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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 Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 King…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 the…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. Fro…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 ques…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Ph…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 e…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Kingd…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Pa…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 M…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Chara…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 othe…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 a…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 ours…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 wit…
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Send us a Text Message. 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-Star…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 ta…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 f…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 w…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 delici…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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. …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 In…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 brim…
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Send us a Text Message. 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-frien…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 disper…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 M…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 bigge…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 dur…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 wha…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Mounta…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 aga…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Ev…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, We finish our conversation with Topper Helmers. We pick up right where we left off last time talking about Disney California Adventure's Animation building. We then dig into an adventure in Montana with some other Disney Imagineers. We'll finish up with some stories from Walt Disney World and the Carousel of Progr…
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Send us a Text Message. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Do you want to share your experiences? Be sure to leave us a voice mail on our website and we'll play it on our show! Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group Facebook Instagram Website We appre…
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Send us a Text Message. We are so lucky to have Topper Helmers back with us again. Topper is bringing us more stories about his time with Disney Imagineering as he worked for WED Enterprises. Topper starts us off with some information about the storyboard work he does and jumps right into a story about some SWAG he helped create for the Monorail. W…
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Send us a Text Message. We continue drafting pieces of our prefect parks. We are looking at the shows around Walt Disney World. Some of the shows being picked are now specific to what will work for our parks, but the shows are still some of the best shows that you should be experiencing on your trip. We talk Fantasmic, Beauty and the Beast and even…
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