Hi Simon, a lovely pin selection, especially the poster for Sword In The Stone one, that’s very cool 👌 I thought the Yeti one you showed was for Expedition Everest as well 🧐 do they call those on the last pin, Ski-lifts 🤔 nice one Simon, take care mate 👍😃👍
@vintosvault5 күн бұрын
Some more lovely pins there and I’m glad you got some back that you sadly had to sell.
@simonmichaeldavies3 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. It’s a lovely feeling seeing them come back into the new collection!
@vintosvault6 күн бұрын
Some lovely pins there my friend! Need some emperors new groove pins ha ha! Looking forward to seeing what you get next!
@simonmichaeldavies3 күн бұрын
Thanks pal! Emperors New Groove you say? Hmmm….🤔 🤣
@kermitsghost7 күн бұрын
Hi Simon, hope you manage to shake off the cold soon mate, cool you have tracked down a pin you used to have in the collection, how many did you sell on? I bet you can’t wait to revisit a Disney park and buy some and see them in hand, you look so happy showing them mate, nice to see. Take care👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies3 күн бұрын
Feeling much better now thanks mate! Oh, I think I had about 150ish before & sold them in bulk lots so definitely didn’t get the right value for them either. Definitely feel a bit sick when I think about it 🤣. But onwards and upwards!! Oh gosh, yeah. I’m going to be after everything in the parks aren’t I haha!
@kermitsghost7 күн бұрын
Hi Simon, cool new start to your pin collection, you grabbed some absolute gems there mate, are you going to keep the Wish pin in the box or will it go on the board 🧐 nice one mate, take care👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies3 күн бұрын
Thanks my friend! Wish will go on display with everything else I think…will definitely keep the box though as it’s a really nice presentation!
@hannahcurtis86047 күн бұрын
Yes Simon! ❤
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
👊 🙌 we got this!!! ♥️
@ThatBubbleMix7 күн бұрын
You're a very sensible person. Thanks for sharing your experience. I can relate to certain things.
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Hey! Thanks so much for watching & your kind words. Really appreciate it & glad some elements resonated! Hope you’re doing okay 😊
@disneytouniversal7 күн бұрын
Great pin haul, this is so funny that I found your video as the Anna & Elsa pin you got you just beat me to buying it on the sale and I was devastated. If you don’t want to keep it in your collection please let me know as I sooooo wanted it. I have loads of traders ☺️
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Hey Nicola!! It’s good to be linked up! I’ve just subscribed back & followed you over on Insta too!!! Aww I’m so sorry, I always genuinely feel so bad when I see that someone else was after one I got 😅. It’s a very beautiful pin and at the moment, it’s in my keepers as I was surprised how much I like it. But if I change my mind, you’re first in line, promise 😊
@disneytouniversal7 күн бұрын
@@simonmichaeldavies aww so kind, thank you ☺️ I’ve tried to follow you on instagram too but it can’t open the page and I can’t search for you
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Ah! That’ll be because I’ve got a new Instagram & forgot to change it on here. Thanks for the reminder 🤣. If you search theoneandonly_smd I’ll come up 😊
@kermitsghost8 күн бұрын
Hi Simon, that was so kind of you to give that wrestling figure to that young lad 👌and cool photo opportunities too… good to see the sun was out on the second day and that you found a “I was there” T-shirt 👍 Wembley Stadium is so big, last time I was there was to see George Michael in concert 🥲 you have great seats 👍 looks like you all enjoyed yourselves (which is what it’s all about) nice one Simon, great camerawork mate, take care👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch all this mate, and for the compliment on camera work. It is surprisingly hard and I’m still learning 😅. I was so happy to give that figure to the kid. He was really happy bless him & yes, great to get the shirt!!! Bet that George Michael gig was ace!!
@kermitsghost7 күн бұрын
@@simonmichaeldavies the George Michael concert was incredible 👌
@AM199838 күн бұрын
This years AEW event was better than last years, my seat was by the middle of the stage and I saw every wrestler come out to the entrance can’t wait for Forbidden Door next year
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Amazing! Glad you had a good time! Forbidden Door will be epic I’m sure! Already hyped for it!
@roseandalily928 күн бұрын
Lovely Haul :)
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching!! 😊
@animechopper8 күн бұрын
Nice pin haul
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to watch & comment again! Thank you ☺️
@kermitsghost8 күн бұрын
Hi Simon, I think what you felt is far more common than you think, a lot of people believe in that imaginary tick box and feel they aren’t reaching these society perceived goals….. as a man in his 50’s I wish I had experienced more of the world and all the wonderful things within in it when I was younger…..there is plenty of time to be boring later in life 🧐 collect and spend your money and time as you want, do what pleases you and not others. You’re a good person Simon, don’t try to conform to what others want…just be you. Excellent video mate, take care👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the lovely words pal! Means a lot! I have to say I’ve found making the video really cathartic & reading people’s comments have been really special! Thanks for watching as always pal!
@animechopper9 күн бұрын
Cool pins
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 😊
@vintosvault9 күн бұрын
Nice to see you starting afresh and look forward to the next one. Some great pins there
@simonmichaeldavies7 күн бұрын
Thanks pal! It’s good to be “back in the game” as the kids say haha
@Ethan-0510 күн бұрын
Really open, vulnerable, heartfelt video from you Simon. Everything you’ve touched upon here are all things I’m very in feelings, pressures & emotions about what I love or so fourth that I’m very in touch with you. Very helpful video for me in a time I’ve felt quite alone in a lot of these inner struggles I’ve had from since I was very very young. Thank you for opening up and talking about this Simon it’s in a weird way nice to know there’s people that are dealing with same societal & mental pressures.
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Aww Ethan, I’m so glad you found some comfort in this. It was one of the main reasons why I wanted to make it! You’ve got this. You’re an amazing person & people, like me, love you for you. One day at a time 😊
@jemmccaffrey715610 күн бұрын
Just for the record throughout any of the (mainly wrestling) vlogs of yours that I've ever watched, it's clear that you're a thoroughly good person! The coolest version of you that you can ever be is yourself. As it's said in Hamlet. "This above all. To thine own self be true" Good luck with everything!
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Hey Jem! What a lovely comment! Honestly, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate the words! And I’m glad you like the wrestling vlogs too 😊
@karengravis43710 күн бұрын
I am ao proud of you for doing this vlog Simon. You are a wonderful person. You carry on being the fabulous person you are and collecting what you enjoy and doing what makes you happy and who you are.
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
🥹🥹 thank you lovely! Love you so much xxx
@elizalodge10 күн бұрын
live your life for you!
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
YES! 🙌
@BigPauly10 күн бұрын
I think many of us have thoughts of ‘did I need to buy this?’ I’ve certainly got many Blu-rays just because they were new releases. I’ve started to cull the collection now and get rid of those I have no intention or watching or one time watches. I’ve learnt your collection defines you and should reflect that. Look forward to seeing what you add to ur collection over the coming months 👍
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend!! I’ve been watching your videos on culling the collection & think it’s a great idea! I hope you feel better soon mate! ♥️
@damovieinsider10 күн бұрын
What a great video Simon. I completely agree with you. Our passions are our passions and they make us who we are. KZbin, Wrestling, Movies, Conventions. These things make us happy and not only that but they also gave us friendship. I will forever be grateful that these things allowed us to meet because you are such an incredible person. Keep being you, don’t ever change ❤
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Aiden 🥹. Thank you so much! I bloody adore you lol! I appreciate the words & thanks for being amazing
@vintosvault10 күн бұрын
What a really heartfelt video from you. I’m excited to see what happens with collecting and keep on being you my friend. You know how much you mean to me!
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend. Appreciate you so much! I’m excited to see where it all goes now too. Hopefully only way is up from here!
@kermitsghost15 күн бұрын
Hi Simon, my wife and I bought these for our children (I would read them a story each every night) we had absolutely loads of them, I can’t remember where we got them from…but we were sent them at one per week as they came out. We donated them to charity when the children got older (funny enough we were actually talking about these books a few days ago) we even had an artist come over and copy some of the images from the books on our daughters bedroom walls….good memories, thanks for showing them mate 👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Oh that’s amazing mate! And thanks for the info on where they came from as I had no idea!! I bet the bedroom looked amazing! Thanks as always my friend!
@kermitsghost16 күн бұрын
Hi Simon…wow 50p each for those Frozen prints 😮 I thought you were gonna say £100 each, my brother-in-law paid £1500 for a picture from EPCOT once. Nice to see you getting back into physical media, it’s the way forward 🧐 ahh I used to ditch the slipcovers and now I’m trying to get them all back. Ooh I’ve done that jigsaw, my son’s girlfriend collects jigsaws and we did it last year (the first Jigsaw) cool find with the Fantasia VHS 🙌 sending good vibes your way Simon. I will keep an eye out for those missing Nightmare Before Christmas figures mate. Take care 👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Couldn’t turn them down for 50p mate! Woah, did he really?!? Must have been a VERY special picture!!!! Very happy to be making these types of videos again & thanks so much for watching pal 😊.
@deniisnone9318 күн бұрын
i Lovedddd it . keep going🤗
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! ☺️
@karengravis43719 күн бұрын
A fun enjoyable vlog Simon. Really nice haul. Love the Nightmare Before Christmas hoodie. The Frozen canvases. The black series Star Wars figure and the Disney puzzle the most.
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Good choices lovely!! I have to say I think the hoodie is my fav too in this haul! So nice! Xxx
@vintosvault19 күн бұрын
Very fun video and you never know what you can stumble across in a charity shop! Always good when you pick up cheap items!!
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Charity shop hunting has definitely become my favourite thing to do at a weekend haha! Addicted much?
@MarkyP199319 күн бұрын
So fantastic pick ups Simon :) I’m shocked your primark actually had something in stock whenever I go for anything it’s never there 😭 You’ll be able to build the blu ray dvd collection dirt cheap now especially with charity shops & CeX :)
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Usually my primark is rubbish so I, too, was shocked haha!! Yeah it’s crazy how cheap the movies have gone now but I certainly am not complaining! Thanks for watching 😊
@kermitsghostАй бұрын
Hi Simon, sorry to hear something caused Robbie’s absence from the Park….. wow you got through a lot in the first one 👌I love Ratatouille but if it’s not a favourite of yours then that’s perfectly okay by me 👍 we all enjoy different things… the Waite times were very low (always a bonus) ahh yeah the smell of the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride is very distinctive. You have to do It’s A Small World 😆 I don’t recall ever seeing “Slinky” on there before 🧐 Goofy is the best, bless him. Oooh the food looks delicious 😋 blimey the Disney Electrical Sky Parade drone light show was incredible 😮 nice one guys, take care👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
I am definitely in the minority with ratatouille haha!! Really not sure why I just can’t take to it! Goofy was absolutely mental! Never seen anything like it lol!!! The Sky Parade was incredible. Something that looks even more spectacular in person. Cheers mate!
@kermitsghostАй бұрын
Hi Simon and Robbie, Impulse trips are the best, I’ve never been to Paris, so very jealous. I love it when you take off when it rains and you lift above the clouds where the sun is shining 👌I watched the documentary last week on the restoration of Notre Dame since that tragic fire, nice to see it looking lovely again. Wow the Eiffel Tower looks incredible all lit up 😮 look forward to seeing the next video, take care👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Thanks as always for taking the time to watch and comment my friend. I don’t think I’ll ever forget seeing the tower lit up like that. Very special!
@vintosvaultАй бұрын
Another fun vlog and was great to see that you had a great time and it’s always amazing how much of a distraction Disney can be!!
@simonmichaeldavies10 күн бұрын
Disney is THE best distraction my friend! Always!
@kermitsghostАй бұрын
Hi Simon, cool you’re back in Cardiff 👌 those small round cakes looked delicious 😋 ohh I didn’t know there was a Disney Cafe in Cardiff 😮….ohh so it was t great 😬 oh wow you guys had great seats 👍 glad that overall, you both had a stellar experience, excellent footage, take care mate👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldaviesАй бұрын
Haha thanks so much for watching my friend - no, I wouldn’t recommend the Disney cafe 🤣🤣. Really enjoyed the show though! Super glad we did it! Hope you’re well buddy.
@BigPaulyАй бұрын
Great vlog bud. That Robbie is a character he needs to be in more vlogs. lol I went to Paris with my friend Lulu in 2006 we went to the top of the Eiffel Tower plus we had a meal at the Jules Verne restaurant which was half way up the tower. Looking forward to seeing the Disney footage 👍
@simonmichaeldaviesАй бұрын
Ha! Yes, Robbie is quite the character to say the least 🤣🤣. Thanks so much for watching my friend! That restaurant sounds ace! Disney vlog is now live! Enjoy ☺️
@jackmawbs2 ай бұрын
spencer wilding behind you at 12:19
@simonmichaeldavies2 ай бұрын
Oooo, good spot!!! Thanks for watching ☺️
@kermitsghost2 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, looked like an awesome weekend, well done on ticking most of your wants on the first day 👌Brian Blessed was looking great, he didn’t need a microphone with his booming voice, cool you bumped into people you knew 👍 some of those cosplayers put so much effort in their costumes 😮 what a stroke of luck all those Walking Dead cast members went to the event. Wow those signed posters are incredibly impressive 🫡 thanks for showing, take care 👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and commenting as always my friend. So much appreciated and I’m glad you enjoyed! I had an incredible weekend & am especially proud of that Walking Dead poster! Want to add more to it now though haha!!! And Brian Blessed was incredible. You’re right about no need for a microphone though haha!
@ParkPioneer2 ай бұрын
Can't believe you were staying in Warrington; the end of our street is in Warrington so would have come and said hello! We were in Blackpool because I had a mighty need to meet Robert Duncan McNeil and Tim Russ, but it was a Showmasters event and I absolutely HATE Showmasters because they just rip people off (even charging for talks now since the last time I went to a Showmasters convention!) Monopoly Events look much better organised and let you actually get something for your entrance fee! Also love that they have previous prints just available. I've got the convention bug again, but Andy is not the biggest fan of them (I just need to get him at some that are more his thing than Star Trek lol). I love, love, LOVE the idea of asking for a favourite quote. My go to is to ask about favourite colours or whether they prefer carrots or peas because I'm all about the random questions (otherwise I fangirl into a puddle and don't say anything to them!!). The Walking Dead poster is amazing! 💜
@simonmichaeldavies2 ай бұрын
Ahhhh, well if we both have the convention bug back, we MUST meet at some of them!!! Yes, all talks throughout monopoly shows are free & in the middle of everything so you can just sit/stand and watch as little or as much as you want to!! I also thought the free prints were a lovely touch! The asking for their favourite quote thing is just something I came up with in the moment when I was in Sonequa’s queue haha but I’m so glad I did because it resulted in some lovely interactions and makes it pretty unique. I’m so obsessed with how the poster is looking but I just want to add even more to it now haha! Thanks for watching ♥️
@robdonald062 ай бұрын
The Walking Dead poster 😍 Amazing work and great video👏
@simonmichaeldavies2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob 🙏🏻. So obsessed with the poster!!
@AM199833 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to go again this year and I’m hoping next year the tickets prices become normal cheap price because I want to try and get a seat by the very front stage
@simonmichaeldavies2 ай бұрын
Hope you have a great time this year! I’m looking forward to it too
@Uber_Markus3 ай бұрын
The timing of this video to be recommended to me, i'm going to Smackdown/Clash at the OVO Hydro and it will be my first PLE too and i can't freakin wait!!
@simonmichaeldavies3 ай бұрын
Ah! Amazing! I’m glad you found the video and I hope you have the most incredible time!!! Nothing like a big wrestling event live!
@samfisher81325 ай бұрын
Great video, bringing me London flashbacks of this awesome weekend! Hyped for this year to make it again 🔥
@simonmichaeldavies5 ай бұрын
Hey Sam! Thanks for watching & I’m glad you enjoyed! I’m already super excited for this year’s event!
@kermitsghost7 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, what an incredible first day..all autographs and most Photos achieved 👍 Jammy Dodger on to a donut….yes please 😋 it looked absolutely packed there mate, they must have been making a lot of money 🤑 Sunday looked a lot more relaxing for you and cool you had company. Excellent coverage Simon, I would keep those pops in the box… but it’s entirely up to you 🤔 take care mate 👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Good shout on the Funko mate. They’re still in the box at the moment 🤣. Thanks so much for watching pal. It was an excellent weekend with great memories made…and that donut was EPIC!!!
@karengravis4377 ай бұрын
Fun video Simon. Thanks again for saying hi to Matt for me. Looks like a really good convention. Glad it went so well for you and you enjoyed it so much.
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching lovely! And I was very happy to say hi to Matt for you. Glad it made you happy xx
@vintosvault7 ай бұрын
Fun vlog and plenty of wrestling greats to cross off the list. That Lita and Trish photo was superb!
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Yes - definitely my favourite photo of the weekend
@Craig9667 ай бұрын
Hi mate. It was myself Craig that spoke to u Sunday afternoon and asked
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Ahhhhh!!! Fantastic! Hi Craig! Thanks so much for watching & for speaking to me at the event. Glad I know who you are now. Sorry if I was a bit awkward 😬. See you at the next one hopefully!
@Craig9667 ай бұрын
@@simonmichaeldavies that’s not a problem. Yeah see u at the next one
@ajwf7 ай бұрын
Nice one broski! Some amazing photos! I head in by myself too so I know what you mean, luckily we always see familiar faces!! If I’d of seen you I’d of holl’d at ya!
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Cheers my man!! I did see you once from a distance but I was in a photo queue at the time. Such a great weekend. Roll on the next one ☝️
@Gavinotts7 ай бұрын
❤ Chears my cameo lol
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Haha told ya I’d keep it in 😉
@bestwrestlingcameos14467 ай бұрын
Just watching ppls vlogs getting in the mood for next weekend but u said that on the fri night the stslls were open but couldnt buy anything, was all the stalls open as im tempted to do the xpac talk anyway and was the reason u cant buy is because its "unfair" to everyone else who werent there? I bet thats the reason
@Ozma27 ай бұрын
I'm gonna double-up X-Pac and Progress too. I hope they're not far apart.
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry I missed this before the event! You’re exactly right - the stalls were set up ready for the next day but you couldn’t buy to keep it fair to everyone. I hope you had a great time at the event!
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the weekend!
@bestwrestlingcameos14467 ай бұрын
@@simonmichaeldavies funny just as you replied to me im watching your recent vlog of the weekend, wasen't there sun so just seeing how quieter it was like last yr, sunday is the best day but wanted to be there sat to see the stalls 1st for retro stuff, into my childhood wcw figs unfortunately not alot this yr
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Yeah Sunday is always totally different to the Saturday for sure. Good shout wanting to have first dibs at the stalls though!
@kermitsghost7 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, I like the new gardens near the opening at EPCOT 🧐 blimey you managed to meet Mickey and Minnie (and Pluto) early on in the day. Very nice of you for setting that up for your parents 😇 have you ever been on the American Adventure show? that’s my favourite in EPCOT. Ooh I didn’t know the EPCOT ball lit up at night with a display, that’s beautiful. The Walt Disney statue is a nice touch looking out at his work. It’s sad saying goodbye to the Disney Parks, we usually go with Virgin and drop our suitcases off at Disney Springs in the morning of departure and spend around 5 hours in The Magic Kingdom before heading to the airport, it’s a nice way to end the holiday. Thanks for putting these videos up Simon, I know you had your doubts, take care mate👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
I think that Mickey & Minnie meet will stay with me forever. Such a special memory. Yeah the new gardens are lovely & the Epcot ball at night is spectacular, as is the Moana area. A seriously huge thank you for all the comments you’ve made on the videos mate - I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading them & appreciate you taking the time to watch this series. Despite the channel not really growing how I’d hoped it would, I’m glad I saw this series through & really glad you liked it. Take care mate.
@kermitsghost7 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, gotta say you’ve had great weather overall on your vacation, I’m always impressed by the details Disney put into their parks, even on the queuing areas… wow the Lion King show has a lot of energy to it 😮 (same with the Finding Nemo show) it’s a shame the Dinosaur ride is ending soon 😢 The Mine Train is a ride at night 👌 take care mate👍😃👍
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Yeah we were pretty lucky with the weather overall with the exception of a couple of rain showers here & there. The Lion King show is phenomenal. Can’t get enough of it. Thanks for watching mate!
@kermitsghost7 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, just two days left ☹️ well done getting on Slinky 👍 I don't blame you on cancelling some reservations and it can get extortionate. Nice Sully meet👍 I've been evaluated off several rides over the years, Test Track and Frozen on my last visit. Glad finally got to complete the ride. Take care mate 👍😀👍
@simonmichaeldavies7 ай бұрын
Evacuated off Frozen must have been interesting! I really loved this Sulley meet. His hugs were excellent haha!!! And yeah, Slinky Dog was well worth the early start. Such a fun time.