New parades. New E tickets. New Drone shows. New Harry Potter shows. New Dreamworks land! The return of Shrek and Donkey! New nighttime spectaculars in 3 different places. Plus, all the places to cool down and enjoy it all. Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida are both on fire this summer. Here's your guide!!…

Litem Jr tells the tale of how he got his new "Isle of Berk" shirt from the not yet opened Universal Studios EPIC Adventure on his very own podcast. Recorded live from Disney Animal Kingdom, he also reviews Everest after his first time riding it. (This leaves only Velocicoaster and Hulk? as the only two Sea World, Disney, and Universal Coasters on …

Rocky start over at my favorite resort. The show starts with a live broadcast from the lounge area of Royal Pacific Resort in Universal Studios Florida and ends up being a great day for weather, shopping, and driving a motorbike. The back story for the next episode, and how your host broke the story on the new merchandise for How to Train Your Drag…

Sounds and interactions with your old pal Litem as he walks into and around Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Mini Golf, Jakes, Voodoo Doughnut, and even Homer Simpson are discussed live as I walk and share today's trip. Crowd level is a 10/10 but the weather is also a 10/10 and its a great day. Published hours after I got home ju…

Setting the stage for a camping/walkabout trip here in beautiful Walt Disney World. Some quick airline comedy and plenty of leaf blowers to boot.

Wrapping up quick thoughts on DCA, World of Color, Nintendo-land at Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as a breaking news story about Minecraft and GTA coming in 2025

After years of wanting, waiting, and hoping to see the Disneyland Resort, this East Coast Dad finally got to go out west with the kids and see The House That Walt Built. Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood were among the adventures the Litem crew had on the list for Christmas. Expectations were high, research …

Just some quick soundbites recorded on my first trip to Disneyland after going to Walt Disney World for 30+ years. It was amazing and did this former Cast Member's heart a world of good.

My oldest and my youngest give their trip report for Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. I wasn't in the studio, but you will enjoy it. Life-long Disney World and Universal Orlando AP holders, give their first impressions on the West Coast parks.

Your old pal Litem has a few things to share real quick. Last minute check in.

New merchandise launch at https://merch.cameo.com/store/litem-and-hide-podcast/Litem%20and%20Hide%20 Get your winter hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and even a short-sleeve tee to wear on your next trip. Not taking a trip, grab some merch to remind yourself of the good times you've had and the good times to come. An episode about my accepting that the p…

We lost a great friend of this show and a better friend to me since the last episode. A moment to reflect before shedding light on Universal's EPIC new park takes from fans and insiders alike. What should you care about with this new park opening? What don't you know about that will surprise you? Get the inside scoop on some of the most brilliant i…

Litem and Little Litem present a Universal Studios Florida and Disney Survival Guide for how to beat the debilitating and soul-crushing heat in August and September. What to wear, bring, and expect. Listen to local tips from when to make your moves, when to take a break, where to hide out, and how to stay cool and have fun on your Florida vacation.…

June visitors. Here is what to expect from the weather, the deals that are UNBELIEVABLE at Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World resort. Free stuff in the Annual Passholder Lounges. Zarg nuts, Figment Merch, M&Ms, photo ops with Dinosaurs, Jurassic Park car magents. All free!! Tune in and find out where and when you can get 35% off hotel …

Details on the latest trip to Orlando with a family of first timers. # generations of one family try out their first Universal Orlando trip. What convinced them to stay at Cabana Bay, the details of why Volcano Bay became replaced by a day trip to Disney, thoughts on the restaurants at City Walk, the Rainforest Cafe, Margaritaville, and which aspec…

Quick hello from DAK. Today is a day of miracles and we are part of them. More tommorow

10 Days of fun and adventure in Central Florida without Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Florida trips. We take a real camping trip in the wilderness or a real working dude ranch, play pirate golf on International Drive, zip across the trees at Orlando Tree Trek, head over to Top Golf, and shop for Disney and Universal park antiques (includin…

I just gave them the studio and let them in. They recorded this all by themselves. Best Rides at both parks in 2022. Best Movies. Best Disney plus show and much more. You won't believe how much they have grown. Both have been on this show since they were "not tall enough to ride this ride". Take care, brush your New Years hair.…

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17 mins of a break from storm prep. I share my new business and the opportunity to experience Food and Wine and Candlelight Processional at 70-80% off. Be safe. I hope you are excited and had a few laughs. I certainly enjoyed workshopping this one. Take Care, Litem

Litem's takes on one of his favorite movies of the summer. Thor Love and Thunder was such a pleasant surprise that it shocked me. My take on this film, the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Halloween Horror Night well wishes to all that celebrate, and an update on the Litem Family. Tried to keep the review Spoiler free; not because it's a new…

Some small but good news to report from Disney this last week. A quick walk around the Disney Port Orleans Resort. Take a boat ride along the Sascagoula River and check out this delightful resort. A walk down memory lane to the Alligator Bayou and what it meant to be finally at a Disney resort in 2006 had terrible audio but the rest of the walk by …

I recorded this with my teeth chattering amid 4-degree temperatures. Get warm if you need to. If you can somehow wait to get to Universal during Mardi Gras, then make sure you do it! Great food, music, concerts, beverages, and oh yeah, UNBELIEVABLE rides. Typhoon Lagoon is open over at Disney. That remains the only good news from that company and i…

Happy Anniversary! We had the amazing fortune to be able to take advantage of a 7 hour VIP Tour with a "plaid". It was an unbelievable experience. There was magic, there were tears, there was plenty of laughter, and dreams came true. Join me as I share what it was liked to have full park access to anywhere on Walt Disney World. Hop into your air co…

Happy 50th! No matter what you think about Disney's handling of the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom, we all have benefited from what happened 50 yrs ago. I don't have 50 years of memories, but I have plenty of them. I'm taking today to say thanks for all the fun times, tears, laughs and dance parties I've had in the park. I might not have bee…

Legoland FL is in Lakeland FL. If you don't know where that is or what goes on there, well neither did I. The whole gang took our first trip to see Wildstyle and crew. A delightful little park for kids 4-12. Not cheap, but a bit more relaxing than peak season with the big parks. Also, a full Saturday trip to MK with NO LINES OVER 10 MINS. Followed …

Rope dropping your weekend with a brief glimpse of my career and life leading up to this moment. Ready to make more magical moments in and out of the Disney bubble. "Worry is using your Imagination to wish for something you don't want to happen"

New exciting night time spectaculars across Magic Kingdom and EPCOT as well as Disney's Animal Kingdom. Thoughts and opinions from my children on everything from the state of the water parks to Disney Plus, Harry Potter, Volcano Bay, and of course Star Wars and Marvel news. Enjoy hearing what the happenings in the parks mean to those who the parks …

Jeremy and I sit down to discuss the ever changing landscape of Orlando during our first podcast together. We discuss how much things have changed since 2019. We also discuss managing expectations during times of change and the importance of staying positive when things surprise us. We also discuss his hotel and travel accommodations for his 8 nigh…

Join me as I take a walk from the Royal Pacific Resort into Universal's Islands of Adventure. Ambient noise and up to date live experiences as I check out what's new this week including the new Velicicoaster and some other changes to Jurassic Park. Enjoy the music, rides and other sounds with my thoughts on what I'm experiencing. A virtual tour of …

Friend of the show, Matt Houser recaps his trip down to see Walt Disney World . From the details about what it was like staying at the Carribean Beach Resort, two EPCOT flower and garden festival with young kids, wookie cookies, getting the family of Star Wars Rise of the Resistance, we cover it all. You may be able to tell from all the laughter th…

Flowers have been planted. Castles have been painted. Time to start planning and then taking action around the trips you have been waiting a long long time to take. Universal has new coasters. Disney has the Lion King and all kinds of surprises headed our way. Florida hotels are open for business and just waiting to make you smile. Be smart. Be saf…

That dragon fire has some real kick to it! The latest edition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is non other than Hagrid's Motorbike Coaster. Fly through the air and along the grounds on the outskirts of Hogwarts and meet the gentle half giant and attend his care of magical creatures class. Also, journey across with planet with Jason Bourne as…

A restart for the new year. Pay attention, love big, and as Rubeus Hagrid said to Harry Potter "you all righ?" yeah "No you're not. Of course you're not. But yeh will be" So will youBy Litem

Thoughts on my experiences at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom post Covid 19 closure. What it felt like to walk through the front gates, see the castle, and flitter down Main Street USA with a mask. Also, this was the 100th episode of the show. Thank you to all the new listeners it has gained since the beginning of 2020! Nothing can stop us now...…

Long week. Wouldn't it be nice to be at Walt Disney World? Universal Studios? Well, maybe we all can do that, but there is no excuse for not trying your best to help others and being the best version of yourself. Nobody is promised anything. Enjoy today. Just don't try and hurt others when you pursue your happy. Enjoy.…

Disney World and Universal Studios are open!! This is a fun filled show with a trip report from Jeff W, aka (@braindud92) recapping both his family's recent 10 day vacation to the Magic Kingdom, but also his other recent trip to Universal Studios in Florida. His Co-Host Chuck Fitzgerald (@chuckinthechat) and our own Little Litem discuss the pros an…

Hi folks, Its me. Little Litem. I got into my Dad's studio and I decided to do my own show by myself. Its my first time so be nice please. This show was my turn to talk about something at Disney and Universal besides Covid. I've only been a guest, but this time I recorded this alone for all the kids whose parents are planning a trip.…

Disney will be open before September. Universal set the stage and has begun opening TODAY. Where do you stand? Throw all caution out the window and be first in line, or bury your head in the pillow fort you have built in your quarantine castle? Well, there is some middle ground. Be vigilant. Listen to your head AND your heart, and go from there. Th…

After a long road trip up the East Coast from the Mouse House to Massachusetts, here are my thoughts on self motivation and bad habits during quarantine. Also, the ground breaking new transportation system that Universal Florida just filed a patent application. This is a game changer. Listen as I drive the Litem Mobile and give you some thoughts on…

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Universal vs Disney in a format like Ford vs Ferrari. Featuring some actual A list stars both in and out of the theme park world of entertainment. Have a quick listen and enjoy the calm before the turkey storm.

4 of us got together to review HocoHowie's first family trip to Universal. His thoughts on all the things that he and his family of four experienced for the first time. Topics range from the Disney Skyliner to Howie's irrational hatred of bathroom doors that don't lock. For listeners of both The E Ticket Report and The Park Blogger Podcast, you won…

Quick episode with some thoughts about not changing the format of the show and where its headed. Parks report from September including Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, the Queen of Mean, and blasting around corners as "real" racers. My two thumbs up on Star Wars Galaxies Edge as well. Enjoy!By Litem and Hide

Aengus and Litem are back at it again. This time good friend and Disney superfan HocoHowie goes over Disney's D23 and why he won't be back. From there we move on to letting the Adventure (planning) at Universal Studios begin. Lots and lots of laughs that only come with 3 friends talking theme parks. Take care, brush your Wizard hair.…

As we wrap up the summer with a quick recap with the squad and a preview for Star Wars Galaxies Edge from the little ones. Expectations they have, merch they want, (they didn't get it lol) and whether or not wizards could beat the Jedi in a battle.

This one was super fun. If you like feeling like you are eavesdropping on friends talking themeparks then this is the episode is for you. Three buddies swapping stories about everything from #teampancakes to the new Coronado Springs Tower and its new restaurants to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge to HHN and our families. Enjoy. The three of us did. You can…

Back from 2 year hiatus Brandon Glover is back with an update on new brunch and meal options at both Universal area resorts and some new experiences at Disney Springs. Also, his experience having two years social media free.