Welcome to Miles from Main Street – Your Far from Disney Podcast! Join Bryan and Stewart , Disney Enthusiasts from Wisconsin 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 know you are too. Welcome Foolish Mortals – There’s no turning back now!
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Send us a text 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. We move into a discussion about his work with Grizzly Peak and some of the ideas he pitched for that work, wait, did he say he rode Splash Mountain backwards? W...
Send us a text 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 the Muppets. After we finish up this draft, which Bryan gets the number one pick, we do some trivia and of course pass it to you for your chance to win. Make ...
Send us a text Tom Thordarson has a tremendous career working on the Disney Store, Creating Disneyland Tokyo's Journey to the Center of the Earth and doing some blue sky work for Animal Kingdom's Beastly Kingdom. His work as a Disney Imagineer has spanned many different projects. We begin the discussion learning how he got his start and quickly dive into his Disney related work. From stories about Leota Thomas when he was working for Sequoia Creative to his work on the Journey attraction, we hea...
Send us a text We're back again with our Theme Park Draft! This week we're fighting for the best Table Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World has to offer. Disney Dining is an important part of a Disney vacation and this is a great way to see how we're ranking our favorites. What is number 1 picks do we take, Do we fight over some sleeper picks? (Yes) and What are our parks starting to look like? From Le Cellier to Sci-Fi Dine In, we cover the gambit. Who get Via Napoli, will someone pick Cind...
Send us a text Working in Walt Disney Imagineering during the 90's, Topper Helmers was at the forefront of new concepts coming to Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. His work helped create Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland, Dinoland, USA at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's California Adventure. Being at the initial meetings that resulted in the creation of DCA, Topper has some terrific stories to tell. We spend some time discussing how he starte...
Send us a text We have an announcement of something upcoming and then we get into our draft. Which rides will we have in our Park? Will we concentrate on Star Wars, Toy Story, or Princesses? We have a great time discussing the rides and drafting the best park we can! We finish up with some trivia and special guest Stewart takes a swing at our trivia. Find him on the Welcome to Level Seven Podcast. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our ...
Send us a text We've dabbled in theming lands and parks throughout the history of the podcast and we thought it would be fun to put together our own park using the elements of the parks at Walt Disney World. This week, we take the Quick Service restaurants and draft our top five for our own parks. That's right, Mykhailo and I are each designing the Perfect Disney Theme Park. As part of this series, we will draft different components that will fill our perfect Disney park. The Quick Service resta...
Send us a text Its a topic thats been talked about for a while and we thought why not take a shot a designing a new Villains area at Walt Disney World. Many people have discussed that Disney World needs a fifth gate. We'll discuss whether a villains theme will work for an entire park or is better suited for a new land. We also take a quick look at what we could put in a fifth gate if not a villains theme. Of course we finish up with some Disney trivia. We want to know your thoughts as well, so p...
Send us a text Big question in that title! But we're asking the tough questions this week - You can only pick one! We'll be selecting from a list of four items and you can only pick one. Which Disney Park would you pick? Epcot? Hollywood Studios? What about Breakfast, where are going for breakfast? Or for other Disney Dining? We also look at attractions. Its a fun conversation that will end with our weekly trivia questions. Don't forget to get your trivia question in for your chance to win a Dis...
Send us a text Its that time of year again, Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween. We discuss what to expect from the weeklong event, How Disney is celebrating and the announcements we may get. We fully expect to hear about Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween Party, but maybe also Haunted Mansion? We also discuss Mykhailo's weekend at Disneyland and we'll have more trivia. Use my special link MFMS12 to save 12% at blendjet.com . The discount will be applied at checkout! Make sure you hit that s...
Send us a text This week we break down the battle between Bob Iger and Ron DeSantis over the district formerly known as Reedy Creek. We'll look at the history of the battle, where the battle is now ans how the royals Clause is involved We then talk about Annual Passes returning. We'll cover the prices and provide some tips for buying them. We finish the show with some new trivia and flip the table by providing you your chance to answer a trivia question. Make sure you hit that subscribe button s...
Send us a text Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary has come to an end and we are spending some time talk about the celebration parade, Enchantment and Harmonious, and the merchandise that has been created to celebrate it. Mykhailo was able to visit a few times to celebrate and Bryan did not. You'll be able to get both perspective as we go through the fun that was Disney World's Most Magical Celebration! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk ...
Send us a text We start the conversation with Roundup Rodeo BBQ, the new eatery in Toy Story Land within Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. We'll talk about the food and the decor. We then transition into the finale of our Disney Trivia night we started two weeks ago. With Mykhailo sitting with 2 wrong, will Bryan be able to beat him? We cover movies, parks and even some of the creators behind all of it. Come along and find out who wins! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know w...
Send us a text Disney's Animal Kingdom has so many great spots and that includes Conservation Station. We feel that it could use some sprucing up though. This week, we take a look at what we could do to make Conservation Station more appealing. We'll discuss what is already there, what's been there and what improvements we would like to see with Conservation Station. Maybe Moana or Zootopia themes, or maybe something entirely different. We dive into what can be a difficult discussion. Remember t...
Send us a text This week we have a more casual conversation about some dining and then we get into the start of a trivia contest. Mykhailo is up first as Bryan asks mostly movie questions from the Wonderful World of Disney Trivia game. From Robin Hood to the original Fantasmic, we cover quite a bit of Disney history. Come along and see how he did and come back next week to hear Bryan get his shot and we'll see who wins! Also, we need your questions! We need your trivia questions as we will use t...
Send us a text Its been talked about for some time now, but Aerosmith is getting outdated and we need something new in there. As armchair Imagineers for a day, we talk about what we would change in Rock-n-Roller Coaster. We not only talk new bands, but new movies we put in there as a retheme. After the retheming discussion, we discuss what we would do if we had a blank canvas by bulldozing the entire space. This is a fun one and would like to hear from you as well! Make sure you hit that subscri...
Send us a text This week, we bring our spouses along to talk about all the eating we did while visiting Disneyland. We had a great time at Blue Bayou all together, but we split up and covered a lot of ground! We'll not only discuss Lamplight Lounge, Carthay Circle and Napa Rose, but also Jolly Holiday Bakery, the Plaza Inn, and Bengal Barbecue. We'll even cover some of the Disney100 Celebration treats, Churros and of course the Little Red Wagon Corn Dogs. Its a long one, so grab a snack and get ...
Send us a text Last week, you were able to hear our first impressions of Disneyland and this week, give you a full review of our trip. We'll tell some stories from the trip, give you tips from what we learned and hit some of the highlights from our trip. We really loved Disneyland and being able to enjoy the parks together! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group F...
Send us a text We finally made it to Disneyland and we wanted to share the excitement with you! We took some mics with us and took a stroll down the original Main Street USA and share some of our first impressions. We discuss what we see, what we've done and even a little of what we like about the park. We had a great time and will be bringing more discussions of what we experienced. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media p...
Send us a text We take the time this week to discuss coffee. We talk about Joffrey's and what they bring to the table, but we also discuss Starbucks and their presence in the Disney Parks. It's been a decade long discussion of which is better, Starbucks or Joffrey's. We do enjoy both, but which would we choose? We hope you'll come along for this fun discussion! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an emai...
Send us a text January 22nd, 2023 was the last day Walt Disney World saw Splash Mountain in operation. We went live on YouTube the next day to mourn this fan favorite attraction. We'll talk about what was Splash Mountain's last day, some of our favorite memories and discuss some history of the ride and what we can expect from the change to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an e...
Send us a text We take a look at at our favorite spots that find us completely immersed in the land or just an area. We go broad with a half a park and get granular with small areas within a land. We have some great choices with this too ten list! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group Facebook Instagram Website We appreciate you joining us this week and every wee...
Send us a text We're about to head out to Disneyland and we're looking for tips on how to handle touring the park. This week, we welcome Cory from AllAboard the Disneyland Railroad Podcast to help us learn more about what to expect when we get to Disneyland. We talk about Rope Drop strategies, the weather and crowds we may see when we're there and even exploring outside of the parks. We really appreciate Cory giving us his time for this great episode! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so y...
Send us a text Disney Merchandise is a great way to keep the magic alive once you get home. It's also been a great collector's item and Disney has done a great job of creating a hunt for certain items. We discuss some of our favorite merch and speculate on some of the shipping issues that Disney has experienced and just talk about how the merchandise has been used in the parks and what we're looking forward to. It's a great conversation that you're definitely going to enjoy! Make sure you hit th...
Send us a text In just one month, we're headed to Disneyland! We talk about the History, the Churros, the Attractions (Pirates, Yay!, Haunted Mansion, Boo!), and Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheart's Nite. As we discuss what we're excited for, we give you an idea of what our trip will look like and provide some tips on different details within the park. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join ou...
Send us a text We spend some time this week looking at 2022. We discuss our trips to Disney World, our top episodes, and revisit our trip to Marceline. We finish up by discussing some ideas for next year. Most of all thank you for listening and for the growth we've had with the show. We can't wait for what next year brings! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group F...
Send us a text Join us as we cover some recent news from the parks and Disney+. We will talk about new happenings at the Boardwalk and Toy Story Land, Disney+ news and have some reminders for your Christmas celebrations. We end the show sharing our top tips for saving money while vacationing at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or nigh...
Send us a text Everyone we've talked to has some interest in working for Disney in some capacity. We sit down to talk about our Disney Dream Jobs. Spoiler alert - it's in the parks! We'll discuss some Disney World jobs we want, some we would not want and even cover what it may take to get that job on Main Street. Whether you want to work in the Disney office, Disneyland or Walt Disney World, we discuss it all! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's...
Send us a text We take a look at new Epcot news for the Journey of Water, Festival of the Arts and Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure. Mostly though we're excited to talk about Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheart's Nite, recently announced to be coming to Disneyland in 2023. Thank you for joining us and please follow us on Instagram ! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook...
