See WDW! Near & Far

8/9/2024 We recorded this episode shortly after Disney announced some coming additions to the parks back during the early Spring of 2024. I believe it is relevant to the current announcements coming this weekend of August 2024 to D23. People will cheer and claim Disney is finally listening. There will be loud applause and jubilation as the pixie dusted masses will fall all over themselves in worship of the speakers and their response to the industry going ons. But, have we see this before? Has Disney made announcements that never happened or disappointed after their actual execution? This episode is a little bit of reality on this weekend that will likely be filled with overly sweet announcements from a sometimes rudderless and mediocre era within the Disney company. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

2/10/2024 We're back on audio with an episode that was previously exclusive to YouTube and originally live streamed on November 17, 2023. As we gear up to return with more audio episodes, topical and parks, this is just 2 of 2 topical episodes unreleased to audio. We will be back, soon, with more topical episodes. Join us on YouTube bi-weekly for our parks and socials updates. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the insight and adventure from John's Royal Caribbean cruise. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

1/21/2024 We're back on audio with an episode that was previously exclusive to YouTube and originally live streamed on October 13, 2023. As we gear up to return with more audio episodes, topical and parks, this is just 1 of 2 topical episodes unreleased to audio. Watch for the next one coming soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode about one of our favorite attractions at Epcot, the Land Pavilion. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

10/16/23 This week we discuss John's visits to HHN, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT. Then we close up with a review of how the SeeWDW social media channels are performing for the week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

10/12/23 Recently, John attended the Retro Magic Convention held at Disney's Yacht Club. He goes into detail about what this event is all about and talks about his experience at the 2-day event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

10/4/23 Mike and John have both experienced HHN for this year. Mike on a recent one night trip to Universal and John multiple visits. They discuss what was different this year and briefly run down each house and scarezone along with the Nightmare Fuel show. All that and more on this episode of SeeWDW Near and Far! Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week we discuss Mike's visit to HHN and EPCOT for the Moana AP preview, his Soarin' Over California experience, and John's visits to the park. Then we discuss John's social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

9/28/23 This week, we discuss Mike's trip report from his latest visit to the parks. He and his wife were approaching the end of their Disney AP terms and this was the last trip they took together before the expiration. We discuss some dining experiences, their stay at Coronado Springs Resort, and park visits. All that and more on this episode of SeeWDW Near and Far! Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week, we briefly discuss a few HHN 2023 tips. Then John talks about his week in the parks with trips to Universal, EPCOT, and Disney Springs. We finish up with a review of the SeeWDW socials. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

9/13/23 This week, we discuss John's visit to EPCOT's Moana Journey of Water attraction. John was invited to experience this new attraction during a cast member preview. He shares his thoughts and experience. All that and more on this episode of SeeWDW Near and Far! Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

9/6/23-This week, we discuss Walt Disney World's 5th value resort, Art of Animation. We dive into its history and present. Then we discuss our personal experiences at this resort. All that and more on this episode of SeeWDW Near and Far! Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week we discuss John's visit to Magic Kingdom before MNSSHP and Hurricane Idalia. We finish with a brief discussion about his social media channels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

8/30/23-This week, we discuss one of Walt Disney World's most popular resorts, Pop Century. We dive into its history and present. Then we discuss our personal experiences at this resort. All that and more on this episode of SeeWDW Near and Far! Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week we discuss John's visit to Universal Studios Florida. Then, John tells us about his latest visit to EPCOT and he reviews his latest meal from the parks. We finish with a brief discussion about his social media channels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

8/23/23-This week, we discuss Universal Islands of Adventure's Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. We discuss the past, present, and future of Hagrid's. How did this ultra themed coaster become such an iconic attraction in such a short period of time? This and more on this episode! Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week we discuss John's visit to Magic Kingdom for a special unveiling that never actually happened but instead, in the end, revealed something unexpected. Then, John tells us about his latest visit to EPCOT. We finish with a brief discussion about his social media channels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

8/18/23-This week, we discuss Disney's Skyliner. A newer fan favorite mode of transportation, we discuss how it became an attraction in itself. We dive into the details, history, and potential future of the Skyliner. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week we discuss John's visits to Hollywood Studios and the Universal Florida theme parks. Part of the reason for the visit was to ride Dudley Do-Right's and get proper footage. Did this second attempt work or was it another failed attempt? We finish with a brief discussion about his social media channels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

8/14/23-This week, we discuss Volcano Bay. We tackle the culture, history, food, and attractions within the park. Also, we talk about John's experiences within the park and go over some of his personal favorites. We may even pass along a few tips. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back soon with another episode! You can send comments and questions to see.wdwnearandfar@gmail.com Who we are -  John, the founder of See WDW and See UO lives in the Orlando area. This makes him the "near" of this podcast. He is a theme park content creator on several social media formats. His point-of-view theme park video style presents viewers with theme park experiences free of bias or opinion. This allows the viewer to see the parks, hotels, rides, and shows from a guest perspective. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.wdw/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/see.wdw Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/seewdw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/see.uo/ Mike is from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania and has been going to Disney World and the Orlando area since the early 1980s. He has been involved in several content creation ventures including podcasts, YouTube content creation, and video game streaming. While not currently active, he built a small fanbase as Twitch personality "Willyrob Levi" and took that personality to YouTube for a series of travel and model building videos. Mike is currently working with John on his YouTube channel. You can find his content in the following places. Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theegiantrat/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMecFj11t/ or just search for theegiantrat Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@theegiantrat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support

This week we discuss John's visit to EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival and Magic Kingdom. We finish with a brief discussion about his social media channels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seewdwnearandfar/support