The Light Em And Hide Theme Park Podcast

Live from the new Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Eight minutes walking the new statues, the Sorcerer Hat, and the Magic of Disney Animation building. Complete with hugs from characters and much more. Park audio the whole way. This is the best new addition to a Disney park since Galaxy's Edge. Take care. Brush your hair.

Litem and Hide is back. New studio, same show. After a summer in Boston and Cape Cod and a hosting mess that knocked the feed offline, the original podcast is live again. What's next? Disney park reports, trip planning, Big Thunder, Universal, and the family noise you came for. Take care. Brush your hair. @litemandhide

Howdy, partners!

I rode the newly reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on opening day… and then went back for my second ride just one day later.

In this episode, I share: - My raw, immediate second time ride reaction (silky smooth but surprisingly quiet) - The queue details, interactive elements, and why some kids (and parents) were losing it - My updated thoughts after the second ride + seeing more footage - Why I bumped my rating from a B to a B+ / A-minus

Plus park updates: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is back, the Muppets are rolling, and a preview of the next episode — Summer Survival Guide with shop products to beat the heat.

Real talk from the park, as always.

Take care and brush your hair! ✨

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Live from Magic Kingdom's Frontierland during the opening weeks of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's 2026 reopening.

We're on-location right after the May 3, 2026 grand reopening following the major mountain-top-to-cavern refurbishment. Hear our raw first-ride impressions, smoother new track, refreshed trains, enhanced effects, lowered height requirement (now 38 inches), updated queue, and all the new magic on the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.

In this episode:

• First-hand ride reports and multiple run-throughs
• What changed versus the classic Big Thunder Mountain experience
• Current crowd levels, wait times and Frontierland tips
• Nostalgia, surprises and full ride breakdown

Perfect for Disney World fans planning trips in 2026, looking for Big Thunder Mountain reopening details, Magic Kingdom ride updates, or Walt Disney World live reports.

Whether you're chasing that runaway mine train thrill or just love the latest Disney news, saddle up. The mountain is rumbling again. Yeehaw.

Hosted by Litem and Hide. Live from Walt Disney World. May 2026. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Coverage.

#BigThunderMountain #MagicKingdom #DisneyWorld2026 #BigThunderReopening #WDW

Planning a Walt Disney World trip for late spring or summer 2026? This episode is your complete guide to Cool Kids' Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World (May 26 – September 8).

We break down the must-see new shows, real-world planning tips, Bluey accessibility advice, ride updates, and the best current hotel and ticket deals for both Florida residents and everyone else.

• Jessie's Roundup at Magic Kingdom
• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at Hollywood Studios
• GoofyCore at EPCOT
• Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom (with practical tips)

Plus Big Thunder Mountain reopening, Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster news, heat-beating strategies, and money-saving deals.

This episode was recorded live at Epcot Center at 9:06 AM on the Wednesday before Easter. The park was already packed and way times were at 105 minutes. Five minutes after park open to regular guests. I sat down at my favorite bench and thought about how lucky I was to be sitting on a bench at Epcot in the 75° sun, looking at a statue of Walt Disney. My friend and I were able to get on six rides that day and had one of our best days in the park want to hear how tune in and listen we didn't buy lightning lane. We didn't stand in a line for more than 30 minutes and we just made the best of a great day in a very, very crowded Park.

Take care, brush your hair

This episode was recorded live at Epcot Center at 9:06 AM on the Wednesday before Easter. The park was already packed and way times were at 105 minutes. Five minutes after park open to regular guests. I sat down at my favorite bench and thought about how lucky I was to be sitting on a bench at Epcot in the 75° sun, looking at a statue of Walt Disney. My friend and I were able to get on six rides that day and had one of our best days in the park want to hear how tune in and listen we didn't buy lightning lane. We didn't stand in a line for more than 30 minutes and we just made the best of a great day in a very, very crowded Park.

Take care, brush your hair

This episode was recorded live at Epcot Center from the benches shortly after rope drop at 9 AM. In my opinion, the best bench in all of Epcot lies to the left of the Walt Disney statue. I describe where it is and why it's great to sit have coffee and reflect on all the good stuff you have. Also, some travel tips on what to expect during this very very busy spring break and Easter week we got in six rides at Epcot with no lightning lane access and had one heck of a day. Here's how.

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Found an old photo the other day of the family at Walt Disney World celebrating my aunt's 60th birthday. I wasn't on that trip myself, but seeing everyone together—smiles, park energy, all in one spot—hit hard years later. With my aunt and some others gone now, it brought back what it represented: getting a scattered family reunited for something special, the meals and rides that made it last, and how Disney became more than just a vacation spot—it turned into a place where life got celebrated and connections stuck around even after people pass.

I talk about that here: why the parks feel like home base for families like ours, where memories build up, people reconnect, and you can still sense the ones who aren't here anymore. Got the usual dad rants and laughs about how big family trips are always a chaotic mess in the good way, plus real thoughts on why Disney hits deep for so many of us who listen.

Quick St. Patrick's Day rundown at the end since it's happening right now (Friday, March 13 kickoff):

• On-property: Raglan Road at Disney Springs is the spot with The Mighty Festival (March 13–17)—live Irish bands from Ireland, dancers, food/drinks, outdoor bars, Celtic face painting. No park ticket needed, just head to Disney Springs. Hours vary (11am-midnight today, 10am-midnight most days); reservations smart for March 13–16, $20 cover 18+ on March 17 (first-come, first-served, no res that day). It's the authentic, lively one if you're nearby.

Opening week at Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2026. Aengus said screw the Boston deep freeze, hopped a plane on a whim, and we went live while he finally tried the beignets the kids talked about in the last episode. Pork skewers burning, sugar all over us, ten-plus years of doing this together. Easily one of the funniest episodes we've ever done. If you're freezing your butt off up north and need a hit of Florida sunshine and dumb laughs, this is it.