Part 2 of our trip report on EPIC UNIVERSE. Thoughts on how to stay cool in the new park (It's really hard to do during summer), Pizza Moon being "mid", and the kids' favorite Team Member interactions. Overall, the trip for AP Previews was a huge success, and we are all looking forward to heading back in the Fall. Enjoy!
The kids and I were fortunate enough to visit EPIC Universe during passholder previews. Would the park work out for teens and pre-teens? I'll let them tell you. In this episode, they discuss how they found out they were going and what it was like walking into Orlando's newest theme park. Dark Universe is our first installment of the series. Each one will be no longer than 30 minutes. Enjoy
I just had to record while visiting Disney World's most amazing hotels. Listen to the sounds, imagine the sights, and relive the magic of what is truly the crown jewel of the Walt Disney World Resort. The sounds of music, animals, cast members, and all the smells just came rushing back as I was editing this one. It's very short, but I hope it brings you fond memories. Jambo!
Universal Team Members aren't as well-known as their counterparts over at Disney World for guest service. In recent years, we have really had some out of this world experiences with Team Members at Universal Studios Orlando. This episode is a quick story about what a senior Team Leader did out of the blue at my family's second favorite attraction. You can love both places, and there are Cast Members and Team Members at each place that will go above and beyond to make your day better. Enjoy some ...
20 minute trip report on Day 2 of the Cabana Bay Staycation. This episode has a pop up shop for Team Members and Universal Annual Passholders with 50% discounts on tons of merchandise. Located RIGHT IN THE PARK. Where? Take a listen to find this hidden gem. (Think Cast Connection for Disney Cast, but open to the public inside Universal Studios) Also MARDIS GRAS PARADE!!! All the details and why we vowed to never take the bus the rest of the trip. Enjoy
Spring Break 2025! Decided to skip a trip to Disneyland in CA, and stick around Orlando this year. Litem Jr and Little Litem both had a blast checking into the towers overlooking Volcano Bay on this trip. The first of a few 20 minute episodes; this one features the St Paddy's Day scene at Finnegan's in USF, Pat O'Brien's dueling pianos featuring Irish tunes, and the rough start we had using the buses from CB to CityWalk. Enjoy this quick recap of day 1.
My trip to Disney Springs was interrupted by an incident that was so funny I had to report. Hope it makes you laugh. No country bears or pretzel bites were harmed in the recording of this quick podcast.
Just a quick hello from a few locations as I relaxed in the sun and enjoyed the blessings of a beautiful day at some of my favorite places. Enjoy, and if you can afford it, buy at Copper Creek. I was shocked and someday I would like to have a piece of that peace.
Litem Jr and I talk about a rare crowd level three (empty park pretty much) at Universal Studios Orlando. The costumes, the props, the Grinch, and the new Holiday Celestina Warbeck party. Enjoy
Greetings from ground zero of The GREAT STINK OFF. A tongue in cheek at the Run Disney and Halloween Horror Nights events which are going on today here in Orlando Florida. Who is the most ripe? the guests who just ran 10 kilometers in the Florida heat, or the folks in all black HHN garb that have been sweating all day in the hopes of being first in line for Holiday decorations are up at the Walt Disney World. Holiday merchandise featuring Earl the Squirrel is on sale and available at the Islands...
Details of my birthday weekend extravaganza with my two kids at Universal Studios Florida. An A+ trip with nothing but unbelievable customer service from Team Members, tons of complimentary gifts from Cabana Bay, Margaritaville, Galaxy Bowl, the TMs all over the shops, rides, restaurants, and any place you could think of. Probably the best trip to USF that I have had in years, and there have been some great ones. Take care. Brush the birthday cake outta ya hair.
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 both coasts that he has not ridden) > He's much braver than I was at age 9. (and maybe than I still am)
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 Dragon is told. This is part one of a 23,000-step day. Litem Jr joins me for the final 5 miles of the day at Disney Animal Kingdom tomorrow. Enjoy
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 just 12 miles away. Enjoy.
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 was done, dreams were realized, and THE BEST VACATION I'VE HAD IN A DECADE happened. Here's why..............
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 parks have changed quite a bit, and being willing to do what is necessary to go. If one does decide to go, accept that not EVERYTHING will go perfectly...
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 ideas any theme park has in the works from certified experts, rumor mongers, and fan boys.
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. Which rides have the coldest queues? Where is the best spot for a cold beverage? Best Ice Cream? Indoor shows that will get the job done and much muc...
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 rooms and how to prepare for the rainiest month of the year in Orlando. Take care, brush your hair!!
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 aspects of all of themmade their trip's top 5 moments.
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 (including old ride vehicles, desks from the Grand Floridian, limited edition collectibles, park used costumes, and so much more! Take care, brush your Spring ...
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.
