Miles from Main Street - Your Far from Disney Podcast
Welcome to Miles from Main Street – Your Far from Disney Podcast! Join Bryan and Stewart , Disney Enthusiasts from Wisconsin that are missing Disney and finding ways to deal with it. Cruise along the Rivers of (Midwest) America weekly and hear how we cope with missing Walt Disney World. Every week we'll help you stay connected to Disney. Be it through personal stories, trip reports or activities at home, we'll find ways to help you handle your Disney withdrawal. We’re missing the magic and know you are too. Welcome Foolish Mortals – There’s no turning back now!
Episodes
Q is for the Queen of Hearts. Mia loves the Alice in Wonderland movies. From watching Disney's original animated version to their new live action version, she has become an expert. We'll discuss why she loves it, and why she would recommend it to other kids. She will even talk about the different versions of the Queen and if she's a villain. Finally, we'll get into where you can find the Queen in ...
P is for Peter Pan's Flight! A favorite attraction at many Disney Parks around the world. Mia has been on the ride in Florida in the Magic Kingdom. You can find the same experience at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Mia is going to talk about what she loves about it and why kids should ride it. She'll also let kids know what to watch out for with the attraction.
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O is for Olaf! Everyone's favorite snowman from the movie, Frozen. Mia has always had a love for Olaf, she'll tell you why she picked him, what to watch with him in it and where in Walt Disney World you'll be able to find him. From Epcot to Hollywood Studios to Magic Kingdom she has you covered!
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N is for Disney's Nightmare Before Christmas! One of Mia's favorite movies is the spotlight this week. Come hear why she likes it, why kids would enjoy it, and where to find Jack and Sally in the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
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Dining at Walt Disney World can be complicated but oh so delicious! We take some time to discuss the Disney Dining Plan, where to dine and how best to use that Dining plan.
We'll discuss the Signature restaurants, like Be Our Guest and Cinderella's Royal Table. We cover popular snacks, like the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls or the Mickey Pretzel.
We'll cover the refillable mugs and FREE wa...
Mia loves Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter is a fun part of the movie. As she always does she'll talk about why it's special to her and why kids should watch it. She'll also discuss where you can find the Mad Hatter in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and how he interacts with guests at Disneyland.
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We bring back an old favorite with a friendly trivia competition. Stewart has questions surrounding Spaceship Earth and Bryan covers all of Walt Disney World. We'll discuss the answers with more details, personal stories and fun experiences.
We'll cover dining at Epcot, details of the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, Cosmic Ray’s in the Magic Kingdom, Captain EO and more!
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Planning a road trip from Wisconsin to Walt Disney World? We’ve got you covered! In this episode of Miles from Main Street, we break down the ultimate Disney road trip—from route options and must-have snacks to road trip tips and the best places to stop along the way. Whether you're a seasoned road warrior or gearing up for your first long-haul drive, we’ll help make your journey as magical as the destination. Bu...
The Little Mermaid, Disney's Classic movie that kicked off the Disney Renaissance is one of Mia's favorite Disney movies. After reading the entry in the Disney From A to Z Encyclopedia, talk about what she thinks of the film, how she feels about the live action version from 2023 and of course where you can find it in Walt Disney World. She'll be sure to let you know about her experience meeting Ariel an...
Welcome back to Miles from Main Street! In this episode, we kick things off with a check on the state of Marvel, discussing Captain America: Brave New World and what it could mean for the MCU’s future. Is Marvel still on top, or is the superhero fatigue real? We break it down.
Then, we shift gears to something every Disney Parks fan knows and loves—popcorn buckets! These collectible treasures have become a hu...
Kilimanjaro Safaris is a terrific experience that allows you to see many animals while riding in a truck. Mia gives her thoughts on this great Animal Kingdom attraction. She'll let you know if kids would like this ride, her favorite animals and other memories of the ride. We even provide a little history of the original version of the attraction by discussing the elephant poacher storine that was removed.
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The Super Bowl has been played with the Philadelphia Eagles prevailing over the Kansas City Chiefs. Kendrick Lamar was the Halftime performer, but big stars weren't always the norm early on it was marching bands and Disney even got involved.
We start by looking at the 1991 Super Bowl XXV which includes New Kids on the Block and 2, 000 kids all produced by Disney. We'll dive into the Tapestry of Nati...
Mia covers Jose Carioca a member of the three Caballeros! We discuss the fun of the Epcot ride, the Gran Fiesta Tour, with the three caballeros and Donald Duck! A favorite of Mia's within the Mexico pavilion of Epcot. We'll also discuss the movies, Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros which star Jose Carioca! Watch and find out of other kids should ride this Walt Disney World attraction!
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Stewart was able to attend the first of D23's new Gold Theater, a virtual presentation that all Gold members can attend. Presented online for all members to participate at the same, does this new presentation from Disney help build community?
We start by covering what D23 is and what you can get by joining the club. Stewart shares his latest membership gift and Bryan discusses why he let his membership g...
I is for its a small world. Mia provides her thoughts about this iconic classic from the Walt Disney Company. We'll cover some information about the ride, talk about some favorite family memories (including a funny story about her brother!) and how she feels about this Fantasyland attraction. She'll be sure to let you know whether other kids should visit the ride on your next visit to the Magic Kingdom.
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We all have opinions of our favorite Walt Disney World. The Polynesian Village, Port Orleans Riverside, Art of Animation or the Contemporary Resort. Just a few of the many resorts that we all love. But sometimes it's tempting to stay off of Disney property. We start by talking about our favorite resorts, but quickly dive into the benefits of staying within the Disney Bubble.
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Mia takes a look at her Dad's favorite ride, the Haunted Mansion! We'll see what Disney's A to Z Encyclopedia has to say and discuss Mia's favorite parts of the ride. We may have missed it while at Disneyland but we've ridden it plenty at Walt Disney World. She enjoys the ride and has her favorite scenes to discuss.
We also discuss the different Haunted Mansion movies, but the focus ...
We're looking at the things we always do at Walt Disney World. We begin with a quick discussion of Bryan's appearance on the Idiots Guide to Imagineering before we start discussing all the things we do everytime at Disney World. Bryan starts the discussion telling us how his family always rides "it's a small world." We will then discuss our use of photopass and Memory Maker. And get into a di...
Girl Meets World! A show that is currently something that Mia watching. Listen to her thoughts on the and whether she'd recommend it to others. You'll also want to hear when she learns that this is a spin off of Boy Meets World. Topanga would be proud!
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This week Bryan and Stewart don't have a plan, but do talk about some great topics. Like Disney's response to Epic Universe.
We start with a conversation about Star Wars, Rey, Kylo Ren and what Disney has done with it. We mention the Acolyte as we talk the Disney+ shows and how they fit in. Bryan's a Homer and will take anything Star Wars but Stewart feels a little differently. We even talk abo...
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