California Vlogs ‘24 - California Adventure Day 1 Pt 1 - Do we survive Pixar Pal Around?

Hello Everyone! It's Tom and Paul! We're The Blokes From Stoke! Two big kids (and a dog) sharing our love of Disney, Universal, Theme Parks, Travel, Florida and Home.
Welcome to our California Vlog series 2024!
It's another brand new park! This episode sees us visiting Disney's California Adventure for the very first time!
The morning starts off with a stroll along Pixar Pier and the Incredicoaster. Then it's another battle on Toy Story Midway Mania before we brave the Pixar Pal-A-Round! Do we become swingers or play it safe? It's certainly an interesting experience!
Then we head over to the Grand Californian Hotel for a quick look around (we return in a future episode) and take a ride on Soarin' before lunch.
Out afternoon begins over at the Avengers Campus with a spin on webslingers... then it's the ultimate test for Paul... Will he brave Guardians Of The Galaxy?? Tune in to find out....
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[@fionakennedy8465]

I’m feeling every bit of that wheel😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hahaha thanks Fiona. So were we!

[@benjamindenton]

Your videos are always enjoyable; no mad editing or silly music!

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Awwww Thank you! We’ve removed all those elements to accommodate the awful jokes. Don’t want to overload the viewer too much! 😂😂

[@clairemarsh2095]

Loved your reaction on the pixar wheel I was nearly crying when I went on it x

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hahahahah oh it was super scary! Great fun tho and glad we did it! Thank you for watching!

[@tinafrancis4293]

I would have cried on that wheel lol, you was so brave just looking at it was a put off, another great vlog guys, you make me laugh every time with your jokes and Tom’s replys, keep up the fantastic work bringing us along with you, ❤❤

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Awwww cheers Tina. Don’t know what was scarier, Guardians or the wheel! We were brave and ticked them both off though hehe. More of this park next week!

[@joyswindells4989]

Excellent vlog, loved the swinging 😂

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Joy! Oh it was terrifying! So glad we did it though!

[@chrisstevehardy7058]

Hi guys love your vlogs and I love Paul’s jokes xxxxx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hiya! Thanks so much for watching! Hope you’re enjoying this new series!

[@robredman8908]

Beautiful jumpers

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Glad you like them. Tom’s is from wish Upon Threads if you want to treat yourself!

[@mele7417]

Loved it guys, this is my favorite park. I did the Mickey death wheel and never again 😆

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you for coming along! We just had to try the wheel! Would we do it again in a hurry? Erm… we’ll let you know haha!

[@jazzydebs]

Morning Paul & Tom , ooh how fab is California Adventure Park, it’s stunning ! You guys were so brave on the swinging wheel 🎡😰 oooh, bless ya Paul as I don’t know how many times you said, ‘I don’t like this! ‘ 😮🫣 eek!!! I’d come off that feeling 🤢 makes my tummy go just watching! Well done to you both 🙌🤩 The hotel is amazing , is that where they have character dining at Storyteller’s Cafe? Your food looked great at the Smokehouse restaurant ! Web Slingers is loads of fun 😛 ( agadoo method! ) Ooh get you Paul doing Guardians /TOT ! 🙌 ( little Rocket will save you 🙃🤣 ) Thanks guys x

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much for joining us! We absolutely loved this park. It was so different to all the others we’ve been to! Took a lot to do Guardians for sure and the swinging really was as intense as it looked on that first bit! More to see next week!

[@lynshaw8691]

You to on the big wheel was hilarious, I'd be terrified and feel incredibly sick. Brilliant vlog, thank you for taking us with you. 😊❤

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much Lyn. Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely had to hold on with both hands!

[@spoons165]

Hi guys very funny vlog we missed Tom modelling a hat he is so funny without trying great camera work Paul keep safe Andy and Vonnie

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Cheers folks!

[@bobgeorge8326]

The bleep machine would have been on overdrive if I’d been vlogging on that swinging wheel 😂 !!

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

😂😂😂😂 The “Oh My Gods” compensated for the expletives! Thanks so much for coming along with us!

[@kevinpayne5584]

And you Paul sir , are a very lucky man , treasure him always he's worth it

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Absolutely! Thanks so much for joining us.

[@lisabridge6417]

Another fabulous vlog ❤ we can't wait to see cars land! X

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Lisa! Oooh it’s lovely! Really immersive and just like the movie. Stay tuned!

[@lisabridge6417]

@TheBlokesFromStoke disney cars is our boys' favourite film! Can't wait to see it on your next vlog xx

[@paulorourke4315]

Omg I would never get on that Ferris wheel 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

😂😂😂😂 It’s definitely not for the faint hearted! Thanks for coming along tho!

[@kevincrouch2732]

Brilliant vlog guys especially enjoyed your trip on the wheel. Hope you are both ok - Kevin & Cyndy

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi folks. Thanks so much for coming to swing with us! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindamason638]

What a fabulous watch 😊 Smiled from start to finish .. Pinar wheel is something else !!! Paul + Tom you have sealed my fate, I need to go back to So Cal xxx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much Linda! Hope you can get to go back soon! We absolutely loved this park. Looking forward to showing you next weeks too!

[@lindamason638]

@@TheBlokesFromStoke We went for Oogie Boogie Bash last time , Halloween 🎃 Redwood Creeks trail becomes Villains Grove . Thankyou for showing us your trip can't wait for the next part .. Love from Stoke xx

[@janecook8546]

Omg the Wheel! 🫣 I would have screamed my head off, lol! You were so brave to do it. Love seeing you cheeky guys having fun. ❤

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Jane!!! It was lots of fun if somewhat daunting hahaha. Definitely worth experiencing though… if only once!

[@kevinpayne5584]

Tom's tail 😅😂 priceless thanks paul

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hahaha Swish Swish!

[@raebirchall7896]

I have not laughed so much in ages that wheel footage was so funny, you would never have got me on it. We have not been to that park for about 15 years and it has changed so much, California soarin is still my favourite we were lucky enough to ride soarin at Epcot in January when it was still on there.

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Rae! Can you believe we went all that way only to see the same Soarin that’s in Epcot???? 🤦🏻‍♂️ The wheel was great fun. Scary but fun! It was a brilliant park!

[@youngbithum]

Glad you did guardians ride totally awesome you would have regretted it if you skipped it california adventures a fantastic park glad your enjoying it

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hiya! Cheers for coming along with us! Not the biggest fans of a drop ride but had to pluck up the courage. Maybe it’s one and done now hahaha

[@kevinpayne5584]

You have finally gave us a shot of Tom sitting and bulging , what a wonderful sight , a wonderful sight indeed thank you so much for that wonderful view !!!!

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@davinaweller6163]

Good morning Paul & Tom. Fabulous vlog as always …. You both made me chuckle when you went on the “ swingers” ride 😂😂❤❤xx

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hahaha Cheers Davina! Swing when you’re winning! Hehehe

[@teresasmith6006]

Slayyyyyy,y, it's kyla

[@TheGamingmidnightsun]

Oh im the king of the swingers jungle vip lol

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

😂😂😂😂 It was a crazy ride!! Thanks for coming with us!

[@TheGamingmidnightsun]

@@TheBlokesFromStoke don't get tangled in a web of madness by Spiderman lol

[@wtttrips]

Mr potato heads eyes going red was the stuff of nightmares 😂

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hahahah that’s what happens when we’re in the vicinity of a character. They change!!!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@meridethcooper7395]

Pixar wheel was a one and done for me! I'm going up on Tuesday and now I need to see if I can beat your score on Toy Story Mania Paul! If you ever come back to DCA during Halloween, you'll probably have to skip Guardians. They have a special thing they do after 5pm called Guardians After Dark. And they play death metal instead of the normal music and it's just flying up and dropping down constantly. 😂

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thank you! The wheel was definitely an experience…. But given that and guardians, the wheel may win! Hopefully we can come back to experience Halloween in DCA at some point… and we definitely have more to explore!

[@kevinpayne5584]

We love you Paul and tom

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks so much Kevin! Have a great weekend!

[@spoons165]

Hi guys nice vlog but were was Tom modelling a hat, he is such a star and so funny without trying nice camera work Paul keep safe Andy and Vonnie

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi folks! He modelled a tail for you instead this time! Only so many Mickey ears you can try in… thanks so much for coming with us!

[@rachohara]

I don't like the look of the swinging big wheel😮 but Brendan has said I've got to go on it 😂 did you guys have genie plus at all? I've paid extra for it with our tickets but hoping it's worth it x

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hi Rach, oh you must do it just for the experience! Yeah we did genie+ as we had so little time to explore so wanted to get as much in as possible… more to show you next week. Cars Land is unbelievable!

[@chrystal2843]

Fabulous vlog as usual! What’s your intro music as I love that too. X

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hiya! Thank you for joining us! Our intro music is “Good Times and Memories” by STRLGHT Ft Mia Pfirrman. Quite catchy!!!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Magnificent boys I’m out today to see a railtour coming my way going to Worcester video will be uploaded soon

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks Scott! Have a marvellous day!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@TheBlokesFromStokeokay

[@littlebearloves]

Hey, what were you using to film just before you go on soaring, your sound is crystal clear 👌👌👌

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Hiya. Thanks for joining us! This bit was filmed on an iPhone 15 Pro. We were in a pretty sheltered part of the park too so that helped hahaha

[@Loco_bunny]

💜🫡👍👍👨‍❤️‍👨

[@TheBlokesFromStoke]

Thanks for watching!