The Light Em And Hide Theme Park Podcast

Details of my birthday weekend extravaganza with my two kids at Universal Studios Florida. An A+ trip with nothing but unbelievable customer service from Team Members, tons of complimentary gifts from Cabana Bay, Margaritaville, Galaxy Bowl, the TMs all over the shops, rides, restaurants, and any  place you could think of. Probably the best trip to USF that I have had in years, and there have been...

New parades. New E tickets. New Drone shows. New Harry Potter shows. New Dreamworks land! The return of Shrek and Donkey! New nighttime spectaculars in 3 different places. Plus, all the places to cool down and enjoy it all. Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida are both on fire this summer. Here's your guide!!

Litem Jr tells the tale of how he got his new "Isle of Berk" shirt from the not yet opened Universal Studios EPIC Adventure on his very own podcast. Recorded live from Disney Animal Kingdom, he also reviews Everest after his first time riding it. (This leaves only Velocicoaster and Hulk? as the only two Sea World, Disney, and Universal Coasters on both coasts that he has not ridden) > He's much br...

Rocky start over at my favorite resort. The show starts with a live broadcast from the lounge area of Royal Pacific Resort in Universal Studios Florida and ends up being a great day for weather, shopping, and driving a motorbike.  The back story for the next episode, and how your host broke the story on the new merchandise for How to Train Your Dragon is told. This is part one of a 23,000-step day...

Sounds and interactions with your old pal Litem as he walks into and around Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Mini Golf, Jakes, Voodoo Doughnut, and even Homer Simpson are discussed live as I walk and share today's trip. Crowd level is a 10/10 but the weather is also a 10/10 and its a great day. Published hours after I got home just 12 miles away. Enjoy.

Setting the stage for a camping/walkabout trip here in beautiful Walt Disney World.  Some quick airline comedy and plenty of leaf blowers to boot. 

Wrapping up quick thoughts on DCA, World of Color, Nintendo-land at Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as a breaking news story about Minecraft and GTA coming in 2025

After years of wanting, waiting, and hoping to see the Disneyland Resort, this East Coast Dad finally got to go out west with the kids and see The House That Walt Built. Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood were among the adventures the Litem crew had on the list for Christmas. Expectations were high, research was done, dreams were realized, and THE BEST VACAT...

Just some quick soundbites recorded on my first trip to Disneyland after going to Walt Disney World for 30+ years. It was amazing and did this former Cast Member's heart a world of good.     

My oldest and my youngest give their trip report for Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. I wasn't in the studio, but you will enjoy it. Life-long Disney World and Universal Orlando AP holders, give their first impressions on the West Coast parks.   

Your old pal Litem has a few things to share real quick. Last minute check in. 

New merchandise launch at https://merch.cameo.com/store/litem-and-hide-podcast/Litem%20and%20Hide%20 Get your winter hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and even a short-sleeve tee to wear on your next trip. Not taking a trip, grab some merch to remind yourself of the good times you've had and the good times to come.  An episode about my accepting that the parks have changed quite a bit, and being willing...

We lost a great friend of this show and a better friend to me since the last episode. A moment to reflect before shedding light on Universal's EPIC new park takes from fans and insiders alike. What should you care about with this new park opening? What don't you know about that will surprise you? Get the inside scoop on some of the most brilliant ideas any theme park has in the works from certifie...

Litem and Little Litem present a Universal Studios Florida and Disney Survival Guide for how to beat the debilitating and soul-crushing heat in August and September. What to wear, bring, and expect. Listen to local tips from when to make your moves, when to take a break, where to hide out, and how to stay cool and have fun on your Florida vacation. Which rides have the coldest queues? Where is the...

June visitors. Here is what to expect from the weather, the deals that are UNBELIEVABLE at Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World resort. Free stuff in the Annual Passholder Lounges. Zarg nuts, Figment Merch, M&Ms, photo ops with Dinosaurs, Jurassic Park car magents. All free!! Tune in and find out where and when you can get 35% off hotel rooms and how to prepare for the rainiest month of...

Details on the latest trip to Orlando with a family of first timers. # generations of one family try out their first Universal Orlando trip. What convinced them to stay at Cabana Bay, the details of why Volcano Bay became replaced by a day trip to Disney, thoughts on the restaurants at City Walk, the Rainforest Cafe, Margaritaville, and which aspects of all of themmade their trip's top 5 moments. 

Quick hello from DAK. Today is a day of miracles and we are part of them. More tommorow 

10 Days of fun and adventure in Central Florida without Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Florida trips. We take a real camping trip in the wilderness or a real working dude ranch, play pirate golf on International Drive, zip across the trees at Orlando Tree Trek, head over to Top Golf, and shop for Disney and Universal park antiques (including old ride vehicles, desks from the Grand Floridia...

I just gave them the studio and let them in. They recorded this all by themselves. Best Rides at both parks in 2022. Best Movies. Best Disney plus show and much more.  You won't believe how much they have grown. Both have been on this show since they were "not tall enough to ride this ride". Take care, brush your New Years hair. 

17 mins of a break from storm prep. I share my new business and the opportunity to experience Food and Wine and Candlelight Processional at 70-80% off. Be safe. I hope you are excited and had a few laughs. I certainly enjoyed workshopping this one. Take Care, Litem

Litem's takes on one of his favorite movies of the summer. Thor Love and Thunder was such a pleasant surprise that it shocked me. My take on this film, the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Halloween Horror Night well wishes to all that celebrate, and an update on the Litem Family. Tried to keep the review Spoiler free; not because it's a new movie, but if you find yourself watching it I wou...

Some small but good news to report from Disney this last week. A quick walk around the Disney Port Orleans Resort. Take a boat ride along the Sascagoula River and check out this delightful resort. A walk down memory lane to the Alligator Bayou and what it meant to be finally at a Disney resort in 2006 had terrible audio but the rest of the walk by the pool and the grounds were salvageable.  Ahh th...

I recorded this with my teeth chattering amid 4-degree temperatures. Get warm if you need to. If you can somehow wait to get to Universal during Mardi Gras, then make sure you do it! Great food, music, concerts, beverages, and oh yeah, UNBELIEVABLE rides. Typhoon Lagoon is open over at Disney. That remains the only good news from that company and its staff members. (I'm not calling that executive...

Happy Anniversary! We had the amazing fortune to be able to take advantage of a 7 hour VIP Tour with a "plaid". It was an unbelievable experience. There was magic, there were tears, there was plenty of laughter, and dreams came true. Join me as I share what it was liked to have full park access to anywhere on Walt Disney World. Hop into your air conditioned motor coach and enjoy a frosty beverage...