Agreed!

YEAAA YEAA YEAAA YEAAAAAAAAAAHHH

Agreed. I'm researching the band right now, because they are tremendous. It looks like they might be the Hooligans, and M-80s, as well? thehooligansorlando.com/events-1 If the weather isn't too beastly tonight (and WDW is open), I'll try to return and film some more. Their music was unexpectedly great!

I'll do what I can with the other videos I'm working on. And, if we get back to Epcot tonight, I'll position my camera so we pick up better sound. UPDATE: When I uploaded "Pump It Up," I increased the volume 200%. I hope that works! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GoeZeglJ1gh9E

What's happened is tragic. I love Disney... the Disney that it used to be, that is. This week, I was watching Poseidon's YT video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJCXm62thNGkeqcsi=TxBoCcbOodbijxR4, and recalling what Disney _used_ to be like. The educational features, especially. Seeing the early EPCOT attractions, and even The Great Movie Ride at Disney MGM... Wow! It was kind of stunning. And while I'm glad my family was able to see Disney when it offered more that made every visit wonderful, I mourn what's been lost. I'll continue to visit Disney, at least for now, and I'll probably continue sharing videos here, but still... Seeing things like Bright Sun's video about their recent visit to the Grand Floridian was another reminder of Disney's (or Iger's) misplaced priorities. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGeteoSdoq2Fpa8si=b_2XHBMruLr6463T

Thank you! I'm delighted to meet new friends!

I agree! We've been visiting Epcot for years, and every time we're there, it's magnificent!

Thanks! I'm using a DJI Osmo Pocket 2. I wanted to use the Pocket 3, but it requires connecting to an app that my phone doesn't permit (for security reasons). You'll see a lot of complaints about that, online, and I hope DJI changes that policy. But - yes - I'm still very happy with the Pocket 2. For me, the built-in gimbal makes all the difference.

Thanks! It's one of our favorite attractions, too! 🙂

I'm eager to see it, too. Friends' videos - those invited to film, even before the preview available to Annual Passholders - have impressed me. Everything looks brighter, more vibrant, and more fun than I'd expected. Yaayyy!

I agree! It looks MUCH better than I'd expected, or even dared to hope for!

Good point! I hadn't thought of them in that context, and you're right. 😄

I filmed it earlier this year (2024), just a few weeks before they enclosed portions of the pavilion and emptied the store at the heart of it, to begin the redesign/refurbishment. When I saw what it looks like now, I decided to find that video and share it here.

@@themagicandmore thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you! That kind of feedback helps me choose what to film next. 🙂

Not even when the gates open by themselves...? LOL - Seriously, many of my viewers enjoy videos of Disney's monorails. And, for me, there's kind of a thrill, seeing the monorail arrive, smoothly and almost sleek.

Agreed! It's one of many touchstones (more or less) that we LOVE about Disney! It's been there since forever, but also seems very futuristic. Even the EPCOT "golf ball" has a similar vibe/ambience. Comforting... and cool! 😁

Thank you SO much! That means a lot to me. <3

Thanks, and I got SO much from our conversation... absolutely wonderful! Be sure to let me know when your channel is up, so I can subscribe and tell friends about it, too.

@@themagicandmore thank you so much! The videos look wonderful. Keep up the great work.

@@themagicandmore btw, this was the old channel. youtube.com/@parkitwithus?si=bDMImRJ83wWHsbTo This channel was all filmed with the pocket 2 at 4k with filters.

@@RanierAndan , thanks... and wow! I definitely need to learn how to use filters. I have a set, just haven't made time to learn which of them does what. 🤭 That's going to be a high priority now.

I wonder if it has anything to do with fire safety, and which chemicals can (and can't) be used in a setting where a thoughtless guest might rush out in front of the dragon, and get burned. After what happened at Disneyland, I expect that Disney is especially cautious when it comes to special effects involving fire.

Sorry you feel that way. We're annual passholders, so - for us - it's a fair deal.

Thanks, glad to have such useful feedback! (I'm getting the idea that you like the soothing, calming videos. The waterfalls and nature sounds are getting some of the most visits. I'll record more like them, soon.)

Thanks! I want to go back there with a better camera, to capture the many wonderful (and eerie) things hiding in the shadows, too. :)

LOL.. thanks!

I just might have done the same. Ahem. lol

Of course, I'm laughing. That never crossed my mind... but now I recall my mom briefly turning on the bathroom faucet when we were leaving for a road trip. She was certain the sound of rushing water would help me make use of the toilet. And - yes - it usually worked! No urgent potty stops during the drives that followed. LOL

Clearly, your cat has good taste, or loves Disney, or both! 😁

Thanks, I should be back there next week to film more around Pandora. It's one of my favorite areas at that park, and definitely one of the most popular. (But, as you can see, there are always quiet and serene places there, to pause and enjoy nature.)

I agree! The pacing... it must have taken weeks (or more) of rehearsals. Even more surprising when they could easily be distracted or even interrupted by crowd interactions, etc.

@@themagicandmore And I can't imagine that they have too many opportunities to practice along the avenue IRL before they have to deliver the actual performance. Dress rehearsals in the mouse's kingdom must be unreal...