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Welcome to Miles from Main Street – Your Far from Disney Podcast! Join Mykhailo and Bryan, Disney Enthusiasts from the Midwest that are missing Disney and finding ways to deal with it. Cruise along the Rivers of (Midwest) America weekly and hear how we cope with missing Walt Disney World. Every week we'll help you stay connected to Disney. Be it through personal stories, trip reports or activities at home, we'll find ways to help you handle your Disney withdrawal. We’re missing the magic and ...
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Send us a text Ever needed a rainy day activity at Walt Disney World? Maybe something to keep the kids busy? Bryan and Tammy are back again with information on all the Scavenger Hunts around the resort. From looking for Hidden Mickey's around Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to finding a favorite character around Epcot's World Showcase, or using …
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Send us a text So sure, a lot of us want to work at Disney World, but what would you want to do? We talk about our top ten dream Jobs at WDW. We start by talking about working as a botanist/horticulturist for Disney where we can work on Epcot's Flower quilt for Flower and Garden Festival. We talk about being an awesome toy soldier drummer or in the…
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Send us a text Bryan is joined by Tammy to discuss our Mount Rushmore of Walt Disney World. But first we start by covering the D23 Fan Event, we talk about the news for Walt Disney World. We talk about the new Nighttime parade for the Magic Kingdom, give our thoughts about Cars taking over the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island and the excitem…
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Send us a text Janel Love joins us for an interview and her experience with Multipass. We start by talking about her channel and the great experiences she provides. We get into a touching experience between a father and his daughter on Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Then we hear about witnessing a family chosen that be the Grand Marshall of the Festival …
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Send us a text Big news out of Walt Disney World, plus new openings. We're joined by the Living in Diz podcast team to get all the updates on not just Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening in Walt Disney World, but also Communicore Hall in Epcot. We also discuss Country Bear Jamboree and Frontierland Shootin Arcade. You'll even hear our thoughts about th…
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Send us a text Ever wanted to celebrate a milestone with your significant other in Walt Disney World? Maybe a dinner at California Grill or a walk on the beach. We have our top ten romantic spots in Walt Disney World. We'll visit the Polynesian Resort, beaches around the resorts and Epcot. We'll tell you some great places in the Magic Kingdom and e…
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Send us a text It's possible that Disney is looking to build more hotel resorts on the Walt Disney World property. With that in mind, we take a look at some possibilities of what type of resorts they could build. There is land near the Magic Kingdom for building. Does that mean another resort like the Polynesian Resort or will they add their first …
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Send us a text Bryan and his daughter Paige, are talking Disney Dining and Disney snacks. We'll have our groupings of three restaurants, snacks and quick service locations for a fun discussion of what we love, enjoy and would destroy! We'll talk about California Grill, Whispering Canyon Cafe, Artist Point, and Cinderella's Royal Table. From Mickey …
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Send us a text Finding a place to relax in Walt Disney World can sometimes be a challenge. We talk about our top spots to relax and get away from the crazy crowds. We start with a couple of great spots in your resort, whether staying in the Disney's Contemporary Resort or Disney's All Star Resorts we have some great spots for you, and then move to …
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Send us a text Mykhailo is back from a weekend trip to Disney World where he was able to see Simple Plan as part of the Garden Rocks Concert Series that's part of Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival. He talks about the logistics, how the dining plan worked and if it was worth it. Join him live as he takes your comments and answers your questions bou…
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Send us a text Another installment of Love it, Enjoy it, Destroy it? Why yes! This time we discuss Hollywood Studios. Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror or Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway? You need to fit that in a category. We also cover snacks, Wookie Cookie anyone? We talk photo spots, where will we put the Millennium Falcon Photo Spot?…
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Send us a text We spend some time discussing the YouTube channel Ron on the Go. We start by talking about who Ron is and when you can find him live. We then go through some of the typical things he covers. Like the piano player at Casey's Corner or the glass blowers in the Magic Kingdom. He covers the four parks of Disney World and while each is di…
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Send us a text This week, we take your comments and ideas as we imagine a new country in Epcot's World Showcase. We already have 11 countries, but there is room to add more. We take a look at what those could be. Maybe Spain or Taiwan? What would they look like and would you include characters or a ride? Animal Kingdom is adding a Tropical Americas…
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Send us a text is all about Disney Dining, not just in the Disney Parks but around Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. We encourage you to give us your top ten and comments as we go through our top ten dining experiences. We spend some time talking about some quick service locations like Sleepy Hollow and Satuli Canteen. We also tal…
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Send us a text We take a look at Epcot and some of the offerings that the park offers. Much like our Magic Kingdom episode, we look at the shows, the rides and the food that Epcot offers. Gran Fiesta Tour with the Three Caballeros, Living with the Land, or Journey into Imagination? We'll pick one for each category. We have eight groupings in total …
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Send us a text Stewart from Welcome to Level Seven Podcast joins us for a discussion about Tom Sawyer Island and what we could do to change it. We start with some recent Disney news about Animal Kingdom's Dinoland and its pending renovation. Then pivot into some talk about Beyond Big Thunder and the expansion that is coming for Magic Kingdom. We th…
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Send us a text Bryan and his daughter Mia run down their experience at Whispering Canyon Cafe. We start by discussing what we did to get to the Wilderness Lodge from the Polynesian Resort. Taking a Lyft definitely helped with this experience. We then talk about the tremendous lobby at the Wilderness. We talk about visiting the Carolwood Pacific roo…
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Send us a text How would you tell them to handle Rope Drop at the Magic Kingdom? What about using Genie Plus at Epcot? What snacks should they look for at Hollywood Studios. We talk about what we would tell them about Oga's Cantina. We have thoughts on giving this advice about when to ride Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train…
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Send us a text We have a guest this week! Julia Hartlaub, Cast Member and fellow YouTube creator. We'll find out some of her experiences as a cast member and then put her to the test with a Love it, Enjoy it, Destroy it: Magic Kingdom. We'll start with Julia's 9 year career with Walt Disney World. We hear about some of her roles with Character Perf…
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Send us a text We had a great trip to Disney World in February. We learned a few things and we want to share it with you! We start talking a out who we were touring with (a large group of 7) and the experience we had with that many people. We then discuss having a wheelchair in our group and how some attractions give a return time and others let yo…
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Send us a text We've returned from Walt Disney World and we have some fun things to share. We start with some conversation of the type of trip we had and how everyone fit in. This was a trip originated by Tammy and Bryan with their two daughters and Tammy's mom coming along. With a stay at the Polynesian Resort, Mykhailo and Kristin come along and …
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Send us a text We've been reassessing our podcast and have some announcements to make there! We also take some time to discuss what brought us to Disney, how we've let our love for the Disney Parks envelop all that we do. But not only that, we discuss where we are headed with our podcast, what you can expect and just plain reintroduce ourselves! Le…
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Send us a text We're joined this week by Cory and Lawrence from the DizPod - Living in Diz to talk about Disney's International Flower and Garden Festival in Epcot. Before we get started we hear about what its like to be live streaming on YouTube two to three times a week from the Disney Parks with your family. Cory is out in the parks with his fam…
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Send us a text Do you wish you could stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the rest of your life? We do! This week, we take a look at the Disney resorts we would love to live in forever, the resorts we would enjoy one fun night in and the one that we will destroy. We start with the WDW's Value resorts and decide between the All-Stars, Pop Ce…
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Send us a text The Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a fun experience that was almost an opening day attraction for the park. It seems to be ripe for a change and we thought we'd take a stab at what we could do with it. We'll each make our big pitch. Mykhailo wants to bring Cars Land to the space and we'll talk about …
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Send us a text This week, we're looking at attractions that deserve that final ride. We ask the question, What attraction would you drop everything to go experience one last time. Will you go to the Magic Kingdom for a last ride on Haunted Mansion? Would you run for Epcot if they closed Frozen Ever After? Or how about If they were shutting down Roc…
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Send us a text We finish up our discussion of our couples trip discussing our Epcot day. We had a great time riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for the first time together. We'll discuss strategies for Guardians. We also ate a ton of food during the Festival of the Holidays. Not only did we peruse the countries and food, but we also enjo…
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Send us a text We continue to look at how we did traveling together to Disney World. As part of our Disney World trip in December, we spent our Saturday outside of a park and enjoyed Disney Springs during the day and a trip around the monorail loop during the evening. We spent our day hunting down Christmas trees, enjoyed holiday fare and did some …
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Send us a text Happy New Year! After a busy December that got away from us, we finally get together to talk about our Christmas trip to Walt Disney World. Bryan, Tammy, Mykhailo and Kristin are together to cover Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. We'll cover how we handled getting in, buying merchandise and all the food. But …
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Send us a text Get ready to jingle all the way with me, Bryan, through a sleigh ride of Disney Christmas specials available on Disney Plus. From lesser-known classics to zany Muppet fun, this episode of Miles from Main Street promises a mixed bag of holiday cheer you probably never knew existed! You'll discover my personal favorites, and why I beli…
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Send us a text Are you ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit with an exciting rendezvous at the Magic Kingdom? We've got an engaging episode lined up that's brimming with anticipation and adventure. Join Bryan, Tammy, Mykhailo, and Kristin as we devise a game plan for an enchanting Christmas Party. We'll explore whether to stick together …
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Send us a text In our latest podcast episode, we leave no stone unturned on how to plan a memorable non-park day at Disney. Bound by our collective love for all things Disney, we aim to craft a balanced plan that ensures everyone has a good time without the fear of burnout. Mykhailo, Kristin, Tammy and Bryan are all here to put together a non-park …
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Send us a text Ever dreamt of a classy dining experience amidst the world of Disney's magic? That's what took Kristin and I by surprise during a stunning, spur-of-the-moment rendezvous at Topolino's Terrace, one of the hotspots of Disney World. Marked by an unexpected dose of elegance, a refreshing lack of dress code, and an utterly delicious menu,…
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Send us a text Get ready to soak up the sun and Aloha spirit with our special guest, Paige Lewis, as she takes us on a whirlwind trip to the enchanting Aulani Resort in Hawaii. We kick things off discussing her incredible five-night stay, revealing the magic of the shuttle service, the check-in process, and the Disney vibes that permeated the hotel…
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Send us a text We embarked on a spectacular journey through the realms of Disney World, from the spooky Halloween party to the unexpected meetings with characters and Youtubers. We captured the essence of our trip, the laughter, the mishaps, the culinary encounters, and even our enlightening experience with the TSA at the Orlando airport. Ever wond…
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Send us a text Hold on to your broomsticks as we take a magical ride through the chilling realm of Disney's Halloween Movie Madness alongside Stephen and Kaity from Idiots Guide to Imagineering. We put together a bracket style move tournament of some great Halloween movies. We'll discuss the results of this spooky battle that was had on Instagram. …
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Send us a text Ready for a magical adventure without even stepping into the parks? Then join us as we uncover the wonders of Disney Springs, where the fun never ends, and your wallet might just feel a bit lighter! With everything from delectable eateries like Gideon's Bakehouse and Chef Art Smith's Homecoming to the bustling nightlife brimming with…
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Send us a text Ever found yourself daydreaming about a spontaneous Disney escapade? Tune in as we discuss our spur-of-the-moment Disney World trip planning. The original plan was to visit Epcot for the Food & Wine Festival, but destiny had a Halloween party in store for us instead. We took the road less travelled, opting for a budget-friendly off-p…
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Send us a text Ready to let your imaginations run wild as we dream up potential additions and changes to your favorite Disney parks? Brace yourselves as we kick off with the Magic Kingdom, contemplating how early access to the entire park for hotel guests could transform the experience. We explore how this could better control crowd dispersion, mak…
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Send us a text Are you ready to tap into your memory bank and embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of Disney? Let's kick off with a captivating game of Name That Tune, Disney Parks style! Do you think you can identify the auditory delights from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or the lively tunes of Toy Story Land Midway Mania? If …
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Send us a text Picture a four-year-old child captivated by the magic of Disney's Fantasia, sparking a lifelong passion that would shape his career. That was the start of Marcelo Vignali's journey to becoming an Imagineer and Disney Animator. Join us as we get up close and personal with Marcelo, hearing in his own words how he navigated the animatio…
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Send us a text Ready to make your Disney vacation pictures worth a thousand words? We're here to navigate you through Disneyland's PhotoPass Plus and Disney World's Memory Maker. We’re going to talk about how you can capture the magic of your vacation at a single price. Plus, we'll let you in on what happens if you need more time to gather all your…
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Send us a text Remember how we hesitated to let the kids embark on the Pirate Adventure Cruise with Captain Hook? If you do, you'll also recall the pang of regret we felt at missing that perfect opportunity for the kids to interact with their favorite Disney characters. This week, we return to the magical realm of Disney to share our biggest Disney…
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Send us a text Are you ready to sprinkle a little holiday magic on your Walt Disney World trip? We've got an enchanting episode lined up, featuring travel agent extraordinaire, Melissa Pilgrim, who’s ready to reveal her insider tips and tricks. We kick off this special journey with Halloween, revealing how to make the most of your time during the p…
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Send us a text Ready to embark on a magical journey? We're taking you along for a trip down memory lane, right into the heart of the most enchanting place on earth - Disneyland. From our recent adventure there to a lively discussion on its rising popularity, we get the ball rolling by appreciating all things Disney. And a huge thank you to Lawrence…
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Send us a text Mykhailo gives us an update on the social media and YouTube options that are available to watch Disney World from home. From live streamers like Resort TV1 and Ron on the Go to vloggers like Tim Tracker, Kyle Pallo and Allears.net, there are plenty of options for your consumption. Mykhailo covers his favorites along with what other o…
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Send us a text We have some fun this just playing a little game of poorly explain this ride. We'll see who can stump who as we badly tell the other about a ride and see if we can guess it. This becomes a fun episode with some really bad explanations! Can you guess what ride we are explaining? Are we talking Tron or maybe Big Thunder Mountain Railro…
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Send us a text This week, we finish our discussion with Tom Thordarson. We'll hit topics like Beastly Kingdom, some of the work he did with *ahem* Universal Studios, and a great story about the Leviathin idea for the Disneyland Lagoon. We'll finish up hearing about his new article coming out about the Tiki/Polynesian culture. Thank you again to Tom…
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Send us a text At Walt Disney World some rides have a single rider option that allows you to skip the line if you don't need to ride with someone you know. We're going to rank the four attractions at Disney World. Which one is best, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster? Or maybe Test Track. We'll see how Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Expedition Everest ran…
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Send us a text Mykhailo and Bryan sit down for a chat and catch up. It's been a busy few weeks and we haven't had much time to talk or record together. We'll talk about the 4th of July, Disney Resort hopping and about our new trip to Walt Disney World in December. We have a great planning conversation for a Christmas trip in December. Make sure you…
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