A Year in the Life: Backstage to Onstage at Universal Orlando Resort®

Here is the 8'x4' model I designed and built for Universal's newest exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando. The model is projection mapped with an animated Universal Mardi Gras parade passing by (which I also created). The exhibit opens today (January 26th, 2013) and will run for a full year. More info at

The Orange County Regional History Museum website

The First "Knoll" Model Released!

The first paper model from my series, "The Knoll - A Trespasser at Reeves Hall", has been released!
Can you find it? 
(It's not difficult).

http://www.the-knoll.raykeim.com/

Mansion Tombstone Collectibles!

I scored the new set of mansion tombstones today! They are beautiful miniature versions of the Good Old Fred, Master Gracey and Madame Leota tombstones. They are 4 inches (10 cm) tall, cast in a very heavy material and have great detail.

I found mine at the Disney Quest store at Downtown Disney in Orlando but I'm sure they are available in many other places outside of the parks (and they are also available at Disneyland in California).
Thanks for the help in finding mine, Matt Roseboom (Orlando Attractions Magazine)

You can also order online from Disneystore.com at this link,
http://www.disneystore.com/new-the-haunted-mansion-tombstone-set-3-pc/mp/1314021/1000995/

If you can't get your hands on these, don't forget, you can download and build your own paper versions from Haunted Dimensions.

Two Million!

Haunted Dimensions reached an amazing milestone of recording over Two Million visits!
In that time there have been over One Million downloads of my paper model kits. I have heard from thousands of people who have been inspired and encouraged by successfully completing the projects, which has been very humbling and wonderful. 
Thanks to all the Haunted-Dimensioneers who have made my site and projects such a huge success!

Skeleton Dance Shirt!

SCORE!!! I snagged the last Disney "Skeleton Dance" T-shirt on the rack at my local Target. Didn't think I would actually find one, and nothing short of something so cool would even get me in a Target (especially on a Saturday in Orlando)! It's part of the "Disney Artist Collection at Target". Thanks for the heads-up, Inside the Magic! Made my day!
It only cost $12.99 but I found one on Ebay for $50!
Keep in mind that this particular shirt design has been deliberately "distressed", meaning that the cuffs and collar have small holes snipped in them, giving it a slightly tattered appearance.

"The Knoll" update

A few months ago I announced my new project for Haunted Dimensions, "The Knoll - A Trespasser in Reeves Hall", which will be an original story and paper model kit. I'm not going to reveal much about this project, but I wanted to share an early concept model for Reeves Hall.

Jake, a Haunted-dimensioneer!

I had the privilege to meet a great Haunted-dimensioneer, Jake, who was visiting the Orlando parks with his family, from Scotland. Jake LOVES the haunted mansions and he wanted to meet me while they were here. He is an amazing guy! This is a shot of me, Jake and his brother, Bruce, at Wizarding World.

Raimi's Ravings

In the second issue of Mad Monster Magazine is a shot of Ted Raimi holding my Bates House paper model (featured in issue #1 of the magazine) ! He also called ME "a mad genius".  Awesome!

"Old House on the Hill" at Monsterpalooza

Matt spotted my "Old House on the Hill" paper model kit on display at Monsterpalooza in LA last month. "Old House on the Hill" was featured in the first edition of "Mad Monster Magazine" last year.

"Infamous Amityville" Released!

My newest paper model kit, "Infamous Amityville" is now available!
GET "INFAMOUS AMITYVILLE" HERE

Please Support my Relay For Life!

Cancer!  It has touched all of us in some way.  I am an 8 year survivor. This Friday I will once again join my friends from Universal Orlando Art & Design in The Relay For Life (In memory of our dear friend, entertainment designer, Stephanie Gerard).  Please donate what you can to my Relay For Life!  THANKS!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

The 3rd Annual Entertainment Designer Forum Results!

The final numbers are in from our Entertainment Designer Forum and we beat our old records! Thanks again to everyone who helped out and for those of you who bought the tickets, bid on the auction items and were there to share in an amazing evening with us. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life!