Thursday, January 22, 2009

We are now on iTunes!

Well, the inevitable has finally happened. I have submitted Magic City Mayhem to iTunes, to become a proper "podcast". And that opens up a world of possibilities to us. Youtube doesn't allow any of its videos to be over 100mb or 10mins in length. So not only does time constrict longer videos, but the size of the file hinders us as well. The quality of many of our videos are lessened when we upload to Youtube. Itunes will allow us to keep our videos at high quality which will enhance the overall experience for you, the viewer.
We will keep up with the weekly series, "On Location", on Youtube, as well as iTunes, but we will also be introducing new shows as well specifically for iTunes. The first of such series will be called, "Complete Coverage". This video series will focus on rides and shows from start to finish. Including queue lines, hidden Mickeys, and another other "special" secrets pertaining to such said attraction. The first episode of "Complete Coverage", will focus on the Kilimanjaro's Safaris at Disneys' Animal Kingdom, and will be released very soon.
There will be many new, "iTunes only" shows coming from Magic City Mayhem. And the only way to be hip to them all, will be to subscribe on BOTH, iTunes and Youtube. Also, you can follow Mikey the Errand boy on Twitter! www.twitter.com/justmikeyhrc
If you have any video requests, please don't hesitate to email mikey @ justmikeyhrc@gmail.com
Look forward to hearing from you all, and have a magical day!
See you real soon!

Mikey

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

An Introduction of Sorts

Well, I guess this is my first official "Blogspot" blog. I am going to use this opportunity to properly introduce myself. My name is Mikey. Well, originally Michael, but only my Mom calls me that. I will not answer to it , mind you. I just tuned 30 and I am not sure exactly how to deal with that yet. Apparently I do not look a day over 21 and I guess that has its advantages and disadvantages. And admitedly, most of the time, I do not act my age either.



I grew up in Queens New York. For the first part, in the rough tough Jamaica. Then my teen years were spent in the sunny suburbs of Bayside. My parents got a divorce when I was about 7 or 8. And my "birth" mom has been out of the picture ever since. My Dad re-married when I was 9, and the woman he married, Susan, I consider to be my "real" Mom, has raised me as her own.



I've attended 4 different colleges since I graduated from High School in 1996. All art related programs, and some schools I did not leave by choice. Let's just say, all of my "deviant" scholastic escapades would take hours of typing, and I will save such stories for future blogs.



Walt Disney World has been very much a constant through out my entire life, and will probably be the primary focus of this blog. I have been going on a very regular basis since 1985. And now I have the significant advantage of living minutes from the magic and I have a annual pass! I run a YouTube channel featuring all things theme parks in Central Fl, with the heaviest attention being paid to the Mouse. I am going to take advantage of this forum, to not only let my readers in on who I am. But to let them in on things going on here in Central Fl, home of everyones' favorite vacation destination.



So come back often and Ill share stories of how I would drive my parents and teachers crazy. And also plenty of Disney related stories! Below is a video of the original introduction to my YouTube show, "OnLocation". Which can be viewed by subscribing at http://www.youtube.com/magiccitymayhem . Hope all is well in your world, and if not, come escape in to mine! See you real soon!



Mikey