Not sure if you'll see this, but just wanted to say how much I miss these vlogs. They were my connection to Disney when I couldn't be in the parks. I miss your enthusiasm and excitement in sharing the joy and hope one day you return to UA-cam and post vlogs like this again. Hopefully whatever you're doing now brings you just as much excitement.
Completely agree with everyone. The cruise videos were very nice, but I am hooked on the WDW videos. Michael's passion for WDW is contagious and gets me pumped to go back.
These vlogs are the most motivating thing ever. I'll be sitting here thinking, "should I order a pizza?" Then I see this and I'm like, "nah, PB&J will do. Pizza money goes in the Disney Trip jar instead!"
More WDW trips and VLOGS please. Yours are the best. Of all the Vloggers I watch, your vids are the most passionate and authentic love of WDW. Thanks for what you do. :)
I feel the same way about Illuminations. I've watched it during so many different periods of my life. When I went in HS with family, and as an adult with my friends and husband and recently praying my daughter would sleep so we could watch them. Just so magnificent of a show. I will miss it so much.
Had to write another comment. Love love when on an impulse and with little time left you decided to go to MK. You are the one of the only Disney vloggers that can make me feel the the emotion and possibly shed a tear. A tear of beautiful Disney Magic. Thanks Michael 😊
The mystery of how Michael can go to WDW so much has been solved..... The Kay Family Jewel Mine!!! LOL LOL. 💎 Great video. Your genuine giddiness and excitement just makes me smile!
I JUST MISSED you and Rob and Christine!! Ding DANG! lol!!! We left on the 1st! :) Can't wait for all the vlog footage. Maybe we'll get to meet one of these many/future trips. lol
I've missed your park vlogs so much!! so good to see you back home. I especially loved the transition in your surprise video! so awesome! Adventure is off to a great start! Much love from me to you!
Great surprise Christmas trip 🎄 loved the Wreck it Ralph photo ops 😍 Illuminations departure 😓. Thanks for sharing your enthusiastic trip with us again. Excited to see tomorrow's vlog 🤗
We were there December 10th to the 23rd and we thought the crowds were wonderful! Better than our early September 2017 trip and the weather we loved! The monorail however was awful and anytime after 9am very, very crowded.Love your love of Disney and how happy it makes you.
Hey Michael, well I live in the Orlando area and I'm as big of a Disney fan as you are and I have annual passes can I go all the time and I can tell you I never ever get bored of it either. LOL
I was so glad to know someone else is going to miss this firework show. Illuminations is one of the best shows that celebrates humanity. I feel that it's the most timeless and easily relatable shows on property. When you said it was your favorite, I felt like someone else understood how deeply sad it is that it won't be there after the beginning of this year.
Do you have any idea how truly blessed you are to get to make these surprise trips? I miss living in Florida when I could visit my backyard anytime. You are right, your love for Disney just grows the more you get to go.
Yay! I hope you had a wonderful time! So glad you got to use the gift card on dinner - that's my favorite thing to use Disney gift cards on! :D Side note - even living next to Disneyland, I've never gotten sick of it (I go almost every weekend, haha)! If you ever live in Golden Oaks, I doubt you'd get sick of WDW!
Honestly honestly when you were on the cruise with your dad I was so hoping you would take a trip to DW soon. And now you have surprised us!! Thanks so much for being the magic to us. I’ve been wanting to go sooo bad, so this is the next best thing!! You definitely should move to Florida. You would. Be a great asset to Disney
Vlogs like these are very reassuring. I'm going to Disneyland by myself in march and am kind of nervous about it but seeing you be able to enjoy the magic by yourself at Disney World is a reminder that it will all be okay!
Michael, my family and I arrived on January 2nd for a stay at Coronado Springs. We had a great time but it was very, very crowded. Wish we had run into you so we could say hello! Always enjoy your videos!!
I saw this video sitting on your playlists last night, but as a private video. I was looking forward to this morning to see the new series. You did not disappoint. Great start to a last minute trip.
Love! We visited Dollywood in Pigeon Forge while you were at Disney! Same idea..less crowds. Have you and your family done an Escape Room? We did it twice on our vacation and had a great time...I think your family would too. Happy Holidays!
You surprised us all with this trip Michael! I was so excited for you when you posted it on Instagram! The waves of Disney are so strong for me after watching this vlog because we are going "home" in April and also staying at Pop for the first time! Thank you so much once again for making these awesome vlogs for us. Also I love riding the PeopleMover at night especially with that Castle view. Amazing.
Next time you should pack shorts in your backpack. I really like your park vlogs the best. School where I live did not go back from winter break till Jan. 7th.
Idk how you do it! But watching this made me so excited I am close to booking a trip again. Omgosh!!! 🙌🙌😭😭😭 Idk if it was the shots or what, but I felt like I was with you!!!
All right so I was a few days off when I thought you head to Disney, but was really close though, glad you took us with you and surprised us, but now you have me getting excited, while later in this year my sister and I will be heading to Disney World. ok need to ponder, is it August yep, shoot no it still January, oh well I can wait it has been 6 years now so what is a bit more time, but I know I will not wait that long again.
Just remember that when you decline mouse-keeping that you are saving Disney money - and costing workers income - more than you are saving the planet. I never decline mouse-keeping and I tip them daily. I prefer my money to go towards the hardworking cast members (who are already get paid low wages) for making our vacation amazing!
Disney keeps all their Christmas decorations up through the full marathon in early January every year. The trees are still up in Disney even now (the marathon is on Sunday)! They want to give the runners the full Christmas treatment- they used to run through the dancing lights at Studios!
This past End of July I did a very last minute trip to go to WDW. Had plans in my head was waiting for approval to take off. I got it and booked my room the night before my flight. It was a great trip. Thanks for the Vlogs.
What a fantastic surprise for us Michael! This really helps my disney blues! I love Epcot so much. Its truely so spectacular. Im the sane with Illuminations as,well😢😢 I definitely forgot about th at treat in the American pavilion! Definitely putting that on our list for a next visit! Cant wait to see more of your surprise trip! What way to start the new yr! 💖💖💖
I believe that at Disneyland at least they don't get rid of the Christmas decorations until two weeks after. And on the Wonder they get rid of the beautiful decorations right after the new years cruise, which i was on.
I have to say thank you Michele I just went on a cruise over Christmas and I decided to do the character meet and greets which I had never done before and probably wouldn’t have done if it wasn’t for you and it made the experience so much more magical
I have only been to WDW once, this past November, and I don’t think I can go again for a couple years due to Disney experiences I want to prioritize first. However, I am a SoCal native and finally became an AP in 2015 and the love does only grow. I go to DLR all the time, at least once a week, and my love for Disney has grown significantly. I have since become a DVC member and I can’t wait for more adventures not only here at home, but thought out all the Disney resorts. I have people ask me all the time if I get bored but I sure don’t because there is always something new to do and eat.
Michael, you’ve mentioned the length of the Pop Century bus lines several times... ever considered hopping on the Art of Animation bus instead and walking back over to Pop? (Obviously assuming the line is shorter) We did that a couple times at POR when the POFQ was much shorter... might be a longer walk but those can also be quite enjoyable at night and better than waiting for a bus.
I’m a pass holder since I was 3 (I’m eleven), I live in the “Backyard” of Magic Kingdom. We can hear and see the fireworks, and hear the train in the morning. We never get bored, never ever. Even though according to popular belief from the boys in my class, Disney sucks and it’s to babyish, and they call me a baby. But I use Disney to ignore them and power against them
Not sure if you'll see this, but just wanted to say how much I miss these vlogs. They were my connection to Disney when I couldn't be in the parks. I miss your enthusiasm and excitement in sharing the joy and hope one day you return to UA-cam and post vlogs like this again. Hopefully whatever you're doing now brings you just as much excitement.
I know everyone’s been loving the cruise vlogs but my favorite videos of yours will always be the park ones!! ❤️
Same here!
CyndiAKADisneyqueen That’s a fact
Ditto yall
I couldn't agree more! Wdw is Michael's true home!
Completely agree with everyone. The cruise videos were very nice, but I am hooked on the WDW videos. Michael's passion for WDW is contagious and gets me pumped to go back.
These vlogs are the most motivating thing ever. I'll be sitting here thinking, "should I order a pizza?" Then I see this and I'm like, "nah, PB&J will do. Pizza money goes in the Disney Trip jar instead!"
Yes!!! Totally!! All I think of is “Disney money!!” 😂
you uploaded this while I was running the 5k at Castaway Cay!!
More WDW trips and VLOGS please. Yours are the best. Of all the Vloggers I watch, your vids are the most passionate and authentic love of WDW. Thanks for what you do. :)
We were lucky enough to meet Michael last week at Hollywood Studios and he is super nice and gave us buttons!
He is very tall and very handsome :)
I feel the same way about Illuminations. I've watched it during so many different periods of my life. When I went in HS with family, and as an adult with my friends and husband and recently praying my daughter would sleep so we could watch them. Just so magnificent of a show. I will miss it so much.
Had to write another comment. Love love when on an impulse and with little time left you decided to go to MK. You are the one of the only Disney vloggers that can make me feel the the emotion and possibly shed a tear. A tear of beautiful Disney Magic. Thanks Michael 😊
I feel the same way about Michael's vlogs. I feel the emotion of just seeing Spaceship Earth and watching the fireworks.
Means so much! Thank you!
Iv been listening to that Epcot soundtrack every morning when I get to work. It’s the best.
Micheal I enjoy your first vlog loved Epcot and see illuminations and I know you gonna miss it !! Magic kingdom what a good first day !!
It is so nice that you thank everyone when you use their gift card - such a gentleman!
Love how happy you are in Disney world and how you make the magic come to the viewer great vid
Watching Michael Kay at Disney just makes me VERY VERY HAPPY ! :-) :-)
Your awesome, thanks for sharing please keep the videos coming. Me and my family love catching up with you and your adventures
The world needs more people like you!! Your positivity is so contagious!
I did the same thing ! On Christmas Day I booked a trip for 1/9 to 1/15 , and stayed at POP ! love it so much !
Love your excitement , your mom is adorable at the start of the video.
WOW! Quick work on this ! Can't wait to dive in
I love that you added a pro tip, more of them please! I can feel your excitement!
The mystery of how Michael can go to WDW so much has been solved..... The Kay Family Jewel Mine!!! LOL LOL. 💎 Great video. Your genuine giddiness and excitement just makes me smile!
So excited to see this. I LOVE the park adventures!!!!
My eyes swelled up when the post show version of We Go On started playing! Love that show so much. Thanks for taking us with you!
I thought I saw you!! You were at the bit between the uk and France, watching the video I am glad I didnt disturb your moment of peace there :)
I was there for five days last month and absolutely loved all the Christmas décor. I'm glad you were able to make it before it all came down.
I JUST MISSED you and Rob and Christine!! Ding DANG! lol!!! We left on the 1st! :) Can't wait for all the vlog footage. Maybe we'll get to meet one of these many/future trips. lol
I've missed your park vlogs so much!! so good to see you back home. I especially loved the transition in your surprise video! so awesome! Adventure is off to a great start! Much love from me to you!
Disney world is always the best, you can take a cruise or go to Hawaii but main street and the castle brings my childhood back
Wow, your video editing and vlog style just gets better and better! One of my favorites yet!
That table a.coral reef looks AMAZING!! Great video
I’m giddy for you! I can feel the same excitement at each step as when I visit the parks!
Loved it...feels like we're there with you!
Great surprise Christmas trip 🎄 loved the Wreck it Ralph photo ops 😍 Illuminations departure 😓. Thanks for sharing your enthusiastic trip with us again. Excited to see tomorrow's vlog 🤗
Omg I do wish l was there!! It’s so exciting!!! I feel the same!!! Your smiles are sooo contagious!!!!
We were there December 10th to the 23rd and we thought the crowds were wonderful! Better than our early September 2017 trip and the weather we loved! The monorail however was awful and anytime after 9am very, very crowded.Love your love of Disney and how happy it makes you.
Hey Michael, well I live in the Orlando area and I'm as big of a Disney fan as you are and I have annual passes can I go all the time and I can tell you I never ever get bored of it either. LOL
I was so glad to know someone else is going to miss this firework show. Illuminations is one of the best shows that celebrates humanity. I feel that it's the most timeless and easily relatable shows on property. When you said it was your favorite, I felt like someone else understood how deeply sad it is that it won't be there after the beginning of this year.
Do you have any idea how truly blessed you are to get to make these surprise trips? I miss living in Florida when I could visit my backyard anytime. You are right, your love for Disney just grows the more you get to go.
Yay! I hope you had a wonderful time! So glad you got to use the gift card on dinner - that's my favorite thing to use Disney gift cards on! :D
Side note - even living next to Disneyland, I've never gotten sick of it (I go almost every weekend, haha)! If you ever live in Golden Oaks, I doubt you'd get sick of WDW!
Best surprise EVER!!! Thanks for taking us along for the magic!
So excited for this! We skipped mousekeeping on our trip in November. Loved it! So nice to have that gift card for Disney shopping!
Loving this trip so far! You've got me thinking about booking a last minute trip to WDW soon myself!!
What a fab video to watch on a cold January evening here in the UK. Cheers Michael
Honestly honestly when you were on the cruise with your dad I was so hoping you would take a trip to DW soon. And now you have surprised us!! Thanks so much for being the magic to us. I’ve been wanting to go sooo bad, so this is the next best thing!! You definitely should move to Florida. You would. Be a great
asset to Disney
I love the way you slowed the opening shots down. Thank you for all you do. Great vlogs!
Vlogs like these are very reassuring. I'm going to Disneyland by myself in march and am kind of nervous about it but seeing you be able to enjoy the magic by yourself at Disney World is a reminder that it will all be okay!
Michael, my family and I arrived on January 2nd for a stay at Coronado Springs. We had a great time but it was very, very crowded. Wish we had run into you so we could say hello! Always enjoy your videos!!
Hi michael, keep having so much fun. I enjoy your energy, lol. Tfs be blessed.😇
I saw this video sitting on your playlists last night, but as a private video. I was looking forward to this morning to see the new series. You did not disappoint. Great start to a last minute trip.
Awesome day 1 vlog Michael..thanks for sharing your trips to wdw and spreading those waves of Disney.
Oh my gosh! So exciting and magical to watch. Thank you!🎆🎇
Yay!! More vlogs. I was so surprised when I saw you post on your Facebook page that you were at EPCOT
100 days to go for a couples only trip! and i already feel the waves watching this!!!!!!
Great Disney vlog! I just did one myself! I never get tired of Disney 😀
Love! We visited Dollywood in Pigeon Forge while you were at Disney! Same idea..less crowds. Have you and your family done an Escape Room? We did it twice on our vacation and had a great time...I think your family would too. Happy Holidays!
You surprised us all with this trip Michael! I was so excited for you when you posted it on Instagram! The waves of Disney are so strong for me after watching this vlog because we are going "home" in April and also staying at Pop for the first time! Thank you so much once again for making these awesome vlogs for us. Also I love riding the PeopleMover at night especially with that Castle view. Amazing.
Next time you should pack shorts in your backpack. I really like your park vlogs the best. School where I live did not go back from winter break till Jan. 7th.
I was in Disney at the same time too so this is taking me back.
One of these days I want to go to WDW during the Christmas season...I want to see all the decorations!
Love this! Thank you Michael! You make it so exciting!
Love your surprise trip! I leave for home in 10 days!! Sooo excited to get back to my happy place.. and get the ball rolling on moving to FL :D
You are most welcome sir! thanks for taking us along with you
Idk how you do it! But watching this made me so excited I am close to booking a trip again. Omgosh!!! 🙌🙌😭😭😭 Idk if it was the shots or what, but I felt like I was with you!!!
Omg aulani,cruise,and Disney in less than 6 months!!
Me and my family are going to disney in January too, it looks like fun with low crowds!
Great vlog. Watching reruns.😀🙏🏻❤️
How exciting! Love last minute trips
Welcome Home! So glad you surprised us with a trip! Can’t wait to see the rest!
Thank you for taking us on your magical adventure
What an amazing secret you did for us!
All right so I was a few days off when I thought you head to Disney, but was really close though, glad you took us with you and surprised us, but now you have me getting excited, while later in this year my sister and I will be heading to Disney World. ok need to ponder, is it August yep, shoot no it still January, oh well I can wait it has been 6 years now so what is a bit more time, but I know I will not wait that long again.
Just remember that when you decline mouse-keeping that you are saving Disney money - and costing workers income - more than you are saving the planet. I never decline mouse-keeping and I tip them daily. I prefer my money to go towards the hardworking cast members (who are already get paid low wages) for making our vacation amazing!
Yes, I think there is something to be said for that.
Love these trip vlogs! Looking forward to the rest of them. Was that the airport expansion that you showed?
Awesome first vlog! Can’t wait for the rest of the adventure!
Disney keeps all their Christmas decorations up through the full marathon in early January every year. The trees are still up in Disney even now (the marathon is on Sunday)! They want to give the runners the full Christmas treatment- they used to run through the dancing lights at Studios!
This past End of July I did a very last minute trip to go to WDW. Had plans in my head was waiting for approval to take off. I got it and booked my room the night before my flight. It was a great trip. Thanks for the Vlogs.
What a fantastic surprise for us Michael!
This really helps my disney blues!
I love Epcot so much. Its truely so spectacular. Im the sane with Illuminations as,well😢😢
I definitely forgot about th at treat in the American pavilion! Definitely putting that on our list for a next visit!
Cant wait to see more of your surprise trip! What way to start the new yr! 💖💖💖
I believe that at Disneyland at least they don't get rid of the Christmas decorations until two weeks after. And on the Wonder they get rid of the beautiful decorations right after the new years cruise, which i was on.
Here we goooooo! Thanks Michael for another adventure!
I have to say thank you Michele I just went on a cruise over Christmas and I decided to do the character meet and greets which I had never done before and probably wouldn’t have done if it wasn’t for you and it made the experience so much more magical
I also went on the people mover when the lights where on for space mountain and the carousel of Progress had shut down
Thanks for all your hard work and a view of the castle
We were there that weekend as well. Too bad we didn’t get to meet you
Great First Vlog Michael!!!! Definitely need these vlogs! Miss Disney so much!
I have only been to WDW once, this past November, and I don’t think I can go again for a couple years due to Disney experiences I want to prioritize first. However, I am a SoCal native and finally became an AP in 2015 and the love does only grow. I go to DLR all the time, at least once a week, and my love for Disney has grown significantly. I have since become a DVC member and I can’t wait for more adventures not only here at home, but thought out all the Disney resorts. I have people ask me all the time if I get bored but I sure don’t because there is always something new to do and eat.
I always feel that 🌊 at MCO!
Michael!! Would you ever stay in the art of animation resort? I know you’d love it I love it!!
Yay! It's VLOG day!!
And now you're moving next week. Dreams do come true!
They really do!
yeah new disneyworld vlog :)))
YAY!! I’m so excited!
We're hoping to go to Coral Reef on our trip this year.
Yeah another vlog :-) thanks!!
Great video!
Michael, you’ve mentioned the length of the Pop Century bus lines several times... ever considered hopping on the Art of Animation bus instead and walking back over to Pop? (Obviously assuming the line is shorter) We did that a couple times at POR when the POFQ was much shorter... might be a longer walk but those can also be quite enjoyable at night and better than waiting for a bus.
Awesome vlogs!! I didn’t know you can meet Ralph and vanellope. Where is the meet and greet?
Seems like a magical time!
So jealous:)
You're making me want to go to Disney so bad
I’m a pass holder since I was 3 (I’m eleven), I live in the “Backyard” of Magic Kingdom. We can hear and see the fireworks, and hear the train in the morning. We never get bored, never ever. Even though according to popular belief from the boys in my class, Disney sucks and it’s to babyish, and they call me a baby. But I use Disney to ignore them and power against them
another amazing vlog, what a great surprise. also can anyone tell me why it might be the last time he is able to see the epcot fireworks show?
I missed these vlogs!