A Day in the Life of a Disneyland Vlogger | How I Make Videos

[@jrios29]

Hey bud! Please do not let people guilt trip you to make everything accessible. People expect everything for free, and 99% of your content is free! No one should be entitled to everything when you have a lovely family to provide for! I think a lot of viewers forget that vloggers have bills to pay! Keep doing what you are doing! FYI I love these behind the scenes videos!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@jrios29 An excellent point. Thank you!

[@mrswhite808]

I agree! You put in so much time creating your content. Nobody should be expecting it all for free. As a member I’d like to see content that’s exclusive and not just the videos with the lowest expected views.

[@nancyfarkas3592]

Not everyone can afford to pay though. If you can that’s great but I can’t. People also forget the ads make them money too. Lots of people skip them but they lose money if you do

[@DiznyGrandma]

Traver, 70 ideas is like over a years worth! There is only 52 weeks in a year. You do such a great job, that your thoughts, research, and lack of sleep, is certainly seen in your work. You are so awesome.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

I do 3 videos a week, so I’d need 150 video ideas for a year. Though I do a lot of monthly content that are part of my regular rotation that’s not in the idea file.

[@Karamelita01]

Leave it to SoCal dad to be 100% honest!! So cool to know you guys are from east county!! I’m a San Diego native but moved to Texas 2 yrs ago, my husband and I will be celebrating our 2 yr anniversary this month (at Disney) of course, we always look forward to your updates! Thank you guys for all you do!! 🌸🌸🌸

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Happy early anniversary and hope you have a wonderful time at Disneyland!

[@JG24Ever]

I’m still watching! You have to keep all of your blunders, bloopers, and any other funny coincidences and do like an annual bloopers episode 😂

[@katherinebedell8884]

Watched the whole thing, and enjoyed it! I always knew making these videos was a lot of work, but it was really interesting to see the process from start to finish. A lot of the work definitely feels obfuscated when I am watching from home. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Thank you!

[@JenBott]

I love your file organization! I’m a video producer and was an editor for a long time. Your organization is better than some people I’ve worked with in the past.

[@lisabostrack24]

I was so excited for this video. I always check and see what you uploaded. I always get home around 3. So it's perfect timing for my long days at work. It's so interesting how you upload. Lots of thought process and much work goes into it. And you're fantastic at it. I'm so proud that I followed when you were videoing the zoos. That's how it all started. So yes, I'm all for the member only special uploads. I will always support you. Yes, I'm still watching.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Thank you so much! I always appreciate you and your dedication to watching and commenting!

[@lisabostrack24]

@@SoCalDisneyDad thank you 😊

[@Peperta]

Still watching!!! Me and my husband loved this video, so impressed by your organization skills.

[@stephanied3884]

I really found the editing videos more interesting! Even though you said it’s basic, it’s something I wouldn’t mind seeing more of!

[@NicoleEngland-vj7th]

STILL WATCHING! This is really interesting - obviously there's lots of work that goes into your videos and i love the "sneak peek" behind the curtain!

[@thorpejody0]

I loved the look behind the scenes! So interesting!!! I love your family videos, I would definitely watch. I'm a member so looking forward to it.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@thorpejody0 Thank you! It’ll probably be out on Thursday.

[@chelseypostal5604]

Love the bathroom video idea. 😂 Some other ideas: Best Disneyland music (esplanade music, jungle cruise line sound effects, etc. ) Favorite Disneyland smells! I can clearly remember the smell of the water in Pirates.

[@GloriaHarris-y8x]

I would LOVE a video on the restrooms! Can't wait! Yay!

[@jos3281]

My husband found you a few months back and we’ve been watching to help with our trip in October. Thanks to you and your lovely family we know where to eat, how to rope drop, what rides to ride, when to wait in line and when not to. What’s worth checking out and what to pass on. This video is just as great as your others. Keep up the great work. It is appreciated.

[@kristenhoskin5822]

I’m not sure if you have control of ad timing but found it hilarious that when you said “while I was filming it this happened” and a perfect cut to ad

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@kristenhoskin5822 I could tweak it if I wanted. But I usually let KZbin do all that automatically. I never mess with the ad settings. I know some of the really big KZbinrs (like 20 million subscribers) have them strategically placed like you’re watching television and it’s at the perfect cliffhanger that you have to stick around for. But I’ve never really looked at it aside from occasionally removing some of the ad slots when KZbin messes up and drops an ad like every 2 minutes. I only ever find out about it though when someone complains.

[@vickiecook5087]

On my, I never realized how much you have to do!!! I’m watching❤

[@Sunbeach24]

I really appreciate that you show how you organize your photos and videos so that you can find clips easily! Brilliant! I did watch the entire video, or at least listened to much of it and watched some while I made dinner and washed the dishes!

[@mrsmarik]

Still watching! Over the past year, I started following tips and tricks from various creators to prepare for my very first Disneyland visit from Sept 4th-7th. But for the last six months, I found myself watching only your videos because they were the best and easiest to follow. Thanks to you, my first trip to Disneyland was a literal dream come true-even though it was 103°F on our last day! Now I watch all your videos because I enjoy your content and love seeing what you're up to. I’ll continue using your Disneyland videos for future trips and am happy to support you however I can. Thank you!!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Glad you had a great trip!

[@kaytlynnw1151]

Thank you for being so open about vlogging! Here at 42 minutes haha! I appreciate the time that you and your family put into sharing your Disney tips and tricks for every season!! 😁🏰🐭

[@marcykendall6159]

I watched all the way through (you asked). I had saved it to watch later when it first popped up because I was interested in how hard/ much work this was to do because you make it look so fun! I watched you, Provost & 1 other before getting 1 solo day in DL/DCA Aug 9. I keep watching you (not the others) because you are so enjoyable to listen to. And knowing how much work this is (and not rides all day everyday) tells me... don't do this myself, just keep watching you! Thank you for your helping people have great Disney days!

[@SheaJono]

Still watching Traver. Love the file organisation. We love your honesty and down to earth approach. Keep doing what you are doing. We love you

[@raquelburton1738]

Yes, yes a FaceBook page would be awesome!!

[@travisforeman9412]

Yes, I watched the entire video. I found it very interesting and educational!

[@jadeblue86]

I found your channel back in May when I had to suddenly plan a Disneyland/DCA/Universal trip with 2 weeks notice - I had never been to any Disney park before and knew nothing!😱😱😱 Your videos made it so the trip went very smoothly and was just magical! But now that we’re back home, I find that my favorite videos are the long style vlogs you do. I suspect this is the case for many people - they find your videos when planning a trip but continue to watch for the other style of videos. So at any given point I think you have two styles of viewer - the more transient trip planners who want the most up to date info about the park (understandably) and the more permanent viewers who are watching because of you and Amy specifically. I think the longer style, informal videos (that may not do as well with the transient viewers) going to the member channel for the longer term viewers makes perfect sense. Looking forward to seeing them in the future!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@jadeblue86 Thank you so much!

[@melindagarfinkel1707]

Love to see the realism of how much goes into your videos!

[@DougAshley]

Yes, I'm still watching. Thanks for all you do. Not just informative, but entertaining too.

[@softtacos3086]

Love this concept, can't wait to watch the whole video today!

[@Sean-uh6te]

I loved this video. I knew it was a lot of work but really didn’t know how much work until now. Thank you for what you do.

[@Coast2Coast88]

This is such a unique video idea! Of course I'm still watching! Love the behind the scenes!!!

[@cecilyarviso6351]

Me and my family watched this video all the way to the end you are on of our favorite KZbinrs ❤

[@trishellis4553]

Great video! And yes I would love to see a day in the life of Travor Amy, and the kiddos head to Costco! In all seriousness, wow I had no idea what went into these videos! That is truly amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@margaretlicon7269]

I will now appreciate your video more, I didn't know all the work you do for us. Thank you

[@kristiburton3834]

😍 loved this video! Very interesting! Cant wait until food and wine 2025 prep, coming in April. Would definitely watch day in the family life! 🤩 So cute to see old pics of you and Amy.

[@Colojazzer]

Great to hear your process. I appreciate all that you do

[@lorivogel9527]

I'm still watching. I didn't realize how much work it is to edit videos. Thank you for this video! Keep up the awesome work!

[@tonjacolors]

I watched to the end - I love videos like this! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@SylviaBlake94]

I loved this video! Very interesting to see behind the scenes and appreciate your transparency. This makes me more appreciative of all content creators and the work that goes into creating. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. ❤

[@AdrianCardoza]

I love that the neck fan is on at 5:45 AM. Huge fan!

[@mrswhite808]

I love this video. I’ve always wondered what goes on behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing and going through it all. Very interesting.

[@MariaM-ty3bq]

Still watching, and appreciating what you do to make all this happen!

[@SpaceBigStar]

I found it super interesting and fun to watch! It’s cool seeing what you are up to behind the scenes to provide us great videos :)

[@dannasilva9079]

I love how transparent you are. Happy to say I've joined your membership!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Thank you so much!

[@faithdarkness9079]

I watched all the way through. Dear lord doing all those video's at once. So if each video takes three hours once you get home that is a lot. I hope you really enjoy doing all of this. Though I only get to visit once a year, I still watch all year to keep updated on what is going on in the parks.

[@snelson2669]

Still watching, and loving it!! Super interesting. Loved the bloopers you left in as well.

[@bobbymcnichol3761]

Thank you for showing us behind the scenes!

[@danosborn3030]

I really enjoyed the topic of this video, I lived in El Cajon back in the 80s to the 90s, My wife and I really enjoy watching videos.

[@capencowl]

Watched all the way through 😊. Found your videos planning my family’s upcoming Disneyland trip. I haven’t been there for probably over 20 years. My wife and kids have never been. Was curious about all the work you put in to make such wonderful and enjoyable videos. Thanks for all you do!

[@user-nd8zs5vz7s]

Thanks for the behind the curtain video. You do an awesome job!

[@raquelburton1738]

I am still watching, thank you for putting this together. I really enjoyed it! Always wondered how this KZbin thing works. Great job

[@susanwu8339]

Wow! This was so good and informative. Thanks for all you and your family do. You bring joy to youtube!

[@shirleehegsted4347]

Still watching! Thank you for your videos, you do a great job! You are my favorite Disneyland blogger. I do watch Provost park pass and fresh baked occasionally, but your channel is the best! Love your content!

[@bethbauer6]

I'm still watching! So impressed by your organization. I think a day in the life video would be fun, in part because some of us have been watching you and your family for awhile and your authenticity is refreshing!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@bethbauer6 There are definitely ways I can continue the series. Just showing different aspects.

[@momma_connie_]

I enjoyed this. I always wondered how the process went. Very informative. 😊

[@arthistoryalli2]

Thanks for the bts of your channel!!!!

[@karlisuesearcy3919]

I watched the whole video and loved it haha! I’d love to see a family vlog video, and I love the Facebook group idea

[@robertrogalsky3720]

Thanks for the shout out! Love seeing it in the background!

[@robertrogalsky3720]

And still watching and loving it

[@amberfrank7346]

This video was very interesting and thank you for showing us a day in the life! Amy should do a day in life while you do your videos and we can see what her and the boys do.

[@alejandragarcia6137]

Traver i went to DCA and Disneyland last weekend and I was hoping to see you guys!! I really like your videos, thanks to you I planned all my vacations, I wish you the best!!

[@kimosborne4739]

Such a cool video! Loved seeing the BTS! Would also love to see (if you ever have time, I know you mentioned you already have a lot of ideas) a video about all the different churros across the parks! Love your channel

[@stillkickin222]

Watched until the end! Really interesting behind the scenes video!

[@Pizza78517]

This was so enjoyable to watch. Thank you ❤

[@52185mertlich]

Still watching! I’ve always wondered how it’s really done. Thanks for all the great info.

[@ra33it821]

Watched to the end! Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes info

[@hollyrhodee]

I love behind the scenes!

[@robpyoung]

Still watching, and yup, it has been interesting. Thanks for the look behind the curtain. Not so interested in the family vlogging, but if it makes you feel good, go for it!

[@amyrogalsky6983]

Another fun video! And yes we watched until the end. I’m a nerd for the behind the scenes stuff 😂 so I find all this very interesting. another video idea would be a blooper video. And thank you for the shout out! 😍 the picture looks so good on the wall! We’ll have to make some more art projects for you guys

[@zacman89]

yes i’m still watching 😂🫡 great vid traver

[@NathalieCheng-c1p]

I can’t believe this is your full time job and that you live in SD. you are not my favorite Disneyland vlogger, everyone does food,merch, and you aren’t aware of certain things or you don’t do certain research, or they have better tips( it’s not your fault, you live far) etc but you have some unique videos like this one, great idea getting used feedback, the restrooms idea is a great idea! I do have to say this is about the level of work I expected - it’s a million times better than an office job.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

A lot of the “lack of research” isn’t so much a lack of research, but more that information changes so quickly at Disneyland. I’ll do research for hours and two days later it’s obsolete. When I published a video saying that I thought Winnie the Pooh wouldn’t open until November, when I filmed it we had absolutely no indication that it would. Then a day after I publish the video, Disney surprise removes it from the calendar. This makes me look foolish, but there is absolutely nothing I can do about that if Disney won’t properly reflect the refurb calendar in advance. Other times, I purposefully don’t research, because my perspective on videos is what the average guest might encounter. I want to fumble through things that don’t make sense or aren’t clear. Plus, I like to be surprised, and don’t want everything spoiled for me before I enter something new. Does that mean I’m not aware of some show or some character? Yes. So when I see those things I don’t know what they’re called. Does that make me ignorant? Perhaps, but my reactions are genuine. “Oh look, some character person. I don’t know who that is.” Rather than acting like some expert I’m not. Oftentimes I’ll look it up afterwards and then come on camera with an “oh that’s who that was!” I’m sorry if you feel I’m not as polished as some people. But I keep things real, and don’t put on a show for the camera as someone I’m not. I’m glad you enjoy some of my content, though.

[@mwoaf]

still watching till the end. enjoyed seeing the 'behind the scenes' part of vloggers. i always wondered how much work goes into this line of work

[@RideTheTeacups]

I’m still watching at 41! I think it’s really interesting. As someone who only visits once per year, our strategies are REALLY different! I love seeing your process. 👍

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

It was great meeting you the other day! Hope you had a good time the rest of the day. It was so hectic I didn’t get to see a good chunk of the people I wanted to connect with.

[@RideTheTeacups]

@@SoCalDisneyDadSame!!! I feel bad I didn’t grab a photo or give you a sticker or two. Next time!!! 👍

[@SirTalks2Much23]

Not my fav video but I’m still watching ! Love your work and can’t wait for the next one !

[@mirayamoreno3210]

I watched the whole thing! I hope we get to see a video of a day in your life of doing other things besides Disney. Also we hope we get to see you and your family. We'll be down there during the 1st week of October ❤❤ Thank you for all your tips and tricks!!! Keep doing these videos as they've been really helpful! Wouldn't have survived without your information!

[@wolfiehowlsthesequel7862]

I found this video to be so helpful!!! I appreciate your transparency. My son and I have a channel, well two (but the 2nd is even younger than the 1st). We are at the beginner stage and it shows 🤭. I understand the need for a staple look and that's definitely something we need to work on. In the meantime, we are having fun and bonding through this experience. Have a great day, and thanks for the Disney content. We don't get to go often so I am thrilled to live vicariously.

[@karenvansickle820]

Yes for the Facebook group!!!

[@cheryleerolfe]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Hoping to start vlogging soon as we're moving to FL early next year and this video was so INCREDIBLY helpful!!! Thank you Traver 🎉

[@itzelreyes271]

Still Watching, Will miss seeing those vlog videos, but completely understand the reasoning behind it! It's amazing how big the channels gotten since I came upon it around 2021!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Thanks for watching. We will still have some family vlogs, but the non theme park ones will not be visible for everyone.

[@CupcakeGrogan]

I would love to see a video as to where the wait times are for the most popular rides at a specific point while you’re waiting in line? I hope I’m describing that correctly. So, for example, when you’re waiting in line for thunder Mountain and you just walk by where the cast members are standing and where the lightning lane is, how long is the wait time from that point. I hope I making sense.

[@YouGooglies]

Thank you, I've always been curious about this.

[@bradleyh7582]

Could you make a video using all of the clips that dont make your final edit? It may be painful for you but I think that those are so funny! all of the messups or clips where you get interrupted.

[@SylviaBlake94]

Love to see behind the scenes and might be fun to put bloopers at the end of each video.

[@9MusesFan4Ever]

Still Watching - Love any of types of videos you put out. All of them are interesting to me and will keep supporting in anyway I can

[@J5_95]

Thanks for the updates, very helpful, heading there September 24-27. Have you noticed any improvement on the fast pass system since your last update video? Feel like all the studying I did on the system no longer applies 😅

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@J5_95 I haven’t kept on eye on it recently. Next time I’m there I’ll pay attention to the return windows and see what I can glean.

[@J5_95]

​@@SoCalDisneyDad Thanks so much!

[@blair7882]

Still watching - I do find this behind the scenes stuff interesting!

[@matth81]

Still watching! Still interested! I might draw the line at cat feeding videos 😂

[@lauranoakes6964]

Still watching! I think this was very interesting, I have always wanted to know what goes into these videos. It is a lot more work than I thought, and I appreciate all the work you put into your videos. I think a Facebook group would be great. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ganeshjasminepersaud6449]

This is a masterclass- you should charge for this.

[@leonardoa4820]

Omg such a cool video idea!!! Love your videos!

[@brittneygamez8075]

I find this stuff so fascinating!!

[@DukeCityExplorer]

As you document the restrooms throughout the park, take note of the restoom signs as well 🚻. Every land, restaurant, hotel, all have different themes and looks to match that area. Even the changing tables...lol.I've been posting pics of the male restroom signs on my personal Facebook for the past year or so. There's a lot of restroom facilities on property. Silly as it sounds, the least visited restrooms are in the Disneyland Hotel. They're located in the basement level, have awesome retro classic Disney cartoon movie poster wallpaper. You definitely need to document the Tomorrowland restrooms to the left of the DVC lounge entrance tucked away in the corner behind the gift kiosk. My next endeavor of photographing will be all the different mailboxes in the parks. And yes, I occasionally mail off postcards to friends and family while there. Anyone reading this, don't forget to bring stamps. Disney doesn't sell them. 😂

[@nick218368]

I really enjoyed this kind of video. I watched it twice now. Lol

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

I’m glad. Thank you!

[@leighims]

I’m still watching. I fast forwarded a little through the editing part. I thought the video itself was interesting though. I think a family at home video would be fun to see 😃 Thanks for doing this. I hope you get a livable salary!!!!

[@stephaniewhittington64]

Love the members only video ideas,

[@marlastockley9455]

Hey Traver - I know this might be challenging to make but do you have any End of Night at Disneyland videos? So maybe the opposite of Rope Drop, like 8-10pm or 12p and making the most of it? I noticed very few of these videos. Thanks!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@marlastockley9455 This is very common request. And I’m going to try to create one here in the next 2 months. But I need to secure a hotel stay for that. So it’s something that will take a bit of planning, but I’ll definitely try to do one soon.

[@marlastockley9455]

@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you! We very much appreciate all your hard work! 👍🏽 I enjoy watching your lovely family. Such light, joy and good fun in these current times, it’s good to see good people. PS I corrected the spelling of your name, sorry about that. 👍🏽 PSS I watched till the end! 😊

[@chrisbiederman77]

This was a great video, very informative. Thank you!

[@fabianguzman3299]

I’m still watching for sure 👍 Very interesting to know what goes into making your videos. Looking forward to the next one 🤝

[@kennethbartley]

Thanks for emailing me back last week! We will be in parks THIS WEEKEND!!

[@gerilc]

Thank you for this video! Very informative.

[@FMForward]

Watching to the end. New viewer this Summer. Your content is informative and enjoyable. Thank you.

[@Justafoxandabear-nr8pb]

I don't like to film other people either. I try really hard to get clear shots. And sometimes I will put stickers over faces. I especially try not to film kids. I love to watch your videos, your personality is great. And your family is adorable. Keep posting, I'll keep watching.

[@beerToe22]

Bravo!!! Don’t usually comment as I just watch on tv app, but had to give kudos for this video. People think getting to be a vlogger /crearive is so easy… but when I explain how just making thumbnails is a process let alone the planning or metrics that go into a video, or where this footage goes editing videos.. etc. so this was perfect to send to them as an explanation. 😅 Also had an idea for the other channel or fb page “Disney Mom” answering questions about general stuff but more on having kids going to theme parks different ages etc… hotels for kids how to save.. an extension of what u are already doing but more extensive. Thanks for the content always a good watch.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@beerToe22 That’s a great twist for a FB group theme. Our channel is all about family planning, as one of the few vloggers with children (or at least that vlog about going with kids) we often reach a different demographic than others. I know folks like Fresh Baked and Park Pass have kids, but they often aren’t a part of their videos. And their content isn’t necessarily about families. That’s always made us unique. So it makes sense to bring that twist into the FB group. I’ll just have to brainstorm a good group name to incorporate all this without being too wordy.