I’m a huge fan of having something playing in the background to inspire my work on the StepsToMagic.com website.
My favourite resource is YouTube!
This platform has built up an incredible library of amazing content. Those of us who may not be able to be at a Disney Park daily often overlook the awesome stuff found on YouTube to supplement their daily dose of Orlando (MCO) Theme Parks! Below are ten to get you started!
1. DISNEY PARKS BLOG
1.8M subscribers & 649 million total views
The official Disney Parks channel is all over the place, in a great way! The curator of this channel has an eye for keeping the subscribers wanting more, and has provided an admirable amount of synergy within such a huge organization. They have a series that actually shows you how to decorate Candy Apples!!!
2. THE TIM TRACKER
911k subscribers & 573 million total views
Tim and Jenn Tracker (aka The Trackers) are based in Florida and are huge theme park fans. They share their passion for the Universal Parks, Disney Parks and the entire industry in their daily vlogs.
3. ALLEARS.NET
375k subscribers & 207 million total views
One of my favourite channels recently has been Allears.net, as they have jumped into the games with both feet. The personalities are gelling well and the frequency of the videos have allowed for a better connection to the hosts.
4. MAMMOTH CLUB
240k subscribers & 47 million total views
I’m new to the community, but the crew from Mammoth Club are really engaging and bring a different perspective to the parks. It’ll take a little more time for me to see what they’re all about, but from what I’ve seen so far…it’s been great!
What this article is articulating is that there are creators with massive followings that we may not see due to various algorithms or communities, and it’s not a bad thing to stumble into an established brand. In fact, it’ll give you a lot of binge watching excitement!
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5. FRESHBAKEDDISNEY
208k subscribers & 100 million total views
Will the real Muffins amongst us please stand up:) Yes, the group traditionally focuses on the Disneyland Resort, although they’ve recently got a correspondent in WDW to help with content from out here. Overall, the FBD videos make their viewers feel like they’re part of the family…and that’s a huge compliment for a channel that’s been around since 2012!
6. THEDAILYWOO
724k subscribers & 295 million total views
Adam the Woo’s channel ‘The Daily Woo’ is an inspiring journey of a guy who’s trying to make his impact on the world in his own way…and he’s doing a GREAT job of it! His humor isn’t for everyone, but he’s got a way with vocabulary and his storytelling ability is contagious and will definitely make you fall down the rabbit hole into his earlier videos.
ATW has ended his “daily” vlogs, but that doesn’t mean that his channel is gone. It just means that he’ll be producing more creatively challenging videos on his main channel. He hit 5 YEARS of daily uploads, so plenty of content to explore!
7. ATTRACTIONS MAGAZINE
975k subscribers & 681 million total views
The entire team over at Attractions Magazine are passionate about the theme parks in Florida. Recently, they’ve started to venture out to a lot more around the amusement industry outside of the US.
8. DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM
Thinking about getting into the “bubble”? Well, there are a few channels that the individual business sections of TWDC have put out there. The first is the Disney College Program channel, which is actually a fairly solid representation how things work within the company. Videos average 1-2 minutes, so it’s not a bad investment of time.
9. EXPEDITION THEME PARK
307k subscribers & 52 million total views
Ok, so this isn’t a 100% Disney channel, however, they bring a lot of Disney & Universal topics to the forefront. From theme park history to extinct attractions and everything in between, Expedition Theme Park is definitely a channel that you should subscribe to ASAP!
10. NEW AND EXCITING!
The great thing about YouTube is that there are constantly new channels to explore! With our Number 10…I want to give a few shout-outs to a few channels that are kicking butt!
Wright Down Main Street, Defunctland, For the Love of Theme Parks and Exit Through the Gift Shop are all on my regular playlist. We’re also fans of the classics including Disney Food Blog, TPM Vids, and of course Paging Mr Morrow.
Keep an eye out for more awesome Daily Vloggers…and you never know…maybe I’ll be joining the game soon! 🙂
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