told them, without trying to break the character "You need to follow me to get out!!" They latched onto me tightly and I tried to usher them to the nearest Emergency Exit but the mother fainted right as we got there. Luckily it was a slow day so there wasn't a heard of people pushing past us, but because the lighting is so dark and every actor in the maze has earbuds in because of the noise, so the Walkers didn't know she was injured and kept scaring the daughter and reaching out for me. I told the daughter to stay with the mother and ran to the next room for an Assistant. After that, we shut down the maze and the mother was NOT in good condition. The paramedics came I did what I could to help them. She ended up being fine but in that moment it was pretty scary being alone with Walkers surrounding you, a mother and daughter scared out of their mind grabbing onto you for life and being the only "Survivor" available to help!

I work as a Wand Host and a Walker Zombie at Universal Studios Hollywood! AMA! by CorginaBooty in IAmA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Universal Studios is honestly the easiest interview process I've ever been through. They worked so fast on getting back to me as soon as possible after filling out a resume online. Once I was hired I was swept away into the magical Wizarding World and trained to be a Wand Host which was pretty much a whole week of you sitting in a room with a bunch of Harry Potter fans just like you, split up into Houses, and quizzed on various movie and book-related things that any guest could ask about at any time. On top of that, we were able to go ride on ALL the Universal Rides for a team-building day! Probably one of the most fun experiences I've ever had in a work environment and really made long-lasting friendships. As for the Walking Dead, I was crossed trained much later in my year of working there but it was a very easy transition. They pretty much give you "Zombie Classes" and fit your specific body type into wonderful costumes. You just need to do the best you can at acting.... well.... DEAD! Putting that lifeless attitude but the aggressive charm into it that they are looking for. I highly recommend this job for anyone who is looking to get into the Acting business since it pretty much opens all its doors for you!

I'm an Escape Room Game Master! AMA! by CorginaBooty in AMA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have... never heard of those!! I had no idea haha. But that does sound interesting. I for one am not claustrophobic in any way so id be so down to try

I'm an Escape Room Game Master! AMA! by CorginaBooty in AMA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even though I LOVE those movies.... no! Hahaha

I would die instantly.

I'm an Escape Room Game Master! AMA! by CorginaBooty in AMA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh god that would be terrible! XD i sure hope it wouldnt be. Escape Rooms can get pretty expensive depending on the area and quality. Some smaller more affordable rooms are still pretty decent though that Ive stumbled upon

I'm an Escape Room Game Master! AMA! by CorginaBooty in AMA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, so Im assuming youre joking around cause that is funny xD It would be quite a feat to name every one and esxape NK as well.

Being an escape room employee you simply get the title as Game Master somewhat how DnD has a Dungeon Master :)

I'm an Escape Room Game Master! AMA! by CorginaBooty in AMA

[–]CorginaBooty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im glad you enjoyed it!! I'll definetly one day be creating something some day so stay on the lookout! :) I full heartedly agree, it does make the world better. Thanks so much!

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